News: US To Receive 200k Wii Units Per Week

Posted by Fierce_Link - Nov 23rd 2006 15:14

However, shortages of both the PS3 and Wii may end up boosting 360 sales!

According to the latest report by Lazard Capital Markets, Nintendo is expected to deliver anything between 150,000 to 200,000 Wii Units to North America each week until the end of 2006.

Demand for both the Sony Playstation 3 and Nintendo Wii are both strong, but shortages of both may lead to a boost in 360 sales. A certain title, Gears Of War, is also contributing to the strong sales of Microsoft's console.

All the major new hardware manufacturers should benefit from impressive sales where units area available according to Lazard's Colin Sebastian, who noted: "Our retail checks and comments from specialist retailer GameStop indicate that there is strong demand for PS3 and Wii ahead of meaningful replenishments, while the Xbox 360 appears to be benefiting from new console shortages and the release of new title Gears of War."

This console war is really a three horse race this time, and it will be a fascinating one to watch.


Source: GamesIndustry.biz



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XioN Says:
November 23rd, 2006 at 09:50 || Total Comments: 57
As long as Nintendo and M$Xbox360 do well I'm happy, I just don't want another generation of Sony being the top-dog of the console market. It's good to see the Wii being in such a high demand, marking a good future for Nintendo.
Jamie Says:
November 23rd, 2006 at 09:55 || Total Comments: 291
I know someone who will be very happy to hear the US will be getting more Wiis soon.
Balfron Says:
November 23rd, 2006 at 10:35 || Total Comments: 12
The idea of the 360 benefiting from Wii and PS3 shortages is stupid.

Maybe it's sales are going up because it is close to Thanksgiving, Christmas and consoles are in the news right now?
Hahahesedmuff Says:
November 23rd, 2006 at 10:45 || Total Comments: 28
i really dont care as long as i get one on the 8th.
Waffle_lord Says:
November 23rd, 2006 at 10:49 || Total Comments: 35
I hear that! Just as long as I get my Wii on the 8th and Zelda. (Unless sony steal any more ideas from the nintendo)
Ravenblade2006 Says:
November 23rd, 2006 at 11:18 || Total Comments: 272
Nintendo really needs Wii to be a home console success this generation. They have got to stop the rot of declining sales. I hope they manage to surpass the sales of the GC as quickly as possible.
Fierce_LiNk Says: 
November 23rd, 2006 at 11:23 || Total Comments: 541
"The idea of the 360 benefiting from Wii and PS3 shortages is stupid.

Maybe it's sales are going up because it is close to Thanksgiving, Christmas and consoles are in the news right now?"

Christmas does play a part, but think of the bigger picture:

Parent walks into town to buy their son/daughter a game's console for Christmas. If both the PS3 and Wii are sold out for Christmas, whats the last next-gen alternative?
Dringo Says:
November 23rd, 2006 at 13:11 || Total Comments: 68
That maybe the case once in a while but if someone wants a Wii or a PS3 then they won't settle for the alternative.
Fierce_LiNk Says: 
November 23rd, 2006 at 13:22 || Total Comments: 541
"That maybe the case once in a while but if someone wants a Wii or a PS3 then they won't settle for the alternative."

Aye, but thats mostly with gamers themselves. If somebody just wants a game console, then it turns out this could be their only choice, in theory.

Of course, if that theory turns out to be true, then we should see a rise in 360 sales this crimbo. So, we'll see then.
Llewdebkram Says:
November 23rd, 2006 at 13:25 || Total Comments: 239
toys r us uk have just started their pre-order:

http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Category.aspx/TruHome/TruPromos/TruVideoGamesNintendoWiiConsoles?src=wii8
Chrisshort182 Says:
November 23rd, 2006 at 13:56 || Total Comments: 14
hey just wanted to let people no toys r us uk are taking pre orders on wii tomorrow or today if u have the email they sent you
Roysolid Says:
November 23rd, 2006 at 13:57 || Total Comments: 71
the wii in shortages how this can be but about gears of war I think it worth to buy but zelda is the best game ever
Mako89 Says:
November 23rd, 2006 at 22:26 || Total Comments: 448
I'd rather not see microsoft do well ... They're fans are quite bad and their PR people really drove in the Kiddy Console - Kiddy Game idea into everyone's mind. They also like the throw money around and that never turns out to be good. If they are responsible and do what's best for gaming, that's great, but I don't think turning gaming into a marketing/image battle is good for the industry. Yes sony does it too but I think I've noticed it more since MS has joined the party.
Sunshinelad Says:
November 24th, 2006 at 06:42 || Total Comments: 114
I came out of the cinema today having seen FOUR XBox360 ads prior to the film starting..
Utterly over the top!

Yet it grates on me because the Wii is due to launch yet M$ are pumping out adverts in cinemas after a year of their console being on shelves..Yet where is Nintendos new consoles adverts? And I doubt 100% that Nintendo will be advertising the Wii in UK cinemas in a years time.. Thats Nintendos downfall. They just dont put the money into advertising..I pray it will change yet the DS is the biggest selling console at the moment and, yes, it has been advertised but where are the developers for it? The PSP is LOADED with software (generic, mind) yet the DS shelves look IDENTICAL everytime I walk into game sections...Rant over!
Fierce_LiNk Says: 
November 24th, 2006 at 10:15 || Total Comments: 541
I think the advertising will come. It's already started, actually. Small, subtle introduction to Wii ads. The calm before the storm.

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