The end of the world must be nigh, for we never thought we'd see the day where the Wii was outsold by the Xbox 360 in Japan. Sure enough, with Microsoft cutting the price of the console, sales have seen a boost over there. The week ending September 14th saw the Xbox 360 selling 28,681 units, while the Wii only moved 27,057 units. Close, but this isn't horse shoes or hand grenades, kiddies.Aside from Microsoft cutting the price of their console, a number of other factors helped contribute to the Xbox 360 selling so well. For one, a new Square Enix RPG released there this week, by the name of Infinite Undiscovery, and Microsoft also came out with a new Xbox 360 SKU. We're not holding a grudge, though. Microsoft can enjoy their short time in the spotlight. Now, if you'll excuse us, we have to go sabotage the jump jets on Bill Gates' diamond-encrusted jetpack.
[Via Edge]
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9-17-2008 @ 12:30PM
WilmerSama said...
Nintendo solution:
-Nintendo reveals a Storage solution and a brand new IP game for hardcore gamers this Octover.
-Nintendo Reveals that a Kid Icarus game is going to be release this december.
-Nintedo show a trailer for the new Zelda game coming Q4 next year.
-Nintendo Wii gets a price cut for this christmas.
After this Nintendo goes 1st place until 2010
XD
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9-17-2008 @ 12:30PM
Kenology18 said...
Nothing to be concerned about, the stars just aligned for Microsoft - a price drop, launch of Infinite Undiscovery, boosted supply after shortages due to Tales of Vesparia launch - it all makes sense.
I'm interested to see what Media Create will show.
Even still, if the 360 can stay over 20k next week in Japan, the PS3 might have something to worry about. The Wii? Not so much.
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9-17-2008 @ 12:40PM
CJLopez said...
The wii has been outselling 360 for how long now??? I lost the count since march.... 2007
Yeah, let them have the spotlight for a moment, we aint' gonna monopoly the feeling of being at the top, we are good guys
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9-17-2008 @ 1:15PM
bukizzle715 said...
Oh well. They're still losing money per console sold, and they're still behind Nintendo in total lifetime sales.
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9-17-2008 @ 1:35PM
sn1per said...
It's market saturation. Too many people in Japan already have Wiis, so there's no way Nintendo can keep outselling the competition. Microsoft has sold so few 360s in Japan, that a single RPG can skew the weekly sales numbers for 360 a lot more than a single game could for the Wii right now. When 360 software sales beat out Wii software sales, I'll start paying attention.
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9-17-2008 @ 1:35PM
Mr Khan said...
Japanese hardware sales are more directly stimulated by software than you see in the monthly NPD reports. As Microsoft gains leverage, expect this to happen every so often. Just as PS3 will get surges when it gets something JP gamers like, and all the big Wii releases will equally generate surges
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9-17-2008 @ 1:52PM
ZombiePikmin said...
1. Low Cost
2. Tales of Vesperia
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9-17-2008 @ 3:17PM
RasenganFury said...
The wii will probably be outsold by ps3 in japan when ff13 comes out too. But im pretty sure it will always remain on top overall.
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9-17-2008 @ 4:22PM
R_Fusion said...
xbox 360 will be outsold again by Wii when....
Nintendo conference reveals new Zelda game!!!
...on the move for 2010.
lol jk
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9-17-2008 @ 6:22PM
c_judicator said...
Everybody should have a wii by now. I guess it's time for it to start slowing down in sales. Heck, with a price cut I think I'll grab a 360.
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9-17-2008 @ 9:53PM
leonus11 said...
so Microsoft is out selling ninty by how much.....at least 6000? the 360 has more Core games then the Wii and the Wii still manages to come EXTREMLY close to the 360 sales for week ending september 14th. now what does that tell you? that if Ninty starts cranking out Core games it'll destroy the 360, thats what. heck, i think i'll buy me a 360! been meaning to try out GEARS OF WAR. still.... Wii RULES!!!
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