OrbitalBeard
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Seems there was a global restock. Almost every retailer received at least a few units and many stores received a bunch more than that.
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NoA PR - Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is Fastest-Selling Mario Kart in Franchise history
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Seems there was a global restock. Almost every retailer received at least a few units and many stores received a bunch more than that.
I'm the one who have opened up the Switch prediction thread, I was skeptical there and so were most of the people, I'm beginning to think that we were dead wrong, too many signs show this thing is going to be massive, it's not just a nice WiiU style launch, people are fucking hyped, can I change my prediction? 
Yes, and it seems unlikely that Nintendo would want to disclose hardware sales in this statement. MK8DX had a strong opening, and they can expand on its hardware impact in their NPD address.
You have a point. And the switch works so well for showing other people, it will synergize. Switch has the best potential for word of mouth marketing than any other console or handheld ever
RichiRamjag
Member
That's a good way of looking at it tbh.
James Scott
Banned
I remeber people arguing that if people wanted these games they would've bought a Wii U...while a bit early, i think this shows otherwise.
It's a really high quality re-release out at the right time.
They should definitely do more and release them during any slower months since they're low risk projects which wouldn't need to sell too many units.
They have many HD games that were released on a system that barely passed 10 Million units. Most can benefit from being on Switch since many lacked strong gamepad functionality and were like 720p so the Switch should be able to bump it up to 1080p. The file sizes are also reasonably small with the biggest being like 22GB.
Something like 3D World would benefit highly from being on Switch since it's multiplayer capable straight out of the box. Throw in something like 3D Land or Captain Toad to make it a better value.
Bayonetta 2 and the W101 would be sweet since those games are so good. Smoother frame rates and higher resolutions would be a welcome addition there. Maybe add some amiibo support (auto unlock costumes or characters)
It's a really high quality re-release out at the right time.
They should definitely do more and release them during any slower months since they're low risk projects which wouldn't need to sell too many units.
They have many HD games that were released on a system that barely passed 10 Million units. Most can benefit from being on Switch since many lacked strong gamepad functionality and were like 720p so the Switch should be able to bump it up to 1080p. The file sizes are also reasonably small with the biggest being like 22GB.
Something like 3D World would benefit highly from being on Switch since it's multiplayer capable straight out of the box. Throw in something like 3D Land or Captain Toad to make it a better value.
Bayonetta 2 and the W101 would be sweet since those games are so good. Smoother frame rates and higher resolutions would be a welcome addition there. Maybe add some amiibo support (auto unlock costumes or characters)
crimsonheadGCN
Banned
I really wonder how well ARMS and Splatoon 2 will do? I think both could have launches as big.
I think people forget but this pretty much guarantees Nintendo's online paid service will be a success out of the gate. They get you hooked on that Mario Kart once again. Do it again with Splatoon 2. If ARMS is a success that's another game you're going to want to pay to continue playing with friends and randoms. Then you have Minecraft, Street Fighter, Bomberman which has gotten better, maybe Xenoblade 2 has online play like how Xenoblade Chronicles X did with group boss battles. Then don't be surprised if Smash gets announced for the Fall to release at the earliest right along side the paid service or maybe for the beginning of the new year. So much of the first year has a multiplayer focus be it offline or online. The whole line up has been smart on several fronts. No way they don't make bank on the paid service on just the multiplayer alone with these games.
That's not even factoring in other games they have not announced or what features come with the online service.
That's not even factoring in other games they have not announced or what features come with the online service.
valkillmore
Member
I'm the one who have opened up the Switch prediction thread, I was skeptical there and so were most of the people, I'm beginning to think that we were dead wrong, too many signs show this thing is going to be massive, it's not just a nice WiiU style launch, people are fucking hyped, can I change my prediction?
Don't change your original undershot, just make a new overshot.
Say it will dethrone PS2. You feel it in you, don't you?
Dark Cloud
Member
This is why the CONCEPT of the Switch is amazing. One system that could get every single Nintendo game. It'd be like Sony how they only support the PS4 and not the Vita.
Nintendo could produce a big game almost every month. They would easily sell hardware if this is what they ultimately transform the Switch into.
Nintendo could produce a big game almost every month. They would easily sell hardware if this is what they ultimately transform the Switch into.
The amount of people who bought a WiiU or gave a shit about it is severely exaggerated on GAF.
Mario Kart Wii sold 32 million and Mario Kart 8 sold only 8 million.
That means there are tons of Mario Kart fans who skipped 8 because they didn't want a WiiU.
I remember a number of posters kept hammering on the "double dip" effect and it having an impact on MK8D when it's almost a guarantee that this game will surpass the WiiU version easily.
Mario Kart Wii sold 32 million and Mario Kart 8 sold only 8 million.
That means there are tons of Mario Kart fans who skipped 8 because they didn't want a WiiU.
I remember a number of posters kept hammering on the "double dip" effect and it having an impact on MK8D when it's almost a guarantee that this game will surpass the WiiU version easily.
Agreed, but it's a very misleading PR. The figures are impressive in itselves, they didn't need to "sell" that incorrect 45% first day attach rate.
Just nitpicking, though. I'm so glad Nintendo is doing fine again.
balladofwindfishes
Member
Splatoon 2 will shake the earth with sales, especially in Japan.
I mean, it was always going to be a success. Microsoft and Sony proved that consumers don't care one bit about paying for online multiplayer.
TheDinoman
Member
ARMS remains to be seen (I think it will do fine), but Splatoon 2 is definitely going to annihilate Japan. It will probably be big everywhere else too.
Power Shot
Member
The hardware numbers in the PR just don't make sense to me. I could be wrong (I'm no analyst) but the numbers are just too low for the information we have available.
Then again, there's always the distinct chance that Nintendo deliberately throttled supply to make sure there would be an abundance of hardware at the end of the month, thereby ensuring interested players could get their hands on one when they went to buy MK8D. Amazon and Toys R Us had restocks recently, so maybe that's why the number appears low now, but could actually just not be taking into account a strategy to have the maximum amount of units available on the game's launch day.
Then again, there's always the distinct chance that Nintendo deliberately throttled supply to make sure there would be an abundance of hardware at the end of the month, thereby ensuring interested players could get their hands on one when they went to buy MK8D. Amazon and Toys R Us had restocks recently, so maybe that's why the number appears low now, but could actually just not be taking into account a strategy to have the maximum amount of units available on the game's launch day.
Lights and Waves
Member
I'm thinking a whole bunch of Wii U ports just got the green light from Nintendo.
We know that 1.2 million Switch units were shipped to the Americas upto March 31st so it could be a possibility that 1.02 million is for the US alone.
I agree but I think there are many here that would argue hard against that. Some that were so sure Nintendo would fail there.
Bronetta
Ask me about the moon landing or the temperature at which jet fuel burns. You may be surprised at what you learn.
How is it laughable? Take off both joycons and that little tablet is running games like Breath of the Wild and MK8D. Thats pretty damn impressive.
Everytime I see my PS4 next to the Switch Im more impressed at how powerful the Switch is considering how tiny it is.
TheDinoman
Member
Tropical Freeze on the go, here we come.
balladofwindfishes
Member
I hope so. Even though I owned pretty much every Nintendo game on the Wii U, I wouldn't mind buying enhanced versions of them that are portable.
Hoping for Smash 4 and Pokken, specifically.
Dark Cloud
Member
Or better give us a DKCR/TF combo pack with DKCR in HD of course and no waggle controls.
RIP nintendo
Okami Haundo
Member
You'd see no complaints from me! I at least want Wind Waker HD back in my life.
True, Canada was like 10% of the US market if I remember some GAFfers' comments correctly, and Latin America isn't that big for Nintendo either I believe, so it could very well fit within this framework.
You won't see them in this thread.
Yeah Splatoon 2 will be a WW smash. It's true that it was a much bigger splash, relatively, in Japan, but it did sell 3 million or so total outside the country. That's an amazing number when you consider it is a new IP that released on an aggressively unpopular system. Splatoon 2 will do way better than that now that it's on a system people actually want.
CharminUltra
Member
Well deseved. It's an amazing game made even amazinger thanks to new content + portability.
NOLA_Gaffer
Banned
Man that's a downer. I'll take a new game over a Wii U rehash any day of the week.
capylikesgames
Banned
Incredible... I'll admit, even I've been tempted, between the GAF communuty and the looming online fee. Ninty needs to get that Smash 4 port out, asap. Strike while the iron is hot!
Took the words right out of my mouth. This game and system deserve to sell. Nice to see them finding their audience.
DR2K
Banned
As Mario Kart? Oh come on.
The americas covers North and South America in its entirety though. 180k for the rest of two continents doesn't sound like a lot!
edit - Canada say 100k, then 80K for central america and south america?
Milly Osworth
Member
Ports wont be done by the A teams anyway. Both is good!
DarkConfidant
Member
They just need to keep the third party devs cranking out games, keep making units, and this seems solid.
Damn.
Damn.
shouamabane
Member
I'd like to see every big Wii U exclusive ported.
BRocknRolla
Member
Arms? No. I'm betting it sells moderately well for a new IP. (Too unknown, too narrow a type of game to garner a wide audience.)
Splatoon 2? No, but closer. And in some territories, maybe. For most places, it still doesn't have the same pull as Mario, and it isn't good to be a local mp game in the same way.
Yeah, I wouldn't worry about what they shipped in April.
Remember in March they used NPD numbers for hardware and their internal data for software when they announced results for Switch and Zelda.
James Scott
Banned
DKCTF released in February and underperformed even for a Wii U game. Would be a pretty good re-release especially with the first game.
Okami Haundo
Member
*Looks at list of upcoming 2017 first-party Switch software*
- ARMS
- Splatoon 2
- FE Warriors
- Xenoblade 2
- Mario Odyssey
I think we can get both quite easily.
About 25 million Wii's, way less Wii U's than that.
EDIT: Although that's WW, not sure for US numbers, but 1.5 years into Wii's life cycle, assume it was at least ~5-7.5 million.
DarkConfidant
Member
From Wikipedia, I got more than 24 million worldwide as of March 2008, and then Mario Kart Wii launching April 2008.
There have never been that many Wii Us, though. It was around 6 million when Mario Kart 8 released.
DecoReturns
Member
We are bound for a 2D Mario soon.
It usually sells just a little less then Mario Kart
It usually sells just a little less then Mario Kart