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Wii Software \ Xbox 360 no longer the Console Leader in U.S., The new leader is.....

Gaetano
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Gaetano says:
.......Do I even have to say it at this point?

kotaku.com/

"Nintendo just broke word that the Wii has overtaken the Xbox 360 as the best selling current-generation console in the United States, with a 10.9 million strong install base, according to the NPD Group. That means Nintendo sold at least 700,000 Wiis in the country in June. We're waiting on final NPD numbers for all console manufacturers, expected later in the day. As of last month, the previous hardware champ, the Xbox 360, stood strong at 10.2 million units sold.

We have yet to get comment from Nintendo of America, but will assume for now that they're pleased."

Interesting stuff, even if I dont give a **** about sales. Oh well, at least 360 still gets an amazing lineup of games.

Sorry if already posted.
18/07/2008
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boxhunter
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boxhunter says:
Doesnt come as a surprise.
The Wii is dominating the US market.
Didnt you see the conference.
Reggie even said "We wont be surprised if we have the most units sold'
Or something along those lines.

18/07/2008
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brawl4all
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brawl4all says:
horay!

Micro's not the main villan in this though...
18/07/2008
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Draggyn
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Draggyn says:
And people say the Wii is dying, why?
18/07/2008
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boxhunter
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boxhunter says:

Draggyn said: And people say the Wii is dying, why?



Because they are jealous that their console isnt performing well.
18/07/2008
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malaka
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malaka says:

Draggyn said: And people say the Wii is dying, why?



what! dying? NOOOOOOO AHHHHHHHHH!! *checks wii* oh *sigh of relief* mine still alive



on topic: good to see the wii doing so well
18/07/2008
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Gaetano
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Gaetano says:

Draggyn said: And people say the Wii is dying, why?



More so in reference to its terrible game catalouge, not the hardware performance itself.
18/07/2008
Melbourne
Juniiz
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Juniiz says:
I am pretty sure today I saw Xbox 360 advertised at a new price...although cant recall exact price
18/07/2008
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woody2nd
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woody2nd says:
I really wish Trioxide was a reality right now then it would be all about the games, and not the hardware
18/07/2008
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Guyver
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Guyver says:
This was bound to happen.
Since there's butt load of Wiis out there I think it's time we start seeing some "awesome games" come out. Marketing for the casual gamer is all well and good and it's put Nintendo sales through the roof and given alot more people some good entertainment, but I would like Nintendo to channel some energy into making games for gamers. The Gamers that supported Nintendo from the NES days right through to the Game Cube. Have Nintendo forgoten about us?
18/07/2008
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stitch
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stitch says:

Juniiz said: I am pretty sure today I saw Xbox 360 advertised at a new price...although cant recall exact price



ROFL that is hallarious! You know why?

It has always been that when a company creates a console, it costs alot for them to produce, which is why it's usually set at a high price. Even despite the high price the console still costs more to produce than what they are selling it for. Which is why 99% of the companies who make the consoles make their money through the games sold. It has always been like this. However, the Wii is the only console that Nintendo hasn't been losing out money on. The Wii costs LESS to produce than what Nintendo is selling it for. And the Wii is still really cheap. So Microsoft has always been at a loss with making the consoles but regaining the profits through games. With the drop of price for the 360, Microsoft needs to make sure they have probebly twice as much games being sold to retain that profit margin. (That is assuming if they drop it half price, but seems unlikely).
18/07/2008
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Elraro
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Elraro says:

Draggyn said: And people say the Wii is dying, why?



Because of a lack of decent games.
18/07/2008
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euro2008
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euro2008 says:
Wii is top!

A great price, good games and voice chat coming soon!

Elraro- There are plenty of great games for Wii.
18/07/2008
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Cham-balam
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Cham-balam says:

Draggyn said: And people say the Wii is dying, why?



Because of the veterans not liking the shift.
18/07/2008
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jackoltene
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jackoltene says:
what do u expect ? microsoft suck
18/07/2008
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Cham-balam
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Cham-balam says:
Ehh, still don't like the 360. Some things are interesting though, like that forge thing on halo. I watched a video on it... so amazing.
18/07/2008
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BJ2
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BJ2 says:

stitch said:

Juniiz said: I am pretty sure today I saw Xbox 360 advertised at a new price...although cant recall exact price



ROFL that is hallarious! You know why?

It has always been that when a company creates a console, it costs alot for them to produce, which is why it's usually set at a high price. Even despite the high price the console still costs more to produce than what they are selling it for. Which is why 99% of the companies who make the consoles make their money through the games sold. It has always been like this. However, the Wii is the only console that Nintendo hasn't been losing out money on. The Wii costs LESS to produce than what Nintendo is selling it for. And the Wii is still really cheap. So Microsoft has always been at a loss with making the consoles but regaining the profits through games. With the drop of price for the 360, Microsoft needs to make sure they have probebly twice as much games being sold to retain that profit margin. (That is assuming if they drop it half price, but seems unlikely).



LOL!, you pulled that out of your ass didn't you?

companies don't do ANYTHING unless they are making a profit, the price of nearly everything is the equilibrium price (the price the consumers are willing to buy that the producers are willing to sell). The producers (microsoft in this case) have not grown to the massive company they ar
18/07/2008
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Gaetano
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Gaetano says:

euro2008 said: Wii is top!

A great price, good games and voice chat coming soon!
.



ZOMG! VOICE CHAT! NINTENDO INNOVATION FTW!
18/07/2008
Melbourne
Elraro
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Elraro says:

Gaetano said:

euro2008 said: Wii is top!

A great price, good games and voice chat coming soon!

.



ZOMG! VOICE CHAT! NINTENDO INNOVATION FTW!



LOLOLOLOLO CHATTAN WID OTHA 10 YEAR OLDZ WWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO LOLOLOLOLOLO
18/07/2008
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dermy
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dermy says:

Elraro said:

Gaetano said:

euro2008 said: Wii is top!

A great price, good games and voice chat coming soon!

.



ZOMG! VOICE CHAT! NINTENDO INNOVATION FTW!



LOLOLOLOLO CHATTAN WID OTHA 10 YEAR OLDZ WWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO LOLOLOLOLOLO


STFU im chattin on msn noobz.
wanna join my myspace lololol, i has 2000 friends. 1337!
18/07/2008
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jotendo
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jotendo says:

Gaetano said:at least 360 still gets an amazing lineup of games.



Lol most of which they bought out

NINTENDO FTW
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dermy
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dermy says:

jotendo said:

Gaetano said:at least 360 still gets an amazing lineup of games.



Lol most of which they bought out

NINTENDO FTW


Final Fantasy...
...
...
...
That's it.
18/07/2008
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biinkii
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biinkii says:

Juniiz said: I am pretty sure today I saw Xbox 360 advertised at a new price...although cant recall exact price



They're getting desperate, so they've dropped the hard drive out of it and created a Wii Sports "competitor" (it has UNO and a couple of other family games), and they're selling it for less than the Wii. I think Target's got a deal for $370. No hard drive (it's a 256Mb card) = poor play (wasn't the whole deal with the original XBox that the hard drive sped up game play?)

Meanwhile, Sony's so desperate they're giving PS3s away with new TVs to try and get the numbers up...
18/07/2008
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FunkyKong
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FunkyKong says:  
Well done Nintendo. I have always wanted a 360 but I only seem to have a Wii and PS3
18/07/2008
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jotendo
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jotendo says:

dermy said:

jotendo said:

Gaetano said:at least 360 still gets an amazing lineup of games.



Lol most of which they bought out

NINTENDO FTW



Final Fantasy...

...

...

...

That's it.



exactly, the only good game 360 will have
18/07/2008
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