May NPD: Dead or Alive: Dimensions underperforms

Sales estimates for Dead or Alive: Dimensions are in, courtesy of May’s NPD report. The bad news is that the title sold under 20,000 units in the United States last month. However, keep in mind that the tracking period recored just a few days of sales. Dimensions launched in the U.S. on May 24 while NPD’s May period ended on the 28th.

Right now it’s tough to say whether Dead or Alive: Dimensions is on the right track, but currently I’d say that the situation is a bit bleak. Less than 20,000 units for what is arguably one of the few must-have 3DS titles is far from encouraging. Right now there’s reason to be concerned, but it would be helpful if we’re able to eventually see a month full of sales. For reference, first week sales for Dimensions in Japan came in at 23,000 units.