The Wii U era was a difficult time for all games released on the platform. It didn't matter how big the game or series was, it still struggled due to Nintendo's inability to sell the system worldwide. Even Minecraft - one of the most popular games of the generation - couldn't gain sales momentum.
With sales of Nintendo's current system continuing to rise, a tweet via Japanese Nintendo reveals the 1,200 GEO stores across Japan have already sold more copies of Minecraft on the Switch in just two months compared to the nine months it took to sell the same amount on Wii U. Minecraft is also currently listed as GEO's best-selling game.
This is once again a great illustration of the Switch's popularity compared to Nintendo's previous and much bumpier console generation.
Have you bought Minecraft on the Switch yet? Did you own it on the Wii U? Are you a fan of the game? Tell us below.
[source game.watch.impress.co.jp]
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How is this even remotely surprising?
I cant get into this a game Ive become too old that I cant pour all my attention into one thing for days n days which is the dedication this game requires
The Switch is portable. I think people in the west really underestimate just how important of a factor that is here.
@paihia I tend to play in 10 minute bursts on the toilet.
[edit] there is your TMI for the day.
In other news, the Earth rotated today.
@Heavyarms55 yeah me too with skyrim thats why I love my hybrid you can take it anywhere
Amazing, game on popular system sells better than biggest flop.
@Heavyarms55 : The market also grossly, grossly undervalues and overlooks the fact that Switch games can be played from the provided media without (often lengthy) installations or utilising substantial amounts of onboard memory. That in itself is also a reason why physical games are in one way vastly superior and worth paying a premium for.
Of course, this advantage doesn't apply to scummy partial-cartridge releases.
well durrr
Another case closed! Bundles up the pages of this revelation into a folder, then slips said folder into a filing cabinet marked UNSURPRISING Justice is served!
I mean, the Switch outsold the lifetime sales of the Wii U in its first year. I don't think this revelation is going to shock anyone...
@Silly_G
Judging by the sales of PS4, XB1 and PC games I’d say the vast majority of people don’t care one bit. It’s a big issue to a few people on games forums but not in the wider world.
Now I'm curious how these numbers compare to the PSVita version of Minecraft, which has played a huge role in the system's continued success in Japan.
On a sales-related note, I occasionally think about all the trash Oddworld developer (Lorne Lanning) talked about Nintendo consoles.
The guy would go on and on saying that only first party games sell well, and even ditched the Switch as a result.
He was basing his words on the Wii (which was marketed toward casuals who don't normally spend $60 on games), and Wii U (which was never popular to begin with).
Not a very smart man, as you can see. Well, now all these sales are pointing the middle finger right at him.
@electrolite77 , if the switch would have sold at the same time as the other consoles, it would have been a different story, but the switch is over a year old, and some people care..
@ekwcll
I know some people care. I’m saying it’s not many, as it’s an issue that aggravates a few people on Internet forums but out in the wider world barely registers
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