Software Will Not Boost Wii U Hardware Sales

[Mythmaker1]

arsenalrc15 said:
I'll be clear. My intent was to spark debate between the ardent Nintendo fans of this site as they continually defend the dismal Wii U sales numbers. Why do you think I worded my thread that way? You really think I'm that daft? hahaha

Having an almost 200% increase in weekly hardware sales is awesome, but when you consider the actual units sold, the Wii U is still in a miserable position.

If you do not realize that Nintendo's first party offerings will not be enough to spring Wii U hardware sales upward against the future sales of the Playstation 4 and next Xbox, then you need to smell the ashes.

Software does move hardware. It is becoming increasingly clear that the quantity of premium titles for the PS4 and the next Xbox will far outnumber the first party titles available for the Wii U.

As you continue to read about engines that will not be making the transition to Nintendo's 8th generation console, I feel that the smell will only get stronger in your nostrils.

Now you may flare up on the forums with pride for Nintendo, but I truly believe they have lost this time around, and that the company needs to realize that the Wii U was a mistake.

In defense of the defenders, Nintendo first-party titles do have certain advantages: a more established/broad fanbase, higher profit margins (likely, considering the Wii U would be somewhat more dated tech), generally broader appeal, and fair consumer satisfaction. Their games are fun, cheap, appealing, and have a lot of fans. I don't think it'll make much difference in the end, but I'm not ruling out the possibility.

And I think it's safe to say that Nintendo know's they made a mistake with  the Wii U. Perhaps not that the Wii U itself is a mistake, but the way they've handled it definitely is.