N3DS, Majora's Mask, MH4U Are All A Hit

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Nintendo has shared the sales numbers for New Nintendo 3DS, The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D, and Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate*, and they are all officially off to an incredible start.

New Nintendo 3DS sold 175,000 units in NA, and 160,000 in Europe in the first three days of availability- for those keeping track, that is 335,000 units sold in three days, which is incredible. For context, the Nintendo 3DS XL sold 50,000 units in NA, and 60,000 units in EU, for a total of 110,000 units in the first three days of availability.

Even better- the games did incredible too. The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D has sold 350,000 units in the US, and 220,000 units in Europe, for 570,000 units sold in just these two territories, also in three days. For context, A Link Between Worlds sold 190,000 in NA and 150,000 in Europe for a total of 340,000 units, in the first three days after launch.

Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate is also off to a rousing start- the game has sold 110,000 units in Europe in this time period, compared to Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate's 40,000 in the first three days of availability (Note: sales numbers for North America are unavailable, as Nintendo did not publish the game in that region, Capcom did; for US sales numbers, we will have to wait for NPD and Capcom sales figures; however, between the UK sales charts and Nintendo's own numbers, Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate seems to be off to a great start in Europe at least).

So yes, it appears the New Nintendo 3DS, and all associated software, is officially off to a great start.

What do you guys think? Did you buy any of this? What did you think?

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It's sad that a remake is outselling ALBW.

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@93BlackHawk93 said:

It's sad that a remake is outselling ALBW.

ALBW sold shockingly little- worldwide sales of just 2.3 million units worldwide, iirc. I guess people really don't want 2D Zelda games anymore, and Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks really poisoned the well.

Meanwhile, Majora's Mask 3D is one of the most requested titles of all time, so it makes sense for it to sell as much as it has.

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@charizard1605 said:

@93BlackHawk93 said:

It's sad that a remake is outselling ALBW.

ALBW sold shockingly little- worldwide sales of just 2.3 million units worldwide, iirc. I guess people really don't want 2D Zelda games anymore, and Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks really poisoned the well.

Meanwhile, Majora's Mask 3D is one of the most requested titles of all time, so it makes sense for it to sell as much as it has.

Guess I'm part of the problem tho; I haven't bought it yet! Well, neither MM3D, but still...

Can you believe such heresy?! :P

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#5  Edited By KungfuKitten
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I was looking forward to the numbers, since the n3DS's sold out so quickly here.

@93BlackHawk93 said:

It's sad that a remake is outselling ALBW.

Look at the majority of SW. They wouldn't know a good game if it hit 'm. They're shunning Nintendo because HAHA, right? Then they say: "This or that year was a bad year for gaming." Their loss.

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That's great news, good to see them doing well. I'm not really interested in Monster Hunter or the new 3DS (yet) but I'll probably pick up MM next month.

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Good to hear. I've never really played any zelda games other than Link's awakening back on Gameboy Color. I was wanting to finally start getting in them with Ocarnina of Time 3d, before playing majora's mask; but holy hell it's more expensive now since they stopped making more copies.

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@remiks00 said:

Good to hear. I've never really played any zelda games other than Link's awakening back on Gameboy Color. I was wanting to finally start getting in them with Ocarnina of Time 3d, before playing majora's mask; but holy hell it's more expensive now since they stopped making more copies.

I'd say just eShop it

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@charizard1605 said:

@remiks00 said:

Good to hear. I've never really played any zelda games other than Link's awakening back on Gameboy Color. I was wanting to finally start getting in them with Ocarnina of Time 3d, before playing majora's mask; but holy hell it's more expensive now since they stopped making more copies.

I'd say just eShop it

Man, i keep forgetting about the eShop (3ds noob). *facepalm* I really feel like a jackass now lol. I'm just so accustomed to buying Nintendo games from the store. It seems like Nintendo really doesn't advertise their eShop enough.

Thanks bro.

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I bought them all baby.

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Capcom said Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate shipped 3 million.

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Of course the sales numbers are better than before, there are more 3DS owners now. Pretty commonsensical.

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I think sheep are the new cows :P

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@Desmonic: At least Sheep's Games meet or Exceed Hype.

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@charizard1605 said:

@93BlackHawk93 said:

It's sad that a remake is outselling ALBW.

ALBW sold shockingly little- worldwide sales of just 2.3 million units worldwide, iirc. I guess people really don't want 2D Zelda games anymore, and Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks really poisoned the well.

Meanwhile, Majora's Mask 3D is one of the most requested titles of all time, so it makes sense for it to sell as much as it has.

I haven't bought either but I'm leaning towards MM.

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@Heil68: You're gonna have a bad time either way, knowing you.

ALBW cuts out all the bullshit that's in Zelda (most of it) in favor of a more puzzley overworld and brisk pacing. MM is just a supremely weird game. It's a 3D Zelda which comes with its own set of frustrations, but I don't think you'd appreciate how off the path it is.

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#18  Edited By Desmonic  Moderator
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@LegatoSkyheart: Sure just like Skyward Sword, Twilight Princess and the like amiright? :P

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I have an N3DS and MM3D (those of you who know me know that it's my all time favorite game so no way would I pass it up) and I want to get MH4U but I have hardly even touched my copy of vanilla MH3 on the Wii. I should probably do that before anymore MH games.

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I've contributed to the N3DS and MM. I will pick up MH4 some day.

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They got my money. I bought all three and they're all really good.

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Im more surprised with MHU since even though its well known name in our circles its still pretty nich.

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@turtlethetaffer said:

I have an N3DS and MM3D (those of you who know me know that it's my all time favorite game so no way would I pass it up) and I want to get MH4U but I have hardly even touched my copy of vanilla MH3 on the Wii. I should probably do that before anymore MH games.

3/3 Ultimate suck, in my opinion.

4 Ultimate, on the other hand, is what Monster Hunter should always have been.

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@LegatoSkyheart: Sure just like Skyward Sword, Twilight Princess and the like amiright? :P

When the most recent game you can name is from four years ago, you know you don't really have a point :P

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I haven't bought either but I'm leaning towards MM.

See, this is a tough one- ALBW is distilled Zelda and probably the best one to get (back) into the series with; Majora's Mask is dark twisted, surreal, and altogether like nothing else on the market, and it can also be a bit intimidating. Ordinarily, I would say go with ALBW, but I remember you saying you really liked the demo of Majora, so...

Yeah, go Majora, and if you like that, you can go with ALBW later.

@remiks00 said:

Man, i keep forgetting about the eShop (3ds noob). *facepalm* I really feel like a jackass now lol. I'm just so accustomed to buying Nintendo games from the store. It seems like Nintendo really doesn't advertise their eShop enough.

Thanks bro.

Lol yeah, no worries, hope you enjoy it, it hasn't aged the best out of the N64 era of games, but it's still a damn nice game.

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@finalfantasy94 said:

Im more surprised with MHU since even though its well known name in our circles its still pretty nich.

I think it helps a lot that it's currently the only game that is in a bundle with the N3DS.

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@PurpleMan5000 said:

@finalfantasy94 said:

Im more surprised with MHU since even though its well known name in our circles its still pretty nich.

I think it helps a lot that it's currently the only game that is in a bundle with the N3DS.

Yea that is true. Still kinda surprised though since doesint the zelda game come with the zelda new3ds?

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@finalfantasy94 said:

@PurpleMan5000 said:

@finalfantasy94 said:

Im more surprised with MHU since even though its well known name in our circles its still pretty nich.

I think it helps a lot that it's currently the only game that is in a bundle with the N3DS.

Yea that is true. Still kinda surprised though since doesint the zelda game come with the zelda new3ds?

No, that's just a special edition N3DS that doesn't come with a game.

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@charizard1605 said:

@93BlackHawk93 said:

It's sad that a remake is outselling ALBW.

ALBW sold shockingly little- worldwide sales of just 2.3 million units worldwide, iirc. I guess people really don't want 2D Zelda games anymore, and Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks really poisoned the well.

Meanwhile, Majora's Mask 3D is one of the most requested titles of all time, so it makes sense for it to sell as much as it has.

I think remakes have a chance of doing better than a new entry because of name recognition and nostalgia.

Don't blame me, I have bough all 3 Zelda games :P

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@PurpleMan5000 said:

@finalfantasy94 said:

Yea that is true. Still kinda surprised though since doesint the zelda game come with the zelda new3ds?

No, that's just a special edition N3DS that doesn't come with a game.

Nintendo is cutting some really weird things.

First they cut the charger. Than they cut the game.

I bought the N3DS XL Zelda edition in Europe and it did come with the game.

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@charizard1605: Nor was that related to my OG point :P Also, Captain Toad. GG.

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@R4gn4r0k: It's only in NA that it doesn't come with the game.

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@Desmonic: Captain Toad is beyond floppage

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@charizard1605: Was not 11/10 though.

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@Desmonic said:

I think sheep are the new cows :P

They have been for awhile :P

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@Desmonic: Because the reviewer was not a Believer. But we do not shin the non Believers. We just pity them and pray that their souls will find salvation in the glory of Toad.

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@charizard1605: Toad should totally be the next DLC for Smash (assuming he isn't already there) :P It would be the Villager all over again! XD

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@Ballroompirate said:

@Desmonic said:

I think sheep are the new cows :P

They have been for awhile :P

Oh snap! :O

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@Desmonic said:

@Ballroompirate said:

@Desmonic said:

I think sheep are the new cows :P

They have been for awhile :P

Oh snap! :O

ever since that complete wii dominance :D

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Good, ALBW shouldn't be a surprise. It's highly overrated and hell, I don't even call it a sequel, it's more of a re-imagining of ALttP with more puzzles and the gimmicky 2D painting as well as a different weapons system. Plus Dark World is 10 times better than Lorule and Agahnim is much cooler than Yuga.

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@FireEmblem_Man said:

Good, ALBW shouldn't be a surprise. It's highly overrated and hell, I don't even call it a sequel, it's more of a re-imagining of ALttP with more puzzles and the gimmicky 2D painting as well as a different weapons system. Plus Dark World is 10 times better than Lorule and Agahnim is much cooler than Yuga.

This guy know what's up

I'd rather play MM3D than finish ALBW

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And they should be. I just picked up MM today, and it plays and looks amazing.

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@princeofshapeir said:

@FireEmblem_Man said:

Good, ALBW shouldn't be a surprise. It's highly overrated and hell, I don't even call it a sequel, it's more of a re-imagining of ALttP with more puzzles and the gimmicky 2D painting as well as a different weapons system. Plus Dark World is 10 times better than Lorule and Agahnim is much cooler than Yuga.

This guy know what's up

I'd rather play MM3D than finish ALBW

The weapon system is interesting in ALBW, but TBH, I miss the magic system a lot. It's been absent for quite a long time.

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@93BlackHawk93 said:

It's sad that a remake is outselling ALBW.

Majora's Mask is the better Zelda game, remake or not. Regardless, both deserve more sales.

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@Big_Pecks said:

@93BlackHawk93 said:

It's sad that a remake is outselling ALBW.

Majora's Mask is the better Zelda game, remake or not. Regardless, both deserve more sales.

Nah, Majora's Mask deserves it the most. Nintendo screwed up when they changed the art design of Link. When you change the art design from the top to the bottom, you know you have killed off some sales of the game.

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I bought a red n3ds (fucking wish I ordered the MM edition) MH4 launch day the last unit in town. D-loaded Majora yesterday and Shin Megami Tensei 4 which is my favorite of the 3 so far. Being a manager of a huge industrial plant I tend to travel a lot for business so this is going to get lots of use.

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@FireEmblem_Man said:

and the gimmicky 2D painting as well as a different weapons system.

Of all the bullshit Zelda has added in their games over the years, from that bitch ass wolf, to the wank that is all of Skyward Sword, the painting mechanic is the furthest thing from the gimmick. It actually added genuinely clever puzzles to the game that the 3d games have pretended to have for yours. Link Between Worlds definitely suffers from taking one too many of the obvious beats from Link to the Past (similar to how Twilight Princess takes one too many things from Ocarina for its world), but the game itself was legit terrific. Like less shitty things please.

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#46  Edited By 93BlackHawk93
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@FireEmblem_Man said:

@Big_Pecks said:

@93BlackHawk93 said:

It's sad that a remake is outselling ALBW.

Majora's Mask is the better Zelda game, remake or not. Regardless, both deserve more sales.

Nah, Majora's Mask deserves it the most. Nintendo screwed up when they changed the art design of Link. When you change the art design from the top to the bottom, you know you have killed off some sales of the game.

It's pretty stupid to dismiss a game because of something like that.

Just like: "Boo hoo, Link is right-handed!". Big fucking shit.

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@Desmonic said:

@charizard1605: Toad should totally be the next DLC for Smash (assuming he isn't already there) :P It would be the Villager all over again! XD

Villager is the antithesis of what our Lord and Saviour Toad represents.

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#48  Edited By princeofshapeir
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@93BlackHawk93 said:

@FireEmblem_Man said:

@Big_Pecks said:

@93BlackHawk93 said:

It's sad that a remake is outselling ALBW.

Majora's Mask is the better Zelda game, remake or not. Regardless, both deserve more sales.

Nah, Majora's Mask deserves it the most. Nintendo screwed up when they changed the art design of Link. When you change the art design from the top to the bottom, you know you have killed off some sales of the game.

It's pretty stupid to dismiss a game because of something like that.

Just like: "Boo hoo, Link is right-handed!". Big fucking shit.

The artstyle being shit is a legit complaint. It's nothing at all like complaining about Link not being left-handed, nice try though.

The final version of Link in ALBW reminds me of this classic iteration of Link:

The top art is taken from Link to the Past. And ALBW is supposed to be an indirect sequel to LTTP, right? They even reuse the same map, and Lorule is basically the Dark World. Why not go all the way with the artstyle? That's what they were originally going for, but then they changed it to make it all goofy and cartoony. Why?

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#49 jg4xchamp
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Um what is this revisionist bullshit that Nintendoplebs love doing.

http://metro.co.uk/2013/04/17/nintendo-reveal-zelda-a-link-to-the-past-2-yoshis-island-3-and-earthbound-3620330/

That is the first piece of footage that showed what Link to the Past 2 would be, and Link hardly changed. At most Nintendo added more detail to the environments (because the color palette stayed the same), and changed box art for link. That's not even an art change, and Nintendo's been way the **** worse about that shit with Space World to Wind Waker or E3 2012 Zelda vs the Zelda they are making. Also as great as Link to the Past is, the actual design of Link is

A: simple as **** versus a detailed model of an elf
B: he has pink fucking hair, and his tunic makes me think of the keebler elf

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#50  Edited By princeofshapeir
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@jg4xchamp: That only proves that Link's in-game model is so lacking in detail that the original concept art would have fit perfectly and nobody would have noticed a discrepancy.