| Max King of the Wild said: With Nintendo lowering it's FY forcast of the Wii U to 2.8m, I don't see a 100% increase YoY. So, by March 2015 I am predicting Nintendo will announce less than 12.5m Wii U's shipped. Now, since this prediction is based on Nintendo's internal forcast it is only valid if Nintendo isnt lowballing themselves. A bunch of you will say, "not really risky prediction." Alot will say, "Nintendo will easily reach that. Smash and MK 'nuff said." It really is a risk though considering 6m was on the low end people expected this year and the following year will be Wii U's peak. I dont think anyone would have expected so low for the best year. |
I agree. Actually I think they will do 4.5M, give or take. (Plus note I'm not a Nintendo hater; I have a Wii U and like it).
The reason is manyfold.
1) They have more competition now. People will be watching the new titles on PS4/ONE when considering a console purchase.
2) 3rd party has mostly abandoned Wii U. I don't think 1st party alone can sell enough.
3) I wouldn't expect big price reductions this year. They just recently reduced, and to cost reduce hardware you have to actually sell hardwre at high volumes.
