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the_dengle on 17 September 2013
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Soundwave said:
tbone51 said:
Soundwave said:
LOL, Nintendo fans always take the same bait (see the 3DS 2013 vs DS 2006 thread). It will sell great, but it won't match PSP numbers.


lots of people didn't think luigi mansion 2 would sell over 3mil,look where its out! You name 1 thread and speak for everybody, let me ask you this, how much will it sell lifetime since your practically laughing at nintendo fans?


Those are terrific sales. Arguably the 1 unquestionable smart move Iwata/his board of directors have managed to make in the last few years was securing Monster Hunter exclusivity.

I would say based on this opening 3.5 mill (first run) + an additional 500k for the best price version (4 mill total) should be possible, perhaps more.

But if this strategy is so successful, I guess my question is why doesn't Nintendo employ it more often? They should be willing to spend a few bucks if it means securing some big exclusives. The Wii U should have an equivalent franchise from a third party as MH is to the 3DS too ... if Nintendo can secure such a big deal for the 3DS, then they should work as hard to make sure the Wii U also gets something that can help it move units.

I doubt Capcom needed much (if any) convincing to jump on the 3DS bandwagon.