View Full Version : Console game production #'s. what is out there?
arcadecup
06-08-2010, 12:24 AM
Not sure if that has been brought up a million times already.
I am interested in production #'s of classic console games...
Mainly snes and genesis. Any data floating out there? I am guessing it’s scattered and incomplete if any.
dreamcaster
06-08-2010, 12:25 AM
Sales numbers are pretty easy to find, but actual production could be more difficult to determine.
I imagine most console manufacturers wouldn't want that publicised since it would show just how much unsold inventory they never were able to move.
arcadecup
06-08-2010, 12:41 AM
ok cool, sale numbers work also.
Gives me a tickle just thinking about what games may be mothballed warehoused somewhere!
not sure how accurate or how far back it goes but you could try http://www.vgchartz.com/
dreamcaster
06-08-2010, 12:47 AM
ok cool, sale numbers work also.
Gives me a tickle just thinking about what games may be mothballed warehoused somewhere!
An ebay seller based in Thailand recently put up for sale about 30 or so brand new Asian PAL Mega Drive 2's and a few South-east Asian Sega Saturns. I always keep an eye for stuff like that. ;)
As for sales figures, a cursory Google revealed these two Wikipedia entries:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_best-selling_game_consoles
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Console_wars
Gives some solid info (info which I've seen bantered about in lots of places on the internet over the years).
arcadecup
06-08-2010, 01:02 AM
Cool thanks for the links guys!.. really apreciate it. These are great! Ruffling through them now.
Ya, I was torn I almost picked up a brand new sega genesis model 1 altered beast brand new in box.. i couldnt pull the trigger.. $210 shipped... seems like the right price. I love factory sealed stuff I have a soft spot for it. :)
not sure how accurate or how far back it goes but you could try http://www.vgchartz.com/
An ebay seller based in Thailand recently put up for sale about 30 or so brand new Asian PAL Mega Drive 2's and a few South-east Asian Sega Saturns. I always keep an eye for stuff like that. ;)
As for sales figures, a cursory Google revealed these two Wikipedia entries:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_best-selling_game_consoles
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Console_wars
Gives some solid info (info which I've seen bantered about in lots of places on the internet over the years).