I have no doubt it'll do well, but do note that Pokémon and Youkai Watch sold the amount they did at least in part due to multiple versions and people buying multiple versions. It's a large reason why Pokémon's enhanced versions never sell anywhere near the same as the originals.
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Nintendo 3DS: 4 multi-million sellers in five months, a first for the Japanese market
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I have no doubt it'll do well, but do note that Pokémon and Youkai Watch sold the amount they did at least in part due to multiple versions and people buying multiple versions. It's a large reason why Pokémon's enhanced versions never sell anywhere near the same as the originals.
GasProblem
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Wonder when and if so what version of Youkai Watch they're going to bring to the West.
At this point the doom predictions really need to start relaxing. Every time someone declares doom for Nintendo, something like this happens. They're not going away, its time to accept that and embrace that the gaming industry relies on their continued existence.
If they go at it the same way as Inazuma Eleven, they'll start from the begining.
I honestly don't think the 2 versions are that big of a deal anymore, B2/W2 didn't sell much better than the usual third release iirc.
abstract alien
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I don't know why, but I thought Brawl sold like 10 million copies. The hell was I thinking...
Regardless, those are impressive numbers and an impressive feat. The vault of cash continues to grow.
It's around 10M-12M worldwide.
In Japan alone?
Japan Ltd vs Worldwide Ltd
dickgumshoe
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Nintendo is obviously doomed because Pokemon sales are too high.
abstract alien
Member
Yeeeeaah...I just woke up and I'm not thinking straight. Disregard lol
Damnit Ninty. Where is my Pokemon on Tablet with all the good microtransaction. Quick die plizzzz.
Anyone doubt the success of handhelds in Japan? It is consoles that are suffering.
Pennywise83
Banned
You have to add Yellow as well to reach the 10m mark.
Red / Green / Blue - 7.78m
Yellow - 2,29m
Have in mind that YW is still growing. This third version will attract people that just discovered the franchise, or maybe they had merchandising but not the videogame. Pokémon is a well-estalished IP that has its own fanbase and it's hardly growing at the rate YW is.
Pennywise83
Banned
But I heard 3rd parties can't compete with Nintendo on their own hardware
In before: L5 doesn't count; MH doesn't count...
Anyway, it's nice to see third parties succeeding on 3DS, both with AAA titles and niche titles.
Moor-Angol
Banned
It can open better than YW2 combined, of course if L5 provides enough stocks, and if it's not after 10 days it will be after 17 days (3 weeks)
People not living in Japan can't understand the popularity gained by YW during this year, Jinbanyan is everywhere and children are crazy for him, I think the younger audience likes him maybe more than Pikachu actually.
Moor-Angol
Banned
you have to combine 4 different games (red, blue, green and yellow) sold in 3 different times, so I don't think it's correct to count Pokemon Gen 1 sold 10mln
the top seller game in Japan is Super Mario Bros, 6,8mln, followed by New Super Mario Bros, 6,4mln
considering SMB sold that amount of units in part due to the bundle with NES, we could say that NSMB is the top seller game
This. I wrote off handhelds for many years. Purchasing my 3DS XL ~2 years ago was one of the better gaming decisions I have made. A ton of enjoyable, refreshing games to break the monotony of xbox (360/one).
Hyperactivity
Banned
But I heard 3rd parties can't compete with Nintendo on their own hardware
Please. Nintendo can't compete with Monster Hunter on their own hardware.
Still doomed.
I'm still waiting for all the doom sayers to finally admit it never was as bad as they made out.
Sure they can.
That's part of why it's so awesome.
@Topic: Those are some mighty Numbers for sure, and a proof that there is still some Money to be made on Handhelds. For me as an almost Handheld-only-Gamer, this is great News.
KillerMan91
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In Japan 3DS has been big success. Only relevant deticated gaming platform at the moment.
BodiesWithoutOrgans
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There needs to be Amiibo version
gamergirly
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Congrats Nintendo
FreedomFighter
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I'm glad this thread is going so well so far! Good for 3DS and nice to hear a success story coming out of Japan for dedicated gaming.
Sammy Samusu
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higgsboson1997
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Pokemon is still more popular and sells better than Monster Hunter. At the moment (unless YW somehow beats it eventually), Pokemon is still king in Japan.
Youkai Watch 2 Shinuchi 5 days before launch has more pre-orders on COMG than Pokemon X/Y did on launch day.
It's going to be absolutely huge and should no doubt pass 2 million in 1~2 weeks.
Opus Angelorum
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It this good? How does it compare to the PSVita in Japan?
PS Vita's best selling title hasn't sold 400k.
FreedomFighter
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Damn. Can't wait to see how it performs. When is it out again?
It's out this Saturday
The Youkai Watch movie, which BTW has broken the Japanese record for ticket pre-orders will also release in the next two weeks which should provide the series with another massive boost
efyu_lemonardo
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so what are the remaining 6 3DS games?
Pokemon X, Pokemon Y, Mario 3D Land, NSMB2, Tomodachi Collection, Mario Kart?
are there any others that might eventually reach 2 million? Layton, Phoenix Wright, Monster Hunter 3, etc?
Pokemon X, Pokemon Y, Mario 3D Land, NSMB2, Tomodachi Collection, Mario Kart?
are there any others that might eventually reach 2 million? Layton, Phoenix Wright, Monster Hunter 3, etc?
FreedomFighter
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Damn x2 - Level 5 must be pleased. Hope they learn form their mistakes and don't run it into the ground.It's out this Saturday
The Youkai Watch movie, which BTW has broken the Japanese record for ticket pre-orders will also release in the next two weeks which should provide the series with another massive boost
3DS has sixteen million sellers (will be seventeen next week). Not including the games you or the OP listed:
Luigi's Mansion 2
Dragon Quest VII
Youkai Watch
Youkai Watch 2 Shinuchi (next week)
Puzzles and Dragons Z
Monster Hunter 3G
Monster Hunter 4
Animal Crossing
Edit: Oops, didn't sell the "multi" part. >.<
Sammy Samusu
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Pokémon Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire
Pokémon X / Y
Monster Hunter 4
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
New Super Mario Bros. 2
Super Mario 3D Land
Mario Kart 7
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
Animal Crossing: New Leaf
Yo-kai Watch 2: Ganso / Honke
All 10 games that sold more than 2 million.
higgsboson1997
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If I'm not wrong, Tomodachi is also extremely close right? About 1.8 - 1.9?