I used NPD data from NeoGAF in combination with Zelnick's tie-ratio's to come up with the figures. If we were to assume the same ratio in Europe as well as approx 7m sales (and they represent the top end of both the EU PS3 install base and GTA:IV's likely tie ratio, IMO) then you can add another 2.24m. Throw in a 100K or so for Japan and GTA:IV has sold in the region of 4m through October on the PS3.
That's 1.82m short of what TSE predicts. I think the 360 version will have better legs and common consensus is the 360 is moving the hardware right now. Personally speaking I think 5m is where it will end up.
Obvious disclaimer: I've been short on this stock since 8m or so and still am.
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I used NPD data from NeoGAF in combination with Zelnick's tie-ratio's to come up with the figures. If we were to assume the same ratio in Europe as well as approx 7m sales (and they represent the top end of both the EU PS3 install base and GTA:IV's likely tie ratio, IMO) then you can add another 2.24m. Throw in a 100K or so for Japan and GTA:IV has sold in the region of 4m through October on the PS3.
That's 1.82m short of what TSE predicts. I think the 360 version will have better legs and common consensus is the 360 is moving the hardware right now. Personally speaking I think 5m is where it will end up.
Obvious disclaimer: I've been short on this stock since 8m or so and still am.