During the third quarter, Dragon Quest IX not only managed to be the best selling DS game in the world, but the best selling game, period. When you consider the fact that the RPG has not even been been sold outside of Japan yet, that is an immense accomplishment.
Between July and September, Square Enix's handheld romp sold an impressive 3.93 million copies, single-handedly giving the Japanese market a huge boost. It defeated Wii Sports Resort and its 3.0 million, as well as Pokemon Heartgold/SoulSilver with 2.1 million.
The top five global sales for Q3 are as follows:
- 1. Dragon Quest IX: 3,925,000
- 2. Wii Sports Resort: 3,014,000
- 3. Madden NFL 10: 2,612,000
- 4. Pokemon Heartgold/Soulsilver: 2,068,000
- 5. Halo 3: ODST: 1,847,000
So yeah, Dragon Quest IX deserves major kudos for beating stiff competition while restricted to an ailing market. An undeniably amazing achievement.
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6:40 PM on 11.05.2009
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I'm just amazed that Dragon Quest continues to be this behemoth title in Japan, even after all these years! Whatever it is that it does, it does it well.
My mom is planning to buy a DS to play this game. That's how much she likes this series!
So wait, it holds the record? Like, it's the best selling game of all time as of right now? And it's only in one country so far?
I am so excited to get my hands on this game.
Must have!!
Your mom is a classy lady... no insults, no lewdness... that is just a classy, classy mom.
For the period between July 2009 and September 2009, yes.
I agree, and that's why I love my DS. Hell, there are still some quality RPGs and strategy games on GBA that I need to get around to.
Also, give me my Pokemon HG/SS nao! plz & thx.
"DURING THE THIRD QUARTER"
The top selling game of all time is still Wii Play.
but still, holy god damn ballsack on a cross. that is an achievement.
I'm usually not into RPGs, but if this thing gets a release in America/Europe and gets great reviews then I'll definitely try it out.
*Adds to shopping cart*
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