Overall video game spend dropped by 26 per cent year-over-year in a dismal start to 2020 in the United States. As has been the case for a while now, hardware sales dipped dramatically, with the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on the cusp of being replaced. Perhaps surprisingly, not even the younger, sprightlier Nintendo Switch could avoid unit and dollar sale declines compared to January 2019, although it was the overall best-selling console for the period.
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot was the big success story this time, topping the software charts and becoming one of the fastest-selling instalments in the series. “Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot launch month sales were there third highest in franchise history, trailing only Dragon Ball: FighterZ and Dragon Ball Z: Budokai,” analyst Mat Piscatella said.
We’ve included the relevant software charts below, but we suspect current trends to continue through the next couple of months – at least until Final Fantasy VII Remake arrives in early April. How do you feel about the state of the PS4 at the moment? Do you think a price drop is needed, or are we seeing a natural slump ahead of next-gen? Let us know in the comments section below.
NPD Software Top 20: January 2020
- Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
- Madden NFL 20
- Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
- Grand Theft Auto V
- NBA 2K20
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate*
- Mario Kart 8*
- Ring Fit Adventure
- Red Dead Redemption 2
- Minecraft#
- Pokemon Sword*
- Luigi’s Mansion 3*
- Star Wars: Battlefront 2
- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild*
- Need for Speed: Heat
- FIFA 20
- Just Dance 2020
- Mortal Kombat 11
- Pokemon Shield*
NPD PS4 Software Top 10: January 2020
- Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
- Madden NFL 20
- Grand Theft Auto V
- Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
- NBA 2K20
- Need for Speed: Heat
- Minecraft
- FIFA 20
- Red Dead Redemption 2
* Digital sales not included
^ Steam sales not included
# Minecraft digital sales on Xbox and PlayStation included
[source venturebeat.com]
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see Bandai Namco had sense, releasing the game in a time period where no big hitters were releasing to maximise sales
@FullbringIchigo
Exactly shame other developers don't have the same common sense and they wonder why there game fails when they launch in a busy period!
Got this a few days ago and having a blast , better than the review made out a solid 8/10 for me. .mind problem mentioned in review have problem been patched
@suikoden yeah some of the issues have been patched out/improved
I don't think a price drop is needed. With such heavy hitters releasing throughout the year, the PS4 can ride on the coattails of quality software until the PS5 comes around.
Great for Kakarot. Actually enjoying it a lot - glad people didn't care about reviews and gave it a try.
Also great to see Jedi Fallen Order holding strong. The 10 Million mark is hopefully in the bag soon.
I got 8 AAA games for Christmas and nothing was a must have game in JAN.
@JohnKarnes
Im mostly a small title gamer now. I have more fun for much much cheaper .
@Powerpellet all but one AAA game was $15-$20! Crash team Racing was $24. All were Physical copies on retail Black Friday sale.
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