BioShock PC version sales nowhere to be found

I see all these PC Nerds talking about how teh PC is bestest and every game is so amazing on PC and it rox everyones sox..

then why is BioShock nowhere to be found on sales charts for the PC version? Has it even managed to sell 100k copies yet?

I guarantee every multiplat game that's on the PC and 360.. the 360 version will outsell it 3:1 or better.. UT3 which has gotten it's name on the PC and with the PS3 install base so little.. The PS3 version will still sell the most!

PC gaming it dying.. face it

What are you trying to prove here? That it has really high system requirements? There are less people with capable computers vs. people with 360s? It's still better on the PC...tcc024

exactly.. Just like Crysis.. how it's teh graphics king.. well 90% of the people aren't going to be able to play it on it's highest settings.. so what's the point?

exactly.. Just like Crysis.. how it's teh graphics king.. well 90% of the people aren't going to be able to play it on it's highest settings.. so what's the point?GGNoRematch

Ever heard of online distribution? You fail.Vandalvideo

TC is pulling crap out of thin air. >_>

1018 seeders, 2000 leachers, figure that out.trizzle_a

so why again do developers make games for the PC anymore if they're just going to get bootlegged?

so why again do developers make games for the PC anymore if they're just going to get bootlegged?GGNoRematch

so why again do developers make games for the PC anymore if they're just going to get bootlegged?

GGNoRematch

if you want bootlegged then look at Southeast Asia.

[QUOTE="GGNoRematch"]so why again do developers make games for the PC anymore if they're just going to get bootlegged?Vandalvideo

I'm pretty sure Bioware didn't get a dime from me for Bioshock:lol:

[QUOTE="GGNoRematch"]so why again do developers make games for the PC anymore if they're just going to get bootlegged?Vandalvideo

I'm pretty sure Bioware didn't get a dime from me for Bioshock:lol:trizzle_a

[QUOTE="Vandalvideo"][QUOTE="GGNoRematch"]so why again do developers make games for the PC anymore if they're just going to get bootlegged?trizzle_a

I'm pretty sure Bioware didn't get a dime from me for Bioshock:lol:

[QUOTE="Vandalvideo"][QUOTE="GGNoRematch"]so why again do developers make games for the PC anymore if they're just going to get bootlegged?trizzle_a

I'm pretty sure Bioware didn't get a dime from me for Bioshock:lol:

Double fail.

[QUOTE="trizzle_a"]

[QUOTE="Vandalvideo"][QUOTE="GGNoRematch"]so why again do developers make games for the PC anymore if they're just going to get bootlegged?Velocitas8

I'm pretty sure Bioware didn't get a dime from me for Bioshock:lol:

Double fail.

PC version will sell ok. But 360 version will sell more because it's on a console. Console software sales have been far superior to PC software sales for over a decade. This is because Pc gamers are spening too much money on upgrades as opposed to actual games..and they download it..ILLEGALLY. Coz it's so friggin easy.Riviera_Phantom

60% of Bioshock's PC sales are from Digital Distribution and its sold well over in Europe. The NPD number only account for US Retail Figures... So 80,000 games sold for 16% of the market is amazing...

PS - Here is how I got my figures, Europe accounts for 60% of the PC market and thats skimping it.

So out of 40% in the US, at least 60% purchased through Steam or Direct2Drive. That means the USretail figures account for 16% of the market.

So take 80,000 and multiply it by 5 and then add another 40,000 and you got approximate figures for Bioshock PC. So thats 440,000 copies. Then, remember PC games sell at a steady pace 4-5 years down the road normally. Half-Life 2 still sells VERY well on the PC for a 3 year old game. Its hit the 13 million mark.

60% of Bioshock's PC sales are from Digital Distribution and its sold well over in Europe. The NPD number only account for US Retail Figures... So 80,000 games sold for 16% of the market is amazing...

PS - Here is how I got my figures, Europe accounts for 60% of the PC market and thats skimping it.

So out of 40% in the US, at least 60% purchased through Steam or Direct2Drive. That means the USretail figures account for 16% of the market.

So take 80,000 and multiply it by 5 and then add another 40,000 and you got approximate figures for Bioshock PC. So thats 440,000 copies. Then, remember PC games sell at a steady pace 4-5 years down the road normally. Half-Life 2 still sells VERY well on the PC for a 3 year old game. Its hit the 13 million mark.

horrowhip

you joking me?

Well, I bought it over Steam... No hassle with online registration, no hassle with securom...

How did it sell in retail outside the US of A? Probably much better than in US of A.

Btw, Steam ftw.

[QUOTE="GGNoRematch"]

[QUOTE="tcc024"]What are you trying to prove here? That it has really high system requirements? There are less people with capable computers vs. people with 360s? It's still better on the PC...MadExponent

exactly.. Just like Crysis.. how it's teh graphics king.. well 90% of the people aren't going to be able to play it on it's highest settings.. so what's the point?

Point is that while your broke ass is playing subpar games on your 360 I'll be playing Crysis and UT3 on my PC with graphics that will rock your socks. Stop being so jealous...

BTW I know that sounds harsh, but I am getting tired of silly console fanboys telling me I am wrong for wanting to play my games on my nice computer.

not ever one is rich

just because you to poor to afford a nice Pc doesn't mean that it's dyeing

Btw, Steam ftw.

IgGy621985

Yessir indead.

Yet another thread where console fanboys prove their embarassing lack of knowledge about PC gaming.

"Its dieing its dieing!!!1!1"

:lol:

:roll:

Yet another thread where console fanboys prove their embarassing lack of knowledge about PC gaming.

"Its dieing its dieing!!!1!1"

:lol:

:roll:

[QUOTE="horrowhip"]

60% of Bioshock's PC sales are from Digital Distribution and its sold well over in Europe. The NPD number only account for US Retail Figures... So 80,000 games sold for 16% of the market is amazing...

PS - Here is how I got my figures, Europe accounts for 60% of the PC market and thats skimping it.

So out of 40% in the US, at least 60% purchased through Steam or Direct2Drive. That means the USretail figures account for 16% of the market.

So take 80,000 and multiply it by 5 and then add another 40,000 and you got approximate figures for Bioshock PC. So thats 440,000 copies. Then, remember PC games sell at a steady pace 4-5 years down the road normally. Half-Life 2 still sells VERY well on the PC for a 3 year old game. Its hit the 13 million mark.

GGNoRematch

you joking me?

No I am not joking... The US is a small portion of the PC gaming market. In Europe and Asia, PC gaming is HUGE, completely dominating consoles in terms of market share. As for Half-Life 2, that is a fact. If you count Steam sales along with retail, Half-Life 2 sold 13 million copies worldwide.

I see all these PC Nerds talking about how teh PC is bestest and every game is so amazing on PC and it rox everyones sox..

then why is BioShock nowhere to be found on sales charts for the PC version? Has it even managed to sell 100k copies yet?

I guarantee every multiplat game that's on the PC and 360.. the 360 version will outsell it 3:1 or better.. UT3 which has gotten it's name on the PC and with the PS3 install base so little.. The PS3 version will still sell the most!

PC gaming it dying.. face it

GGNoRematch

Hey buddy! lmao lol :D :) lol :p mauhahaha lol ... idiot

Ignorance is bliss or in your case just plain @ss..

Pc community is so big that we don't need a trillion titles that equal the same game since our community extends the life of each and every (good) game that comes along. How many maps are coming to the 360 for UT3? Oh 40 maps huh? Well the PC will have um.... (insert ongoing number here) maps and lets not forget custom weapons and even game modes to boot!

*EDIT

Oh and please take note at my sig for a minute. Those soldiers (especially the one on the mid right) represent the way I feel when I read/hear the ammount of a$$ that comes out from people like you. I also own a Xbox 360 (gamertag is in my sig)

um, doesn't the npd combine the sales figures of both? I don't rememberlettuceman44

NPD only includes US Retail sales figures.

60% of Bioshock's PC sales are from Digital Distribution and its sold well over in Europe. The NPD number only account for US Retail Figures... So 80,000 games sold for 16% of the market is amazing...

PS - Here is how I got my figures, Europe accounts for 60% of the PC market and thats skimping it.

So out of 40% in the US, at least 60% purchased through Steam or Direct2Drive. That means the USretail figures account for 16% of the market.

So take 80,000 and multiply it by 5 and then add another 40,000 and you got approximate figures for Bioshock PC. So thats 440,000 copies. Then, remember PC games sell at a steady pace 4-5 years down the road normally. Half-Life 2 still sells VERY well on the PC for a 3 year old game. Its hit the 13 million mark.

horrowhip

Nice job with the mathematics. Also, Half life 2 has sold 13 million? Thats practically as much as Halo ce and Halo 2 combined (I had to throw that jab in there;)).

[QUOTE="horrowhip"]

60% of Bioshock's PC sales are from Digital Distribution and its sold well over in Europe. The NPD number only account for US Retail Figures... So 80,000 games sold for 16% of the market is amazing...

PS - Here is how I got my figures, Europe accounts for 60% of the PC market and thats skimping it.

So out of 40% in the US, at least 60% purchased through Steam or Direct2Drive. That means the USretail figures account for 16% of the market.

So take 80,000 and multiply it by 5 and then add another 40,000 and you got approximate figures for Bioshock PC. So thats 440,000 copies. Then, remember PC games sell at a steady pace 4-5 years down the road normally. Half-Life 2 still sells VERY well on the PC for a 3 year old game. Its hit the 13 million mark.

agentfred

Nice job with the mathematics. Also, Half life 2 has sold 13 million? Thats practically as much as Halo ce and Halo 2 combined (I had to throw that jab in there;)).

Yeah, add in Half-life with 8 million and... WOW... :o

That's not counting episodes and expansions... ;)

then why is BioShock nowhere to be found on sales charts for the PC version? Has it even managed to sell 100k copies yet?
GGNoRematch

I guarantee every multiplat game that's on the PC and 360.. the 360 version will outsell it 3:1 or better.. UT3 which has gotten it's name on the PC and with the PS3 install base so little.. The PS3 version will still sell the most!GGNoRematch

PC gaming it dying.. face it
GGNoRematch

[QUOTE="tcc024"]What are you trying to prove here? That it has really high system requirements? There are less people with capable computers vs. people with 360s? It's still better on the PC...GGNoRematch

Some really big noobs on these forums.

exactly.. Just like Crysis.. how it's teh graphics king.. well 90% of the people aren't going to be able to play it on it's highest settings.. so what's the point?

[QUOTE="GGNoRematch"][QUOTE="horrowhip"]

60% of Bioshock's PC sales are from Digital Distribution and its sold well over in Europe. The NPD number only account for US Retail Figures... So 80,000 games sold for 16% of the market is amazing...

PS - Here is how I got my figures, Europe accounts for 60% of the PC market and thats skimping it.

So out of 40% in the US, at least 60% purchased through Steam or Direct2Drive. That means the USretail figures account for 16% of the market.

So take 80,000 and multiply it by 5 and then add another 40,000 and you got approximate figures for Bioshock PC. So thats 440,000 copies. Then, remember PC games sell at a steady pace 4-5 years down the road normally. Half-Life 2 still sells VERY well on the PC for a 3 year old game. Its hit the 13 million mark.

horrowhip

you joking me?

No I am not joking... The US is a small portion of the PC gaming market. In Europe and Asia, PC gaming is HUGE, completely dominating consoles in terms of market share. As for Half-Life 2, that is a fact. If you count Steam sales along with retail, Half-Life 2 sold 13 million copies worldwide.

Well, if you can provide a link for that, we'll believe you. I doubt Half Life 2 sold 13 million copies. Half Life isn't even popular in the Asian countries. I don't even think it was released in that region. In any case console gaming in the U.S. along is 12 billion industry, so I can only imagine how many billions it is in European and Asian regions.

BTW I know that sounds harsh, but I am getting tired of silly console fanboys telling me I am wrong for wanting to play my games on my nice computer.

MadExponent

That does get old. But I remain satisfied with the fact that every time a console gamer argues with a PC gamer, the end result is almost never pretty and always entertaining.

I see all these PC Nerds talking about how teh PC is bestest and every game is so amazing on PC and it rox everyones sox..

GGNoRematch

nerds? nerds!? **** you! the real nerds are the fat asses that sit home all day trying to get achivments allday and a re to lazy to get a job and a life

I played the bioshock demo on my pc with my 7800 GS :P

Maxed out! 30fps

It's not a very graphic intensive game. Not by today's standard... Unless your playing on a console

Also I didn't buy the game. I already played system shock 2, thanks.

[QUOTE="trizzle_a"]1018 seeders, 2000 leachers, figure that out.GGNoRematch

so why again do developers make games for the PC anymore if they're just going to get bootlegged?

Because even with Piracy, which is downright wrong and ridiculous in it's own right, there are still an enormous amount of people willing to pay for PC games. That's the bottom line. While I enjoy my consoles like many other PC Gamers, PC Gaming offers what console gaming doesn't like mouse and keyboard controls, ability to build custom machines, the ability to play modded versions of games, strong game genres on PC like RTS and MMO's etc..etc.. These are just my personal reasons why I and millions of others will always lean towards PC Gaming over console gaming.

Calling PC Gamers nerds doesn't get you far either, you are in fact writing BS on a Gaming forum yourself, not to mention, you're a gamer yourself, not sure why people that like the same hobby as you are all that different.

I guarantee every multiplat game that's on the PC and 360.. the 360 version will outsell it 3:1 or better..

GGNoRematch

Is that why FEAR, OrgangeBox, CnC3 and BfME2 sold much better on PC than on 360?

not ever one is rich

just because you to poor to afford a nice Pc doesn't mean that it's dyeing

Hman321

You don't need to be "rich" to enoy PC Gaming. All you need is a job. Unless you're a kiddie mooching off of mommy and daddy, there's no reason you can't enjoy games on a nice PC.

[QUOTE="horrowhip"][QUOTE="GGNoRematch"][QUOTE="horrowhip"]

60% of Bioshock's PC sales are from Digital Distribution and its sold well over in Europe. The NPD number only account for US Retail Figures... So 80,000 games sold for 16% of the market is amazing...

PS - Here is how I got my figures, Europe accounts for 60% of the PC market and thats skimping it.

So out of 40% in the US, at least 60% purchased through Steam or Direct2Drive. That means the USretail figures account for 16% of the market.

So take 80,000 and multiply it by 5 and then add another 40,000 and you got approximate figures for Bioshock PC. So thats 440,000 copies. Then, remember PC games sell at a steady pace 4-5 years down the road normally. Half-Life 2 still sells VERY well on the PC for a 3 year old game. Its hit the 13 million mark.

XanderZane

you joking me?

No I am not joking... The US is a small portion of the PC gaming market. In Europe and Asia, PC gaming is HUGE, completely dominating consoles in terms of market share. As for Half-Life 2, that is a fact. If you count Steam sales along with retail, Half-Life 2 sold 13 million copies worldwide.

Well, if you can provide a link for that, we'll believe you. I doubt Half Life 2 sold 13 million copies. Half Life isn't even popular in the Asian countries. I don't even think it was released in that region. In any case console gaming in the U.S. along is 12 billion industry, so I can only imagine how many billions it is in European and Asian regions.

Don't say things you don't know. CS is very popular in asia (which is bundled with HL)