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[superpickleman]

RIP Wii U in the UK. I don't know what they did (or didn't do) but it's obvious that Nintendo fucked up bad over there, I don't think there's any coming back from that hole they dug themselves into. U owners should rush out to buy 3D World before it becomes a rare collector's item, lol. It's a shame to see a game of that caliber not sell like it should because it's obvious EAD Tokyo put a lot of work into making it something special. No one else but Nintendo can be blamed for these failures though.

Good for Sony though, they know how to market their products. They clearly want to do well.

 

[goomba]

interesting how people ignore the fact that psp's record launch meant nothing in the long term success of the platform

 

[madmackem]

Nope. The bubble has burst. WiiU is dead. There is no way that Ninty can at this point revive it.

Maybes an official mario kart bundles early next year for around £179 would help, agree though ninty totally fucked up here. They fucked up here even after they fucked up the 3ds launch with the pricing. They need new people running the show as the ones in place are not doing a very good job and totally misjudged the market here.

 

[cyberheater]

It was 44.99 in store. The guy who sold me it had said it had been really popular that day , which I assumed was BS anyway given I stay in a town of 40k people and there are probably only a few hundred U's in the area at best.

It's a shame it sold poorly because it's all kinds of amazing. My 5 year old has spent the weekend walking around humming Mario music, it's such a shame to see the console fail so badly.

I was in a couple a GAME stores (Glasgow) on launch day and it was £49.99. Maybe it was a pricing error. A couple of days later it was £44.99. It should be £39.99 in stores and £29.00 in the eShop.

 

[QuicheFontaine]

Isn't UK supposed to be Xbawks land?

For the last 7/8 years, yeah. PS1 and PS2 dominated before that, but with the 360 we proved that we're perfectly willing to flip if the price and quality is right.

Honestly, Nintendo should have looked at Microsoft circa 2005 to see what you can do with a 1 year head start on the competition. What a shame.

 

[Sakura]

The morale victory aside, I don't think Sony would (or should) even care if they do at this point. A graying, growth-stagnated population where the console gaming market has already reached (and exceeded) full maturation isn't exactly at the top of anyone's list as far as strategic growth goes.

Japan consists of more console sales than like, any country in Europe. I wouldn't say it is nothing more than a morale victory.

 

[Triggerhappytel]

This is perfect.

 

[RaikuHebi]

Significantly should be read as more than 50% or more than 25%.?

At least a million.

If it beats the Wii U's LTD then 3 million.

 

[LOCK]

God people, buy something other than Knack.

NFSR for example.

 

[-Plasma Reus-]

I'm in for 500 thousand.

 

[metalslimer]

interesting how people ignore the fact that psp's record launch meant nothing in the long term success of the platform

Huh? The PSP sold great in Europe, but it's not surprising you would try and downplay this.

 

[T-0800]

interesting how people ignore the fact that psp's record launch meant nothing in the long term success of the platform

You suggesting 70 million plus is a failure?

 

[Toki767]

God people, buy something other than Knack.

NFSR for example.

Rivals was in 8th place. It sold more than Knack.

 

[Mung]

interesting how people ignore the fact that psp's record launch meant nothing in the long term success of the platform

i.e. don't read too much into this

 

[Honey Bunny]

Fighting sales charts with sales charts? PS4 beat WiiU so Super Mario will beat Knack?

I think it's crazy how Sony obsessed UK is. I'm sure there's some sort of Sony oriented backmasked hypnotic suggestion in God Save The Queen or something.

So Sony obsessed that they were the only major EU territory to favour the Xbox over Playstation last gen

 

[zomgbbqftw]

UK is price oriented more than anything else.

For those who will undoubtedly bring up Wii U. That's in an odd place where people are just completely indifferent to it, possibly due to have Nintendo handled the last two years of the Wii and their not being the same multiplt games on U as there are on PS360 and PS4/X1.

The way I see it is PS3/360 style gaming for double the price, it was £299 vs £149 at one point. There is no great advancement with the Wii U in terms of graphics compared to the cheaper and older PS3/360 and the gameplay hook (u-tab) has left people cold.

The Wii U is essentially Nintendo games in HD graphics, there is a very limited market for such a console at the price Nintendo are asking. Better graphics with a £199 price and Nintendo would at least be doing better than the Cube.

 

[Chuck Norris]

interesting how people ignore the fact that psp's record launch meant nothing in the long term success of the platform

Nobody is ignoring it, is just irrelevant to the discussion

 

[madmackem]

interesting how people ignore the fact that psp's record launch meant nothing in the long term success of the platform

Psp suffered from lack of software a high price and it didnt have nintendo handheld games, ps4 wont have that issue as it will not only have sonys first party but most every third party big hitter.

 

[Miles Quaritch]

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/ps4-beats-xbox-one-to-fastest-selling-uk-console-ever-crown/0125168

I'm going with 285k, maybe 300k at a push.

 

[Striek]

interesting how people ignore the fact that psp's record launch meant nothing in the long term success of the platform

PSP sold 80 million units so . . .

Everyone implicitly understands that the launch isn't the be-all end-all, theres no need to downplay the accomplishments significance nonetheless.

 

[goomba]

Huh? The PSP sold great in Europe, but it's not surprising you would try and downplay this.

curb stomped everywhere by the DS

 

[Nightengale]

interesting how people ignore the fact that psp's record launch meant nothing in the long term success of the platform

A good start is a good start.

Anything beyond launch is speculative.

 

[Raziel]

interesting how people ignore the fact that psp's record launch meant nothing in the long term success of the platform

PSP sold 80+ million.

 

[Cosmozone]

Great for Sony. Wii U bombed in UK, but I'd like the PS4 to get a huge advantage over the Xbone as well.

 

[Little Old Man]

PS4 has outsold the WiiU LTD in the UK?

 

[B.O.O.M]

interesting how people ignore the fact that psp's record launch meant nothing in the long term success of the platform

Interesting how you are repeating this....if you want to go with some context add also the differences in handheld vs home console sales for sony products, market reception in the past etc to the mix.

 

[RaikuHebi]

interesting how people ignore the fact that psp's record launch meant nothing in the long term success of the platform

It's time to stop posting.

 

[synce]

Yes, Knack sold more than Mario.

Pack it up Nintendo

 

[cafemomo]

Wii U really needs to make a more compelling case in the eyes of the public to get momentum.

Nintendo had a 1 year head start and ruined that.
3D Mario did jack around the world, so what's left?
Donkey Kong? Lel

Mario Kart is probably gonna move a few units and Smash is going to be released on the 3DS which will help hammer the final nail to the WiiUs coffin.

 

[metalslimer]

curb stomped everywhere by the DS

And I'm sure you are hoping the same happens with Wii U, but sorry doesn't seem like it will work that way. Say whatever makes you feel better though ignoring every bit of context surrounding this situation

 

[BlackBuzzard]

I'm going with 285k, maybe 300k at a push.

Im gonna go a bit lower at 265K.

 

[Unknown One]

interesting how people ignore the fact that psp's record launch meant nothing in the long term success of the platform

PSP did great. Wii-U has no chance of getting near PSP's total install base.

 

[theprodigy]

At least a million.

If it beats the Wii U's LTD then 3 million.

uh we are talking about UK sales only

 

[hateradio]

PS4 has outsold the WiiU LTD in the UK?

Who's Reggie's UK counterpart?

 

[GribbleGrunger]

You suggesting 70 million plus is a failure?

It's actually 80 million but even at 70 million it's not a failure.

 

[Loudninja]

curb stomped everywhere by the DS

Not sure what that has to do with the PSP accomplishments?

 

[RaikuHebi]

Im gonna go a bit lower at 265K.

uh we are talking about UK sales only

I was repeating what I saw on a previous page. Still stupid of me.

 

[goomba]

It's time to stop posting.

why ? because I'm not supporting the sony jerk circle by daring to compare the psp to the ps4 ?

 

[allan-bh]

Interesting how you are repeating this....if you want to go with some context add also the differences in handheld vs home console sales for sony products, market reception in the past etc to the mix.

Xbox 360- 70k first week

PS3- 165k first week.

PS4 is starting big on UK, but in the long term doesn't mean much.

 

[RulkezX]

I was in a couple a GAME stores (Glasgow) on launch day and it was £49.99. Maybe it was a pricing error. A couple of days later it was £44.99. It should be £39.99 in stores and £29.00 in the eShop.

Dunno then, seems to be the usual story with Game and their weird pricing.

It was 44.99 at Game in Dumfries, I hadn't expected to pay more than 39.99 for a WiiU game. The e Shop price is all kinds of fucked up.

 

[Kyon]

interesting how people ignore the fact that psp's record launch meant nothing in the long term success of the platform

Why am I not surprised coming from you

 

[Raide]

E3 2014 is going to be awesome! One the install base for Xbox One and PS4 starts to pan out, it will be great to see what games get announced and what Megatons we have coming! Also, maybe Nintendo will actually think about the competition and do something instead of being stuck in their own little world.


Wooooo for games!

 

[satam55]

King Back

 

[Zemm]

Did the Metacritic Stans just assume Knack was a bad game even tho most of them didn't play it? I played a bit at GameStop yesterday. It's definitely better than Mario. Also looks better like a Pixar movie.

Rofl this post. How long until @NeogafShitPosts puts it up?

 

[jimbor]

Fighting sales charts with sales charts? PS4 beat WiiU so Super Mario will beat Knack?

I think it's crazy how Sony obsessed UK is. I'm sure there's some sort of Sony oriented backmasked hypnotic suggestion in God Save The Queen or something.

If that was the case, PS3 would've outsold 360, mane.

 

[GribbleGrunger]

I'm going with 285k, maybe 300k at a push.

I'm in agreement.

 

[simplythebest]

Imagine the killing Nintendo would have made if Super Mario 3D World was a PlayStation 4 launch title.

 

[ThoughtsOfSpeaking]

All I can say is if you are a Nintendo fan and want a WiiU, wait a couple more weeks.

There are going to be some insane january sales on the consoles as retailers dump the last remaining stock and move everything to their warehouses to be sold onlne. Don't be surprised to see flash deals of 150 pound premiums + a game.

 

[1st Course]

why ? because I'm not supporting the sony jerk circle by daring to compare the psp to the ps4 ?

The PS4 already outsold the Wii U LTD.

No need to compare anything.

 

[noobie]

interesting how people ignore the fact that psp's record launch meant nothing in the long term success of the platform

it manages 80 Million life time sales. which is not low by any means. I wander how much it would have sold if it didnt have this initial boast... This initial boast make sure one thing that the platform will easily cross 50 million.. So i believe Initial sales means a lot.. PS3 never got that initial reception so it struggled to reach 80 Million.. and Wii U will struggle even to cross i think 30 million LT.

I think its a denial if we say that this does not mean anything.. i m sure third parties are looking into these figure closely and making lot of decision based on this