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NY Times report Switch sales in North America (from interview with Reggie)
- Thread starter LordKano
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Glad to hear it did well. That said, I had to wait in line for my Wii in like February 2007, months after launch. Stock was selling out instantly even up to that point. I doubt Switch will be like that. But maybe Nintendo is learning a bit about keeping something in stock when there's demand.
PSFan
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Yeah, they do. I remember when I was playing FFXI, there were scalpers in there that would camp shops that sold some special crafting ingredients, only a certain amount each day. They would grab them up and put them in their personal bazaars at jacked up prices. And it wasn't even real money or items.
Ruined the game for me. There was enough of that shit in RL. Didn't need it in a game that was supposed to be fun.
Do you remember that we are in a Nintendo thread, right ?
Hcoregamer00
The 'H' stands for hentai.
Launch consoles do well, kind of like what people say. How will the sales be once the stores start restocking this week and next week?
That is a better indicator of if it will have a strong sales tail until Splatoon 2 and other big releases. Also, Nintendo needs a direct ASAP, like in the next couple of days to build momentum.
That is a better indicator of if it will have a strong sales tail until Splatoon 2 and other big releases. Also, Nintendo needs a direct ASAP, like in the next couple of days to build momentum.
meanspartan
Member
After Mario Kart, they need to keep rereleasing the big Wii U titles onto Switch. Many people (me included) skipped Wii U but would love to buy its handful of good exclusives. That would also fill out the dearth of games through the fall.
Dark Cloud
Member
I actually got mine on a deployment in Jan 07. The exchange where I was at got 6 in (for some reason) and a friend of mine got them to hold one for me.
Wii Sports made the last month I was there awesome.
TheDinoman
Member
Are you talking about Smash Bros.?
It's true that Smash is extremely popular, but a big factor into that is because it's a giant crossover between a ton of beloved and well known franchises like Mario and Pokemon. ARMS on the other hand is a new unproven IP featuring original characters.
MikeHaggar
Member
Yep, same here at my Best Buy in a medium-sized area. I was surprised. Obviously, it's been a great launch for them and they needed. I'm still skeptical about the staying power the system will have sales-wise throughout the rest of the year. It seems they will have a solid software lineup, but I feel like they need more--something outside of the traditional Nintendo franchises we are all accustomed to. Something new and fresh.
That's good to hear, all Nintendo needs to do now is maintain the momentum. Give third parties fewer reasons to ignore the Switch.
As for me, I believe the Switch my second launch system (the first being the 3DS). Maybe I got the GameCube at launch, but my memory is a bit hazy about that.
As for me, I believe the Switch my second launch system (the first being the 3DS). Maybe I got the GameCube at launch, but my memory is a bit hazy about that.
Jorok Goldblade
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If the rumors of a Smash remaster are true, I could see the Smash Splat set make a comeback. I've never seen Wii Us sell as fast as that pack did.
TheDinoman
Member
Well, that's basically what ARMS is. A "new and fresh" IP.
Super Mario Odyssey, baby.
WhiskerFrisker
Member
I like the system well enough so that's good to hear. I feel like it could have way more quality of life updates, but that's for the future. I skipped the Wii u and the Switch is a solid piece of kit besides the very questionable design decisions.
Does this include pre-orders (especially pre-orders with sites like Amazon that don't charge you until your order ships), or is it just units shipped/sold to customers at this point? I imagine that U.S. stock would be mostly sold out because of scalpers, anyway, but I do hope that Switch sells well enough in general in order for third parties to keep the flow of games coming.
-Pyromaniac-
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Breath of the wild is one of the best games of all time and it's a solid system to play on. Hope it sells well.
Subterranean
Member
Congrats Nintendo, well deserved especially with Zelda. I am really loving my system so far. I was one of the few who skipped the Wii and then the Wii U but for the Switch I am going all in to support it, I love the concept.
entremet
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If you're going to critical, you need to be fair.
First, even if a percentage, which we don't even know, of sales are scalpers, are those listings findings homes? You're basically throwing out an arbitrary percentage with no evidence.
Second, Reggie is in charge of NOA. Europe is not his terrority so he's not going to address those regions directly.
I get your skepticism, but skepticism has to be based on reasonable concerns.
Wow @ that thread. I don't know why so many people here's default response is immediately negative lol
And yeah who knows with ARMS. They've barely shown it off so far so I think it could go either way. I hope it turns out well because more online games on Switch would be nice.
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Greatest Ever
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What if Zelda was packed in with the Switch lol
theangrypirate
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If they were really happy with the numbers wouldn't they reveal them? Glad they seem happy with the way it's selling but I would like to see some numbers before I can speculate.
Also Pokken ... but I understand
It is just that fighting games have a more base than shooters on nintendo consoles so it has a slightly bigger advantage, even if it does not feature the "Nicktoon that never was" advantage
So a hybrid device from Nintendo that launches with Zelda BotW, why am I not surprised its going to do well. Now they have probably the best launch game on a Nintendo device since the Wii and the game in question is set to receive additional content in the near future.
I'm still imagining a lot of ideas for content on Zelda and there is like countless possibilities.
With the rest of the lineup I'm still puzzled to hear about how the 3DS and Wii U had stronger lineups in terms of titles in their first six months. A bunch of overpriced, low effort 3rd party ports aren't exactly going to get someone to upgrade from their console. While what Nintendo provided to the Wii U and 3DS was pretty pathetic compared to the Switch. We are talking half an year which will see the release of Zelda, MK, Splatoon and something tons of people asked a few years ago another new IP from Nintendo about which we know very little. The first six months of 3DS and Wii U killed any hype Nintendo wanted to create with the launch.
To me Zelda was enough to make me actually get a Switch launch month instead of waiting for Splatoon 2.
I'm still imagining a lot of ideas for content on Zelda and there is like countless possibilities.
With the rest of the lineup I'm still puzzled to hear about how the 3DS and Wii U had stronger lineups in terms of titles in their first six months. A bunch of overpriced, low effort 3rd party ports aren't exactly going to get someone to upgrade from their console. While what Nintendo provided to the Wii U and 3DS was pretty pathetic compared to the Switch. We are talking half an year which will see the release of Zelda, MK, Splatoon and something tons of people asked a few years ago another new IP from Nintendo about which we know very little. The first six months of 3DS and Wii U killed any hype Nintendo wanted to create with the launch.
To me Zelda was enough to make me actually get a Switch launch month instead of waiting for Splatoon 2.
Ha. I don't see the industry, much less one company, having two games in it like BotW in the same year, but I'd love to be proven wrong.
PSFan
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My skepticism is because Reggie has been known to outright lie in the past.
Hcoregamer00
The 'H' stands for hentai.
Not packing in 1-2 switch was a huge missed opportunity for Nitnendo.
While as a standalone game, it might not sell, but as a pack in party game you show your friends, it would have gotten a lot of extra buzz instead of being a sales disaster. I bet a pack with it being included will happen before Black Friday.
People really thought it would do WiiU #s at launch? I thought it was just lifetime sales?
Hoping for at least 10+ characters, and plenty of customization "arms", stages, game modes.
entremet
Member
To Mother 3 fans?
I love my Switch as much as my other consoles. I know everybody is somehow pinpointing out all the flaws (I wonder if some of them even own one). I am lucky to get a great set and it's excellent for what it does - gaming. The current library is small but which launch have an extensive one? I remember I sold my PS4 (now getting a Pro) because I was only playing Knack and Resogun (I played the rest on my PC).
I am kinda tired of all the ranting and negativity which is understandable to a certain extent, but it gets old. Sure, it is not the most powerful among the current ones, have some design woes etc. But it is still an excellent console and handheld. Competition is always good you know.
I am kinda tired of all the ranting and negativity which is understandable to a certain extent, but it gets old. Sure, it is not the most powerful among the current ones, have some design woes etc. But it is still an excellent console and handheld. Competition is always good you know.
TheDinoman
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OfficerRaichu15
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I also really hope we get numbers for the indie titles since it seems like Smipperclips did very well.
Kremzeek
Member
well it should be close to 100%, based on the scarcity of launch games.
Flying Toaster
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I want to see Switch sales for July and then again for Holiday. It is a great system so far.
Kagoshima_Luke
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My first day one console since around the Xbox/GC launches. Loving it so far.