Does it make sense to call the WiiU a failure at this point in time?

[zorg1000]

Nope its far too early to call it a failure, any console would do horribly with an 8 month drought post launch. If Pikmin, Rayman, W101, Fit U were all out in the first half of the year like planned then it would be selling much better, that would essentially be one solid exclusive per month.

Jan-Pikmin 3
Feb-Rayman Legends
Mar-Lego City Undercover
Apr-Wonderful 101
May-Wii Fit U
Jun-Game & Wario

Sadly most of those games got delayed but that just means the end of this year is stacked and will see a very solid turnaround. An exclusive is being released every three weeks starting with Pikmin 3, that plus advertising will give Wii U significant momentum leading up to the holidays. In Nov/Dec we have DKC, 3D World, Fit U which all have potential to sell over 5 million units and some nice holiday deals/bundles will ensure strong holiday sales.