the_dengle said:
You have cause to be skeptical, but understand there is a difference between, "We'll get around to the Wii U eventually," and, "Set the date, this is the exact time and place we will be discussing the future of the Wii U." |
I agree with you that they put too much focus into 3DS over the last year. But I think they've been fairly clear (if not subtlely) that they understand Wii U is lacking software, and thus sales, and it needs bigger visibility, and the other consoles are on the horizon. I wouldn't say they're in panic mode. But they're also not stupid. They know Wii U has only sold around 4 million consoles at most, when by this time it could have at least easily sold 5-6, with better advertising and more games. I had originally predicted (and felt confident it was a safe prediction) that Wii U would sell out 10 million units by the end of 2013. At this point unless there is a COLASSAL spike for Mario U etc., that is not likely to occur.
Still, they realize the problem, and are working to fix it. It was fairly obvious that they kind-of sort of got rid of the people at NOA who had been behind the horrid ad campaign at launch, and are now hopefully putting their full effort into a second half 2013 marketing rush aimed at ACTUALLY letting people know what the system is all about, and getting people enthusiastic about it again. That, combined with actual GAMES to get people excited and actually want to purchase the console.
So yes, I think there's a very strong chance that you'll see 3DS take a relatively quiet backseat this E3, and for the rest of the year. E3 onward is Wii U mode, because 3DS is doing just dandy, and Wii U is stuck in the mud.
