In October, Sony and Naughty Dog’s action-adventure game Uncharted 2 achieved significant commercial success by surpassing 500,000 sales. The game’s performance puts it as the best-selling single format title for that month, according to the NPD Group.
Sales Performance of Uncharted 2
Uncharted 2 sold an impressive 537,000 units during the four-week period ending October 31. This strong sales figure contributed to its recognition as a top title within the market.
Comparison with Other Titles
While Uncharted 2 excelled, the overall best-seller across all platforms was NBA 2K10, which sold 575,000 units. The breakdown of sales for notable titles in October is as follows:
- NBA 2K10: 575,000 units (311,000 on Xbox 360), a 60% increase compared to NBA 2K9.
- Wii Fit Plus: 441,000 units.
- Borderlands (Xbox 360): 418,000 units.
- Wii Sports Resort: 314,000 units.
- Halo 3: ODST: 271,000 units, a significant drop from 1.52 million units.
- Forza Motorsport 3: 175,000 units upon its debut.
- Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days: 169,000 units.
- FIFA 10: 156,000 units (on Xbox 360).
Notable Trends in October Sales
Despite its critical acclaim, Halo 3: ODST saw a substantial decline in sales, illustrating the competitive landscape among video game releases. Conversely, titles like WWE Fit Plus and Borderlands demonstrated strong consumer interest, further emphasizing the diverse preferences of gamers.
The sales figures for October reflect robust competition among various gaming franchises. Uncharted 2’s 500,000 sales is notable, illustrating both its appeal and the healthy market environment for video games.
