Why is WiiU tracking down YOY in Japan?

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Seece said:

When you consider the software outputs for the comparable periods

2013 Jan - September 21st

Pikmin 3
Game & Wario
New Super Luigi U
Lego City Undercover
The Wonderful 101

2014 Jan - September 21st

Wii Fit U
Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze
Mario Kart 8
Hyrule Warriors
Bayoneta 2


Yet sales are down 405k vs 451k last year.

Surely 2014's line up should have made the WiiU sell better this year?

You're missing the fact Dragon Quest X and Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate launched Q1 2013 in Japan. Two mega franchises in Japan that are absent on the Wii U this year.