8 million units sold vs. 10 million units shipped is totally apples to oranges. We have no clue how many units were shipped that are waiting to sell, or how many were shipped for the holidays.Originally Posted by RCM
I think it's rather different. Nintendo is moving tons of GBAs still, and tons more DS systems. Unlike the Sega systems, both handhelds are being properly supported.However flawed the PSP is at least Sony has their eyes on the prize while Nintendo is pulling a Sega with 3 different handhelds on the market. Focus on DS only Nintendo!
The GameCube was a sinking ship long before the DS launched, so why they should shut down a popular line just to promote another popular line is beyond me.
I would be floored if Nintendo captured more than 25% of the Japanese market with the Revolution.Oh yeah, it's interesting that the DS is selling so well in japan. THe combination of a low price point, innovative, and traditional titles is really helping Nintendo. I don't see Revolution doing well over here but I wouldn't be shocked if they pulled an upset and ruled in Japan.
The thing that Nintendo is doing correctly here, by the way, is coming out with a bunch of games for the holiday season that are crazy popular. Between Nintendogs, Mario Kart, Animal Crossing and Metroid Pinball, the system has enough cross-genre games to interest just about anyone. The PSP doesn't have the same line up.
Wait 'til next year.
Heh, I do understand that. At the same time, I put off driving until I was 18, so game stores at age 16 automatically came with parent's attached. Since they hated them, I tended to do my shopping online (and thus is the beginnings of the tale of the GOAT Store...)Originally Posted by unwinddesign
Ironically, my dad now LOVES going to GameStop and EB Games for movies, and he stops at least once a week and talks about how great they are constantly.
Yes, and that I agree with totally.I understand that there is liability issues, and I'm not trying to say that they SHOULD sell it to minors; I was just saying that the demographic of the PSP has difficulty buying said mature games.