In what seems like a media blitz from Nintendo to promote its long rumored Wii price cut, the company's President Reggie Fils-Aime went to different news outlets talking up the revolutionary product, and how the new price point adds more value than any console available on the market. Apart from the Wii being cheaper, Reggie stated that they were not responding to recent moves made by their competitors Sony or Microsoft, but rather its growth mission.

But what's interesting is the numbers Nintendo's expecting the Wii to reach in the U.S. In short, it's nothing less than outstanding, that is, if they can pull it off. Mr. Fils-Aime said, "Since the launch of Wii our goal has been to expand the gaming population and get more consumers into the industry that we love. While we have sold more Wiis (over 21 million in th US and more than 50 million worldwide) than any other console after 34 months, and over 100 million DS systems, we think there is still significant opportunity to get more consumers into gaming. Just here in the US we think that opportunity is minimally 50 million consumers in U.S., by continuing to offer more and more value."

So there you have it, Nintendo's president sees you owning a Wii sometime in the future; whether you like it or not, it'll happen. Start saving.

http://gamesthirstarticles.blogspot.com/2009/09/nintendo-sees-50-million-americans_24.html

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WOW thats a hell of a lot!

Do you think they can get there?

I already own a wii!!! in Canada....Wow I love Ninty

I think it's possible, but it all depends on the Wii's predecessor. I'd like to assume that Pachter and Wada are wrong and that a new Nintendo won't be out in 2011. However, if the 2011 assumption holds true, then no, it won't happen. If Nintendo holds off on a new console until around the time SONY and MS plan to bring out new consoles, then it's very possible.

Over 100 million DS? they mean over 110 million DS.

Selling just to traditional gamers? No.

Selling to gamers and the home fitness crowd? Maybe.

Selling to gamers and the home fitness crowd and some other segment only Nintendo knows are in their plans? Yes.

I think they can do it

You Can Do It Nintendo! Show Sony and MS what youre made of!!! Wii 200 Million!!!

Oh my god, that picture of Reggie just made me spontaneously break out in hysterical laughter!

I approve of this thread.