^ NES launched in 1983 in Japan, so that's seven years, not five, ignoring the Japanese launch just to fit in with the Idea that it is five years doesn't not help your argument, NES was seven years out, and no Nintendo console since has been as popular or as dominant as the NES, only Wii looks able to reach that level, in addition Nintendo doesn't launch first, NES was an exception because the console Market was more or less non-existent when it launched, so why would Nintendo shorten to a five year cycle when its competitors have not launched? Your argument is flawed, Nintendo is selling the most why give that up to launch first and give their competitors a chance to copy them, while at the same time surrendering the sales and profits of the Wii?
Predictions:Sales of Wii Fit will surpass the combined sales of the Grand Theft Auto franchiseLifetime sales of Wii will surpass the combined sales of the entire Playstation family of consoles by 12/31/2015 Wii hardware sales will surpass the total hardware sales of the PS2 by 12/31/2010 Wii will have 50% marketshare or more by the end of 2008 (I was wrong!! It was a little over 48% only)Wii will surpass 45 Million in lifetime sales by the end of 2008 (I was wrong!! Nintendo Financials showed it fell slightly short of 45 million shipped by end of 2008)Wii will surpass 80 Million in lifetime sales by the end of 2009 (I was wrong!! Wii didn't even get to 70 Million)
