As was the case for April, Nintendo continues to have great month of sales for both its Wii and DS consoles according to the latest numbers released by the NPD Group tonight.
Sales for the Wii and DS clocked in at 675K and 452K, respectively, while Mario Kart Wii finished third in overall sales at 787K. Wii Fit, the company’s latest release, was impressive as well moving 687K units for the $89.99 package.
Right behind Nintendo was Sony, whose numbers on both PlayStation brands increased. The PlayStation 3 sold 208K units in May, while the PSP sold 186K units.
All wasn’t bright for Microsoft however, because despite having the Xbox 360 version of Grand Theft Auto IV outselling the PS3 version nearly two to one, they only moved 186K units for the month.
Things on the software side didn’t look too much better for them, either. In what has to be a first of some kind (I’d have to check, so don’t hold me to it), only one Xbox 360 game, Grand Theft Auto IV, was in the top ten software list.
Reactions from all three companies and lists of the sales for both hardware and software can be found at the jump.
Company reactions, in their own words:
Sony: “Leading into a pivotal season packed with blockbuster titles and unique online service offerings, consumers have chosen the PS3 as their home entertainment console of choice - showcased by its year-over-year sales growth of 155 percent. With its commanding line up of software titles and enhanced movie playback capabilities, the PS3 has seen phenomenal momentum with a software sales increase of more than 234 percent and additional studio support of delivering content in the Blu-ray format.
The dual platform release of the much anticipated Grand Theft Auto IV title reaffirmed its legacy on the PlayStation platform with a 6 percent higher attach rate than Xbox 360, reinforcing consumer choice of PS3. Poised for continued momentum, PS3 is delivering on its breadth and depth of exclusive titles to its gaming fans with today’s prized exclusive title launch of Metal Gear Solid 4. The media have hailed 2008 as the year of the PS3, and with solid sales and growth opportunities ahead, we feel consumers are saying the same.” - Jack Tretton, president and CEO, Sony Computer Entertainment America
Microsoft: “Last month we showcased an all-star lineup of games including “Gears of War 2,” “Fable 2,” “Banjo and Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts,” “Viva Piñata 2,” and “Too Human.” We still have quite a few aces left up our sleeve; see you at E3 next month!”
Nintendo: “Two Nintendo video games designed to appeal to both novice and expert gamers posted healthy numbers in the May sales charts, according to the independent NPD Group, which tracks sales of video game products in the United States. Mario Kart Wii and Wii Fit finished No. 2 and No. 3 for the month, demonstrating continued consumer response to new controls and experiences.”
“The Wii Wheel and Wii Balance Board accessories make game play fun for new gamers while presenting new challenges for those who have been playing a long time. The diversity of the seven Nintendo games represented in NPD’s top 10 for May demonstrates how Nintendo has something for everyone.” - Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America executive VP of Sales & Marketing
Hardware Sales for May:
1. Wii - 675.1K
2. Nintendo DS - 452.6K
3. PlayStation 3 - 208.7K
4. Xbox 360 - 186.6K
5. PlayStation Portable - 182.K
Software Sales for May:
1. 360 Grand Theft Auto IV - 871.K
2. Wii Mario Kart Wii - 787.4K
3. Wii Wii Fit - 687.7K
4. PS3 Grand Theft Auto IV - 442.K
5. Wii Wii Play - 294.6K
6. Wii Super Smash Bros. Brawl - 171.K
7. PS2 Iron Man - 130.6K
8. Wii Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock - 116.8K
9. DS Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness - 107K
10. DS Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness - 102K
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