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Pokemon Legends: Z-A sold 89,000 physical units in Spain during its first week, ranking below other series entries like Scarlet and Violet and Arceus, with overall worldwide sales reaching 5.8 million after the first week.
The ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X handheld gaming PCs sold 1,000 units in their launch week in Spain, with most sales of the more expensive Ally X. Despite limited marketing, these niche devices have a modest market presence compared to mainstream consoles like the Switch 2 and PS5, which sold thousands of units in the same period.
SEGA's latest sales figures reveal performance for titles like Sonic Superstars, Sonic Frontiers, Persona 5 Royal, and Shin Megami Tensei 5, with Sonic Superstars experiencing disappointing sales possibly due to competition from Super Mario Bros. Wonder, as shown in the SEGA Sammy Management Meeting 2025 presentation.
New financial data suggests that Sony's PS5 is outselling Microsoft's Xbox Series X/S at a rate of 2:1, with approximately 50 million PS5s sold compared to an estimated 25 million Xbox consoles. This revelation comes at a time when Xbox fans are anxiously awaiting news about the future of the brand, amid concerns about potential exclusives like Starfield making their way to PS5. The upcoming announcement from Xbox boss Phil Spencer is eagerly anticipated as the gaming community awaits clarity on the future of Xbox.
The bestselling video games of 2023 provide key insights into the industry, with Hogwarts Legacy claiming the top spot, followed by titles like Starfield, Mario Kart, and Madden. The sales chart from Circana reveals significant trends and preferences among gamers, shedding light on the industry's top performers and consumer interests.
Sony's PlayStation 5 has become the second best-selling console in Japan in 2023, outselling any PlayStation console since the PS2 in 2004, with 2.58 million units sold. The Nintendo Switch remains the top-selling console, with 4.06 million units sold in 2023. In contrast, Microsoft's Xbox Series X/S struggled in Japan, selling only 141,712 units in 2023. The top 10 best-selling games in Japan for 2023 were all for the Nintendo Switch.
Sales data from a recent data breach at Insomniac Games has revealed that Bloodborne, an older PlayStation game, has sold nearly 7.5 million copies as of early 2022. The leaked information also includes sales figures for other first-party PlayStation games, such as Days Gone, which has sold 7.3 million copies. Sony has not officially announced these numbers, and it remains unclear why certain games are not updated in quarterly reports. Sony has yet to comment on the data breach.
Insomniac's Xbox exclusive game, Sunset Overdrive, sold close to 1.9 million copies across Xbox and PC, netting the studio only $567. Despite surpassing $49 million in net sales, the development costs and other expenses resulted in the studio breaking even. The PC port of the game lacked advanced graphics options and the co-op multiplayer feature, but still provided a competent experience.
According to sales data from Circana, Bethesda Game Studios' Starfield was the best-selling game in the US for September 2023, despite being available on Xbox Game Pass. The PlayStation 5 was the top-selling console for the month, followed by Xbox Series consoles. Starfield's success highlights the impact of Microsoft's acquisition of ZeniMax Media, and its long lifespan is expected to make it a staple for Xbox players in the coming years.