It’s been a tough time for Nintendo. It’s Wii U hasn’t done quite as well as anybody would have hoped, and some of its properties haven’t been selling as well as they should either. The company’s suffered regular annual losses of late, with investors calling for Iwata’s head. Wise people, though, would say you should never count Nintendo out. And they’re right; Nintendo’s on the road to profitability again.
The company’s revealed its latest financials reports, and has said it’s made an operating profit of around 215 million yen (2 million USD) for the period between July and September this year. Compare that with the 18 billion yen operating loss in the same quarter last year, and you can see that things are starting to turn around for the house of Mario. In fact, they’re on the road to making an annual profit. Nintendo’s also revealed that the Wii U is in an upswing phase, with the company having sold 1.12 million Wii U consoles in the last quarter. That brings the total global sales of the console to 7.29 million, with 41.67 million games to accompany them.
The 3DS, which had a slow start, has now sold through 45.42 million units and more than 186 million games. Smash Bros on the 3DS accounts for 3.22 million of those, shifting that many copies in the month and a half since its release. That’s rather incredible. The Wii U version is coming before the end of the year, and is expected to help the system become one of the more popular Christmas gifts this holiday period.
This is all good news for the gatekeepers of the Mushroom Kingdom and its fans. With More Wii U’s in homes than Xbox Ones at the moment, you’d imagine there’s be a little more 3rd party support, but alas – the thing’s being propped up almost entirely by first party titles. Luckily, they’re almost always excellent.
Last Updated: October 29, 2014
Rock789
October 29, 2014 at 12:06
I’m happy to hear they’re turning around the trend – even though I don’t personally own a Nintendo console, the World needs Nintendo in it.
HvR
October 29, 2014 at 12:08
Make it rain Reggie
http://media.giphy.com/media/7sbkFShSqTQbu/giphy.gif
Hammersteyn
October 29, 2014 at 12:10
I almost died from laughter during that scene
HvR
October 29, 2014 at 12:27
One of those not so good movies with that one scene that makes the whole movie worth watching
Admiral Chief 0
October 29, 2014 at 12:14
XD
Jessie Dixon
October 30, 2014 at 00:07
Lmbao!!! Oooooh wrong to discuss shit here
OVG
October 29, 2014 at 12:09
So the Bone is in third place?
At least the Wii-U makes some lovely 60fps/1080p games. I can understand why Watchdogs is taking so long to get to the console, they are afraid that the NINTENDO SEAL OF QUALITY will kick the shit out of that game.
Bayonetta 2 IS FOR WINNERS.
OVG
October 29, 2014 at 12:15
Some more eye candy.
OVG
October 29, 2014 at 12:17
So so sweet
RinceThis
October 29, 2014 at 12:22
But da internetz says u cans only seez 24 frmz persescpnd. You needs to LEARN…
OVG
October 29, 2014 at 12:27
I cant wait until you finally get yourself The Last of Us remastered and play with the 30-60fps options in the settings. You will be speechless.
RinceThis
October 29, 2014 at 12:31
I was just repeating something some noob said to me last night, said the human eye can only see 24 fps, not realising that is what we need to see clear movement, can ‘perceive’ more.
OVG
October 29, 2014 at 12:37
lol one just has to google it. Even a BAT can see the difference. Imagine these MP4s on a 52inch side by side.
http://www.30vs60.com/
Rock789
October 29, 2014 at 15:36
This game really looks like it’s everything the 1st one was, just better! For me this, and ZombieU, could persuade me to get a WiiU… Then could enjoy Zelda, Mario, Mario Kart, etc. as a bonus.
Ok… Now I’m just talking myself into buying one!
Bernadet Gnuyen
November 1, 2014 at 02:56
Do it!! its awesome!! Bayonetta2 is sublime perfection!!! XD
Rags
October 29, 2014 at 12:18
What is a good handheld console to buy for kids these days? The 3DS looks like it could snap when handled by young humans. Back in my day there was only the Gameboy, which was a brick. 😐 2DS the way to go?
Exalted Overlord Geoffrey Tim
October 29, 2014 at 12:22
For kids? Yeah, 2DS I’d reckon.Is the closest thing to a brick these days. Has been designed to be tough.
Jonah Cash
October 29, 2014 at 12:40
When do I buy my daughter her first console/ hand held? Would like an article on the matter to be honest!! She is now 4 and can work an iPhone like a boss!! But my iPhone don’t like to fall and the battery doesn’t really like to work that much!!
Rags
October 29, 2014 at 12:42
Yeah that would be great. Some recommendation of games too 🙂
Reid
October 29, 2014 at 12:46
“When do I buy my daughter her first console/ hand held” That’s always awesome to hear. When I was a kid I always had a hard time to convince my parents to get me a new game or console. Kids are lucky to have gaming parents.
Jonah Cash
October 29, 2014 at 13:31
Yeah my folks also didn’t approve of my gaming habit!!! I was always yelled at to get out of the house, because I would get square eyes!!
Weanerdog
October 29, 2014 at 18:48
My three year old recently was sick and I let him play some Mario on my DS, it was fine until he got frustrated an punched it. So no more of that for a while. He can play the hell out of an Ipad but he struggled with the DSs buttons and d pad. My eldest was 4/5 when he started to really be able to use the controls properly.
J_Joestar
October 29, 2014 at 19:44
too bad they used up all their Nintendium back in the day.
OVG
October 29, 2014 at 12:23
This thing
Wyzak
October 29, 2014 at 14:36
Get a 2ds, it can run all of the 3ds games in 2d.
RinceThis
October 29, 2014 at 12:21
Good.
Ranting Raptor Llew
October 29, 2014 at 14:11
HEY!
Who said you may use grumpy cat? Grumpy cat pics are the sole responsibility of me!
Grumpy cat is to me what the Banhammer is to @Admiral_Chief:disqus
RinceThis
October 29, 2014 at 12:23
Nice to see them bounce back. Let’s hope they can keep it up.
Hammersteyn
October 29, 2014 at 12:29
Childhood not ruined, to bad Sega didn’t make it.
OVG
October 29, 2014 at 12:33
What up with them? They had the perfect chance to get another 40/40 with their target market FAMITSU.
I suppose they were still recovering from that Alien Marines.
Her Highness the Hipster
October 29, 2014 at 12:31
I love this header image so so much. best picture.
OVG
October 29, 2014 at 13:00
I used to be like that 😛
As Pablo Picasso said,
“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.”
The trick is, DONT GROW UP!!! Its overrated and NINTENDO know that.
Ranting Raptor Llew
October 29, 2014 at 14:10
Just wait for Splatoon. The sales are going to shoot them through the roof with sales
Ryanza
October 29, 2014 at 14:24
I’m glad Nintendo is doing well. I should get a console. We all should get a WiiU console.
When Nintendo’s financial troubles started Satoru Iwata said that laying off staff might solve short term goals but it would have a destructive effect on employee morale and effect game quality. “I sincerely doubt employees who fear that they may be laid off will be able to develop software titles that could impress people around the world.”
In a gaming industry where they over hire to meet dead lines and fire as much staff to improve profits. And you wonder why games are so shitty now a days. It’s refreshing to hear sense from a company like Nintendo instead of hearing bullshit from other companies like Ubisoft.
Support WiiU. Bayonetta 2 is on there.
Angelion
October 29, 2014 at 16:03
Im keen to buy a Wii U for Bayonetta 2, but I cant bring myself to pay R4000 (on Kalahari) for it just to play one game. :/
Bernadet Gnuyen
November 1, 2014 at 02:54
thanks nintendo for all the Awesome Exclusives, I love Bayonetta2 that games is sublime perfection and can wait for Devils third which will take over the entire Call of Duty fan base that game is looking so good as well. and cant wait for your entire 2015 line up!!! last year I bought me 2 WiiUs and it could have been 2 POS4s but I did my research. this year I am buying me 3 WiiUs for my fam its that good i am enjoying my WiiU so much!!! ^_^
Michael Chiovatero
December 19, 2014 at 19:04
Good for you now STFU. What are you like a Nintendo sales rep? Let people buy what they want and shut up.