| Erik Aston said: Don't overestimate the popularity of Mario in Japan. NSMB's crazy sales have to do with the 2D gameplay, not the mascot. The open world 3D gameplay has never taken off in Japan like it has in the west. I'd expect about 3 million for Galaxy in Japan; NSMB is on its way to 6 million. |
I don't think I am overestimating Mario in Japan. Look at Mario 64: According to VGChartz, its Japanese sales were about 2 million of about 12 million, or 1/6th of the total. I can't seem to locate regional breakdowns for N64 sales on this site -- the graph would only give me Japanese numbers -- but a source I deem credible* reports that Japan had 5.5 million of 33 million total, or 1/6th of the total. Mario 64 sold exactly as well in Japan as elsewhere, proportionally speaking. I see no reason to expect SMG to do otherwise.
Or am I misinterpreting your argument?
* http://forum.pcvsconsole.com/viewthread.php?tid=11055 chairmansteve's numbers halfway down the page.
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My advice to fanboys: Brag about stuff that's true, not about stuff that's false. Predict stuff that's likely, not stuff that's unlikely. You will be happier, and we will be happier.
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