New titles blitz Japanese chart
The latest Japanese software sales chart has been released showing seven new entries in the top ten, including solid performances from the Wii, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
The latest Japanese software sales chart has been released showing seven new entries in the top ten, including solid performances from the Wii, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
Super Smash Bros Brawl knocked out the opposition in first place, outselling its nearest rival 4-to-1 on its debut, and shifting 820,000 units across the week ending February 3, according to data compiled by Media Create.
Devil May Cry 4 for the PS3 was in second place, selling 205,000 copies, while PlayStation 2 pair Tales of Destiny: Director's Cut and Haruhi Suzumiya's Wonderment were third and fourth respectively.
The first non-new entry was Wii Fit in fifth place, with Disgaea 3 and the Xbox 360 edition of Devil May Cry 4 close behind.
Mario & Sonic at the Olympics for the Nintendo DS, Assassin's Creed for the PS3 and the latest Winning Eleven title for the PlayStation Portable rounded off the top ten.
That means that in the top ten there were six different platforms represented, and only three titles were Nintendo-based games - a turnaround from the beginning of the year as new games begin to hit the market.
The full top ten is as follows:
1. Super Smash Bros Brawl (Wii)
2. Devil May Cry 4 (PS3)
3. Tales of Destiny: Director's Cut (PS2)
4. Haruhi Suzumiya's Wonderment (PS2)
5. Wii Fit (Wii)
6. Disgaea 3 (PS3)
7. Devil May Cry 4 (360)
8. Mario & Sonic at the Olympics (DS)
9. Assassin's Creed (PS3)
10. World Soccer Winning Eleven: Ubiquitous Evolution 2008
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