Wii caught fire as some reason all the non-gamers wanted one too. Maybe they saw it promoted on Oprah, loved all the family room Wii waggling promo videos or whatever the reason, but during that era there were lots of female coworkers of mine who even got one. And they were not the gamer type. And many of them were single at the time, so it's not like they'd get one for family fun. But they got on the Wii train too. While a lot of us guys would talk 360 or PS3 lending games, suddenly you'd overhear the girls talking Wii.The Wii was fucking stupid here. I only got one because I was in a store on my lunch break and a mate who worked there said some had just arrived. That was months after launch and they were still selling as soon as they hit the shelves.
I think it's pretty obvious the sales for the Switch 2 are pretty awesome. My issue with those types of comments on any console launch is trying to push a false narrative.Well we also have people claiming rumors here about how many it sold so why not?
This is the one thing the switch 2 and the wii u have in common.Scalpers getting absolutely fucked is nice to see.
Wii U
I think I remember seeing the Wii U in store? But not as plentiful, and not as many people buying them. At least that I knew personally. What a weird launch that was. I think I got mine around launch because they were just around. But it just didn't feel the same as the demand for the Switch 2 feels much higher IMO. I've also seen a ton of people I personally know just go get one, a few preordered, but majority didn't.
yes genius make game sit in cheetos den instead of fan where they sells game annnnd assessory oohohooohooWhile this may be the most successful launch ever (will wait to see the official numbers and not a tweet from a rando on the internet), if I am Nintendo, I would still want to see consoles selling for hundreds of dollars above retail.
The fact that scalpers can't sell these devices indicates that supply is out pacing demand and Nintendo will need to appeal to consumers outside of their early adopting rabid fanbase.
This could also be a negative for Nintendo. It will be next to impossible to understand how inflated these sales are with scalper purchases. If they continue to pump S2s out thinking that there is more interest than there is, having an excess number of units on the shelf during the holidays could cancel out the fomo that typically extends new console hype.
ps5 and xbox series both launched at a time when world supply chains were totally broken and fucked up.I'm convinced now sony and Microsoft manufacture hype and sellouts
I couldn't I checked today and all stores around me our of stock. Hell best buy doesn't even have it on their website. You walk in the door and there is a big switch 2 out of stock sign. I didn't even make it in the building. So no not everyone got one. I sure as hell didn't.I genuinely don't think I can remember a time where almost every single interested peoson could just walk into a retailer in the middle of the day and leave with a new console, lol.
When I say everyone, I was primarily referring to people I know personally. But from the looks of online there were plenty of people that were able to walk in and grab one across the US. Obviously your milage may vary depending on location, local stores, etc. I think it's fair to think they'll be harder to get on the weekend with people's availability. But the stores in my area showed they were all in stock in store from launch to today. Some still show in stock right now, but of course people are looking to be buying now.I couldn't I checked today and all stores around me our of stock. Hell best buy doesn't even have it on their website. You walk in the door and there is a big switch 2 out of stock sign. I didn't even make it in the building. So no not everyone got one. I sure as hell didn't.
As opposed to Nintendo all gens prior?I'm convinced now sony and Microsoft manufacture hype and sellouts
And this.ps5 and xbox series both launched at a time when world supply chains were totally broken and fucked up.
PS5 Pro was available day one for everyone who wanted one.
It's a beautiful thing. Some people are still asking for absurd prices, lmao. Glad to know folks aren't folding and buying.I see scalpers on eBay already lowering their prices lol you love to see it. All that hassle for $50 - $100
The WiiU was also very nice.This has been one of the best console launches. I'm used to paper launches for consoles and GPUs.
I don't know if that was for the same reasons though. Even Nintendo fans didn't really want the Wii U and a lot of people were confused as to what it even was.The WiiU was also very nice.
Awesome!
Everyone in the World should be able to purchase a Nintendo Switch 2![]()
When Wii U came out, I though it'd be a great seller. The systems were still budget priced and in 2012 is when there must had been peak tablet hype with iPads being the rave. I thought gamers would eat it up as the next wave in gameplay. The system also had solid ports of 360/PS3 games too where they were on par with them. But guess not. Gamers didnt care.I don't know if that was for the same reasons though. Even Nintendo fans didn't really want the Wii U and a lot of people were confused as to what it even was.
Switch 2 seems to be selling really well AND able to have plenty of stock still. The GameStop I went to is in a city of like 50,000 people and it had easily over 100 people at the midnight launch. The Best Buy that was close had hundreds of people by the looks of it when I drove past.
I was pretty excited for it before it came out but ended up not getting one until Pikmin 3 came out. The Wii U was technically the first Nintendo home console that I owned and actually played. I never had a N64 or GameCube when they were current and only really played them at a friends house or when I borrowed them (this is how I played OOT/MM/WW) and while I bought a Wii I think I played it for maybe a total of 5 hours and sold it. I had a PS3 and 360 at the time so the ports didn't do much for me.When Wii U came out, I though it'd be a great seller. The systems were still budget priced and in 2012 is when there must had been peak tablet hype with iPads being the rave. I thought gamers would eat it up as the next wave in gameplay. The system also had solid ports of 360/PS3 games too where they were on par with them. But guess not. Gamers didnt care.
I don't even know what you are trying to say at this point. Your persona is off the rails.yes genius make game sit in cheetos den instead of fan where they sells game annnnd assessory oohohooohoo
UK likely over-shipped vs other regions like US and Japan.They don't seem to be selling out in the UK.
Just walked into my local ASDA and you can buy the console in store.
However, all games appeared to be sold out.
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bookmarkedThe fact that scalpers can't sell these devices indicates that supply is out pacing demand and Nintendo will need to appeal to consumers outside of their early adopting rabid fanbase.
This could also be a negative for Nintendo. It will be next to impossible to understand how inflated these sales are with scalper purchases. If they continue to pump S2s out thinking that there is more interest than there is, having an excess number of units on the shelf during the holidays could cancel out the fomo that typically extends new console hype.
Yeah if you buy a Switch 2 for more than retail you are a fcking sucker. For sureGet fucked, scalpers.
For what exactly? For explaining that not having enough units increases fomo and the demand for a product?bookmarked
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