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[Dragona Akehi]

What's a "similar thing"? The SNES went from second to first at the end of its generation, and unless Nintendo continues to fuck up the Wii from here on out I still find it quite unlikely that PS3 will pull off an equivalent (i.e. position-shifting) feat.

Right now I think the best-case scenario absent further future increases is a shift from irrelevant to relevant, which is basically exactly the same as what the PSP did.

I mean in Japan, not the US. In Japan it's pretty much historically been one console dominating the rest, consistently.

 

[jj984jj]

I'm trying to find where Nintendo will put New Super Mario Bros. Wii and I see that there aren't many ''open'' weeks in November. These are the major titles Wii has.

05/11/09: Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Nintendo)
12/11/09: Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers (Square Enix)
19/11/09: Samurai Warriors 3 (Koei)
26/11/09: Naruto: Shippuden Ryujinki (Takara Tomy)

There is only one date: 26/11/09
The fact that Crystal Bearers slipped two weeks earliers from this date almost confirms it. Either way at Kyoto event or October Conference Nintendo will announce when the game will come out.

Samurai Warriors 3 is December now. I doubt NSMB will be released much later in Japan than it is here (Nov. 15).

 

[d+pad]

I'm trying to find where Nintendo will put New Super Mario Bros. Wii and I see that there aren't many ''open'' weeks in November. These are the major titles Wii has.

05/11/09: Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Nintendo)
12/11/09: Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers (Square Enix)
19/11/09: Samurai Warriors 3 (Koei)
26/11/09: Naruto: Shippuden Ryujinki (Takara Tomy)

There is only one date: 26/11/09
The fact that Crystal Bearers slipped two weeks earliers from this date almost confirms it. Either way at Kyoto event or October Conference Nintendo will announce when the game will come out.

Would NOJ release NSMB Wii in Japan after it's released in NA? That seems strange to me.

Actually, why not release NSMB Wii on Nov. 5 alongside Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games? One could help the other, really.

Other than that, November looks like an impressive month for Nintendo and the Wii. When are the other biggish titles - esp. RE: Darkside Chronicles and Sengoku Basara 3 - going to be released, anyway?

 

[darkhunger]

Are there *any* biggish releases for the PS3 between now and FF XIII? If not, it'll be interesting to see how long these sales continue (between now and then). I have a feeling HW sales will drop slowly but surely, though we won't see any kind of 'bottoming out' until after the new year.

The only game that could be a chart-topper would be Tekken 6, I think. But since that's multiplatform now who knows.

 

[Minsc]

Yup, a white 250GB slim with pinkish art on it.

Piano white or more matte I wonder? Will that make for the first white PS3s?

 

[Regulus Tera]

I mean in Japan, not the US. In Japan it's pretty much historically been one console dominating the rest, consistently.

Last I saw the charts the DS is still dominating the rest.

 

[expy]

Piano white or more matte I wonder? Will that make for the first white PS3s?

There were fat white PS3s a loooong time ago.

 

[LiquidMetal14]

Last I saw the charts the DS is still dominating the rest.

But we're talking Wii. Don ruin the fun Ramon

 

[Moor-Angol]

Other than that, November looks like an impressive month for Nintendo and the Wii. When are the other biggish titles - esp. RE: Darkside Chronicles and Sengoku Basara 3 - going to be released, anyway?

the latter is planned to be released in 2010 for both wii and PS3



people should not underestimate Wininng Eleven 2010.
Actually PS2 version is not planned for Japan, so probably all the old users will move definitely on PS3.
don't forget last year WE2009 sold around 400k on PS3 and over 200k on PS2

 

[cvxfreak]

Would NOJ release NSMB Wii in Japan after it's released in NA? That seems strange to me.

Actually, NSMB for DS was released in Japan 10 days after the U.S.

By the way, Darkside Chronicles is due in Japan on January 14, 2010. NA/EU release date is still the end of November. I honestly can't think of why Capcom did this, other than not wanting it to be swallowed by the holidays (afraid of FFXIII? lulz). But I was always under the impression that Biohazard games did that to other series and not the other way around. Now my sales expectation for Darkside Chronicles went from being reasonably better than REUC to barely matching it.

 

[schuelma]

Samurai Warriors 3 is December now. I doubt NSMB will be released much later in Japan than it is here (Nov. 15).

SM3 is Dec? According to??

And I agree that 11/26 seems like the most logical date for NSMB Wii. I doubt they would release it so close to Mario and Sonic on 11/5.

 

[Sage00]

Piano white or more matte I wonder? Will that make for the first white PS3s?

 

[schuelma]

Wow January?? When was this announced? That seems a bit dumb considering how well RE:UC did in November 07.

Actually, NSMB for DS was released in Japan 10 days after the U.S.

By the way, Darkside Chronicles is due in Japan on January 14, 2010. NA/EU release date is still the end of November. I honestly can't think of why Capcom did this, other than not wanting it to be swallowed by the holidays (afraid of FFXIII? lulz). But I was always under the impression that Biohazard games did that to other series and not the other way around. Now my sales expectation for Darkside Chronicles went from being reasonably better than REUC to barely matching it.

 

[JoshuaJSlone]

B-b-but guys, I was told that Vesperia wouldn't do go over Eternal Sonata's debut sales for sure

.... that aside, great numbers overall. Should round 400k or so in Japan.

Are you still talking Vesperia at the end? Because Tales is usually very frontloaded. The exceptions tend to be old rereleases or DS games. Console Tales tend to gain 40-60%, so 300-350K seems the likely range for Vesperia.

I'm trying to find where Nintendo will put New Super Mario Bros. Wii and I see that there aren't many ''open'' weeks in November. These are the major titles Wii has.

Do we know for sure it's not late October?

 

[Zombie James]

Is that the official boxart for FFXIII?

 

[Chris1964]

These are the releases for this year.

01/10/09: [PS3]. Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 (Tecmo)
01/10/09: [WII]. Wii Fit Plus (Nintendo)
01/10/09: [WII]. Dead Space: Extraction (Electronic Arts Victor)
01/10/09: [WII]. MySims Agents (Electronic Arts Victor)

08/10/09: [PS3]. White Knight Chronicles: EX Edition (SCE)
08/10/09: [WII]. Valhalla Knights: Eldar Saga (Marvelous Entertainment)
08/10/09: [WII]. Karaoke Joysound Wii: Enka / Duet (Hudson)

15/10/09: [PS3]. Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (SCE)
15/10/09: [PS3]. UFC 2009 Undisputed (THQ)
15/10/09: [PS3]. NBA 2K10 (2K Sports)
15/10/09: [PS3]. NHL 2K10 (2K Sports)
15/10/09: [WII]. Okami (Capcom)

22/10/09: [PS3]. Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce Special (Koei)
22/10/09: [PS3]. FIFA 10: World Class Soccer (Electronic Arts Victor)
22/10/09: [WII]. FIFA 10: World Class Soccer (Electronic Arts Victor)
22/10/09: [WII]. Hula Wii: Motto Jouzu no Fura o Odorou!! (Milestone)

29/10/09: [PS3]. Tekken 6 (Namco Bandai)
29/10/09: [PS3]. Bayonetta (Sega)
29/10/09: [PS3]. Way of the Samurai 3: Plus (PlayStation 3 the Best) (Spike)
29/10/09: [WII]. Sin and Punishment 2 (Nintendo)
29/10/09: [WII]. Super Robot Wars Neo (Namco Bandai)
29/10/09: [WII]. Wacky World of Sports (Sega)

05/11/09: [PS3]. World Soccer Winning Eleven 2010 (Konami)
05/11/09: [PS3]. Infamous (SCE)
05/11/09: [PS3]. 3d Dot Game Heroes (From Software)
05/11/09: [PS3]. Colin McRae: Dirt 2 (Codemasters)
05/11/09: [PS3]. NBA Live 10 (Electronic Arts Victor)
05/11/09: [WII]. Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Nintendo)
05/11/09: [WII]. Aim!! Fishing Master (Hudson the Best) (Hudson)

12/11/09: [PS3]. Dragon Ball: Raging Blast (Namco Bandai)
12/11/09: [PS3]. Need for Speed: Shift (Electronic Arts Victor)
12/11/09: [WII]. Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers (Square Enix)

19/11/09: [PS3]. Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time (SCE)
19/11/09: [WII]. Family Trainer: Extreme Challenge (Namco Bandai)
19/11/09: [WII]. Metal Fight Beyblade: Gachinko Stadium (Hudson)
19/11/09: [WII]. Calling (Hudson)

26/11/09: [PS3]. Mercenaries 2: World in Flames (EA Best Hits) (Electronic Arts Victor)
26/11/09: [PS3]. Mirror's Edge (EA Best Hits) (Electronic Arts Victor)
26/11/09: [WII]. Naruto: Shippuden Ryujinki (Takara Tomy)
26/11/09: [WII]. Puyo Puyo 7 (Sega)
26/11/09: [WII]. Rabbids Go Home (Ubisoft)
26/11/09: [WII]. SimAnimals Africa (Electronic Arts Victor)

03/12/09: [PS3]. Assassin's Creed 2 (Ubisoft)
03/12/09: [WII]. Monotaro Railway 2010: Sengoku Ishin no Hero Daishuugou! no Maki (Hudson)
03/12/09: [WII]. Wii Fitnetss (IE Institute)

10/12/09: [WII]. Fullmetal Alchemist: Daughter of the Dusk (Square Enix)
10/12/09: [WII]. Battle Arena Toshinden (Takara Tomy)

17/12/09: [PS3]. Final Fantasy XIII (Square Enix)

24/12/09: -

For PS3 there isn't anything else scheduled (at least for now).

For Wii there is:
November: [WII]. New Super Mario Bros. Wii (Nintendo)
December? [WII]. Samurai Warriors 3 (Koei)

And maybe:
[WII]. Tales of Graces (Namco Bandai)
[WII]. World Soccer Winning Eleven 2010 (Konami)
[WII]. Tatsunoko Vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars (Capcom)
[WII]. Monado: Beginning of the World (Nintendo)
and what other title Nintendo announces.

 

[Captain Smoker]

Looks awesome.

 

[cvxfreak]

Tatsunoko vs. Capcom Ultimate All Stars is also a January 2010 game.

 

[schuelma]

Do we know for sure it's not late October?

That would be about a month to do promotion...that seems unlikely even for Nintendo

 

[Captain Smoker]

Tatsunoko vs. Capcom Ultimate All Stars is also a January 2010 game.

Isn't this already out?

 

[jett]

What do you know, the PS3 drop was minimal.

wha @ uncharted managing to claw its way back onto the charts

At least some japanese gamers have taste.

 

[Sage00]

Isn't this already out?

Online, new characters, etc.

 

[Katana_Strikes]

Why Sony must you tempt me with wanting a White Slim when I'm about to buy a Black one!!!!!!!

 

[schuelma]

Wait so SM3 to December is confirmed? If so, I'm thinking. NSMB 11/19

 

[LiquidMetal14]

The rest of the year looks so busy.

 

[cvxfreak]

Isn't this already out?

Re-release to add the extras from the North American version.

 

[jj984jj]

SM3 is Dec? According to??

And I agree that 11/26 seems like the most logical date for NSMB Wii. I doubt they would release it so close to Mario and Sonic on 11/5.

Wait so SM3 to December is confirmed? If so, I'm thinking. NSMB 11/19

http://www.gamecity.ne.jp/sengoku3/index2.htm
http://www.gamecity.ne.jp/sengoku3/

 

[Captain Smoker]

Online, new characters, etc.

Re-release to add the extras from the North American version.

Ah, ok, thx.

 

[gerg]

"Fucked the Wii's potential." Is that better?

I'd still prefer "has fucked the Wii's potential", or something that implies that, although Nintendo has made decisions that will limit their success, there isn't much of a difference between what they will achieve now and what they could have achieved. Either way, I think you're still being too strong and determined about the matter.

Yeah 15k a week or less is just stunning.

I don't think that's exactly relevant. The Wii is selling shit now, but the present doesn't matter as much when we're talking about the future.

 

[dallow_bg]

Is that the official boxart for FFXIII?

Reminds me of the famous portrait of Napoleon.

 

[Regulus Tera]

But we're talking Wii. Don ruin the fun Ramon

Except the PS3 and the Wii are not the only competitors in the market.

Spoiler

Y no te doy otra nomás porque mi abuelita ya no juega Wii.

 

[LiquidMetal14]

Except the PS3 and the Wii are not the only competitors in the market.

Spoiler

Y no te doy otra nomás porque mi abuelita ya no juega Wii.

I withdraw :lol :lol :lol

 

[cvxfreak]

Reminds me of the famous portrait of Napoleon.

Clearly the symbolism has not been lost on you.

 

[Sage00]

For PS3 there isn't anything else scheduled (at least for now).

PS360 End of Eternity.

 

[lherre]

I hope this wouldl be mine.

 

[Busaiku]

Is Pokemon still supply constrained?
If so, I imagine that's probably what's keeping it from tracking ahead of Diamond/Pearl.

 

[onken]

Are there *any* biggish releases for the PS3 between now and FF XIII? If not, it'll be interesting to see how long these sales continue (between now and then). I have a feeling HW sales will drop slowly but surely, though we won't see any kind of 'bottoming out' until after the new year.
.

Pro Evo, Tekken, Bayonetta, Ninja Gaiden, Multi Raid Special, End of Eternity, new Dragon Ball Z game. Depends on your definition of "biggish" I suppose.

 

[mentalfloss]

Did Nintendo also drop Wii's price in Japan - or was this only for US/Europe?

 

[onken]

Did Nintendo also drop Wii's price in Japan - or was this only for US/Europe?

Yup. 20,000Y

http://www.nintendo.co.jp/corporate/release/2009/090924.html

 

[dfyb]

Where are the people yelling install base difference? Uncharted 2 thread?

i think the fascination with the numbers have more to do with the game being a late port of a 360 exclusive... and still whooping the 360 version. common opinion was that the late port wouldn't sell much because nobody wanted to wait a year to play a game. obviously plenty of people were willing to wait, and it's likely that namco would have seen better sales if it had been multiplatform/ps3 exclusive from the start.

 

[Rpgmonkey]

ToV did a bit better than I expected.

Go SaGa! I don't care if it's on the DS, make a new one after this.

Either way, every HD Tales should be multiplatform from now own.

I think they're going to do this, especially if they were planning on doing the same thing tri-Ace did (and if RPGs like FFXIII and EoE turn out for the better by being multiplatform), but we'll see.

 

[farnham]

reminds me of she ra

 

[Minsc]

Clearly the symbolism has not been lost on you.

:lol

What could possibly make you think a FF character would have an inferiority complex?

 

[Captain Smoker]

Omg @ Tomodachi Collection (73,000 units again, the fuck?), how high will it rise?

 

[Chris1964]

Tomodatchi Collection and not Animal Crossing: City Folk is the true sequel of Animal Crossing: Wild World.

 

[dolemite]

Did we get first day numbers this week?

 

[Chris1964]

Only Halo 3: ODST released this week. I don't think we'll have first day sales for it.

 

[perfectchaos007]

Wow the PS3 is only 100K from outselling the Wii's YTD at this time of year.

Who would have guessed it?

maybe the PS3 will surpass the Wii's YTD next month!

 

[AranhaHunter]

These are the releases for this year.


01/10/09: [WII]. Wii Fit Plus (Nintendo)

08/10/09: [WII]. Karaoke Joysound Wii: Enka / Duet (Hudson)

05/11/09: [PS3]. World Soccer Winning Eleven 2010 (Konami)

12/11/09: [WII]. Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers (Square Enix)

03/12/09: [WII]. Wii Fitnetss (IE Institute)

17/12/09: [PS3]. Final Fantasy XIII (Square Enix)

I think those are the games that will sell over 200k

And maybe:
[WII]. Tales of Graces (Namco Bandai)
[WII]. World Soccer Winning Eleven 2010 (Konami)
[WII]. Tatsunoko Vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars (Capcom)
[WII]. Monado: Beginning of the World (Nintendo)
and what other title Nintendo announces.

I don't think Nintendo is announcing any other title for this year and I think Graces is next year, probably January or February, if it's released this year, I expect it to be first week of December at the very latest, I'm sure they won't want to go head to head with FFXIII.

 

[Kaako]

Wow the PS3 is only 100K from outselling the Wii's YTD at this time of year.

Who would have guessed it?

maybe the PS3 will surpass the Wii's YTD next month!

I kinda interested to see how many PS3s FFXIII moves this holiday in Japan.