Nintendo on 3DS hardware, Mario Maker 3DS, Yo-kai Watch sales
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 3 Comments
This information comes from Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima…
This graph shows Nintendo 3DS hardware and software sell-through in Japan from April 2016 through the final week of the calendar year, divided by quarters and compared year-on-year. In looking back on the life-to-date performance of Nintendo 3DS, hardware spread through the Japanese market first before the U.S. and European markets. For the first two quarters, both hardware and software maintained lower trends than the previous year, but for the third quarter, which also includes the holiday period, the release of Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon drove software sales higher than the previous year, and hardware sales did not lose momentum.
Note: Nintendo 3DS hardware includes the New 3DS, Nintendo 3DS, the New Nintendo 3DS XL, the Nintendo 3DS, the Nintendo 3DS XL and the Nintendo 2DS systems.
Note: Due to the calendar differences, FY16Q3 contains one more week than FY17Q3. Note: FY = Fiscal year (April through March of the following year)
More: sales, Super Mario Maker for 3DS, top, Yo-kai Watch
Nintendo on Pokemon Sun/Moon’s big sales
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 4 Comments
This information comes from Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima…
First, I will discuss the status of Nintendo 3DS. I will cover the sales for the third quarter, including the holiday season, as well as future business projections.
We released two completely new entries in the Pokémon series, Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon, worldwide in November last year, and achieved explosive sales. According to our recent analysis, the global sell-through (volume sold from retailers to consumers) has exceeded 13 million units and continues to grow.
This slide compares the sell-through from release to the end of that year for past titles in the Pokémon series. You can clearly see that Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon are off to an excellent start, even compared to past titles. Pokémon games tend to be long-selling titles in the U.S. and European markets. We can see that these titles still have excellent sales potential. We hope to maintain this momentum going forward to ensure that Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon also achieve long-selling status.
More: Pokemon Moon, Pokemon Sun, sales, top
NES Classic Edition has sold 1.5 million units worldwide, Nintendo increasing production
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 3 Comments
During Nintendo’s Corporate Management Policy Briefing, the company provided an official update on sales of the NES Classic Edition. The hardware has sold 1.5 million units since launch (including the Famicom Mini). Additionally, Nintendo said production will be increased.
Details from Nintendo’s Corporate Management Policy Briefing – January 2017
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 11 Comments
Update: Pretty much done. More posts are spread out throughout the site.
Nintendo’s Corporate Management Policy Briefing for its latest financial results are underway. The Wall Street Journal’s Takashi Mochizuki is in attendance, and is tweeting out information as it happens. We’ll round up all of the various tidbits below.
– Nintendo says global sell-through of Pokemon Sun and Moon more than 13 million
– 17% of Sun & Moon players purchased Pokemon handheld titles for first time
– Yo-kai Watch gaining momentum in Europe before/during/after holiday season
– 3DS won’t compete against Switch
– 3DS business will continue alongside Switch
– NES Classic Edition global sell-through 1.5 million; increasing production
– Release of Animal Crossing on mobile shifted because of Super Mario Run coming out in March
– More than 100 titles from more than 70 firms in the works for Switch
Nintendo million sellers – January 2017
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 3 Comments
Nintendo published a new listing of million-seller titles in conjunction with its latest financial results. Pokemon Sun/Moon and Super Mario Maker for 3DS are specifically new entries. For the full results, get a look at the following image:
Wii U
Mario Kart 8 – 8.26 million
New Super Mario Bros. U – 5.62 million
Super Mario 3D World – 5.47 million
Nintendo Land – 5.16 million
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U – 5.16 million
Splatoon – 4.76 million
Super Mario Maker – 3.89 million
New Super Luigi U – 2.89 million
Zelda: Wind Waker HD – 2.11 million
Mario Party 10 – 2.04 million
UK software sales (Week ending 01/28/2016) – Wii U/3DS charts
Posted on 8 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments
This week’s Wii U/3DS-specific UK software sales are as follows:
Wii U
1. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo
2. Minecraft: Wii U Edition – Nintendo
3. New Super Mario Bros. U + Luigi U – Nintendo
4. Just Dance 2017 – Ubisoft
5. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
6. Mario Party 10 – Nintendo
7. Paper Mario: Color Splash – Nintendo
8. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – Nintendo
9. Pokken Tournament – Nintendo
10. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD – Nintendo
3DS
1. Pokemon Sun – Nintendo
2. Pokemon Moon – Nintendo
3. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
4. Super Mario Maker – Nintendo
5. Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King – Nintendo
6. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
7. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
8. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D – Nintendo
9. Mario & Luigi: Dream Team Bros. – Nintendo
10. Pokemon Omega Ruby – Nintendo
Source: Chart-Track
More: Chart-Track, charts, sales, UK
UK software sales (Week ending 01/28/2017)
Posted on 8 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments
More: Chart-Track, charts, sales, UK
Japan’s best-selling games of December 2016
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 3 Comments
The latest issue of Famitsu has shared a listing of the top 30 best-selling games in Japan for the month of December 2016. You can check out the full results below.
Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly sold through 80% of its initial shipment in Japan
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 5 Comments
During the week of January 16, Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly sold nearly 40,000 copies in Japan. Though that may seem a bit slow, the title sold through 80 percent of its initial shipment, according to Dengeki. Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly is off to a smooth start in Japan thus far, and may continue to sell at a steady rate going forward.
More: Good Feel, Japan, Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World, sales
Cube Creator 3D has sold 360,000 copies in Japan
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 2 Comments
Cube Creator 3D has been very successful in Japan – perhaps even more so than in the west. Since launch, the game has sold 360,000 copies on the eShop in the country.
Japan is getting a new Cube Creator game, Cube Creator DX, in April. You can learn more about it here.
