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Wii U sells less, generates more dollars than original Wii launch

Wii U sells less, generates more dollars than original Wii launch

Nintendo's newest console is tracking behind its predecessor in terms of US launch sales, but is bringing in more dollars.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jan 11th 2013 at 10:19AM in News
Animal Crossing helps push 3DS sales past 10m in Japan

Animal Crossing helps push 3DS sales past 10m in Japan

The popularity of Nintendo’s 3DS in Japan shows no signs of abating with the device having now sold over 10m units in the territory.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 10th 2013 at 12:33PM in News
Nintendo reveals Wii U H1 2013 release schedule

Nintendo reveals Wii U H1 2013 release schedule

Just 13 games boxed Wii U games are currently scheduled for release in the first half of 2013.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 10th 2013 at 11:20AM in News
Wii U Virtual Console is coming, promises GamePad play

Wii U Virtual Console is coming, promises GamePad play

Nintendo has said that development of the Wii U version of the Virtual Console is ongoing – and furthermore, it promises GamePad compatibility.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 9th 2013 at 2:51PM in News

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Nintendo finally ready to delve into free-to-play market

Nintendo finally ready to delve into free-to-play market

It has a reputation for resisting technology and business developments, but Nintendo has finally conceded to the logic of the free-to-play space.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 8th 2013 at 1:11PM in News
Fully 3D Pokemon X and Pokemon Y hitting 3DS worldwide in October

Fully 3D Pokemon X and Pokemon Y hitting 3DS worldwide in October

Nintendo has announced the first ever ‘proper’ 3D Pokemon outings – Pokemon X and Pokemon Y.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 8th 2013 at 11:14AM in News
EA decides against Wii U port of Crysis 3 for "business" reasons

EA decides against Wii U port of Crysis 3 for "business" reasons

Crytek will not be bringing Crysis 3 to Wii U.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 7th 2013 at 12:22PM in News
Iwata: Wii U sales are "steady"

Iwata: Wii U sales are "steady"

Nintendo president Saturo Iwata has described sales of the Wii U as “steady”.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 7th 2013 at 10:42AM in News

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Pirates make 3DS breakthrough, leaving devs worried

Pirates make 3DS breakthrough, leaving devs worried

Having held out for the best part of two years, Nintendo’s 3DS seems to have sadly succumbed to pirates.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 4th 2013 at 12:08PM in News
Pre-owned Wii U consoles can access former owner's downloads - report

Pre-owned Wii U consoles can access former owner's downloads - report

Claims are circulating that pre-owned Wii U consoles are able to access digital content purchased by the machine’s previous owner.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 4th 2013 at 11:04AM in News
Miyamoto wants Pikmin 3 to stress you out

Miyamoto wants Pikmin 3 to stress you out

Pikmin may be one of the cutest IP on the planet, but don’t expect the next game to be a walkover.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 3rd 2013 at 1:41PM in News
3DS passes PS3's lifetime sales in Japan

3DS passes PS3's lifetime sales in Japan

And you thought Nintendo’s handheld wasn’t popular?

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 14th 2012 at 9:13AM in News

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Nintendo decides it can transfer Network IDs to a new Wii U console

Nintendo decides it can transfer Network IDs to a new Wii U console

It now seems as if it IS possible to transfer Nintendo Network IDs from one Wii U to another.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 12th 2012 at 9:54AM in News
Hackers make first step toward cracking Wii U

Hackers make first step toward cracking Wii U

Nintendo’s Wii U hasn’t even been out for two weeks in the UK and hackers are already enjoying early success in cracking the console.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 11th 2012 at 9:40AM in News
Nintendo blames German laws for Wii U adult content download restrictions

Nintendo blames German laws for Wii U adult content download restrictions

German youth protection regulations are being blamed for Nintendo’s decision to block the downloading of adult-rated games content on the Wii U.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 10th 2012 at 10:57AM in News
Wii U owners can only download adult games between 11pm-3am

Wii U owners can only download adult games between 11pm-3am

Mature-rated video games like Ubisoft's ZombiU can only be downloaded from Nintendo's eShop between the hours of 11pm-3am.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 7th 2012 at 5:43PM in News

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Wii U sells 425,000 at launch in US

Wii U sells 425,000 at launch in US

Nintendo has revealed sales figures for its newest console after its first week on sale in the United States.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Dec 7th 2012 at 9:58AM in News
Retailers tell us what they really think in this week's MCV

Retailers tell us what they really think in this week's MCV

This week's MCV is now available to view online – and it boasts our huge annual retail survey.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Dec 6th 2012 at 12:26PM in News
Nintendo delays Pikmin 3 in Europe

Nintendo delays Pikmin 3 in Europe

Fans waiting for the next outing in the long-absent Pikmin series will have to wait a little while longer.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Dec 6th 2012 at 9:30AM in News
LoveFilm launches on Wii; Wii U version "coming soon"

LoveFilm launches on Wii; Wii U version "coming soon"

Amazon’s digital movie and TV service LoveFilm has today arrived on the Nintendo Wii.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 4th 2012 at 1:38PM in News
Reggie Fils-Aime passes verdict on Wii U's launch: We're doing something very, very positive

Reggie Fils-Aime passes verdict on Wii U's launch: We're doing something very, very positive

It will be impossible to draw any meaningful conclusion from the Wii U launch until the New Year, but that hasn’t stopped some quarters of the press adapting an almost ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 4th 2012 at 12:55PM in News
The first Wii U Top 20 is in

The first Wii U Top 20 is in

The Wii U is finally with us, and with it comes the first weekly Top 20 for the machine thanks to data from UKIE GfK Chart-Track.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 3rd 2012 at 2:28PM in News
Premium Wii U bundle claims 60 per cent of launch sales

Premium Wii U bundle claims 60 per cent of launch sales

Nintendo’s high-end Premium Wii U SKU was by far the most attractive to UK buyers over the console’s launch weekend.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 3rd 2012 at 8:56AM in News
OPINION: Will Nintendo's reliable focus on quality translate into sales?

OPINION: Will Nintendo's reliable focus on quality translate into sales?

I bumped into an analyst friend on the train home the other day. Conversation about industry matters turned, as you expect, to the Wii U.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Nov 30th 2012 at 12:37PM in News
LAUNCH DAY ANALYSIS: What will U do?

LAUNCH DAY ANALYSIS: What will U do?

Wii U will sell out today. The console’s limited launch day stock will guarantee that.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Nov 30th 2012 at 12:10PM in News