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Louieturkey · « **Reply #375 on:** January 15, 2007, 05:27:40 AM »

Did you read the press release? It lists 200,000 Wii's sold for the UK, but then states 700,000 for Europe. Are those 200,000 included in the Europe figure or are they separate?

MarioAllStar · « **Reply #376 on:** January 15, 2007, 05:32:08 AM »

I think the Europe figure includes the UK.

Smash_Brother · « **Reply #377 on:** January 15, 2007, 07:07:41 AM »

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Originally posted by: MaryJane It's good enough to know the Nintendo thouroughly trounced PS3, and is hot on the heels of X360.

Agreed. That's all I need to know.

Athrun Zala · « **Reply #378 on:** January 15, 2007, 01:36:35 PM »

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Originally posted by: MarioAllStar
I think the Europe figure includes the UK.

I think it doesn't, look how carefully it's worded...

"(rambling on how amazingly well it sold in the UK)
Wii also took Europe by storm when it launched on 8th December 2006 and became the fastest selling games console in European history after its first weekend. In a matter of days Wii was totally sold out across the continent. Since launch Nintendo has been continually shipping more stock to retail outlets to meet unprecedented demand from both gamers and non-gamers alike. Despite selling out faster than it could be restocked, over 700,000 Wii consoles were snapped up across Europe in December 2006."

I take it Nintendo doesn't consider the UK part of the EU XD

Kairon · « **Reply #379 on:** January 16, 2007, 08:03:13 AM »

so... 1.4 mil in North America (including Canada and Mexico and assuming NPD is correct), .05 mil in Australia, .7 mil in Europe, and 1 mil in JPN...

A total of 3.15 million worldwide in 2006 as compared to Nintendo's 4 million promise.

~Carmine "Cai" M. Red
Kairon@aol.com

UltimatePartyBear · « **Reply #380 on:** January 16, 2007, 08:18:55 AM »

Can someone point me to this promise of 4 million consoles? I'm pretty sure I remember that figure being a target, not a promise, and unless you're William Tell's son, you shouldn't get so upset when someone misses a target. Seriously, I can't find any official word from Nintendo that says "4 million" and not "expected" or "approximately." Slashdot and GameSpot both used the word "promise" in headlines, but the only words directly from Nintendo in those articles were in Reggie's warning that they'd be hard to find.

IceCold · « **Reply #381 on:** January 16, 2007, 08:21:48 AM »

Last I heard, Nintendo still said they shipped 2 million to North America, and we don't know yet whether the UK figures are included in the Europe numbers. In the best case scenario, this would add 0.8 million to the total numbers, raising them to 3.95 million..

EDIT: PartyBear, it wasn't a promise. It was just a sales target - 4 million by the end of the year, 6 million by the end of the fiscal year.

UltimatePartyBear · « **Reply #382 on:** January 16, 2007, 08:31:44 AM »

Exactly my point. Thanks.

MaryJane · « **Reply #383 on:** January 16, 2007, 08:39:59 AM »

I don't understand why the UK numbers wouldn't be part of the Europe numbers? That would be like saying New York City wasn't included in the U.S.A numbers...

I wish Nintendo would start releasing more Wii games, like they are releasing DS games.

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #384 on:** January 16, 2007, 05:26:29 PM »

Canadian NPD for 2006

Software:
1. PS2 NHL 07
2. DS New Super Mario Bros
3. 360 Gears of War
4. PS2 Final Fantasy XII
5. Wii The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
6. PS2 Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories
7. DS Super Mario 64 DS
8. PS2 Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
9. DS Brain Age: Train Your Brain
10. PS2 Gran Turismo 4

Hardware:
DS 374,000
PS2 327,000
360 252,000
GBA 237,000
PSP 176,500
GCN 89,000
Wii 84,000
PS3 45,000
XBX 32,000

Uh-Oh

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The Wii outsold the PS3 in November, but the PS3 outsold its rival in December as Sony managed to get more units to market.

"It was all supply," said Ryce. "In both cases, if there had been a higher level of inventory out there, they definitely would have sold more. These were the two hottest need-to-find kind of articles for Christmas this year.

And for those wondering why those #'s for the whole entire year are so low, here is a
Population comparison.

Canada: 2007 estimate 32,801,800
USA: 2007 estimate 300,965,000

Canada is roughly 10% of the U.S. population. And Nintendo really need to bump up the Wii supply.

Artimus · « **Reply #385 on:** January 16, 2007, 05:31:21 PM »

I've still yet to see Wii in stores. *hugs his*

IceCold · « **Reply #386 on:** January 16, 2007, 05:36:46 PM »

Yeah, December definitely was a dry month over here.. Any actual numbers for software? I don't doubt that Zelda would have been tops if there were enough Wiis - I seem to remember an article about how well the series sells in Canada. We're also the only country who would have a hockey game as the top selling game of the year

The 360 numbers are definitely lower than Microsoft expected - that's probably why on Boxing Day they were going for up to $150 less than retail price here..

couchmonkey · « **Reply #387 on:** January 17, 2007, 02:15:02 AM »

It's interesting: every region except Japan is topped by it's favourite sport: Football in the U.S. Soccer/Football in Europe, and Hockey in Canada. Japan is the only place where sports games don't top the charts (although I think Soccer does really well there, and Wii Sports is aiming to change that

)

Ceric · « **Reply #388 on:** January 17, 2007, 03:33:36 AM »

What is the official favorite sport of Japan? I hear they really like Baseball.

Oh and on the UK thing I think that be more akin to NoA releasing separate numbers for Canada and then the rest of North America, which I think they do.

zakkiel · « **Reply #389 on:** January 17, 2007, 03:44:08 AM »

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A total of 3.15 million worldwide in 2006 as compared to Nintendo's 4 million promise.

Sigh...

Herewith, the formal disclaimer that shall be appended to any Nintendo sales, shipping, or release date announcement:

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The following date/number is a target, a goal we anticipate reaching. It is in no way a promise to you. We know that every fan on the Internet cherishes the belief that he or she is the apple of our eye and every press release and announcement we make is in some way a pledge made directly to that person. Trust us: you are deluded. We are a business. In the business world, promises are called contracts, agreements, warrantees, etc., whose violation is legally actionable. We make many promises of this nature; for example, we promise to fix or replace your Wii if it proves defective within 12 months of purchase. The reason we restrict our promises to warrantees and similar items is that we can guarantee our ability to keep these kinds promises. The vicissitudes of the industry make release dates and shipping targets guesses at best. So please: take the following as our goal, and spare us all more stupid blathering about promises if we fail to meet it.

JonLeung · « **Reply #390 on:** January 17, 2007, 03:58:34 AM »

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Originally posted by: Ceric
What is the official favorite sport of Japan? I hear they really like Baseball.

I thought baseball was supposedly America's sport, even though I'd wager basketball has been much more popular for a long time.

Edfishy · « **Reply #391 on:** January 17, 2007, 04:22:09 AM »

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I thought baseball was supposedly America's sport, even though I'd wager basketball has been much more popular for a long time.

If they knocked out five or so innings, and gave a 30 second countdown timer before the Pitcher had to pitch the ball, it would probably be a lot more popular. Maybe even allow the outfielders to throw a rubber ball(as long as they're currently possessing the ball that was hit) at any man running towards a base to tag him out.

Basketball and Football are simply much faster paced games than Baseball, and most Americans don't have the willpower or attention span to watch a whole Baseball game through to the end.

Ceric · « **Reply #392 on:** January 17, 2007, 05:41:09 AM »

I prefer Baseball in person. Its a great in person game. Terrible TV game.

IceCold · « **Reply #393 on:** January 17, 2007, 06:03:52 AM »

Well, zakkiel's definitely back..

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It's interesting: every region except Japan is topped by it's favourite sport: Football in the U.S. Soccer/Football in Europe, and Hockey in Canada. Japan is the only place where sports games don't top the charts (although I think Soccer does really well there, and Wii Sports is aiming to change that )

Not in Australia, either, I don't think.. unless cricket and rugby games do really well.

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #394 on:** January 17, 2007, 06:04:35 AM »

Famitsu Jan 8th - 14th

01. [Wii] Wii Sports
02. [Wii] Play Wii
03. [DS] Pokemon
04. [DS] DQMJ
05. [DS] Common Sense Training
06. [DS] New SMB
07. [DS] Brain Training 2
08. [DS] Animal Crossing WW
09. [DS] kirby
10. [DS] MKDS

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It's interesting: every region except Japan is topped by it's favourite sport: Football in the U.S. Soccer/Football in Europe, and Hockey in Canada. Japan is the only place where sports games don't top the charts (although I think Soccer does really well there, and Wii Sports is aiming to change that )

I' pretty sure Baseball and Golf are really popular in Japan and both of those are included in Wii Sports

edit: Forgot to mention that this will be the 2nd week in a row where the Top 10 is ALL NINTENDO
we'll have to wait and see if M-Create has the same results, although I'm sure they do cause Famitsu usually combines the Pokemons and MC seperates them.

Smash_Brother · « **Reply #395 on:** January 17, 2007, 06:26:23 AM »

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Originally posted by: BlackNMild2k1 And Nintendo really need to bump up the Wii supply.

Finally, someone is saying it other than me...

31 Flavas · « **Reply #396 on:** January 17, 2007, 06:40:19 AM »

Let me, see if I can get this straight... Before Nintendo took the entire top10, the first time, no one company had ever taken the entire top10 before, ever? Or was it that no single system had ever taken the entire top10 before? (like the DS did)

Either way it's awesome for Nintendo. Which means more games and support from 3rd parties.

KDR_11k · « **Reply #397 on:** January 17, 2007, 07:42:03 AM »

Japanese national sport? Um, what about football?

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #398 on:** January 17, 2007, 07:44:10 AM »

sUMO

Kairon · « **Reply #399 on:** January 17, 2007, 10:50:42 AM »

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Originally posted by: zakkiel
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A total of 3.15 million worldwide in 2006 as compared to Nintendo's 4 million promise.

Sigh...

Herewith, the formal disclaimer that shall be appended to any Nintendo sales, shipping, or release date announcement:

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The following date/number is a target, a goal we anticipate reaching. It is in no way a promise to you. We know that every fan on the Internet cherishes the belief that he or she is the apple of our eye and every press release and announcement we make is in some way a pledge made directly to that person. Trust us: you are deluded. We are a business. In the business world, promises are called contracts, agreements, warrantees, etc., whose violation is legally actionable. We make many promises of this nature; for example, we promise to fix or replace your Wii if it proves defective within 12 months of purchase. The reason we restrict our promises to warrantees and similar items is that we can guarantee our ability to keep these kinds promises. The vicissitudes of the industry make release dates and shipping targets guesses at best. So please: take the following as our goal, and spare us all more stupid blathering about promises if we fail to meet it.

BLARGH.

~Carmine "Cai" M. Red
Kairon@aol.com

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Will Nintendo pull off another 30 for 30 in Japan sales this year and, if so, how many times?

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