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Vilix
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They buy it back to inflate preorder sales figures. And then turn around and sell it again for the same price, loosing money in the process after eBay takes its cut.
Not buying it.
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UK game retailers discuss phenomenal Wii U preorders
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They buy it back to inflate preorder sales figures. And then turn around and sell it again for the same price, loosing money in the process after eBay takes its cut.
Not buying it.
gamergirly
Member
If anything, this thread has really demonstrated the creativity of those who don't want to believe the Wii U is going to be another sales monster
Exactly:
And for extra measure:
^_^
If anything, this thread has really demonstrated the creativity of those who don't want to believe the Wii U is going to be another sales monster
Whether it's going to be a 'sales monster' is up for debate... mostly unnecessary, mindless debate, but debate nonetheless... but yes, I'm generally surprised at some of the mental gymnastics GAF members will undertake in order to circumvent reality.
LOL, Some people totally disregard any positive news or theories and just focus on the negative because that is what they want to believe anyway. Even if more devs came out and publicly stated that the WiiU is more powerful and the games will look better some people will just say it's PR LOL. Indeed. This is NeoGaf.
Cramoss
Member
Itsa me [insert pop culture icon that guarantees system sales]
Okay, I'm sorry...I really am, but this has to be called out.
It makes no sense WHATSOEVER for Nintendo to not make as many units as demand allows. None.
This fallacy has to stop, it really does. Any units that Nintendo cannot produce is money lost. They're not going to purposefully slow production if demand is there....that's lost sales.
Meh, that's your opinion. I think the launch line up is pretty awesome actually. Looking really forward to it.
I'll tell you what, when you get a group of people who want to believe something, and they keep focusing on the negative/or positive side of something - continuing to bounce stories off each other... eventually that group becomes very removed from reality.
That's what's happened with a large portion of the gaming community (gaming media, fans ect) and the Wii U. To the point where people are legitimately surprised and in denial that a very viable successor to a 100 million selling console is selling out preorders?
It's collective insanity I tell you.
LiveFromKyoto
Member
If anything, this thread has really demonstrated the creativity of those who don't want to believe the Wii U is going to be another sales monster
It's like the last 6 years and what will wind up being well over 100 million Wii sales WW never happened.
YEAH BUT THE GRAPHICS NOBODY WANTS IT
None of what I can see are system sellers.
A Nintendo console will perform very well this holiday season as every other one. What a surprise really.
This thread is full of stupid as almost all Wii U threads. I can't wait for the release when we can finally discuss games.
This thread is full of stupid as almost all Wii U threads. I can't wait for the release when we can finally discuss games.
Sure, who cares about Mario and Nintendo's mini-game compilations.
What? For the love of God man NSMB on the Wii sold 25 million copies.
To you personally or in general?.
The Wii U version seems to be the exact same game with sharper visuals, not to mention that game was bundled for Wii consoles sold recently.
To me, aye. I'm not going to assume Mario isn't the reason why people are pre-ordering when the next game doesn't seem to expand upon the Wii version any.
cosmicblizzard
Banned
It may not be super original, but to say I wouldn't say it isn't expanding on the previous one either. If NSMBW was Super Mario Bros 3, NSMBU is Super Mario World.
a Master Ninja
Member
The Basic Wii U may end up the best selling SKU in the end, but Nintendo really should have had nothing but Deluxe units at launch. That's the product that anyone dedicated enough to preorder wants.
Yeah the public clearly had enough of those similarish Mario sequels back in the 80's. What's Nintendo thinking!?
Criminal Upper
Banned
d[-_-]b;42237405 said:
lol
Mr.Squirrel
Tom
Nintendo bought 24 million of those copies themselves.
Exact same game? If thats what you think then I know you havent played NSMB Wii or even seen screens of NSMBU.
We're just going to have to agree to disagree and see how it all turns out then.
One more thing though: how big, relatively speaking, would you say the gap between the 360 and the Wii U is?
PS2: 32MB RAM | XBOX: 64 MB RAM
XB360: 512MB RAM | WIIU: 2 GB RAM
Do the math!
Yeah that worked out great for thr Atari JaguarPS2: 32MB RAM | XBOX: 64 MB RAM
XB360: 512MB RAM | WIIU: 2 GB RAM
Do the math!
The games that PS3 and 360 don't have. You may be surprised, but the PS3 and 360 completely gun for a specific, non-encompassing market. They do branch out with titles like Little Big Planet and Kinect Star Wars, but they are by no means the focus.
NSMB Wii was in the 20 millions LONG before the bundle appeared. Keep in mind the NSMBWii bundle only appeared last winter, 2 years after release, and the Wii has been on its deathbed sales wise in North America for some time now.
IrishNinja
Member
anybody else getting pre-release PSP vibes from these posts?
we joke about Pachter, but it's this segment of GAF you should always bet against, i think
Exterminieren
Banned
People said that when comparing the Wii game to the DS game, too.
Let's not be petty and downplay the sales potential of a new 2D Mario.
Yeah, so many posts make it seem like GAF is partying like it's 2006. Gives me goosebumps.
CaptNfantasy
Banned
Reading through some of this... i am reminded of part of a lecture i was a fan of a few years back, part of which was about the power of the human mind. The lecturer was talking about human intuition as being a great thing, but the mind itself is a nightmare of a tool. He made some points about the human mind and how it works stating that "it would rather have its host dead, than be wrong". He then went on to cite examples of people who dont want to go to the doctor for a checkup, even though they know for a fact something might be wrong. So there you have it, the person knows they might have a life threatening illness, and knows that early detection can save them, but still wont go to the doctor because the mind refuses to believe its happening. You are not your mind, the mind is a tool designed by nature to govern thought and action at all costs, even to your own demise. I think its important to remember this when reading through some of these posts where people are refusing to even consider that the Wii U might be onto something. It also makes dealing with those who refuse to give an inch of positivity easier because, as you can see, the mind would rather have its owner dead than be wrong.
Hey guys. Just as a heads up to those sitting on the fence as regards to pre-ordering a Wii U in the UK, I just now placed an order with Shopto for a premium model (after much indecision). 5 minutes after placing the order they raised a ticket on my account to let me know that they have secured enough stock so that I'll get my order on launch day. I was expecting to have to wait a few weeks, if not until after xmas, to get hold of one.
Long and short: Shopto have guaranteed Wii U premium consoles available for day 1 even at this late point, so if you want to get an order in, I'd guess this is the place to go.
As an aside, it seems they'll start processing preorders on the 23rd (Friday) according to their ticket.
Long and short: Shopto have guaranteed Wii U premium consoles available for day 1 even at this late point, so if you want to get an order in, I'd guess this is the place to go.
As an aside, it seems they'll start processing preorders on the 23rd (Friday) according to their ticket.
the biggest supermarket in the country is still guaranteeing launch day delivery.
i don't think people in the uk should be sweating it out, it'll be easy enough to get ahold of.
Graphics Horse
Member
Well it has some new power ups, the levels are new. But I think it's a fair point for the casual observer.
NSMB and NSMB Wii had a big 'remember 2d mario?,' thing attached to them, with Wii introducing 4 player co-op. The game will sell but as with NSMB 2 I don't think it'll do quite the same again.
frankie_baby
Member
Hey there's still 2 weeks til release
Sainsburys sold out
Amazon won't guarantee the black models day 1
Hmv sold out of white
Its getting tighter
JustAnotherOtaku
Member
Same. Got the email and was worried they were gonna say it wouldn't be with me for launch day, but really glad it was confirming I'll be getting it
radioheadrule83
Banned
Some supermarkets and the game specialists will have an allocation that they haven't put up for pre order. If you want one badly enough on the day and get in early you'll be alright IMO. It might help to go to any midnight openings that happen, mind.
I want a basic. I pre-ordered a basic. I enquired in the shop whether they were doing a midnight launch because I am dedicated enough to queue for a midnight launch to acquire my basic.
Apparently, nobody else is dedicated enough, so 9am Friday morning it is.
Dwight Schrute
Member
If anything, this thread has really demonstrated the creativity of those who don't want to believe the Wii U is going to be another sales monster
lol
