As far as sales and market penetration go , the Wii U was a bit of a joke, right? I mean, at our post-rAge get together, Geoff and I were saying how we are among the ten people who actually own Nintendo’s latest console. Well, sales are picking up, and their marketing department is getting optimistic.
In a new interview with MCV (thanks Video Gamer), Nintendo UK’s marketing head Shelly Pearce claimed that the Wii U has had a good year so far:
We’ve really seen momentum pick up with Mario Kart 8 back in May. That was when we saw a step change, not just in terms of sales but also people’s attitudes to Wii U.
People are starting to consider buying now, which was cemented by our E3 activity. All the software that we showed then gave people confidence that there were lots of games coming that they wanted.
UK general manager Simon Kemp added to that by stating:
We’ve felt a real increase in interest and momentum. Compared to 12 months ago, it does feel noticeably different.
One of the key things for us is that people are staring to realise what software there is, what games they can get this Christmas, but importantly a lot of key stuff that is coming next year, too. It is a really strong line-up.
I have to agree – the line up for games coming to Nintendo’s Wii U is truly fantastic. I’d buy one just for Splatoon, but with Mario Kart, Smash Bros and new Zelda titles incoming, it might become a real must-buy, not to mention all those Amiibos that are after my money. Now if only this will make them consider a follow up to ZombiiU.
Did you get hands on with some of the cool Nintendo titles at rAge? Did it help change your mind and convince you that it is actually a cool console to own, or do you still think it’s a worthless purchase?
Last Updated: October 17, 2014
Admiral Chief 0
October 17, 2014 at 11:12
Hmph, Simon needs a few extra F’s in his surname, maybe then I will listen
#Huehuehue
Hammersteyn
October 17, 2014 at 11:32
I had to create a new Skype profile. Now I need to find you.
Captain JJ in the shadow
October 17, 2014 at 11:35
He’s right there dude.
Hammersteyn
October 17, 2014 at 11:49
Yeah but we can’t talk shit about other commenters here. Wait did I just type what I thought?
Admiral Chief 0
October 17, 2014 at 11:53
XD
Admiral Chief 0
October 17, 2014 at 11:56
So, I’m waiting!
Hammersteyn
October 17, 2014 at 13:13
I fired of a request to someone, with your name. Well I found two with your name but the other is in France
Captain JJ in the shadow
October 17, 2014 at 12:00
I need to get you on Skype too. I do that all the time. 😉
Admiral Chief 0
October 17, 2014 at 12:18
Yes, you do talk a lot of poef about @hammersteyn:disqus
😛
Captain JJ in the shadow
October 17, 2014 at 12:20
Shhhh. He’s right there.
Hammersteyn
October 17, 2014 at 13:10
lol
Admiral Chief 0
October 17, 2014 at 11:45
Why is that? Wondered why you were offline
Hammersteyn
October 17, 2014 at 11:48
Because I told Facebook to go f**k itself. I’m finally unplugged in a way
Admiral Chief 0
October 17, 2014 at 11:53
YAY
Alien Emperor Trevor
October 17, 2014 at 11:38
Pass.
Captain JJ in the shadow
October 17, 2014 at 11:13
Better open them up and check for drugs inside
Hammersteyn
October 17, 2014 at 11:14
lol
Admiral Chief 0
October 17, 2014 at 11:23
Hahaha, well played!
Hammersteyn
October 17, 2014 at 11:15
Maybe people are getting tired of having to struggle to play online with all the day one issues?
Admiral Chief 0
October 17, 2014 at 11:23
I’m glad, this console deserves some love!
Kikmi
October 17, 2014 at 11:24
I dunno hey, still don’t regret selling it.
veggiesaurus ZA
October 17, 2014 at 11:28
Smash bros. It’s going to be huge.
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
October 17, 2014 at 11:29
I certainly hope so – I would love to see the WiiU surpass the Xbone in sales. That would make me the happiest man on Earth.
Captain JJ in the shadow
October 17, 2014 at 11:29
*happiest banana
You try and pretend to be something you’re not Jim.
Admiral Chief 0
October 17, 2014 at 11:29
HAHA, we had the same thought!
Admiral Chief 0
October 17, 2014 at 11:29
*banana
Captain JJ in the shadow
October 17, 2014 at 11:29
Ha. Beat you!
Admiral Chief 0
October 17, 2014 at 11:30
Nope, same time.
Saw it, and promptly laughed my ass off
Captain JJ in the shadow
October 17, 2014 at 11:30
In my mind I’m always a winner. It’s how I get by 😛
Admiral Chief 0
October 17, 2014 at 11:31
Almost thought you were going to say always comes first
XD
Captain JJ in the shadow
October 17, 2014 at 11:31
lol
Alien Emperor Trevor
October 17, 2014 at 11:38
…
Admiral Chief 0
October 17, 2014 at 11:45
HAHA
Jissu
October 17, 2014 at 20:10
Wii U has been surpassing Xbone sales for awhile…
Guild
October 17, 2014 at 11:44
I never really took notice of the Wii U until I played Splatoon at rAge. Splatoon was awesome and it gave me a reason to buy one. Now I’m stating to notice there some other decent titles on it as well. I think it’s worth it, even if it has taken time to produce good games for it.
Exalted Overlord Geoffrey Tim
October 17, 2014 at 12:02
I really think with some actual 3rd party support, the Wii U could have been something great. Instead, they all released half-arsed ports at launch, and then cried when the games didn’t sell well.
Viking Of Divinity
October 17, 2014 at 12:06
After the new rig is built, I want to get a WiiU… The exclusives all look fun… And I need some Bayonetta in my life.
Also helps that it’s backwards compatible! might finally be able to play Mario Galaxy!
HvR
October 17, 2014 at 12:09
Have they actually confirmed release dates because they been saying Mario and Zelda is coming for quite a while now. Feels like they should start announcing future products on the sidewalk with a sign around the neck.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DAC0VEMMFHg/UNRQyTUKFPI/AAAAAAAAAK8/q-IAOABXMhA/s640/The+End+is+Near.gif
UltimateNinjaPandaDudeGuy
October 17, 2014 at 12:23
I am still glad I have my WiiU. It runs my TV Games 😀
With Nintendo products you need Nintendo releases. They need to launch that thing with Smash Bros and Mario Kart and New Mario game. BOOM! ALL THE SALES!
WitWolfy
October 17, 2014 at 14:49
You know whats the funny thing? I can use my Wii U tablet as a TV remote to turn my TV on. BUT, I cant use the console as a media center if I so wanted. Rendering the ability to turn my TV on with the remote pointless.
kehkou
October 17, 2014 at 20:53
Oh yes you can. Try harder and use google.
WitWolfy
October 18, 2014 at 10:57
Oh mommy look n troll. Please give me this alleged all in one link where I can use my Wii U as media server oh great master.
kehkou
October 18, 2014 at 11:17
Take a look at http://wiibrew.org/wiki/Wiimc oh great student.
WitWolfy
October 19, 2014 at 16:22
LOL you’re giving me a TUT for softmod section of the console? BILLIANT!!!
Can just aswell use my softmodded Xbox orginal if that your idea of a the Wii U’s answer for a media server. Plus this isnt a uPnP its more like a watered down vesion of XBMC IMO.
kehkou
October 20, 2014 at 22:12
Yeah if you like media in leu of games. I consider Xbox a media device, that it does better than anything, but I do not consider it a game console.
Jacob Russell
October 17, 2014 at 17:43
I bought one a year ago because of Platinum Games. Bayonetta 2 and Wonderful 101. Fortunately Nintendo’s other games on the console were awesome too.
Jissu
October 17, 2014 at 20:09
Of course the Wii U is making a comeback.
Mario Kart 8
The Wonderful 101
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
ZombiU
Donkey Kong: Tropical Freeze
Lego City Undercover
Pikmin 3
Super Mario 3D World
The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker
New Super Luigi U
Nintendo Land
New Super Mario Bros U
Hyrule Warriors
^ List of SOME that are on it
v List of upcoming
Bayonetta 2
Super Smash Bros 4
Yoshi’s Woolly World
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric
Devil’s Third
Mario Maker
Splatoon
Xenoblade Chronicles X
Shin Megami Tensei X Fire Emblem
Kirby: The Rainbow Curse
Zelda Wii U
Mario Party 10
Mario VS. Donkey Kong
Star Fox Wii U
(Then obviously there will be a Metroid U and an F-Zero U and hopefully a main series Fire Emblem Wii U) All of these games are EXCLUSIVE to the Wii U. (except select few. EX: MH3U is also on 3DS) Wii U might not be getting as much third party support, but they have the exclusives to own that shit.
Over 30+ eShop games. Over 30+ Virtual console games. Over 30+ Indie games. PLUS BACKWORDS COMPATIBILITY.
ChariotMan7
October 18, 2014 at 03:45
Tell it bro.
jlahoud
October 18, 2014 at 02:30
The comeback started with Mariokart 8 and e3 2014 …. I was an early adopter of Wii U …I got it on launch day…I always believed in the system and in Nintendo. ..Finally more and more people are joining the Wii U. ..and it helps when the media stop writing stupid negative articles and start saying positive things on the system…because with the amount of great games we have now and the ones to come Nintendo has proved once again that they can make a comeback. …Nintendo can also live with first party second party and few thirth party …no other gaming company can do can do this. ….so YES WII U CAN