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Wii 'could be in trouble' post-Christmas - Iwata

Wii will continue to be s... 69 17.97%
 
It's true Wii has peaked 193 50.26%
 
Let's hope not 25 6.51%
 
Wii will be on the market for years to come 33 8.59%
 
We need Super Wii 64 16.67%
 
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Galaki on 08 October 2010

Damn it, Wii. You're making people worry sick ever since 2006. Stop d0ming every week, will ya?



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Mensrea on 08 October 2010

Bring on the super Wii!




darkknightkryta on 08 October 2010

I commend Iwata for not blaming other factors for a slump unlike another company cough*capcom*cough.  But if he's admitting this he probably has a plan of some kind.



Lastgengamer on 08 October 2010
darkknightkryta said:

I commend Iwata for not blaming other factors for a slump unlike another company cough*capcom*cough.  But if he's admitting this he probably has a plan of some kind.

Just what I was thinking, this could mean Nintendo will release a new next gen system sooner then expected; or if not a way of revitalizing the current Wii in someway.   



zarx on 08 October 2010
scorptile said:
Nintendogamer said:
Mr Khan said:

Good to see Iwata has a realistic grasp of things, at least. They do need to do something to reverse the slump, but the Christmas lineup might be the cure, though it depends on how Donkey Kong and Epic Mickey catch on.


You should see this: http://i52.tinypic.com/2u44lnc.jpg


omg no way that is sick....BUT I personally think to boost sales big time is to make a minor wii model adjustment and incorperate just a HDMI port in the back which wouldnt cost much or even make a "adapter" type cord that replaces the RCA jack and make it a HDMI jack to plug into HDTV's and that would solve some problems right now. maybe  a firmware update too to upgrade the graphics card to display larger resolutions. to kinda open it up some. i wouldnt mind spending 20 bucks on a cord and update disc. but that red wii looks cool as hell though


sorry but you can't just firmware update it to get it to be able to display higher resolutions.



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Mr Puggsly on 08 October 2010
LordTheNightKnight said:
Seece said:

They don't really need to worry, 3DS will be out next year and I imagin Wii 2 or whatever's next is round the corner.

Can't see Wii having a lifespan similar to PS2 at this stage though ..


Why not? Please tell me you have a better reason than just the sales aren't super hot right now.

Well its not "super hot" right now. I'm reluctant to believe it'll be "super hot" again.

It does a good job catering to its fans. But I think the masses will continue to look elsewhere.



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the_bloodwalker on 08 October 2010

Nintendo hasn't announced much about Wii games for next year. I think an even will occur about what's stored.

I don't think is anything too new. but maybe some games like Last Story / Xenoblade stuff. They need to keep supporting the Wii



kfd056 on 09 October 2010

Dont worry the wii will be fine.



                                                            

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trestres on 09 October 2010
kfd056 said:

Dont worry the wii will be fine.


How do you know that? I mean I love the optimism, but sometimes empty posts like these annoy me.

At least give a few reasons on why YOU believe that Wii will be fine. Remember to put IMO at the end.



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the_bloodwalker on 09 October 2010

While I do agree that most hope rides on his holiday  season. I think the lineup is strong enough. There are very good Wii games coming  up for Xmas