Uncharted 2 Achieves Impressive Milestone with Over 500000 Units Sold in October NPD Report
In October, Uncharted 2 achieved a significant milestone by selling over 537,000 units, according to the latest NPD report. This impressive figure made it the top-selling single-format game during the month. The four-week sales period ending October 31 highlighted the popularity of Sony and Naughty Dog’s title.
October Sales Overview
While Uncharted 2 dominated the sales for exclusive titles, the overall market was led by NBA 2K10, which sold 575,000 units across all platforms. Here’s a breakdown of the best-selling games in October:
- NBA 2K10: 575,000 units
- Uncharted 2: 537,000 units
- Wii Fit Plus: 441,000 units
- Borderlands (Xbox 360): 418,000 units
- Wii Sports Resort: 314,000 units
- Halo 3: ODST: 271,000 units
- Forza Motorsport 3: 175,000 units
- Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days: 169,000 units
- FIFA 10 (Xbox 360): 156,000 units
Market Trends and Insights
Notably, Halo 3: ODST suffered a steep decline in sales, dropping from 1.52 million to just 271,000 units. In contrast, NBA 2K10 saw a 60% increase compared to its predecessor, NBA 2K9. The growing popularity of sports titles and action adventures is evident in this month’s sales trends.
Overall, Uncharted 2’s strong performance can be attributed to its critical acclaim and fanbase loyalty. Its rise in sales reflects the game’s engaging narrative and gameplay, solidifying its place in gaming history.
