Evidence is in hardware sales charts. Wii U dropped by 1/3 last week. It's proof Wii U isn't doing its greatest. When games come out for it, maybe it'll pick up, but right now, it's not doing so hotly.
One week on the up doesn't mean it's picked up speed. It dropped a week after Pikmin 3 released.
I don't think they should risk it just yet. The console's install base is so low it's not worth it right now, and to get them kind of sales, they'll need to massively appeal to the casual crowd of gamers too.
I think it's a series better suited to portable play anyway.
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Re: Review: Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS (3DS)
My body is ready.
TO SETTLE IT IN SMASH.
Re: Feature: The Benefits of a Portable Super Smash Bros.
Hype at 300%.
Re: Feature: The Biggest 3DS Games of 2014
Smash Bros. 3DS please & Monster Hunter 4!
Re: Weirdness: Amazon Plans Drone Air Delivery Service for 2015
It looks pretty damn cool.
I can imagine thieves going for it though.
I think the way it drops the box is pretty cute though.
Re: Feature: A Week of Super Smash Bros. Wii U and 3DS Screens - Issue Fifteen
Game looks good on 3DS!
Imagine how good it'll look on the actual screen!
Re: Nintendo's Miiverse Social Network Finally Makes Its Way To The 3DS
YES.
Finally!
Re: Nintendo Direct Broadcast Confirmed for 13th November
Miiverse 3DS PLEASE.
Also Smash Bros 3DS gameplay! We've got like two minutes worth of it in total. :/
Re: Nintendo Confirms Miiverse for 3DS "Soon", Smartphone Apps for Network Also Coming
Still waiting.
Re: Animal Crossing: New Leaf Passes 6 Million Copies Sold Milestone
Well deserved.
I haven't stopped playing since I got it.
300hrs in. :3
Re: Nintendo Disables Swapnote's SpotPass Service Due to Online Safety Concerns
Ridiculous.
What next? Miiverse will probably take around another decade to make.
Re: Talking Point: What Games Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue Eighteen
Pokemon X.
Re: Nintendo Download: 10th October (Europe)
Lol at Pokemon's price on eShop.. £40 for digital or £31 for physical?
Not like i'm buying it anyway.
Re: Sonic The Hedgehog Confirmed For Super Smash Bros. On Wii U And 3DS
And not a single ounce of 3DS footage...
And only one screenshot for 3DS?
Re: Video: Here Are Some Reasons to Love Animal Crossing: New Leaf, If You Need Them
I've kind of stopped playing after 270 hours.
I don't feel the motivation to play anymore.
Re: Junichi Masuda Confirms That the Pokémon X & Y Overworld is 2D Only
Bad excuse.
The Overworld looks as bland as ever and there's barely any detail in it.
Re: Talking Point: What Games Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue Seventeen
Gonna play some more Dream Team and maybe odd bits of New Leaf.
When GTAV drops, you'll never see me here again! XD
Re: Talking Point: What Games Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue Fifteen
Animal Crossing and Fire Emblem.
Debating whether to get M&L or not, help guys?
Re: Heavy Fire: Black Arms 3D Blasting To The 3DS eShop Next Week
At least they're supporting 3DS.
Re: New Nintendo Direct Coming August 7th, Focus Is "Previously Announced" Wii U And 3DS Software
Miiverse 3DS and Smash Bros?
Re: Weirdness: "Pikmin 3" Shows Off a House in Animal Crossing: New Leaf
About time NoE sent out a house, lol.
Re: Weirdness: These Gaist Crusher 3DS Add-Ons Aren't Particularly Stylish
Ew.
Re: Looks Like Batman: Arkham Origins Isn't Getting Online Play On Wii U
Hilarious.
Re: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies Storms to the Top of the Japanese Charts
Man, this looks incredible.
Re: Dragon Quest Monsters 2 Remake Coming to 3DS in Japan
We need a new DQ game in the vein on DQIX
Re: Video: New Pokémon X & Y Trailer Shows Fun Stuff, and Oorotto
Hype/100
Re: Nintendo's First Quarter Financial Results Boosted By 3DS Performance
160k worldwide in three months?
I take it that idiot who tried to challenge me the other day about Wii U sales is safely shut-up.
Re: Nintendo Pushes Bravely Default: Flying Fairy to 2014 in Europe, Lists Mario Golf For Summer 2013
Wow. Disappointed BD:FF was delayed.
Way to go.
Re: Flipnote Studio 3D European Release is Delayed
Was it not obvious to Nintendo that a FREE app about animation would draw a massive sever overload?
This could of easily been prevented.
Re: Nintendo Download: 1st August (Europe)
I thought Flipnote Studio 3D was releasing this week?
Re: Super Cute Mega Man Nanoblock Sets Emerge in Japan
Nanoblocks looks so cool, but British prices are absurd.
Re: Asda Stores No Longer Stocking New Wii U Systems or Games
@Macarony64 I'm hardly trolling when i'm stating pure fact.
I want the Wii U to succeed and sell, but right now buddy, it's hardly done a thing.
Re: Asda Stores No Longer Stocking New Wii U Systems or Games
@Macarony64 Also, Wii U sold 3242 units in France during the entirety of June, and that was one of the Wii's Strongest EU markets.
If you think their best market was shifting 3242 units, imagine how bad UK is doing? In comparison, 3DS shifted well over 43000 units.
Re: Asda Stores No Longer Stocking New Wii U Systems or Games
@Macarony64 Lie on sites?
Evidence is in hardware sales charts. Wii U dropped by 1/3 last week. It's proof Wii U isn't doing its greatest. When games come out for it, maybe it'll pick up, but right now, it's not doing so hotly.
One week on the up doesn't mean it's picked up speed. It dropped a week after Pikmin 3 released.
So there you go.
Re: Asda Stores No Longer Stocking New Wii U Systems or Games
Wii U's a sunken ship right now. I can't see a turn-around happening for a long time.
Safe to say it's pretty much dead until Nintendo gets their donkeyrearend into gear.
Re: Pikmin 3 Almost Had Four Heroes And Could Have Appeared On Handhelds
I'd like a handheld Pikmin.
Re: Flipnote Studio 3D World Gallery Priced and Detailed for Europe
It does seem fairly complicated, especially since it was aimed at the more casual crowd.
If i'm honest, was better the way it used to have been. But that's just me.
Re: Mario Kart Arcade GP DX Racing to Arcades
Doesn't look that good at all. Character design is bad. They look as if they're taking a Sunday stroll.
I'll stick to MK7 which isn't the worst at all.
Re: Masahiro Sakurai Rules Out Story Sequences For Super Smash Bros. on Wii U and 3DS
Bad, bad, BAD excuse.
Seriously, you need a better excuse Sakurai, it's obvious the game's being rushed to hell.
Re: Feature: Our Favourite Wii U and 3DS Smash Bros. Screens So Far
The latest Kid Icarus screen on 3DS is absolutely stunning.
3DS ver. for me.
Re: Animal Crossing Signed T-Shirt Giveaway!
Shame it's really hard to get everything into one shot.
Re: Nintendo Download: 25th July (Europe)
Can someone explain Petit Computer to me? I really want to try it but I have zero programming knowledge.
Would it teach me? Any help please.
Re: Rumour: Earthbound Set for the Wii U Virtual Console Today
This is real. On Nintendo's webpage.
Re: Rumour: Earthbound Set for the Wii U Virtual Console Today
This is real. On Nintendo's webpage.
Re: Angry Birds Star Wars Confirmed for Wii U, Wii and 3DS
Free on Android, 69p on iOS and they'll want £40 approx. for it?
No, thanks.
Re: Etrian Odyssey IV Confirmed for European Release on 30th August
Awesome. Can't wait.
Re: Codemasters: F1 2013 Would Need To Be "A Very Different Game" To Run On Wii U
Not blaming them. Wii U has a poor install base rigjt now, so it's not worth it at all.
Re: Pikmin Hero Captain Olimar Joins The Smash Bros. Roster On Wii U And 3DS
There's not enough 3DS coverage if i'm honest.
Re: Nintendo: Wii U Fire Emblem Would Need To Sell 700K To Justify The Effort
I don't think they should risk it just yet. The console's install base is so low it's not worth it right now, and to get them kind of sales, they'll need to massively appeal to the casual crowd of gamers too.
I think it's a series better suited to portable play anyway.
Re: Talking Point: What Games Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue Fifteen
New Leaf.
Fire Emblem Awakening
DKCR3D
MH3U
Re: Miyamoto: Mario Will Likely Return To Single-Player
3D World will never touch Galaxy.
It looks bland as hell.