Wii top in US
Looks like the Wii has beat the PS3 and 360 in terms of sales.
"With the release of the latest figures from VGChartz, Wii has officially passed 360 in the Americas in lifetime sales as of the week ending May 24th, 2008, despite the 360 having an extra year on the market. Wii has reached 11.7M sales in America in its 79th week available; whereas, 360 reached 11.5M in American sales in its 131st week. PS3 is currently at 4.9M lifetime sales in the Americas after it's 80th week on the market. (For reference, the "America" region tracked by VGChartz includes all of North, Central, and South America.)
This week saw a boost in Wii sales due to Nintendo releasing additional supply to support the launch of Wii Fit. To date, Wii remains largely sold out in the US. Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime had gone on record in February as saying the Wii would pass the 360 in the US by June based on the strength of recently released hits Super Smash Bros Brawl and Mario Kart Wii in addition to Wii Fit (not to mention increased supply).
In Europe, Wii passed 360 last December on strong holiday sales. In Japan, of course, Wii passed 360's lifetime sales in its first week. Worldwide, Wii surpassed 360 sales in late August to become the current market leader. Wii has currently sold 26.7M units to date worldwide, while 360 has 18.8M and PS3 has 13.0M units sold."
Via VG Chartz.
Have not touched my Wii lately and have been doing the rounds on Devil May Cry. Stuck on the 14th stage trying to get pass some electric knight and he isnt even the boss orz.
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Stealthy Ninja, Life support.
Woo hoo!
Wii FTW!
actually i'm a strong supporter for the PS3 myself.
But I can't deny the fun factor in Wii games.
Especially when you got friends over and they just want to have some fun? bust out the wii!
PS3 though, I hope it surpasses the 360, It's a great console for some first player games, just still has some small problems to work out I think
Student
http://silfarion175.blogspot.com/
Heh I'm just like you, I have a Wii even though I want a PS3, and before I know it I have nearly every Nintendo console (except a N64). Loved it when SSBB came out but there are hardly any big games coming out for any console (maybe MGS).
3D artist- Codemasters KL
On the contrary, I've never been so excited for my game machine lately, MGS4 is coming!!
Are you stuck on that teleporting elextric demon (Blitz)? You'll need to shoot him till he loses the electricity before you can start slashing away at 'em.
Marketing Flee
http://twflee.blogspot.com/
Yeah, MGS4 is coming but i can't afford it cos i'm unemploy ToT.
Regarding the DMC4 stage 14 where you dealing with Blizt, use gunslinger to shot him till he loses his electric shield. once he looses it, you whatever is in your disposal to sent him back to hell. However, when he starts releasing red color electricity, use trickster to avoid him. Well, there a thousand of ways to dispose him if you check it through the net.
All the best Danny.
Btw Danny, when are you going online on PSN? Never seen you online there.
Auditor
same here
those who see danny online will get a cookie.. :)
http://girlg33k.blogspot.com/
Barely touch my Wii, really. I've also spent more time playing 'cube games on it than Wii games, with the exception of the Wii Fire Emblem game. Played all my GBA and DS games to death. Still playing a lot of PS2, but I've been playing a lot of the 360 since Christmas (when I got Mass Effect, Eternal Sonata, and Assassin's Creed).
It's so true about the unattainable Wiis, too. They're a little bit easier to find here in the U.S. now, but the way they fly off the shelves is still pretty amazing. Even with smaller production, it's not hard to believe it outselling the other consoles since every unit that comes out gets sold immediately. When the PS3 came out here, they just sat on the shelves gathering dust. GTAIV gave them a surge in sales, though, and Bioshock probably will too.
uni student
http://reggie21.wordpress.com
haven't touched my wii lately, busy with my uni life
Game Designer & 2D Artist
http://catzstudio.blogspot.com/
I have hard time TRYING to touch any of my machine... Been playing Mario KArt lately, great fun!
Am thinking of downloading Dr. Mario, but I need to finish wotrk to give me more play time :D
流浪人
I can't stop touching the Wii...^_^
http://www.wakachan.org/os/src/1209051570424.jpg
C. Engineering Student
http://otaku.baywords.com
Barely ever touch my Wii, I actually regret buying it now. Nothing but shovelware on it. I know many who agree with me on this.
On another note, I LOVE my PS3. Extremely excited for MGS4.
Supervisor
http://carlosmonge.blogspot.com/
Kind of agree... the Wii is for family fun, and also for playing some NINTENDO hypes.
Student/Freelance Programmer
Yeah, didn't touch my Wii for a few weeks... but then Lost Winds and Final Fantasy: My life as King came out.
I only planned getting Lost Winds since it looked so good, I though Final Fantasy would be rubbish.
I was wrong, Final Fantasy: My Life as King turned out to be so damned addictive XD 26+ hours playing now, just a few more days and I'll finish it >.< My kingdom must prosper!
Jaina Solo Fan-boy! umm...Frozen food mangaer
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I will admit that the Wii is #1 in terms of fun.
Student
But not the PSP.
PSP is ruling over Japan.
Your local Otaku Cashier.
The Nintendo DS Lite would like a word with you in that scary back alley over there.
Pre-U Student
http://wakuwakusuru.zeroclipse.net
Not only Japan but PSP sales are doing pretty well all over the world.
Am liking my PSP =D
Student/Part-timer
http://random-euphoria.blogspot.com/
I have a Wii, but I will be doing my part to boost PS3 sales figures within 2 weeks when the MGS4 PS3 bundle arrives :)
pervert
only beat the 360 and ps3 in sales is because of the price.the games are fun but not that good
McMaster Mechanical Engineering & Management II
http://www.virtualinfusion.net/
360+PS3 = ftw
Wii=ftl
Engineer first, On-taku second.
http://karumichi.deviantart.com
Unfortunately, been playing my DS more than the Wii lately.
Only play it when friends are around.
Brawl/SonicRiders/BigBrain/Rabbids.
Other than that, I'm occupied with Phoenix Wright. D:
http://girlg33k.blogspot.com/
Oh! The Ace Attorney games are my favorites. I've played them all through 3-4 times now, but I'm rather worn out on them now. Don't have Apollo Justice yet, but I've heard mixed things. I hear it's good, but not as good as the Phoenix games; I'll get it anyway, of course. I hear they're making an Edgeworth/Gumshoe game next.
Engineer first, On-taku second.
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I hear that Apollo Justice is a good one. Though you only get to meet Phoenix once or twice for each case. D:
Mercenary
i havent touched my wii or PS2 for bout 3 months now.
but i do want to get a PS3 just for MGS4.
but if u think bout it, all PS3 multiplatform games will be limited to the size of a DVD because of Xbox360's lack of blu-ray use.
Pre-U Student
http://wakuwakusuru.zeroclipse.net
Well.. the PS3 isn't all about multiplatform games. It has its own lineup of decent console exclusive games too. Me wants a PS3 too but can't afford it right now T_T
aspiring to become a doujin and graphics artist cum lawyer
http://aki7.bottled-wish.info
exclusive? can you name me more than ten games that isn't on the 360? I'm not belittling Sony cause ps3 is great...but too great for developers to catch up.
Man, I'd love to brag the ps3 but since I'm mainly an RPG gamer, ps3 so far has FAILED me on several levels.
I think my money's worth would have fared better if i stocked up on more psp titles over the ps3....
Pre-U Student
http://wakuwakusuru.zeroclipse.net
Here you go =)
http://www.ps3forums.com/showthread.php?t=20553
aspiring to become a doujin and graphics artist cum lawyer
http://aki7.bottled-wish.info
yes, but the better titles are kind of not too brightly shining this time around. Well, I probably will be stuck playing GoW and tekken 6 for a time haha...so ps3 ain't something for the casual gamer yet (stress on "yet")
Pre-U Student
http://wakuwakusuru.zeroclipse.net
You can check it up on Grand Sage Wiki too.. They have a more detailed list on the exclusivity
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_PlayStation_3_games
student
http://www.gunpla-inochi.com
My Wii has been collecting dust since xmas...
I still play my PS2 however...
Otaku
I'm bored of the Wii :]
All my friends have the 360 but I really want to wait for the HOME on the PS3 and that's where all the Final Fantasy games are so yeah...
if it was only cheaper.....
Oh and I hope that they update the controller or the sensor
Otaku
http://fuzakenna.com
I used to be a big time Nintendo fanboy, and I've never felt any need to side with Sony or Microsoft, however the Wii has consistently been the most disappointing system ever for me. My Nintendo love is almost drained.
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
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I was considering buying a Wii since I mostly play console games with friends... but I'm also VERY VERY VERY interested in Little Big Planet for the PS3.
I'm not much of a fan of the big franchises... MGS, Devil May Cry, Final Fantasy, etc etc etc... basically because I can't keep up with them.
But I see lots of people complaining about the shovelware on the Wii.
Maybe Nintendo can convince me if they release more games like this one:
http://xspblog.com/2008/04/30/osouji-sentai-clean-keeper-eroge-on-wii/
With english subtitles plez?
Anyways, I'm probably not buying any of them, since I'm kinda broke...
http://darkdam.deviantart.com/
I got a Wii mainly to play Brawl but its getting old now. I've played on the PS3 much more than that Wii, playing GTA4. Just wait till FFXIII or MGS4 comes out, that wouls jump PS3's sales.
illustrator
http://eatyet.wordpress.com
i cant find a wii fit board anywhere, online or off. ;_;
Desktop Support in the Medical Field
http://thedisjointedzone.com
I was fully back into my Wii when I got Mario Kart but that has died now. I was also into it when I got Fire Emblem but then I stopped due to its difficultly and hard challenges. (I'm playing "Medium" and I'm already struggling >_<).
I'm waiting for SSBB to come out so I can get back into the Wii. I'm having a habit in buying games without finishing them and then buying more.
Anybody else having this habit? It's a bad one really if I think about it. T_T
(-->more money for figurines)
Dirty Gentleman
http://cantstanzya.wordpress.com/
At the moment, the Wii is getting no love from me as I'm playin GTA IV, and soon MGS4 on the PS3. That doesn't mean the Wii is a big paperweight though. Just waiting for something good from the big 'N' to come along.
Online Shop
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They can sell millions of consoles but that doesn't mean profit. Companies like Sony and Nintendo already lose money from consoles since they sell the consoles way less than the cost of making them. Honestly, Wii is an innovative system but just not enough games come out on it. I think once games like MGS4 and FF XIII comes out, PS3 will eventually pick up its pace.
I owned all Nintendo Consoles before the Wii. I dont know why but I may be one of the few people who dont like the new way Nintendo wants us to play their games.
I own a 360 since the day it was released. But I barely touched it for a year. On my Birthday my frinds bought me GTAIV and I started playing again. Tested also Racedriver Grid which is awesome.
After my exams i plan to buy a PS3... i already got Agarest Senki and Disgaea 3 (jap) to play them on a friend's PS3.. cant wait to play them on my own.
Study
All my friends have a wii, but im pretty comfortable with my xbox 360. Because honestly when it comes to seriuos or competetive gaming the wii just isnt that good. Sure its innovative, but all the games kinda almost feel the same and the controls gets really boring after 10+ hours of play so its more like a party console than are gaming console.
McMaster Mechanical Engineering & Management II
http://www.virtualinfusion.net/
OH NO!You mean grandma and all the other folks bought a wii? What will I ever do?!
nada
I'm quite happy with my 360, mostly because the amount of good games on the 360 is much higher than the wii.
Whenever I walk into a gamestore with a friend of mine, we walk by the pc section, 360 section, and wii section.
Now, this might be limited to europe.
But the amount of actual wii games is pathetic, the shelves are loaded with games such as *my little pony*, or * bionicle*, or *bratz*.
there are only a couple of games that are worth something, one of them only became available recently.
Smash bro. brawl, DBZ tenkaichi 2 and 3, mariokart. Can't think of any else.
imo, which is, in my my opinion, so no flaming here plzkthx.
The wii lacks games, which you can start at 4 in the afternoon , and find yourself at 2 am still playing through the singleplayer, still not finished, still having fun.
Nintendo acknowledged this, and said they'd do something about all the prop releases, and start getting some decent, non repetetive games.
I've yet to see it though.
Admin
When Nintendo announced the name of its game console that will succeed the Gamecube, the whole Internet laughed. Then the casuals came into the picture when the console was released. So who's laughing now?
In my opinion, the casuals have changed the gaming landscape. While Sony and Microsoft fight over "Next Gen", Nintendo gambled with a gimmicky but intuitive waggle and won big.
Anyway, I'm never taken by Nintendo. It just screams kiddy games to me, the place where toadstool jumping plumbers and pokemons come from. But Nintendo deserves credit for breaking the rules, going their own way and reaping the rewards.
Hikikomori in the making
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Wow... Wii is taking over the world!
IMAX Projection Operator
i love my 360. really love it.
i thought i would never buy a wii. hell i made fun of it a lot.
...2 weeks ago i bought a wii. having a lot of fun with mario kart though.
Video Reviewer of Anime Figures, Mecha and Merch (youtube.com/user/Actar576295)
http://actar.wordpress.com
How could you not enjoy the Wii? You a whole new gaming experience and a level of interactivity never seen before.
Glad you like it. :)
Video Reviewer of Anime Figures, Mecha and Merch (youtube.com/user/Actar576295)
http://actar.wordpress.com
As I've said in countless other blogs, Nintendo focuses on Gameplay while Microsoft and Sony just keep harping on the stats of their machine, trying to make games with outstanding graphics while sacrificing gameplay.
For Nintendo, we have seen, that they constantly try to create new gaming experiences, most notabally with the GBA, DS and Wii.
Personally, I own a PS2, but just feel like it is a waste of money to get a PS3. I'd rather buy more figures. :)
WII BANZAI!!!
Graphic Designer
I have all three current gen systems. But the Wii is definitely my favorite. I'm addicted to Smash Bros. Brawl, and I just finished playing through Trauma Center: New Blood, which seriously rocked. I mainly use my ps3 as a blu ray player (I bought it only 3 weeks after launch day, and I still only have 3 games for it). And I rarely touch my 360.
Video Reviewer of Anime Figures, Mecha and Merch (youtube.com/user/Actar576295)
http://actar.wordpress.com
Well, the main reason for that is because the Wii is simply fun. Nintendo trys to appeal to all ages and give the players an excuse to keep playing. :)
student , otaku and awesome blogger
http://otakudan.com
i want a wii but they are so hard to find
オタク all day long
http://www.nekomagic.com
Haven't touch my Wii for like a year already. Don't have time to play at all. And the games in North America sux. =(
I haven't touched my Wii for a month either. I do kind of regret getting now, since almost everyone I know has one, so there isn't really any need for me to get one.
Graphic Designer
well i got a PS3 and a 360 and i can say i dont really have nothing to make me buy a wii O_O i just care about the wii : maybe im missing out on something but bleh i love my PS3
http://www.stefkov.com/
Nice to see. It's a shame most games on the Wii don't interest me anymore. I love my 360, so many good games.
People buy the Wii because their friends invite them over to play the Wii because a lot of Wii games are multiplayer-based and people like the interactivity of the Wiimote. They like it and then buy their own Wii, and it's a console that has a larger target audience. Also price is a large factor.
If I played a lot I would run out of good games to play on Wii. There also aren't many games for the PS3, but I have a lot of PS2 games to play still.
Front-end Web Developer
http://wilusfira.blogspot.com
Reggie must be yelling "I'm king to the world" :P !
Otaku Programmer/Gamer/Artist/Photographer
http://argylebolivar.wordpress.com
NOOO!! T__T wii has finally beaten 360 in sales?? >__<