Nintendo Sells 50,000 UK Wiis in 12 Hours

[Ashy]

The European launch of the Wii has been hit with reports of shortages just days before the machine's release and the first numbers pouring out prove the demand is certainly there. Nintendo UK (numbers for the rest of Europe are MIA) says they sold 50,000 units in the first 12 hours -- roughly one Wii per second.

"We are delighted with the amazing response to Wii and that people of all ages and gaming experience are embracing the way that we are turning the industry on its head. With so many units sold it is great to see that people will be enjoying Wii with their families this Christmas. We are doing everything we can do to meet demand throughout Christmas and the New Year period," said Nintendo UK General Manager David Yarnton in the announcement release.

Source: http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3155780

[wiistar]

It always amazes me the hysteria and hype that surrounds a new console release, are people really that desperate they will queue for hours in the wet and cold?

I agree though I think that the Wii will become a huge UK success, as it is a real family console.

[Ashy]

A friend of mine queued from 11pm the night before in the ****ing rain, he was first in the queue though and got everything he wanted

He's still a nutter imo though

[21stcenturykid]

isnt it easier to just order the lot off the interweb??? i mean no waiting apart from the good ol' posty really! mine didnt come when i expected it but it was actually good cos i got most of my work done

[Ashy]

Yeah well the thing is he actually thought it looked crap until 2 days before launch so he was kinda screwed :P

[ebaymywii]

well there isn't that result now, EDITED

[MaxPing]

Originally Posted by wiistar

It always amazes me the hysteria and hype that surrounds a new console release, are people really that desperate they will queue for hours in the wet and cold?

A lot of parents rely on their Christmas bonus to buy their kids the big presents so last minute shopping is not done by choice.

I agree though I think that the Wii will become a huge UK success, as it is a real family console.

I read an article in todays paper that is saying Wii software sales lag behind the other 2 by quite a way.
It basically said because the Wii is a "family" system the average game sales per console is 3.5 titles,the Xbox average is 10 titles per console,they were saying that if this trend continues it will be bad news for the Wii.

[monkey]

Originally Posted by ebaymywii

well there isn't that result now, EDITED

You already have your own thread for this. Did you need to drag up this year old thread?

[FooFan]

This thread is over a year old!!

Although it's interesting to see how little has changed...