Playstation 4 was the best-selling home console in the United States in September, reports Venturebeat.com. NPD's data indicates that hardware sales were down 27 percent from $431.2 million to $313.5 million, while software dropped 3 percent from $480.6 million to $465.6 million compared to last year. Even though this may seem like a large drop, it's not a cause for concern according to NPD analyst Liam Callahan:
"After 23 months on the market, combined PS4 and Xbox One sales are 40 percent higher than the combined 23 month totals for PS3 and 360," Callahan pointed out.
Regarding software sales, September was a fantastic month for sports games. NBA 2K16 has been a huge hit and one of the biggest sporting releases in recent history, while Madden NFL 16 held top spot on the chart for the second month in a row.
Software September 2015:
1.) NBA 2K16 (PS4, Xbox One, 360, PS3)
2.) Madden NFL 16 (PS4, Xbox One, 360, PS3)
3.) Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain (PS4, Xbox One, PS3, 360)
4.) FIFA 16 (PS4, Xbox One, 360, PS3)
5.) Destiny: The Taken King (Xbox One, PS4, 360, PS3)
6.) Super Mario Maker (Wii U)
7.) Disney Infinity 3.0 (360, Wii U, Xbox One, PS4, PS3)
8.) Mad Max (PS4, Xbox One)
9.) NHL 16 (Xbox One, PS4, 360, PS3)
10.) Minecraft (360, PS3, Xbox One, PS4)
Thanks, NeoGaf.