Wii outsells the PS3 4-to-1 in Japan, Sony execs "not psyched"

http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/29/wii-outsells-the-ps3-4-to-1-in-japan-sony-execs-not-psyched/

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Sony, we know you're trying hard, which is why we think it must sting all the worse when you wake up to sales figures like this. According to a report, the Wii outsold PS3s in Japan 4-to-1 in the month of February, and its games dominated bestseller lists. What does that look like in cold, hard numbers? Nintendo moved 331,627 consoles over the month, while Sony only managed 89,131 units in the same time. But wait, there's more: in January, the ratio was 3-to-1, which means that Nintendo's lead seems to be growing as the year moves forward. Still, Sony could have it worse, the Xbox 360 only scraped up a paltry 14,079 Xbox 360 sales in that same span of time.

If you try really hard you MIGHT be able to make a case for this being a thread suited for the HD DVD and blu ray forum.

naw this is a thread that shows how bad the wii is kicking the ps3's arse!!!!!!! lol the wii has been sold out since nov 2006 if i have one more kid or parent ask me if we got anymore wii's in im gonna scream!!! everyday about 5 to 10 people ask me!!!! and now there releaseing SUper smash bros brwal its gonna only get worse that is probably one of the most popular games next to the halo series.

[Post edited by Scionguy05 on Feb 29, 2008]

DVDTown, where console games matter... or something like that. Anyway, it's not surprising that this format war attracted a lot of kiddies here.

Actually I'm 42. And I put this post up to show that the ps3 isn't the ultimate entertainment solution to everyone. I will eventually get a blu-ray player, after profile 2 comes out and the prices drop. But I and many of the people I know- younger, mid twenties, even forties have no interest in the ps3 as a gaming system or a blu-ray player. Some feel their being force fed a ps3. I'm not against the ps3. I have seen the graphics on the ps3 and they're quite impressive. But when I get my Blu-ray player it will not sit on the floor. And when I get my gaming system it will be a wii.

tluvstech, umm... that's so coolzzzz dudezie!

But our 9 year old daughter could beat your butt anytime on her Wii, she's really good! If you dare, all your base are belong to her!

The rest of us adults will pick the best combined Blu-ray playback and media server option availabe for the money today. But thanks anyway

this link and the numbers say otherwise.

tluvstech, OMG you're right!

We adults are buying the Wii for it's Blu-ray playback and media center qualities over the PS3. You're link was right on! I have to switch my daughter's Wii with my PS3 tonight under the cover of darkness. Think she'll notice?

I'm sorry, but I have a hard time believing you're over 14 at the very most. Enjoy your Wii. My daughter loves it, and I bet most families around here have one for their kiddies. It's been very successful! So enjoy it.

Edit: It's just not really the most relevant subject given the site you happen to be on. There are kiddie gaming sites I'm sure your parents still allow you to access?

[Post edited by Skyhawk on Feb 29, 2008]

Yeah.... didn't someone here post recent strong sales results for PS3 growth, and mentioned that the Wii is starting to run out of customers for it's primary demographic?

-JIMI (the Voodoo Child)

If you check other sites you will see that many people who plan on getting a blu-ray player are waiting...for a cheaper STAND ALONE player! BTW when I was first shown a wii it was by a 27 YO man, then again by a 37 YO man who is in the IT field. And another 42 YO single man who has one. And I suppose all those wii players sold are just for kids.NOT!!! And this is appropriate for this site because it shows that Sony's plan for a entertainment/gaming system is flawed. That's why they keep firing their execs!!! Just ask Phil Harrison.
http://www.news.com/8301-13772_3-9877883-52.html?tag=dvdtown-20

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One can assume that Harrison may well be the latest head to roll in the wake of the poor performance of the PlayStation 3--the next-generation video game console that launched with gigantic expectations but has wallowed in third place, trailing Nintendo's Wii and Microsoft's Xbox 360.

The April departure of Ken Kutaragi, the so-called "father" of the PlayStation, was widely assumed to be a result of the PS3's poor sales

[Post edited by tluvstech on Feb 29, 2008]

The Wii does'nt even have SDVD playback capability. This thread is a joke.

[Post edited by tony1569 on Feb 29, 2008]

If you read the post is not so much about the wii as it is of Sony's plan not working.

[Post edited by tluvstech on Feb 29, 2008]

I've noticed that other sites say it's 3-1. As s gaming console I personally don't like it because to me (this is just my opinion) it's not geared to online gaming like the 360 and PS3. You can't network it like the PS3 and 360. You definitly can't use it for HDDVD or Blu ray since it can't even play SDVDs.

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Sony's plan for a entertainment/gaming system is flawed.

The gaming aspect of your obsevation my be partially correct as the PS3 does lack in the game department, but your entetainment point is far off, how do you think they won the war with HDDVD...the Blu ray capablitites of the PS3, and I'm going to speculate that you don't own a PS3 nor have you experienced and indepth first hand look of the systems capability. If you have then you would have a different perspective. As for people wating for a cheaper SA Blu ray player IMO that's early HDDVD adaptors who don't like the idea of a gaming system for Blu ray playback and want a SA Blu ray player with the same functions they got from HDDVD. I've had 3 people actually go out and buy a PS3 after I gave them a full demostration of what the machine is capable of.

Just to point something out... I'm 20 years old and I have a Wii... yeah I'm a little younger then most of you old fogies but still. My friend... 20... has a Wii, DS... Hell he eve goes back as far as Game Boy Advanced, N64, SNES... We're gamers. There are adult gamers out there with Wii's and such... And adult gamers buying PS3's for Games... and maybe some Blu-Ray action.

Mike, I'm 39 and I love SNES. Games like Super Metroid, Castlevania, Street Fighter, and Mario Bros. were my favorites. As a matter of fact I have an SNES emulator with 30 games on my PC, but after SNES I lost my feel for Nintendo. I never was a fan of handhelds and now I prefer to play games with digital sound and picture.Maybe that's just me.

Tony, Today's handhelds are Digital Picture and Sound... so.. yep.

I'm actually trying to get rid of my Sony PSP... useless hunk-a-junk.

Though this topic was not presented in the best possible way, I understand what the OP was trying to say. Even though BR has won, sales of the PS3 have not increased dramatically, and worst is the fact that this is in Japan where BR had what - 90% penetration?

tluvstech, maybe you should have indicated that to keep it more in line with the site's purpose. Not trying to be too critical, but I know that some people here who own a PS3 bought it for it's BR capabilities primarily. The format may have been brought to success because of gamers, but it has now found it's way to the homes of movie lovers. I for one don't like the PS3 enough to purchase it for BR playback - I need games for it. When you look at the overall value of the PS3, it's a great deal for the dollar, but it's a shallow value to me. Sony can gloat about their baby all day long, but it just doesn't have enough soul for me.

Well said fanatic.

So,

I'm 31 and a wii owner. The novelty of the wii wore off for me pretty quick. However, my kids really love it so we'll keep it. From my standpoint, the wii lacks a few things to make it a serious gaming console:

1. Adult oriented games
2. 3rd party applications (good ones)
3. strong graphics processing
4. control that limits gaming possibilities.
5. media playback capabilities.

With that said, obviously the Wii is doing very well and that is probably good for Nintendo. So if you are looking for a gaming console, the 360 provides the 3rd party support where the PS3 is missing (though possibly/probably) going to catch up. And now, if you are a gamer and would also like to watch hi-def media, then the PS3 is the obvious choice (insert 360 blu ray exception here).

I by no means make spectacular money, but to pick up a wii, ps3, and if I really wanted a 360 is really not outside my financial realms and would imagine that a large percentage of the people in my age bracket could say the same.

To end, the PS3 is still the best option if you want to ensure blu ray obsolescence. The 360 provides gamers with the (arguably) the best games in the console market. The wii is perfect for a supplemental gaming system and families.

BTW, this post does not belong here.

Uni

Wii RoX!

PS3...you awake?

I'm sure you guys figured out which console I prefer. since my screename is also the name of my Wii website. Anyway, I think Nintendo's tactic was much better because instead of trying to "fight" the XBOX360 and PS3 with bigger, better, and badder graphics and expensive equipment, they deciced to go with innovation. I can't stress enough to people that the Wii was never meant to "compete" head-to-head to the other two. Wii stands alone on a complete different category of the "seventh generation era" consoles.

Actually, if you use the Wii to its maximun potential and have all the Wii Channels and use a wireless keyboard, you have access to News, Weather, Internet, Pictures, Music, fun Channels, Classic Games (VC Games), and more much faster than you can turn on and load your Media Center PC. Wii (IMO) is a true entertainment hub for the living room. About DVD playback, just about 100% of the households that can afford to buy a game console/PC already own a DVD player so what's the big deal about Wii not having a DVD player capability.

BTW, I don't think the Wii is "running out of customers" since the console was aimed to EVERYONE, not just hard-core gamers. Everyone plays Wii in my house, from my 4 y.o. son, to my 40 y.o wife. So Wii is trully fun for the whole family.

So a console that is made for the non HD masses and at a price point a 16 year old could afford is selling more then a $400-500 HD console? WOW THIS IS NEWS!!!

I'm guessing the OP is a fanboy of a format that just got its ass kicked and is now all bitter