| numberwang said: Update Japan is unusual in two ways: 2013 was the best year, globally it was the worst 2014 Kart 8 bump was only mild Predictions for the end of year? |
2013 was the best year for the Wii U because taxes went up the year after, so many tried to get the consoles to the lower tariffs. Also part of the reason why the PS4 had such an abysmal start in Japan
Since everyone already tried to buy the console in 2013, most potential buyers who where waiting for MK8 already bought the console in advance.
My prediction: Duel through the summer with 2014 - until the Release of Super Mario Maker, where the console should start to close the gap to 2013. Since 2013 had such a strong finish I doubt a bit it can fully catch up, but it will come close. It can get past if SMTxFE and Star Fox Zero will find their audience, but it will be tough.
