PhoenixDark
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I'd expect similar results in the US; obviously it'll sell we'll but not enough to make a difference. The system is the problem.
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SM3DW sells 107k in Japan, lowest 3D Mario debut ever
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iceatcs
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Oh wow, I remember someone done that for PS3 and PSP. Quite of ownage as it also doing on non-sony system.
If 2D Mario didn't sell Wii U, people shouldn't have expected much from 3D Mario. I was saying that around E3. The console is a failure, people know that Nintendo consoles come with long droughts between major first party titles and more are turning to the consoles and systems they know third parties will support.
Psycho_Mantis
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:Motorbass
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hard times to be a Nintendo fan
Why? I don't think so. It wasn't ever easy but I don't care
I play the games for fun.
Because sales of a good game were bad in Japan people in the media are not allowed to be positive about the Wii U forever more?
metalslimer
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Holy fucking shit Wii U is dead. Scrap Wii U its fucking over. Even in the wildest scenarios no one saw things getting this bad. You will see the exact same thing for Mario Kart and Smash next year. There is no point in dumping hundreds of millions of dollars into this dead system.
Pagusas
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Scrap it Nintendo, cut the losses, release a traditional system with specs that out class the ps4 and Xbox One, make it connect easily with the 3DS in some fashion to create an eco system people can invest in. Call it "Nintendo" to basically show it as a reboot of everything and admission of your faults.
Joe Shlabotnik
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I'm gonna say zero over the next generation. Even Sega had to fail spectacularly twice (three or four times if you want to count 32x / Sega CD) before they bailed out.
-MD-
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Port it to 3DS so I can buy a copy.
Why? So I can spend $600 to play the new Mario instead of $300?
Why? So I can spend $600 to play the new Mario instead of $300?
throwawayname
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Enosh
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think people were able to predict the less than stellar sales of the wii u on launch based on pre order numbers, hype, knowledge about the system in the mainstream media and public etc, hence zombie U
mind you I have no idea when the picture was made, so meh
and I'm quite sure the fault for the low numbers is the low instal base but come on, you can't tell me nintendo didn't hope to sell a lot more consoles with it's release
I would imagine that from here they keep marketing and see how the Christmas holidays shake out before doing anything else.
After that, they will keep making games and attempting to sell the system.
evilromero
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So it's only going to sell to current owners? Not a sound strategy for Nintendo. They need the game to encourage system sales.
Same
- A hardware that is anything but futureproof.
- Created around a controller that nobody asked for and that is expensive to manufacture
- Sub par online and social experiences
- Unable to run modern frameworks that most devs will be using.
A console based on an idea nobody feels attracted to, that nobody wants to program to is a bad product.
When nobody wants to play with it, it does not matter wich game(s) you put out for it.
Interceptor
Banned
There, there, everything is fine. You made the right decision. You didn´t waste your money. Don´t listen to those meanies. You bought a fine console and not some kiddie nonsense. No need to be angry anymore.
Iwata will step down soon and won´t visit you in your dreams anymore.
axisofweevils
Holy crap! Today's real megaton is that more than two people can have the same first name.
It was a really terrible week for Japan sales wise.
Everything flopped.
Final Fantasy, One Piece, the Vita TV, 3D Mario all did far worse than expected.
Everything flopped.
Final Fantasy, One Piece, the Vita TV, 3D Mario all did far worse than expected.
I hope that happens. I'm having trouble thinking of a Nintendo franchise that I've enjoyed more on their console than their handheld.
Of course. Like I said, I'd personally be very happy with that move, whether it would work out well or not is anyone's guess. I could definitely see Nintendo's developers getting supremely demoralized akin to what happened with Sega if they did it, but I'd certainly play all of the good legacy ports.
Shit post. SM3DW is a brilliant game. Post like this drag Neogaf down.
I have no clue how people find joy in this.
Please stop talking shit.
Depressing Chart is Depressing.
Nintendo wishes the WiiU could end doing PS3/PSP numbers.
Well, you know, most Mario games tend to sell long term.
Shin Johnpv
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Japan, I am disappoint.
metalslimer
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Get ready to say the same thing about the world. Against the new console launches Mario is about to epic bomba worldwide.
captmcblack
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Ehh, it's proportional to the platform's sales.
And as long as the platform exists, it will sell. Non-news/sensationalist news.
I'm sure it's not going to sell a million copies in the US either. It's the Wii U. Relax.
And as long as the platform exists, it will sell. Non-news/sensationalist news.
I'm sure it's not going to sell a million copies in the US either. It's the Wii U. Relax.
Pretty much.
What the hell. Why does Japan hate 3D Mario?
Interceptor
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Super 3D World will have a Tentacle-Suit and will finally save the Wii U.
-MD-
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At least the controller is an actual controller and not a motion control wand.
And nobody has ever bought a Nintendo product for their online social experiences and they especially don't buy Nintendo products for third party games.
metalslimer
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Please don't make uninformed statements like this. This game is not going to sell in Japan for the life of the console.
Glass Rebel
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Get used to the thought.
What bombed for One Piece, a new volume?
Also, this is unsurprising given the userbase of the Wii U. Nintendo's gonna have a weird holiday.
Not only will Nintendo lost a shit ton of money but the people who already bought a Wii U probably wouldn't buy this new system after getting burnt and people will probably do the same to this new system and push Nintendo into price drop after price drop.
They are in a bad place but I doubt a new system will help so soon into the Wii U's life.
Dr. Feel Good
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I said it in the Media Create thread and I will say it here, holidays do wonders for Mario titles. 3D World will underperform don't get me wrong, but people claimed bombs on Galaxy 1, 2, and NSMB2 and all we're saved through the holidays.
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
Exactly.
The reactions are the typical political laughs and GIF's. It's normal here. It doesn't change the fact that this is not a good start and paints an even bleaker picture of WiiU.
People laugh and mock Vita day and night. Where are all the reactionary defenses there? Get used to this Nintendo WiiU owners. Sad but true.
The only Sonic title that sells anything (and I mean anything) in Japan is Mario and Sonic @ The Olympics.
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