But that was before Monster Hunter's popularity exploded in Japan. I think the easiest console-handheld comparison would be Monster Hunter 2 (PS2) and Monster Hunter Freedom (PSP), since they were both released within a few months of one another. With the latter around 1 million LTD, the console version has sold about 57% as much as the portable (actually around 60% LTD). Monster Hunter 2G is on track for LTD sales of 4 million or more in Japan alone. Even if we assume that the console version only sells 50% as much as the portable version, you still have sales of 2 million overall, without including sales from the West. Considering how much hype will be surrounding the followup to 2G in Japan, though, I can see this selling 60% or more of the portable's total. I think this title should be at around 260-270 DKP.
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But that was before Monster Hunter's popularity exploded in Japan. I think the easiest console-handheld comparison would be Monster Hunter 2 (PS2) and Monster Hunter Freedom (PSP), since they were both released within a few months of one another. With the latter around 1 million LTD, the console version has sold about 57% as much as the portable (actually around 60% LTD). Monster Hunter 2G is on track for LTD sales of 4 million or more in Japan alone. Even if we assume that the console version only sells 50% as much as the portable version, you still have sales of 2 million overall, without including sales from the West. Considering how much hype will be surrounding the followup to 2G in Japan, though, I can see this selling 60% or more of the portable's total. I think this title should be at around 260-270 DKP.