Otakumegane
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A new IP that sold 1.5 million in Japan, a feat unmatched since Wii Play on consoles. On the floundering system that was the WiiU.
Yeah no Splatoon was being held back by the console. Imagine the game on a handheld.
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The Switch sells out in minutes in Japan
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A new IP that sold 1.5 million in Japan, a feat unmatched since Wii Play on consoles. On the floundering system that was the WiiU.
Yeah no Splatoon was being held back by the console. Imagine the game on a handheld.
enigmatic_alex44
Whenever a game uses "middleware," I expect mediocrity. Just see how poor TLOU looks.
Didn't an important political figure in Japan dress up as Mario at a public event recently? (or am I thinking of something else)
If so, Nintendo already won.
If so, Nintendo already won.
You can't order anything from Yodobashi, their website is crippled from traffic. I have a friend who's been trying and she's failing there, she's just going to go to the local and see if there's any left.
I don't think you understand how big Splatoon is in Japan.
Lol people never learn.
Wii U launch was very close to Wii debut numbers in Japan. This really doesn't mean shit.
Dr.Tentacle
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Just visited GEO store near my home.
Neon color is very popular
Neon color is very popular
Dark Cloud
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I think it was the Prime Minister or whoever is holds the highest position in Japan dressed as Mario at the Olympics for the change over to Japan for 2020.
Yes, their website is borked, but they are selling it. I almost managed to complete an order for it, it works eventually.
mrmickfran
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Imagine if Monster Hunter XX was a launch title
imagine
That plus Splatoon plus Pokémon Stars.
Nintendo would've taken over the world.
imagine
That plus Splatoon plus Pokémon Stars.
Nintendo would've taken over the world.
Your referring to the Olympics? It was apart of the game ceremony.
Thanks for clarification.
flatearthpandas
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I figured from the announcement it was going to be big in Japan. Hoping i can still get my hands on one day 1
This would be great and I don't think there's a person on this forum that wouldn't love it, unless there are Nintendo reps here.
Just visited GEO store near my home.
Neon color is very popular
Can you say anything about stock? Any long lines?
Chezzymann
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Yeah I could see splatoon 2 selling 2+ million on switch in Japan alone easily
Marty Chinn
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So how is it preorders make a product easily available?
Vyse The Legend
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I'm puzzled why anyone thought the Switch, a handheld, would not sell well in Japan, a land dominated by handhelds and the only place where even the Vita could find some modicum of success.
Just visited GEO store near my home.
Neon color is very popular
That's because it's the best version.
Nocturno999
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So Nintendo undoomed now?
Chezzymann
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Lots of people on gaf view it as a home console. Guess in Japan people view it as a handheld (correct imo)
GuitarGuruu
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Was it 2 million units internationally by the end of march?
If it didn't sell out, would it still mean the same thing?
Mario literally invited the world to Japan in 4 years aT the closing of the Rio Olympics along with the Japanese Prime Minister.
Worldwide, also not sold at a loss (this is good, the Wii U and 3ds post price cut were sold at a loss).
I thought it was 2 million pre-allocated with 1 million reserve to release when and where needed.
Astral Dog
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You are making lots of assumptions here, first of all it would be weird as hell for the Switch to NOT sell at launch,its a new Nintendo system after all,that you can take everywhere.
But ask this question 3 months from now.
FrostuTheNinja
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Damned if you do, damned if you don't.
It's both really. I mean there going to games that are consider console games and other that are more traditionally handheld franchises and they are going to share space on a machine.
Chezzymann
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Eh, to me it's not about the type of games, price,or how Nintendo markets it but solely where the hardware is. And it's all in the tablet part and you can take it with you so that's what it is to me.
Your being overdramatic. Everyone is saying the same things. Their tone doesnt matter. They are criticizing the OP for making a thread based on what is supposedly an unreliable site and then trying to extrapolate that to long term Switch success
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GuessMyUserName
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Phew I should've thought to check GAF for this info, trying now hope I can get through
enigmatic_alex44
Whenever a game uses "middleware," I expect mediocrity. Just see how poor TLOU looks.
No it would mean actual panic time for the company. Selling through the initial shipment is normal and expected. If you have consoles sitting on shelves day one you have goofed up hard as hell.
This is why preordering consoles to resell is basically writing yourself a check for free money
Dr.Tentacle
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There is no line at all since it is not located in the populated area.
Also, the neon version is sold out.
MH with proper sticks is will be heavenly
Devilgunman
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Did WiiU sold out in minutes in Japan?
thank you.
That's why i'm basically just pointing out that this is necessary news with regards to the narrative of the sales of the system at this point in time.
My comment was more directed at the "did Gaf misjudge Japanese tastes?" like this means something. It means Nintendo launched a new console and that's it.
Ya, it's not even that big. People are gullible
Moor-Angol
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Switch was NOT sold out in minutes
Skittzo0413
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To everyone saying the Wii U did this too... Do you have a source for that? I remember it being very easy to find both in Japan and NA.
Not that the Switch has actually sold out in Japan, since this is a terrible article from an unknown site with poor sourcing. But still, this seems to be performing better than the Wii U in the same time frame.
Which should've been obvious because this is a handheld in Japan despite what Nintendo is marketing it as to the west.
Not that the Switch has actually sold out in Japan, since this is a terrible article from an unknown site with poor sourcing. But still, this seems to be performing better than the Wii U in the same time frame.
Which should've been obvious because this is a handheld in Japan despite what Nintendo is marketing it as to the west.
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