PlayStation 4 Starts the Year Strong
Wednesday’s the day of Japan’s weekly sales update. Thanks to Media Create, we learn that this week’s winner for sales is Gravity Rush 2. Project Siren’s innovative JRPG has been receiving a lot of buzz and represents PS4’s first great exclusive of 2017. Carried by fun action-adventure elements, unique open-world exploration, and a colorful cast of characters, is there any question why? So here’s the full chart, raking in the numbers between Jan. 16 and Jan. 22:
1. Gravity Rush 2 – PS4 — 74,361 / NEW
2. Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World – 3DS — 39,555 / NEW
3. Valkyrie Revolution –  PS4 — 38,197 / NEW
4. Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 – PS4 — 22.758 / 160,555
5. Pokémon Sun/Moon – 3DS — 21,036 / 3,092,2776
6. Yo-kai Watch 3: Sukiyaki – 3DS — 20,831 / 629,229
7. Valkyrie Revolution – PSV — 18,219 / NEW
8. New Danganronpa V3 – PSV — 15,943 / 92,110
9. Super Mario Maker for 3DS – 3DS — 14,285 / 928,969
10. Momotaro Dentetsu 2017: Tachiagare Nippon!! – 3DS — 8,638 / 269,727
11. New Danganronpa V3 – PS4 — 7,955 / 47,961
12. Grand Theft Auto V — PS4 – 7,456 / 252,874
13. Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition – PSV — 6,824 / 1,090,208
14. Final Fantasy XV – PS4 —  5,859 / 923,632
15. Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo – 3DS —  5,033 / 112,797
16. Miitopia – 3DS — 4,775 / 156,947
17. Hana Oboro: Sengoku Denranki – PSV — 4,522 / NEW
18. Minecraft: Wii U Edition – Wii U — 3,732 / 279,716
19. Battlefield 1 – PS4 — 3,432 / 252,485
20. Watch Dogs 2 – PS4 —  3,037 / 105,648
You can check out our own review of Gravity Rush 2 Â by clicking here. Then decide for yourself if it’s the next PS4 exclusive to hit your list. *Note that Media Create’s chart only accounts for retail sales.
Then, moving on from software, we have hardware sales this week. This list might be a little less surprising, with PS4 taking the top spot yet again:
1. PS4 – 26,243
2. New 3DS LL – 18,229
3. Vita – 11,521
4. PS4 Pro – 7,133
5. 2DS – 6,203
6. New 3DS – 1,625
7. Wii U – 794
8. PS3 – 557
9. Xbox One – 35
Remember, folks, we are fresh into 2017, and who knows how things might shift from here to December. There’s a lot in store this year, including new consoles and plenty of new games. Some of us may even have trouble keeping up. But we’ll certainly keep you posted on all the latest in gaming here at COGconnected.
Have you played Gravity Rush 2? What are your thoughts. Feel free to drop a comment and let us know.