Thread Description: In this series of posts I will usually be picking two games that are related in some way and that I think will see similar sales. A follow up article will be posted on 9/29 with results from the poll as well as some of the best reasoned arguments from the thread. So please comment thoughtfully.
Sales Battle of the Day
Article to be posted 9/29
Mario Kart Wii vs. New Super Mario Bros.
Description: Mario has seen a huge resurgence this generation on both the Wii and the DS. Today's Sales Battle of the Day is looking at which of the current two top selling Mario games this generation will finish with the higher total sales.
| Column1 | Last Weeks sales | Last Month's Average sales | Total sales |
| Mario Kart Wii | 76,359 | 78,136 | 17,445,404 |
| New Super Mario Bros. | 41,882 | 40,343 | 19,415,814 |
| Difference | 34,477 | 37,793 | -1,970,410 |
Based on that information here is a look at how long it would take Mario Kart Wii to catch up.
| Column | Based on Last Week's sales | Based on last month's average weekly sales |
| # of weeks until Mario Kart Wii outsells New Super Mario Bros. | 57.15 | 52.14 |
What Mario Kart Wii has going...
For it: Higher weekly total sales. Close to catching up despite being out less than half the time of New Super Mario Bros. The Wii price cut should increase Wii sales which will likely increase Mario Kart Wii sales.
Against it: Still has ~2 million units to catch up. The pace at which it was catching up to New Super Mario Bros. has decreased lately.
What New Super Mario Bros. has going...
For it: Currently has the sales lead. If it is like Mario Kart DS the Wii sequel will increase its sales. Sometimes bundled with the DS.
Against it: Being outsold by Mario Kart Wii on a weekly basis. Has been out much longer than Mario Kart Wii and only has a relatively small lead to show for it. Possible the Wii sequel will actually slow sells of the DS version.
Vote for what game you think will win in the poll in the seond post, then leave a comment with your reasoning.
Previous Sales Battle Threads
Guitar Hero 5 vs. The Beatles Rock Band (9/19)
Call of Duty 4 vs. Grand Theft Auto 4 (9/16)
| Column | Based on Last Week's sales | Based on last month's average weekly sales |
| # of weeks until Mario Kart Wii outsells New Super Mario Bros. | 57.15 | 52.14 |
