Best Selling Gaming Products

Nintendo Games Dominate Best-Selling Physical Games in the US

• The best-selling physical games in the US over the last three years have been Nintendo games or games on Nintendo platforms.
• Examples include:
  • 2015: Fallout 4 for PS4
  • 2016: Pokémon Sun
  • 2017: Super Mario Odyssey
  • 2018: Super Smash Bros Ultimate
• A user mentioned, "The best-selling game in 2018 was Super Smash Bros Ultimate despite being available for only half a month."

Super Smash Bros Ultimate

• Despite being available for just half a month, Super Smash Bros Ultimate claimed the top spot as the best-selling game in 2018.
• A user shared, "This game was huge."

Red Dead Redemption 2 and Spider-Man

• Some users expressed surprise that Red Dead Redemption 2 or Spider-Man did not outsell Super Smash Bros Ultimate.
• In Germany, FIFA 19 was the best selling game with Red Dead Redemption 2 ranking second.
• Europe favors Sony and PS over Nintendo.

Switch Pro Controller

• The Switch Pro Controller ranked 8th in best-selling gaming products.

Reviews and Pre-Order Discounts

• Several users mentioned pre-order discounts and deals offered by retailers like Amazon.
• User mentioned receiving store credit for pre-ordering.

Warhammer Decks

• The Warhammer commander decks were highly popular due to their thematic cohesion, new card designs, and lore-rich content.

Fallout Commander Decks

• The Fallout commander decks were praised for being new-to-magic, artistically cohesive, and well-received by both Fallout and MTG fans.
• A user indicated that the Fallout commander decks were the best-selling commander decks of all time.
• User highlighted the popularity of the Fallout decks due to timing with the show and the franchise's fanbase.

Magic: The Gathering

• Some comments explored the success of different Magic: The Gathering sets like The Brothers' War and Phyrexia All Will Be One.
• Users discussed how theme and flavor play a significant role in their enjoyment and purchases within the game.

Game Merchandise

• A user shared their appreciation for a Snowboarding game ranking high among best-selling gaming products and later realizing the actual game was not snowboarding-related.
• Various responses expressed amusement and surprise at Super Smash Bros Ultimate topping the best-selling list.

Best Buy GCU

• Users reflected on the discontinuation of Best Buy's Gamers Club Unlocked (GCU) loyalty program and shared insights on alternatives like Amazon Prime or Costco for discounts on games.

Gaming Chairs

• A user humorously referenced a graphic featuring a Skyrim-themed bed design, sparking enthusiasm and humorous reactions from other users.

Turn-Based Games

• Debate around the success of turn-based games like Persona 5 and Lost Odyssey highlighted differing opinions on the genre's appeal and marketability compared to action games.

In conclusion, the discussion spanned across various gaming products, from best-selling games like Super Smash Bros Ultimate and Fallout Commander Decks to debates around the viability of turn-based gameplay and loyalty programs in the gaming industry.