*Yawn*
Money is on the table.
Nintendo is the personification of the Mario & Wario Bros. with the coins.
They don't waste one red cent. Ne'er a penny is unturned.
Cautiousness was for Holidays 2006 when the idea was being tested out. It's fact now that Wii is on a roll so no need to be cautious in the midst of so much opportunity in Holidays 2007.
September's USA NPD for Wii actually grew from the uncanny summer to its highest number and then the just released October's USA NPD topped THAT.
VGChartz shows consistent weekly power from Wii in North America and Europe. Japan is either short-supplied by diverting to other regions or on a temporary ebb from buyer burnout or some other reason. Even still Wii's on top in Japan (save for this lucky week for the PS3).
Wii is just too strong and too many big games are coming out for Nintendo to sleep on the Holiday season. The original configuration (Wii with Wii Sports) alone is still moving sales since most people missed one last year and all throughout this year. There's backlog anticipation and new anticipation as the Wii spreads like a virus in the consciousness of people around the world.
Those who think Nintendo won't come correct this holiday season in the midst of all this are fooling themselves.
Nintendo simply doesn't leave money on the table. Just not their way. They always lowball their estimates. It's right in line with Wii strategy. Low expectations being blown out of the water by high performance. Dark horse style is how the Wii gets down.
John Lucas
Words from the Official VGChartz Idiot
WE ARE THE NATION...OF DOMINATION!
