Many people thought it was odd that in addition to releasing a full-fledged retail sequel to Bionic Commando, developer GRIN and publisher Capcom would also release a full downloadable 3D remake of the original game under the name Bionic Commando Rearmed. However it appears that Capcom seems pleased with the sales numbers for the game's first week.

According to a note on the Bionic Commando web site, the game's producer Ben Judd stated that Bionic Commando Rearmed has sold 130,000 copies in its first seven days. Judd exclaims, "That may not seem impressive compared to package titles that sell in the millions but compared to other digital titles that is a friggin JUGGERNAUT!." He also states that the sales reaction lets the game industry know that consumers, " are tired of meta-emulated crap. We want the titles of yesteryear to be paid the proper respect. We want them done right. And if the price is right, we'll buy."

There was no breakdown of what the game sold on each respective platform (PC, Xbox 360 and PS3). Capcom almost certainly would have sold more than 130,000 copies if they made the PC port available via Steam. As we reported earlier this month, Capcom and Steam's owner Valve could not come to terms on making the game available on that outlet.