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| Topic Started: Jan 9 2008, 05:41 AM (614 Views) | |
| Delovely | Jan 9 2008, 05:41 AM Post #1 |
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Do you play the Wii? My God, my daughter and hubby are crazy about it. If only Wii games are a little cheaper, hmm. Japan 2007 game sales at record high TOKYO - The booming popularity of Nintendo's Wii console and DS handheld sent the combined sales of game machines and gaming software in Japan to a record high last year, according to research by a Japanese publisher. The results underline the stellar success of Nintendo Co., the Japanese maker behind Super Mario and Pokemon games. The Kyoto-based manufacturer has pursued a strategy to reverse the gradual decline that has ailed the industry in recent years by introducing games that appeal to newcomers, including the elderly and women. Nintendo said Wednesday its "Wii Fit" game, which uses a balance board resembling a body scale to help people exercise in the living room with yoga positions, hula hoops and push-ups, already sold a million units in Japan in a month since going on sale in December. Overseas sales plans for the hit game aren't decided yet, company spokesman Ken Toyoda said. Enterbrain, which publishes game magazines, found hardware and software gaming sales in Japan totaled 687.76 billion yen ($6.3 billion) in 2007, up 10 percent from the previous year. The top-selling machine in Japan was the Nintendo DS portable machine, with 7.1 million units sold last year, according to Enterbrain's research released earlier this week. Since going on sale in 2004, sales of the Nintendo DS have totaled 21 million in Japan, it said. The No. 2 selling machine here in 2007 was also from Nintendo, the Wii, which has been a sellout around the world since arriving at stores in late 2006. In Japan, 3.6 million Wiis were sold last year, for a cumulative 4.6 million, Enterbrain said. Offerings from rival Sony Corp. did not fare as well — with 3 million PlayStation Portables and 1.2 million PlayStation 3s sold in 2007. Only 257,800 of Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox360 machines were sold in Japan last year. Ranking No. 1 in game software was "Wii Sports," which has players using the wandlike remote to play virtual tennis, boxing and other sports, at 1.9 million sold last year in Japan. The game is typical of how the Wii has emerged a hit with such offerings that aren't stereotypical shoot-em-ups. The DS handheld has also wooed new people with its touch panel and brainteaser puzzles, educational material, cooking recipes and other easy-to-play software. Nintendo President Satoru Iwata told Japan's top business daily, The Nikkei, the company will continue that strategy by offering wireless downloads for the DS, such as information about products in a mall and train schedules at a station. "We don't need to stick to a narrow definition of games," he said in an interview published Wednesday. Nintendo said previously it had shipped 13.2 million Wii units worldwide through the end of September and is targeting a cumulative 23 million Wiis by March 31, the end of its fiscal year. Sony said previously it sold 5.6 million PS3s worldwide as of the end of September, although the company has since reported robust holiday season sales in North America at 1.2 million. The Japanese electronics and entertainment company has not yet given a new worldwide number. Microsoft has sold 17.7 million Xbox 360 consoles globally over the last two years |
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| GreatWhiteHorse | Jan 10 2008, 02:35 AM Post #2 |
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My wife and I both play video games (in fact, I got 6 new ones total over the holidays/my birthday and my wife got 3). We have a Wii, although she plays it more than I do. She's into Super Mario Galaxy right now and when I played it I loved Zelda: Twilight Princess. Phenomenal games. For my money, though...it's the XBOX 360. I love that system even more than I loved the Super Nintendo back in the day (the Super Nintendo is widely regarded as the best home system ever made). I think the reason why they aren't selling as many 360s as Wiis is the Japanese consumer's loyalty to Japanese products. The first x-box was slaughtered in Japan, and the 360 is doing only marginally better there. The Japanese buy Japanese...namely Nintendo and Sony. The Wii is great for kids, though. I can see why your daughter loves it, Nora. I could sell the thing on ebay right now for twice it's worth, but I'm keeping it around for when Drake is older. |
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| Delovely | Jan 10 2008, 04:37 AM Post #3 |
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I gave my husband the DS Nintendo with Zelda for Christmas, man how he loves it! He's been playin it a lot and now my daughter is sneaking it away from him whenever she can,
 My daughter is crazy about the Super Mario game, too, she kicks everyone's ass it's so funny! Yea I think it's a good idea to keep it for Drake, they're just so cute when they're playing it. Also, it gives mommy time to do things around the house while the kids are busy playing,  As for me, I'm still outdated, lol, as I am still holding on to PS2, whenever I get time (which is good) playing RPG's. Maybe next Xmas, Santa will surprise me with a PS3, :o  
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Some things must be handled smoothly, quietly.>< “This is my wish for you: Comfort on difficult days, smiles when sadness intrudes, rainbows to follow the clouds, laughter to kiss your lips, sunsets to warm your heart, hugs when spirits sag, beauty for your eyes to see, friendships to brighten your being, faith so that you can believe, confidence for when you doubt, courage to know yourself, patience to accept the truth, Love to complete your life.” | |
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| Darknight | Jan 10 2008, 05:02 AM Post #4 |
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Ah games, games the one thing I can never get enough of. you know I would actually like to have the Wii but its expensive for me right now so all I have with me is X box and my gamecube. love my gamecube its so light portable how ever I am at a loss when it comes comes to my consols we have some great games for the Xboc that I just ador. |
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| StrmySummer | Jan 10 2008, 02:35 PM Post #5 |
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my brother bought one and he and his daughters love it and my nephew loves his, he plays with his dad (my oldest brother) all the time. wish i had one <_< lol |
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| Parth | Jan 12 2008, 05:54 AM Post #6 |
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I wasn't really into gaming consoles until recently when I asked my parents for the Wii. I have to admit it's the best thing I've gotten in a long time. (Except my laptop, two cruise tickets, ..haha) Anyway, I also have Super Mario Galaxy and Zelda: Twilight Princess. Galaxy is fun to play but Zelda..I don't know.. I never liked Zelda games. Have any of you beaten Galaxy with Luigi yet? |
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