Massive Monster Hunter 3 ad in Japan

[MontanaHatchet]

routsounmanman said:

MontanaHatchet said:

routsounmanman said:
I don't get why everyone snobs the console versions of MH. MH is not popular due to the platform or being portable (sure it pushes things a little). It's like saying a full fledged Pokemon game for a Nintendo console won't sell much...

You kind of just proved your detractors right with your own post. How much have the console Pokemon games sold compared to the handheld iterations? It's a similar thing with Monster Hunter. Only 2 Wii games have outsold Monster Hunter Freedom Portable 2nd G in Japan, and I doubt Monster Hunter 3 will be one of them. It will definitely outsell the first, and has a good chance at the second, however.

You actually compare Pokemon Stadium-like Pokemon games to main series? To make my point, DQ became a huge series on the consoles, yet it had no problem flowing to the DS. When your game cater to such a "hardcore" demographic, the fans will follow no matter what. That's the logic behind my obsession with MH3 selling big time.

And you're comparing Dragon Quest to Monster Hunter? I am laughing. Part of the reason Dragon Quest has done so well on the DS is because the DS holds a large audience and a large share of demographics that other consoles have held. It's userbase pulls millions of people from the SNES, Gameboy, PS2, and other popular consoles. The Wii has a userbase in Japan that is more than 4 million less than the PSP.

We could argue all day about this, but if you're sticking with the ridiculous expecations I've seen you post, no debate is needed.