Wii U sales hit a rough patch in January
2/16/13 6:02pm
The NPD has released its video game sales data for the month of January 2013 and based on the group’s calculations, things aren’t quite looking so hot for the Wii U right now.
The data suggests the past month has been an historical low-point for the folks at Nintendo in terms of console sales, as “well under" 100,000 units (which Gamasutra estimates is actually between 45,000 and 59,000 units) have been sold during this period in the U.S. For a next-generation that had only been on the market for two months, these figures are awful.
I must admit, things do look pretty bleak for the Wii U right now. However, with Nintendo’s intent to increase the console’s marketing presence and with a variety of big first party games slated to launch by the end of the year, I think the “Big N” can turn things around. But until those games start piling in, expect the console sales to continue moving at this slow crawl.
Nintendo could sure use Rayman Legends right about now. Just sayin.
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g1 DISCUSSIONS
JxL
Nintendo must really not think much of their fans if they think they will just blindly purchase a Wii U for no reason. I looked at IGN's page for upcoming Wii U games and its just pathetic. If this continues, even the hardcore fans that still somehow defend Nintendo will turn on them.
pyrotworage
I personally haven't bought a wii u becuase of the lack of games. I still it my wii, my nes, super nes, 64, and gamecube....... im probably gonna buy it just to have it. DAMN MY LOVE OF NINTENDO!!!!!
Albino Rhino
I proclaimed the 3DS DOA a few months after it came out and then it made a GIANT turn around so I know better than to count Nintendo out on this now. I'm waiting this out and if some good stuff starts popping up I'll definitely pick one up.
Erndog2k
GAMES
Fish_Outta_Hell
Just goes to show you that it is all about the games.
alondite345
Nintendo, you need games that people want in order for them to buy your new console. Simple as that.
Gligarman
As a life-long gamer I can honestly say that I have never been so uninterested in a gaming console generation. Maybe I'm just being cynical but I just can't think of any reason for me personally to purchase any of the new consoles. In the case of Nintendo they simply don't have a good launch line-up.
Metroidvania98
Just wait until next Christmas. I know thats forever away and it is unacceptable that they launch a new system and, minus new super mario bros u, literally have no games coming out for it developed by them for months and months. That said, by Christmas there will be lots of games out and there will be more coming in the months to follow, sales will go up and people will be interested again. So right now I mainly use my Wii U as a wii back-catalogue gaming console and to play some VC games (shining force 2, paper mario, etc)
livetalk
However, with Nintendo’s intent to increase the console’s marketing presence and with a variety of big first party games click here slated to launch by the end of the year, I think the “Big N” can turn things around. But until those games start piling in, expect the console sales to continue moving at this slow crawl.
ResidentialEvil
There's no reason to buy one unless you just really want one. There are hardly any games. I will consider buying one if/when they do a price drop (which all the signs point to them having to do), but until then, I have no desire to buy another Nintendo consoles that will collect dust.