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[NanamiGamerGrl17]

Oh jesus not again...

To the haters Picard needs to tell them THE LINE MUST BE DRAWN HERE!

[Chrop]

87% of Americans....

 

That seems just a tad high

 

source?.

http://www.hollywood...inggames-295720

[Goodtwin]

The difference between Vgchartz and Nintendo (Sony and MS aswell) is that Nintendo reports shipped numbers, whilst Vgchartz tracks sold to consumer.

 

I also expect something out of Nintendo at this meeting. They can reassure investors concerning the western market (1st party and 3rd party games), but for the japanese market things aren`t so good.

 

Thats a good point.  When Nintendo says 3.45 million sold, thats to retailers.  I still wouldnt be suprised if VGchartz is understracking them by quite a bit.  I kind of doubt retailers are sitting on 500k Wii U's when there is only a total of 3 million in homes.  I could be wrong, but it wouldnt suprise me if VGchartz is off by a 150k.  Their software tracking over at VGchartz sucks though, they show an attach ratio of 2 to 1, everyone I know that owns a Wii U has more than two "retail" games.  When there are so many of us with 5+ games, then that would mean there are a ton of Wii U gamers out there with nothing but Nintendo Land, and that I seriously doubt.  Maybe the eshop sales are higher than a I realized.  The Deluxe digital promotion may have enticed a lot of people to download full retail games. 

[DéliopT]

Thats a good point.  When Nintendo says 3.45 million sold, thats to retailers.  I still wouldnt be suprised if VGchartz is understracking them by quite a bit.  I kind of doubt retailers are sitting on 500k Wii U's when there is only a total of 3 million in homes.  I could be wrong, but it wouldnt suprise me if VGchartz is off by a 150k.  Their software tracking over at VGchartz sucks though, they show an attach ratio of 2 to 1, everyone I know that owns a Wii U has more than two "retail" games.  When there are so many of us with 5+ games, then that would mean there are a ton of Wii U gamers out there with nothing but Nintendo Land, and that I seriously doubt.  Maybe the eshop sales are higher than a I realized.  The Deluxe digital promotion may have enticed a lot of people to download full retail games. 

 

I have no idea how many Wii U`s are on shelves. That number doesn`t seem all that strange.

In terms of software i think they are undertracking. The difference is just way too big. Don`t know if it`s a tracking problem or if it`s a tracking problem plus eshop selling more than expected.

[Nintyfan86]

Everyone is blinded by the launches of the PS2, 360, and Wii. Two of the three were supply driven hysteria, and the other was an unexpected fad, which turned into supply driven hysteria. 

 

Does anyone really think this is going to work with the next consoles? The world is a very different place than it was in 2000, 2005, and 2006-7. The entertainment options coupled with a reduction in disposable income, PLUS the fact that the generational leap will not be as large as your thinking makes for a very different scenario (I have proven this by showing 360/PS3 owners Battlefield 3 running maxed out in 1080p. They are not falling all over themselves like you would think when I would do this.). 

 

Luckily, for all of us, we are back to a point where gameplay matters more than tech to the majority. Nintendo better react in some fashion to the competition, as the Wii U is no Wii, and if they do not react, it will be more like a cross between the N64/Gamecube presuming they ignore their competition. If they have a fantastic lineup, which they should, we should be fine. Otherwise, why launch early? 

 

[MorbidGod]

Everyone is blinded by the launches of the PS2, 360, and Wii. Two of the three were supply driven hysteria, and the other was an unexpected fad, which turned into supply driven hysteria.

Does anyone really think this is going to work with the next consoles? The world is a very different place than it was in 2000, 2005, and 2006-7. The entertainment options coupled with a reduction in disposable income, PLUS the fact that the generational leap will not be as large as your thinking makes for a very different scenario (I have proven this by showing 360/PS3 owners Battlefield 3 running maxed out in 1080p. They are not falling all over themselves like you would think when I would do this.).

Luckily, for all of us, we are back to a point where gameplay matters more than tech to the majority. Nintendo better react in some fashion to the competition, as the Wii U is no Wii, and if they do not react, it will be more like a cross between the N64/Gamecube presuming they ignore their competition. If they have a fantastic lineup, which they should, we should be fine. Otherwise, why launch early?

Amen!

[Alex Wolfers]

Why not? Anyway, after having my Gamepad fail like 5 times trying to play a game, (kept disconnecting, and my Wii U was like 2 feet from the game pad) I gave up, took his offer. And why shouldn't I of? I mean when I do decide to play a game, I cant cause of the gamepad disconnections, and crazy input lag on the ONE VC game I have 

I never had that problem. Yours must be defective. I suggest using your warranty. Otherwise you are missing out on a kickass system.

Edited by Alex Apathy, 24 April 2013 - 10:21 AM.

[emmonsh]

i see orders for consumers goods dropped the largest amount in 2 years. doesnt this idiot know that means people are not buying luxerys. like the wii u and many other things, frinking not good kids like this dude need better parents, thats what happens when you raise your kids on welfare. they have no idea of what a economy is.  blade of crap= doomed. wow what a loser

Edited by emmonsh, 24 April 2013 - 01:53 PM.

[Nollog]

http://www.eurogamer...ted-wii-u-sales

U mad bros?

They didn't lose anything. U're all so mad right now, I can tell.

[Nintyfan86]

http://www.eurogamer...ted-wii-u-sales

U mad bros?

They didn't lose anything. U're all so mad right now, I can tell.

Yep, mad that I was posting at work, and heard someone creeping up to the desk before I could mention the Yen's weakening to their advantage;). 

 

As a finance major, I am disappointed that was not the first thing out of my 'fingers'. 

[Alianjaro]

AT LEAST WE KNOW THE SOLUTION. NINTENDO NEED TO BUY SEGA TO MAKE THOSE GUYS AT THE SEGA FORUM MAD SO THE WII U CAN SELL 2 MILLIONS.

LOLOL "as the Wii U flops".