What's the deal with the Wii U in Europe?

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Train wreck said:

I dont buy the economic crisis excuse

DS and Wii had record sales during the height of the financial crisis in 2008 and 2009 (nintendo had record profits)...next excuse.

The height of the financial crisis is now, and is moving forward. Spain, Italy, Portugal, Greece...are in a much worst situation than 3 years ago. The DS and Wii were the cheapest consoles of the market. Now the Wii U is the most expensive console out there. Of course crisis is hurting sales A LOT. At least in Spain.