Devil May Cry 4 hits 2 million worldwide
by Chris Powell 
{ Feb 20th 2008 at 8:00AM }
Additionally, this remarkable number now accounts for nearly a quarter of the entire series' total sales, which is pretty darn impressive.
Unfortunately, the one thing Capcom didn't release is how sales for each console stacked up, so it appears the fanboy wars will have take a break for a little while. Perhaps we can all agree to a ceasefire and just appreciate that a good game from a great franchise is this successful.
There's not really a whole lot more to say other than congratulations on making a bajillion dollars Capcom.
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russell @ Feb 20th 2008 8:34AM
me and my buddy picked this up on sunday and have put over 15 hours into it already. this is a truly amazing game. funny part is i've never played any of the others dmc games.
naxe @ Feb 20th 2008 9:16AM
ceasefire?
those fanboys are ruthless sony (haters).
not only do we have to hear (delaystation 3) everyother day but we have wii fanboys trying to crack jokes on ps3. Wii?? the same console that is aimed at children and senior's.... I'm very very sure that a HUGE chunk of that 2million was due to 360. when the ps3 version was overpriced and was given heat for the long install time. if after all that it sold more then 250,000 copies i will be very surprised. i love my ps3 but it seems everything is against it.
baby sea tuna @ Feb 20th 2008 9:46AM
The PS3 version was more expensive in Europe (or possibly just UK). It costs a standard $60 here in the States.
Tenchov @ Feb 20th 2008 9:45AM
Calm down mate. Whatever the fanboys say, remember:
1. Your console does not spontaneously combust;
2. it has wii-fi, it's powerpack, & blu-ray (now the only hi-def disc format) built in;
3. free on-line gaming;
4. better exclusives in 2008;
5. a good value price.
6. and, if VG Chartz can be semi-trusted, is continuing to outsell the 360 this month.
It seems to me after a rocky year spent under the foot of the Wii and 360, the PS3 finally has everything going for it. Might not last, so enjoy it while you can!
Hyams @ Feb 20th 2008 11:13AM
Going by VGChartz (the only available source) the PS3 version has a slight advantage in sales.
360 version: 0.46 million sales http://www.vgchartz.com/games/game.php?id=7684
PS3 version: 0.61 million sales http://www.vgchartz.com/games/game.php?id=7683
Although, there appears to be a major disprepancy of total sales between VGC and Capcom. This may be because the US and Japanese sales haven't yet been updated on VGC, because VGC is five days behind even for EU sales, and because Capcom may be using sold to retailer figures rather than sold to customers. Or perhaps VGC figures are very off?
Will @ Feb 20th 2008 9:47AM
Yea, its definately sold more on 360. But what does that matter, its the same game on both systems.
Hyams @ Feb 20th 2008 11:44AM
It actually sold more on PS3, if VG Chartz is to be believed.
baby sea tuna @ Feb 20th 2008 9:54AM
This game is awesome, but I wonder how many more copies it would have sold if it were _truly_ excellent. If they were just a little more willing to deviate from the standard Capcom RE/DMC formula (move 2 screens, fight some monsters, cutscene, repeat) this game could have been something amazing.
That said, I'm on my second playthrough right now...
sean @ Feb 20th 2008 9:50AM
this game is fun but once I started playing as dante it started to get borin for me. his combos are really cool but i didnt really feel like running through the whole game again backwards. and also fight the same bosses over again. id rather be playing god of war 3
baby sea tuna @ Feb 20th 2008 9:55AM
Ugh, was it really necessary to fight that dragon/plant chick THREE frickin times?!
eclipse27 @ Feb 20th 2008 10:11AM
hey 360 fans! WorldWide sales actually means................WORLDWIDE SALES....you know anywhere other than America.....got that....ok so you know that the 360 is basically non-existent in Japan (Capcom's home is in Tokyo, Japan....Hello) so the PS3 DMC4 software surely trumps the 360 there and other regions are quickly accepting the PS3 as the console of choice. Here in America, 360 "may" have outsold the PS3 version here, but not by too much
Capcom has the numbers and they probably see for themselves that the PS3 is the lead selling platform for the game. they now have some things to think about for the future on the PlayStation 3, and what to do on it. No flame im just covering WORLDWIDE sales on how they probably are.
cg @ Feb 20th 2008 10:47AM
I will be getting DMC4 for PS3 as soon as the price comes down to the same as the 360 version. There is no reason why it should cost £10 more on PS3. I dont know which party is responsible for the PS3 DMC4 price gouging in UK whether its capcom, sony or the retailers but their greed has cost them my sale (and I dont want to play this game on 360 as the sixaxis is better for this game and I buy multiplatform titles for the PS3 so i dont have to worry about RRoD when I am playing.) Anyway will pick this up at a fair price when it drops £10.
HaloEleven @ Feb 20th 2008 11:16AM
Of course it sold more copies on the Xbox 360 - there's 2.75 times more 360 systems in the U.S. than PS3 systems. But, DMC4 on the 360 only outsold PS3 by a ratio of 1.5:1.
soul899er @ Feb 20th 2008 11:51AM
Nooo, PS3 is outselling Xbox here in America, Xbox is going down hill, bad.. xD yay!
Haiddasalami @ Feb 20th 2008 12:42PM
Not my type of game so I skipped out. Good to see it sold 2 million fast though this was multiplatform.
bamf @ Feb 21st 2008 5:57PM
Silly that in the UK the PS3 version caost £10 more. Retailers must have anticipated that the PS version will sell more. Amazon have it for £37 you may find it cheaper on Ebay, or just simply import it from the US like I have done few a few PS3 games
Dante's Master @ Apr 16th 2008 8:51PM
Hey waz up. DMC4 was amazing man. Here in Canada DMC4 for the PS3 out sold XBOX though!! But If Capcom wants to make the moulah, they gotta make DMC5 for PS3 :}
If u see and feel the game, it is made for the PS3 and just ported to the 360 to make thoese fanboy's stop crying lolz