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[Etkar]

''In a phone interview with CNET, Reggie Fils-Aime said that the Wii U sold 400,000 units during its first week in the US, according to Nintendo’s internal data.

“Wii U is essentially sold out of retail,” Reggie said, “and we are doing our best to continually replenish stock.”

A total of 1.2 million hardware devices were sold by Nintendo last week, including 300,000 Wii consoles, 275,000 DS devices, and 250,000 3DS. Nintendo has often seen a significant sales boost during the week of Black Friday, and this was no exception. This week’s sales represent a 100% increase for the 3DS, and a 500% increase for the DS from last week. When asked about the higher DS sales numbers, 10% higher than the 3DS, Reggie explained that retailers offered significant deals for their older system.

Reggie says that Nintendo is currently working hard to replenish retailers, hoping to avoid the sorts of shortages that plagued the launch of the Wii six years ago. Expect to see more Wii U’s hitting store shelves as the holiday season ramps up.''

The Wii U Rises!

Edited by Etkar, 26 November 2012 - 11:24 AM.

[Blake]

Great! Good to see units of all hardware increase as well.

[The Lonely Koopa]

Not bad its not as high as the wii was its first week but still not to shabby .

[Mignaga]

Great! Good to see units of all hardware increase as well.

What's wrong with your face? Why are you covering up your mouth?


Also this is great news. I see great things coming from the console, and am glad to be an early adopter.

[Blake]

What's wrong with your face? Why are you covering up your mouth?

wats rong wit u dood. srsly. leik its all the time STOP COVERING UR MOTH

gawd...

[Gamejunkie]

400,000 is good but its certainly not great and to an extent disappointing for first week sales of not only a new console but the first console of the next generation. Lets hope it does well in the rest of the world and picks up more momentum.

[Colinx]

Considering its NA alone, its not that bad.

[Mitch]

Hoew does that compare to other consoles NA 1st week sales?

[MyNameIsMatt]

I don't think this has the grasp of the Wii. I played one game of tennis on wii sports and I wanted one straight away. The Wii U will take more getting used to the concept, I think.
I reckon it's more a case of asking friends if they are good, or trying it at someone else's house. Think it will carry on growing over time and when a big(ger) Nintendo game comes out that'll be a catalyst.

[3Dude]

400,000 is good but its certainly not great and to an extent disappointing for first week sales of not only a new console but the first console of the next generation. Lets hope it does well in the rest of the world and picks up more momentum.

The fastest selling console of all time only sold 200,000 units more at a hundred dollars less.

[neverwinteru]

Not bad at all considering its only been released in one country and not to mention the vast amount of units they will sell during the holidays.

Not bad at all considering its only been released in one country and not to mention the vast amount of units they will sell during the holidays.

[Stormage09]

I think this is USA + Canada only

[Desert Punk]

Figures seem pretty positive to me especially with some negative news stories here and there about bricking and freezing. Its a time of recession with a lot of people struggling financially. I think it would have been a very different story if they had launched after christmas. Nintendo have done well so far.

The current generation of consoles have all done well in numbers with all above 70 million and wii close to 100 million but only Nintendo made a profit on their console. Basically Sony and Microsoft have subsidised their consoles. Microsoft wouldn't have long term if its wasn't for RROD.

I think it will be much more difficult for Sony and Microsoft to launch their next consoles. They will either have to subsidise again which isn't something Sony can afford to do or they will need to cost down their hardware. If they launch at higher prices than wii u despite a superior specification I think they will struggle badly.

£180 in 2005 had the spending power today of £210. So £30 has been lost due to inflation. Chinese manufacturing costs have increased as wages and conditions have improved other there. I think if they come to market at £300-350 next year that will still be a difficult price for many. Anything above that price will be suicide really however good their consoles.

[SDDMN]

Pretty good sales, glad to see the Wii U is selling well in it's first week.

Looking forward to seeing what the sales next week will be.

[Tricky Sonic]

Not bad at all ! These numbers are skewed though - look at it this way - my local Gamestop said they alone had over 100 people on the waiting list. If Nintendo had the supplies we would of most likely seen a much higher number. Same goes for any other system - initial sales only partially shows how well this sold. The Wii didn't have more systems in retail till after Christmas almost - so if the Wii U can be restocked continually through the holiday - then the overall sales within the final 2 months can be much higher than the Wii was ..along with other systems.

[cannonshane]

^^^ What he said lol, Pretty much spot on.

[SoldMyWiiUAndLeftTheForums]

I wanna know why my post was deleted I was only joking, it was a Batman quote, I MEAN REALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Soul]

I wanna know why my post was deleted I was only joking, it was a Batman quote, I MEAN REALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

what did ya say?

[Noonabites]

The smartest move they made was selling it when they did. And it shows.

What's wrong with your face? Why are you covering up your mouth?

Also this is great news. I see great things coming from the console, and am glad to be an early adopter.

Move your hands away from your eyes... you might see why the boy is forced to cover his face!

[Keviin]

Only 400,000? Seems underwhelming.
*preparing for flame comments*

Okay well, it's pretty good still but I expected more from the launch of a new Nintendo console.

Edited by Keviin, 27 November 2012 - 06:08 AM.