Author Topic: Official Sales Thread (Read 3953235 times)

NWR_pap64 · « **Reply #225 on:** December 29, 2006, 06:26:07 AM »

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Originally posted by: Smash_Brother
Indeed, hence why I'm just calling it quits for now.

I'll call on occasion and see if I get lucky but I ain't gonna wake up at 8AM every morning just to place a series of phone calls.

Yeah, cause its definitely getting to you.

These Wiis you are hunting are favors, right? Talk to them and explain them that the Wii is hard to find and that its safe to wait till the hype dies down and Nintendo resume its shipping.

There's no need for a Wii NOW since it should be in plentiful supplies by spring.

I said it before and I'll say it again, if by Spring Nintendo is STILL having problems sending Wiis to stores something is up...

Smash_Brother · « **Reply #226 on:** December 29, 2006, 07:33:36 AM »

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Originally posted by: Requiem There was a slight disagreement. Your saying franchises will carry the system, while I think IP's will.

I didn't mean that they'd CARRY the system, only that they'd help bolster its numbers.

My emphasis is the simple point that more games are ALWAYS better, even if they are ports and crap, because the game library is something valued by developers and customers alike, even if all they see is quantity.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #227 on:** December 29, 2006, 07:40:44 AM »

Ok then, bring on MGS and DMC and whatever. But they'd better bomb so the devs can wake up and realize the same old tricks won't work anymore.

Smash_Brother · « **Reply #228 on:** December 29, 2006, 07:57:17 AM »

I'd rather them make sequels with Wiimote functionality, personally.

It'll work better if devs first say, "Alright, how can we use this controller to make _____ a better game?" and from there, they'll probably be better situated to create new IPs based around the Wiimote.

I suspect that the rethinking of their existing franchises will help in shaping their ideas of new ones.

NWR_pap64 · « **Reply #229 on:** December 29, 2006, 08:00:47 AM »

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Originally posted by: Smash_Brother
I'd rather them make sequels with Wiimote functionality, personally.

It'll work better if devs first say, "Alright, how can we use this controller to make _____ a better game?" and from there, they'll probably be better situated to create new IPs based around the Wiimote.

I suspect that the rethinking of their existing franchises will help in shaping their ideas of new ones.

You mean like Prince of Persia Wii?

It's technically a Wii port but I wouldn't be surprised if they are using the game to see how the franchise works with Wiimote functions.

Smash_Brother · « **Reply #230 on:** December 29, 2006, 08:02:06 AM »

No, I mean REAL sequels.

Though, I suspect this WILL help for when Ubi makes the next PoP game for the Wii.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #231 on:** December 29, 2006, 08:06:16 AM »

LAFFO

Had to sneak in the Ubisoft, since Ubisoft is the answer and spearhead of quality 3rd party development (LAFFO).

Smash_Brother · « **Reply #232 on:** December 29, 2006, 08:13:04 AM »

It sucks because Ubi IS capable of making good games, just that it only happens once a blue moon, it seems.

PoP:SoT and BG&E were two perfect examples of this.

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #233 on:** December 31, 2006, 06:24:00 AM »

cnbc.com - Gaming Wii-nner

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US Sales from Nov. to Dec.25th
Wii - 1.8million
PS3 - 750k
360 - 2million

According to these preliminary estimates from CNBC, the Wii depsite having shortages and being out for 2 weeks less than the 360 has managed to sell only 200k less units.
With one week left in the year, I wonder is Wii will be able to pass the 360 in sales.

Sales Ratio
Wii : PS3
2.4 : 1

360 : Wii
1.1 : 1

360 : PS3
2.66: 1

Wii is obviously the winner this holiday season, and X360 comes in second only by default of people not being able to find either the Wii or PS3. But we will have to wait for NPD in about 1-2 weeks to know for sure.

Hocotate · « **Reply #234 on:** December 31, 2006, 07:10:54 AM »

Very nice Wii numbers. I can only image what the sales will be for the holiday season of 2007. *looks at DS sales*

Requiem · « **Reply #235 on:** December 31, 2006, 07:17:20 AM »

I told you Wii was on the come up. They are going to half the 360 sales in no time, especially since the 360 is failing in Japan.

couchmonkey · « **Reply #236 on:** January 02, 2007, 03:50:36 AM »

Vudu's numbers are just what I've been looking for. Confirmation that Wii is keeping pace with 360 even in spite of shortages. This is quite different from the GameCube launch - PS2 continued to pull ahead of the other two consoles throughout their launch periods. In other words, Nintendo has overcome any momentum Microsoft's year head-start might have achieved.

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #237 on:** January 02, 2007, 03:55:35 AM »

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Vudu's numbers are just what I've been looking for.

has Vudu even posted in this thread? What #'s are you refering to?

BranDonk Kong · « **Reply #238 on:** January 02, 2007, 07:34:30 AM »

According to vgcharts.org, which needs to be updated, Wii = 28% of the market. In 6 weeks.

Louieturkey · « **Reply #239 on:** January 02, 2007, 08:25:26 AM »

Wii won the holiday wars. We'll see if they can keep this momentum into the new year. Looking at the release schedule makes me think there will be a drought despite Reggie's assurance to the contrary. Hopefully they prove me wrong.

Smash_Brother · « **Reply #240 on:** January 02, 2007, 08:33:39 AM »

Wiirio Ware will be out soon enough.

Louieturkey · « **Reply #241 on:** January 02, 2007, 10:37:52 AM »

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Originally posted by: Smash_Brother
Wiirio Ware will be out soon enough.

While a good game, it won't hold over enough people. 1 good game a month does not translate into no drought. You need at least 2 or 3 big games a month to accomplish that (unless it's a Mario platformer, then 1 every two months will suffice).

Kairon · « **Reply #242 on:** January 02, 2007, 10:44:58 AM »

Wiirio Ware will hold over non-gamers and casual gamers. It is hardcore gamers who may experience a bit of a drought.

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

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #243 on:** January 02, 2007, 11:48:37 AM »

Hardcore gamers talk about VC games and complain on forums. They don't have time to play games, don't you know?

Mario · « **Reply #244 on:** January 02, 2007, 11:58:09 AM »

Real hardcore gamers will be getting the Wario Ware high scores. Is there anyone here who would seriously buy 3 games a month, EVERY MONTH?

MorningStar · « **Reply #245 on:** January 02, 2007, 11:59:02 AM »

Real hardcore gamers play PC games.

Neodymium · « **Reply #246 on:** January 02, 2007, 12:13:31 PM »

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Originally posted by: MorningStar
Real hardcore gamers play PC games.

Then what are you doing here again?

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #247 on:** January 02, 2007, 01:11:56 PM »

LAFFO

teh hardcore is too much for the likes of NWR

couchmonkey · « **Reply #248 on:** January 03, 2007, 02:26:48 AM »

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Originally posted by: BlackNMild2k1
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Vudu's numbers are just what I've been looking for.

has Vudu even posted in this thread? What #'s are you refering to?

Ha ha, OOOPS. Sorry. BlackNMild is the king of sales figures! All hail BNM!

In terms of droughts, I'm a bit worried myself, but the real answer is not major games from Nintendo, it's third party support. No matter how hard Nintendo and its small army of second parties worked, N64 was probably the most drought-ridden "successful" system ever.

I'm hoping the third parties will come to the rescue...but Ubisoft is pumping out too much junk, and it seems like SSX Blur and Sonic are the only other notable third party games right now. Chances are we'll have a drought until third parties that are still just realizing how popular the system is catch up.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #249 on:** January 03, 2007, 05:54:11 AM »

Leave it to Sonic to be Sega's #1 franchise this generation, again, selling best on a Nintendo platform.

Wii is doomed to kiddie thanks to Sonic, just like GameCube.

News:

Poll

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

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