People Worrying about Nintendo when they should be worrying about Microsoft [Opinion]

[naruball]

Alkibiádēs said:

naruball said:

I always find this argument funny. How much software has XB1 sold in total compared to Wiiu? If it's more, then a few games selling well on wiiu clearly aren't enough. As for BO3 being its most successful, Halo 5 shipped 5m in its first 3 months, so these numbers aren't accurate (which is still besides the point).

Most of the Wii U sales will have been first party though, Microsoft only receives royalties from third party sales, not the full $50-60.

Good point that I keep in mind when I look at sales. What's also worth keeping in mind, though, is that MS first party games have also sold a considerable number of copies so far, so 3rd party sales are not the only thing they get. And let's not forget the DLC of those 1st party games and the Season Passes.

Overall, I don't know which company has made more money in the home console market, but I suspect that xb1's software sales are so much higher than wiiu's that those extra 1st party sales of wiiu can't compete with xb1's 3rd party sales. Also, gold subscriptions have been very successful for MS all these years.