UFC 2009 Dominates May Sales
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UFC 2009 Undisputed was expected to be a strong seller. The sport is on the rise, reviews and buzz were good, and the marketing was heavy. However I’m not sure if many would’ve predicted that UFC would sell over one million copies in just the 12 days it was on the market in May.
With the NPD releasing sales numbers today we found out that the 360 version moved 679,600 copies with the PS3 selling 334,400. The game obliterated everything else for the month. To put it in perspective the 1.14 million sold falls just about in the middle of what NCAA Football 09 (640K) and Madden 09 (1.64 million) sold on the 360/PS3 in their respective first months last year. So this is a significant consumer response to the UFC product.
This isn’t a game that will see a huge drop-off either because of the strong word of mouth and as the marketing push continues more consumers will take a chance on it. THQ is already working on the sequel as it appears support from UFC and the success of the game have turned it into what will now be a yearly franchise.
June 12, 2009 at 12:37 am
Wow I really didn't think it sold that many copies. I knew a lot of people have had good things to say about it but I didn't expect it to out do NCAA footballjust because of the fact that there are likely more college football fans.
June 12, 2009 at 12:43 am
That's impressive.
June 11, 2009 at 6:02 pm
I guess I only got the game so it can hold me off till fnr4 I like ufc game but I love boxing only 2 more weeks til greatness but I hope they have a better career mode in next year ufc game that’s the reason I’m trading it in when fnr4 comes out I don’t like the career mode in ufc only 7 years they make u retire and my birth years never change my guy was only 25….when he had to retire and once I became champ only a handful of contenders same top 5 in each weight class need more up and comers…
June 12, 2009 at 1:44 am
Usually if you want people to read what you say, you should type it in a legible manner dude
June 12, 2009 at 1:15 am
This game has the worst re-play value of any sports game ever
June 12, 2009 at 3:13 am
did anybody see the madden 10 1st qrt chiefs vs falcons in hd on youtube…the footage is very good and clear and off screen.
June 12, 2009 at 5:25 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DyYNrIVJDw
June 12, 2009 at 5:35 am
Wonder how many people traded it back in the next week because of how horrible the damn career mode is…
June 12, 2009 at 5:41 am
I think the main think UFC got right is the gameplay. The actual fighting plays great. Sure, there are some hangups, but it's a first try. I willa gree with AfroMANIA though, the career is pretty lousy. It's just so tedious. But just picking up and fighting the game is a lot of fun, and I look forward to seeing what kind of improvements they put into the game for next year – especially with EA MMA coming out.
June 12, 2009 at 2:42 pm
Right on man, I think that they got right what they needed to, a good base, and now comes the rest of the features to be worked on for next year… I cant w8 to see what happens to this title, I see big things!
June 16, 2009 at 9:40 am
I can only agree. I'd just add that I hope they relase that patch soon to fix the online quitting issues.
June 12, 2009 at 12:51 pm
Why do I think this will even outsell FNR4?
I hear the demo is sublime (cartoonish, unrealistic etc..) compared to UFC,
would love to see who sells more!
June 12, 2009 at 9:43 pm
I honestly believe it will outsell fnr4 … why?
because think about it you get hit to hard you just take them down and submit. hahahha