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[JB2448]

http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/library/events/141030/index.html
We now have this in English, so I believe it deserves its own thread.

 

[Tripon]

To the QOL cloud!

Guess Nintendo's NERD division has been busy on this for a while.

 

[Hatchtag]

Same-generation hypothesis really is genius. I started Smash and Pokemon with Melee and Sapphire, and look forward to enjoying Smash Wii U and ORAS in a couple of weeks.

 

[7DollarHagane]

I thought this was actually a really well thought out point from iwata and something investors and smartphone cheerleaders should consider.

This is in connection to having 4 separate 2 million selling titles in 4 months on 3ds (smash, monhun4g, yokai watch 2, and projections for Pokemon or as)

Tracing the history of software for dedicated video game platforms since 2000, when we started to receive precise video game sell-through data in the Japanese market from independent research companies, the number of titles that sold more than two million units amount to seven for Nintendo 3DS, 15 for Nintendo DS, eight for Wii, two for GameBoy Advance, and regarding other companies’ platforms, two for PSP and three for PS2.
Four double-million-selling titles in five months is a first in the history of the Japanese video game market. It is almost certain that the three titles I introduced before will become double-million sellers in four months, which is also a first.
Furthermore, having three “million” sellers in four months is so rare, even though it happened three times for Nintendo DS (in 2005, 2008 and 2009) and Nintendo 3DS (in 2011, 2013 and 2014), that the other platforms have never experienced it.

It seems that the market status of video games for dedicated platforms is increasingly being reported as pessimistic in contrast with the popularity of smartphones. The facts I have showed here proves that dedicated video game platforms still have ample business opportunities. I might add that third-party titles developed by software publishers as well as Nintendo titles have produced significant results. It is true that the sales of video games have been globally polarized between huge hits and ones that do not sell well, but I would like you to know that some blockbusters have consecutively emerged in the field of dedicated video game platforms.

 

[Zeyphersan]

Does that say Smash Bros sold 3.22 million units by the end of SEPTEMBER? That can't be right

 

[RAWi]

Does that say Smash Bros sold 3.22 million units by the end of SEPTEMBER? That can't be right

First, I would like to mention “Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS” released in September in Japan and in October overseas. The global release went very well thanks to consumer acceptance. It marked 3.22 million units in global sales from Nintendo at the end of September, and we are confident that it will continue to sell in the future.

Yup. It says that. So... it takes into account just Japan (?)

 

[Zeyphersan]

Yup. It says that. So... it takes into account just Japan (?)

But it says global sales..?

Confusing wording. 3.22 million just out of Japan though would be insane

 

[fredrancour]

Yup. It says that. So... it takes into account just Japan (?)

The charts in the other thread showed 1.5 million games for NA. I think they're counting shipped-to-retailers, since smash 3ds released oct 3rd.

 

[theprodigy]

Does that say Smash Bros sold 3.22 million units by the end of SEPTEMBER? That can't be right

advance shipments to the rest of the world of course (sell-through was 2.8 million worldwide through October 5 or something like that, right?)

 

[Zeyphersan]

The charts in the other thread showed 1.5 million games for NA. I think they're counting shipped-to-retailers, since smash 3ds released oct 3rd.

advance shipments to the rest of the world of course (sell-through was 2.8 million worldwide through October 5 or something like that, right?)

Mm, I guess so. It does say sold from Nintendo, which could be their version of "shipped to retailers"?

 

[KHlover]

Does that say Smash Bros sold 3.22 million units by the end of SEPTEMBER? That can't be right

I think sold = shipped to retailers in this case. So September numbers would alread be WW. Sold to consumers was 2.7 mil after the first WW weekend iirc.

 

[rawk]

Same-generation hypothesis really is genius. I started Smash and Pokemon with Melee and Sapphire, and look forward to enjoying Smash Wii U and ORAS in a couple of weeks.

I think this accounts for some of the great success they had with Luigi's Mansion 2. The timing was perfect.

 

[theprodigy]

Mm, I guess so. It does say sold from Nintendo, which could be their version of "shipped to retailers"?

numbers are always shipped unless specifically indicated otherwise

always

 

[Zalman]

They are talking about me. What an honor.

 

[LOCK]

Well the same-generation hypothesis seems plausible.

Or rather the nostalgia hypothesis.

 

[MrSaturn99]

They are talking about me. What an honor.

Me too! What an interesting hypothesis.

 

[SalvaPot]

They are talking about me. What an honor.

Holy shit they know.

I also grew up with F-Zero GX, Metroid Prime and Pokemon Colliseum *wink*

 

[EloquentM]

Talking about my nostalgia. Of course that hypothesis is right.

 

[Corgi]

http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/library/events/141030/img/11l.jpg

They are talking about me. What an honor.

almost me, except weirdly enough i skipped on ruby sapphire. Had a phase where i found pokemon to be lame and yugioh to be cool.

did get leaf green though.


funny enough, smash 3ds made me notice i want smash wii u, so i'm getting that. will be spending over $100 on that, so no money or time for pokemans.

maybe next year, hopefully with a better engine.

 

[Anth0ny]

They are talking about me. What an honor.

Happy they're aware of this. Take advantage of dat nostalgia, Nintendo.

Now release Super Smash Bros Melee HD.

 

[zroid]

Before disclosing the “Extravaganza” trailer, people had been skeptical of whether we could actually have 50 new facts about the Wii U version. But as the trailer showcased the differences between the two versions, which seemed to surpass expectations, pre-orders for the Wii U version rapidly started to increase.

Nintendo pls, stop reading gaf

 

[PreyingShark]

They are talking about me. What an honor.

Nah.

Pretty sure it's me they're talking about. It's a great honor.

 

[Thorakai]

mother of god they remembered me

 

[shinra-bansho]

When it comes to the overseas markets, we do not plan to launch New Nintendo 3DS/3DS XL for the U.S. or Europe this year.

Assuming this refers to calendar year rather than fiscal year.

To the contrary, neither of the cumulative sales figures of Nintendo 3DS in the U.S. nor Europe is more than that in Japan despite, based on the historical performance, bigger sales potential. In short, Nintendo 3DS is still at an earlier stage of popularization in these two markets.

Well, I guess that's one way of looking at it...
Because nothing significant has happened that could have impacted the market potential... :/

 

[thisisvlad]

It's nice to see Iwata talking about us.

 

[SwiftDeath]

Cool. will read

 

[SalvaPot]

Happy they're aware of this. Take advantage of dat nostalgia, Nintendo.

Now release Super Smash Bros Melee HD.

Hello everyone. this is Iwata from Nintendo.

We will release Super Smash Bros, Melee HD. You can download it right now.

It has 100% lagless online multiplayer and you can peek at Peach's underpants all you want.

We made a few balance adjustments to the balance of the game to maximize enjoyment.

Worthless characters like Pikachu, Ness and Kirby now play like their 64 versions, only faster and better.

Luigi's taunt can 1HKO now.

Oh.

And Sheik forward aerial can't kill

Please Understand

*laughs*

 

[Anth0ny]

Hello everyone. this is Iwata from Nintendo.

We will release Super Smash Bros, Melee HD. You can download it right now.

It has 100% lagless online multiplayer and you can peek at Peach's underpants all you want.

We made a few balance adjustments to the balance of the game to maximize enjoyment.

Worthless characters like Pikachu, Ness and Kirby now play like their 64 versions, only faster and better.

Luigi's taunt can 1HKO now.

Oh.

And Sheik forward aerial can't kill

Please Understand

*laughs*

 

[Kobun Heat]

"There are still major opportunities to succeed on Nintendo 3DS, if you are Level-5, Capcom, or us."

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

The same generation thing is pretty genius if it wasnt a coincedence cause thats crazy

 

[AniHawk]

"There are still major opportunities to succeed on Nintendo 3DS, if you are Level-5, Capcom, or us."

what about segatlus?

 

[Drkirby]

what about segatlus?

I actually forgot that Sega bought Atlus' video game division.

 

[nckillthegrimace]

"There are still major opportunities to succeed on Nintendo 3DS, if you are Level-5, Capcom, or us."

Yes, the three companies pumping the most money and time into games on the 3DS are finding the most success with 3DS owners. Is that really strange? Maybe other companies could find success on the 3DS if they actually bothered to release games for the thing.

 

[Japanmanx3]

22. Glad they thought about me.

 

[JoeM86]

They are talking about me. What an honor.

Way to make me feel old I'm only 28 yet my first Pokémon game was Red/Blue

Yes, the three companies pumping the most money and time into games on the 3DS are finding the most success with 3DS owners. Is that really strange? Maybe other companies could find success on the 3DS if they actually bothered to release games for the thing.

Indeed. Third party support outside of Japan, and even in Japan, is rather weird. Sometimes it feels like the Vita has more third party support. As such, it's no surprise that those who make games that focus on the hardware and they put their weight behind it are those who sell the best

 

[Enforced]

They are talking about me. What an honor.

Damn I feel old.

 

[Atram]

Their QoL approach sounds interesting, could work out.

 

[Instro]

Yes, the three companies pumping the most money and time into games on the 3DS are finding the most success with 3DS owners. Is that really strange? Maybe other companies could find success on the 3DS if they actually bothered to release games for the thing.

I dunno, I would say most Japanese 3rd parties have been pretty successful on the device. We've seen a number of smaller series reach new heights on the 3ds.

 

[Stilton Disco]

Huh.

You know, that is actually pretty damned smart. Hit the age range with the most free time and disposable income right in the nostalgia. It's actually kind of brilliant.

Also explains my indifference, given that I'm well outside their target audience. I mean I played those original titles, but not at an age that they'd leave a deep last impression on me. They totally got me with Fire Red a few years back mind.

Never underestimate Nintendo, the cunning bastards.

 

[ShockingAlberto]

Surprised they had to outright say this. It's clear they were pushing this idea of symmetrical generations for a while.

 

[SalvaPot]

Huh.

You know, that is actually pretty damned smart. Hit the age range with the most free time and disposable income right in the nostalgia. It's actually kind of brilliant.

Also explains my indifference, given that I'm well outside their target audience. I mean I played those original titles, but not at an age that they'd leave a deep last impression on me. They totally got me with Fire Red a few years back mind.

Never underestimate Nintendo, the cunning bastards.

They tried to get you when they released X/Y and they showed you could choose between the Red/Blue starters.

Did it work?

 

[nckillthegrimace]

I dunno, I would say most Japanese 3rd parties have been pretty successful on the device. We've seen a number of smaller series reach new heights on the 3ds.

I wouldn't say most. Many of them are completely or nearly absent. Like Konami.

 

[Sandfox]

I wouldn't say most. Many of them are completely or nearly absent. Like Konami.

Its not like Konami is making many games in the first place lol.

 

[JoeM86]

Surprised they had to outright say this. It's clear they were pushing this idea of symmetrical generations for a while.

Thing is, according to Masuda, he only greenlit ORAS because he saw fan demand for it and how it showed that people would buy it.

The irony is that the fan demand for it was because of people insisting every reference to Hoenn was a hint of the remakes and that the remakes were in the works.

Wasn't really a Nintendo decision.

Its not like Konami is making many games in the first place lol.

Which is so sad. A Wii U/3DS Bomberman would be amazing.

 

[Mariolee]

Surprised they had to outright say this. It's clear they were pushing this idea of symmetrical generations for a while.

Because people probably started thinking Nintendo was doing this on accident or something stupid like that.

 

[ShockingAlberto]

I wouldn't say most. Many of them are completely or nearly absent. Like Konami.

Kojima doesn't want to develop on it, which means Konami won't make a game for it.

 

[Atram]

For those interested in the QoL Project from Nintendo here is a link to ResMed

http://www.resmed.com/us/en/consumer.html

Nintendos first QoL Device i think will be like this

 

[ASIS]

They are talking about me. What an honor.

wow... that's me too 0_0.

 

[BKK]

When it comes to the overseas markets, we do not plan to launch New Nintendo 3DS/3DS XL for the U.S. or Europe this year. Additionally, there are only a couple of big titles, “Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS,” and “Pokémon Omega Ruby” and “Pokémon Alpha Sapphire,” overseas as no “YOKAI WATCH” franchises or “Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate” will be scheduled this year there. Based on these observations, some might wonder if, apart from the domestic market, the sales of Nintendo 3DS will really be able to gain momentum in the overseas markets.

The overseas markets are different from the Japanese market in both their stages of popularization of Nintendo 3DS and their market characteristics.
The stage of popularization of Nintendo 3DS means the degree to which we have turned potential purchasing power into actual sales of the product in a market. In Japan, the total number of sales of Nintendo 3DS has reached nearly 17 million in the three and a half years since its launch. It is almost the same as the lifetime sales of GameBoy Advance released in 2001, which implies that it is reasonable that the sales of Nintendo 3DS have been temporarily slow moving in the Japanese market. This is one of the reasons we needed to bring New Nintendo 3DS/3DS XL to the market this year. To the contrary, neither of the cumulative sales figures of Nintendo 3DS in the U.S. nor Europe is more than that in Japan despite, based on the historical performance, bigger sales potential. In short, Nintendo 3DS is still at an earlier stage of popularization in these two markets.

The explanation that New 3DS is not releasing in Western markets yet as 3DS is not saturated in those markets is contradicted by the fact that they are releasing New 3DS in Australia and New Zealand shortly. The fact that New 3DS is releasing in some Western regions, but not others suggests to me that the real reason is more to do with excess inventory levels of existing 3DS models in the major Western regions.

 

[Stilton Disco]

They tried to get you when they released X/Y and they showed you could choose between the Red/Blue starters.

Did it work?

Kinda. Definitely more interested in X/Y than OR/AS, but I decided to hold out for hope of a improved upon Z after reading a few reviews, which I'm half expecting to be released next year.