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The Quick Brew:
Monster Hunter 3 was released on April 20, 2010.
The chart above tracks Monster Hunter 3's Amazon.com sales ranks, for both versions of the game, from April 1 through April 30.
As stated above, Monster Hunter 3 was released with two different versions:
1) The Monster Hunter 3
Standard software package, which was the software only, with a MSRP of $49.99
Standard software package, which was the software only, with a MSRP of $49.992) The Monster Hunter 3 Classic Controller Pro(CCP)
bundle package, which was bundled with the new Classic Controller Pro, with a MSRP of $59.99
bundle package, which was bundled with the new Classic Controller Pro, with a MSRP of $59.99Reaching the Top 100:
The first record of the Monster Hunter 3 Classic Controller Pro bundle entering Amazon.com's "Top 100" was on April 6, around 3:00PM. It was ranked #95 at the time.
The first record of the Monster Hunter 3 Standard version, software only, entering Amazon.com's "Top 100" was on April 14, around 10:30PM. It was ranked #96.
Highest Record Sales Rank:
The highest sales rank I recorded Monster Hunter 3(game only) was #10, on April 19, around 9:50PM.
The highest sales rank I recorded the Monster Hunter 3 Classic Controller Pro bundle was #22, on April 15, around 5:25PM.
(You may want/need some coffee before continuing)
Thoughts:
The chart shows that on April 14, Capcom bought advertising space, and let Monster Hunter 3 be the "sponsor", for the 200th episode of South Park.
I find it very interesting that April 14, around 10:30PM, was the first time the Monster Hunter 3 Standard version of the game, crossed into Amazon.com's "Top 100".
I did not record the Monster Hunter 3 Standard version of the game, falling out of Amazon.com's "Top 100" for the rest of the month of April.
I think that Capcom has probably been taken by surprise, by how well the Monster Hunter 3 Classic Controller Pro bundle has been selling.
As stated above, on April 14, Monster Hunter 3 was the "sponsor" for the 200th episode of South Park, I do not know what time, Eastern Standard Time, the episode aired, but I believe the advertisement on South Park greatly increased sales of the Monster Hunter 3 Classic Controller Pro bundle.
April 15, around 1:50AM, was the first time I have recorded of Amazon.com being "sold-out" or "back-ordered" of the Monster Hunter 3 Classic Controller Pro bundle.
According to my records, the Monster Hunter 3 Classic Controller Pro bundle was repeatedly "sold-out" or "back-ordered" on Amazon.com from April 15 through April 23.
On April 23, around 3:20PM, the Monster Hunter 3 CCP bundle was ranked #448.
April 24, around 2:35AM, was the first day I have recorded, that Amazon.com had the Monster Hunter 3 CCP bundle available again.
You can see the huge increase in sales rank, when Amazon.com had the bundle available again.
On April 24, around 2:35AM, the Monster Hunter 3 CCP bundle was ranked #106.
The Monster Hunter 3 CCP bundle was in stock, on April 24 and April 25. Since those two days, the CCP bundle has had issues staying available/in-stock on Amazon.com.
You can tell from the chart's data, from April 1 through April 15, the Monster Hunter 3 Classic Controller Pro bundle, was the bundle people were choosing when purchasing the game from Amazon.com.
I wonder how high the Monster Hunter 3 CCP bundle would have ranked, if it had been continuously available?
Questions:
Have you purchased either version of Monster Hunter 3? If so, did you purchase the game only, or did you go with the Classic Controller Pro bundle?
I purchased the game only version, and I have played using the Wii Remote and Nunchuk controls so far.
If you watched the 200th episode of South Park, and if you're on the East Coast, what time did it air?
I don't have cable television, so I don't know what time South Park episodes first air on EST.
Also, if you are playing Monster Hunter 3 online, this next week I should have a little bit more time for some online play. My Monster Hunter 3 online name/code is: Coffee KKJ9F2.
If you want to exchange codes, either leave it in the comments section, or send me an email, at CoffeewithGames@gmail.com.
If you are interested in either Monster Hunter 3 version, you can see them on Amazon.com below:
I bought the bundle and I really like the controller. While the handles look short, they are long enough to make it comfortable to use the left analog stick, which I though might turn out like a Dual Shock controller.
ReplyDeleteI've put about 3-4 hours in, which means I've pretty much done nothing so far. I like looking at the environment and checking out the night sky (lots of shooting stars!).
I have to take care of a few things this week before I get back to the game. Hopefully I can put more time in it before heading online. Being addicted to Picross, the new game might keep me away a little :P
I bought the game-only version and haven't regretted it for a second.
ReplyDeleteThe CCPro is very sweet, but I just don't need one *shrugs*
Coffee, you will be added tonight. Feel free to add me too: FJQZUL
Also, can you explain the "fumble" RMC is talking about? I'm not great with numbers so I have a theory based on the above, but I was hoping you could clarify??
@Jonath:
ReplyDeleteI've put a few more hours into it, because of my one night playing online with a friend.
My school final is this week, and I'm hoping once I'm finished, I'll get more game time in.
As for looking at the environment, I'm with you on looking around it, and noticing the shooting stars!
I encountered some environments the night I played online, that I had not encountered during my single-player time.
I can't wait to experience more of the game this week!
@CrashMan:
I'll add you tonight when I get on!(do I need your in-game name, as well as the code?)
As for the "fumble", I think RMC is referencing the fall on the chart of the Monster Hunter 3 CCPro bundle, from April 15 through April 23.
Though he didn't mention that, from April 15 through April 23, the CCPro bundle was out-of-stock on Amazon.com, which is why the sales fell off so drastically for it, I believe.
I don't know if RMC fully read the article, or just simply posted the picture of the chart from it.
Thank you both for the comments, I hope to see you both in the game soon!
I purchased the bundle, and have already put in 80 hours! Rank 25 3 Star Warrior!. Say Coffee if you want to be on Youtube. Hit me up TheWon. I promise I'm on the only one! Also you can only add people when they are online also.
ReplyDeleteCoffee-
ReplyDeleteI'm gonna sign on now. I don't think I need your name (mine is "Seph" fyi), though I feel like we might need to both be on at the same time to register.
And yes, that was my theory about RMC's interpretation - thanks for confirming.
TheWon-
How have we not quested together, yet?! We gotta fix that.
"I don't know if RMC fully read the article"
ReplyDeleteRMC not reading what he posts or fact checks?
Never!
@TheWon:
ReplyDeleteCrazy how high you are! I'm only HR 4!
Is your Monster Hunter account name, "TheWon"?
@CrashMan:
I'm glad we were able to add each other to our Monster Hunter 3 friend list.
BTW, what HR level are you?
@SuperPhillip:
Don't know about fact checking, but I can understand how he may skim articles, with how much he posts over there.
Thank you all very much for the comments! I hope to meet up and do some quests in Monster Hunter 3!