Hynad said:
How did the Wii U damage the brand when its successor is one of the best selling console ever? If the brand had been affected by its failure, the Switch wouldn’t be selling as well as it does. |
Did the Wii U launch selling like the Wii did?
Did the Switch launch selling like it was going to become the best selling console ever?
Better question, was there any projection from a respected source that Switch would sell as good or better than Wii? No. The Wii U damaged that from being a consideration. And it only launched somewhat decently because Nintendo combined home and portable. Switch didn't just replace Wii U, it replaced the 3DS too.
The Wii U caused massive brand damage both during its generation and leading into the Switch generation. The pandemic meets Animal Crossing phenomenal shift was not predictable nor plannable. And without that gift from the VG gods, Switch would have been replaced by now. However, had Switch had the brand power from before the Wii U, Switch would have started off breaking every record possible.
And I haven't even mentioned the damage Wii U did to 3rd party publisher relations. Where are the exclusive 3rd party games? 24 out of the top 50 best selling Wii U games are 3rd party. 5.5 games for Switch (1 is a crossover title).
Last edited by Renamed - on 13 August 2024To the privileged, equality feels like oppression.
