Poll Discussion: Top Selling Game of '08

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RolStoppable said:
I think I voted for Mario Kart Wii. I am/was hoping that it edges out SSBB (the current leader in '08 sales) by the end of the year. Mario Kart to me just seems to be the better fit for a holiday gift.

I don't see any of the non-Wii games becoming the topselling game of 2008, simply because SSBB is already above 5m without being released in Europe. As a bare minimum the game will have sold at least 7,5m units this year which makes it tough for all other games to match this number.

Basically it will be decided between SSBB and Mario Kart Wii, I voted for the latter because I hate Smash Bros. nearly as much as Mario Kart 64.

 I agree with everything you said. It will come down to SSBB and MKWii, the only thing is which will sell more? I think it will be very close with MKWii edging out Smash Bros. If Japan and Europe is any indication it will have long legs in the United States. It's more recognizable brand (along with a neat peripheral) will attract the casual buyer come this November/December.