Why is the ps3 outselling the wii in japan?

[shadowprophet]

I've pondered this time and time again. In the land of the rising sun at least there is no doubt that the ps3 has managed to outsell the wii for the month of november.
There is much desire for an answer to this paradox of questions. To me is doesn't make since, You ask the average rising sun gamer, who is the number one developer of all time. They repeat nintendo over and over again " no matter how you ask the question"
So why for november has sony outsold the wii?

I've heard the echoes in the halls, whispers.. "everyone already has a wii. Its time something else sold a little". I want to debunk that drunken prom date statement, The DS has reigned as lord of the handheld market ever since its launch phase and still manages to sell surprising high. Wouldn't everyone that wanted a DS lite have one by now?.. Logically there is still room for the wii market to expand in japan.

So. Why are the wii's sales figures falling in japan?

I submit that nintendo is too hardware focused while pushing casual games upon the true back bone of the gaming community, "the hard core gamer" is alienated, This is no new topic.. But I bring to the table that nintendo is more focused on moving console then bring out great games for the console that it has made so popular. I mean sure the wii is hot, It's as hot as any console has been since the NES but. Unlike the NES there are only a hand full of great truly triple a titles. Yes wii fans I know that hurt you. especially coming from shadow the arbiter of all wii fans. But deep in your heart you know its true. Nintendo is just too focused on moving units to bring us a strong library. Sure on the wii we have some of the best games on the market today. But its only a hand full of titles.

Go now and look at your wii library.. What do you see? Sure mario galaxy is there its a truly awesome title. zelda twilight princess. super paper mario. metroid prime 3, All triple a titles, there is no doubt about that. they truly are the top tier of gaming goodness this generation. But now count them.,, Go ahead, I'll be waiting right here. Yes that's only 4 block buster titles. There are a few great games on the horizon that are also must haves. super smash bros. and uhhhh..... uhhh.......
hmmm

well you get the picture..

Now I realize there are quite a few great games I didn't mention. but that is neither here nor there. The titles I mentioned are triple a titles. titles that everyone can agree are must haves.... " titles that sell consoles".. now flash forward, back to my original topic. this is not a doom forecast for nintendo. I believe in my heart nintendo is on top. and will remain on top through the remainder of this generation. But as a nintendo fan. No.. As a video game fan. We deserve better. We deserve more great titles. And I think genuinely. The over seas market feels the same way. I think that could be part of why the sales figures are falling. great games push console sales figures, for a long time the wii has been selling on hype alone. Oh the mega fabulous wii with it's innovate motion controls!! But the hype of innovation is a fickle mistress. both hype and innovation age poorly. I think if nintendo wants to see it's console sale figures soar again. They need to bring us the good's. Because ultimately I speak as a hard core gamer and this casual $#@! just isn't cutting it..

So what do you guys think? Have an opinion as to why the ps3 is outselling the wii in japan? Let us hear it.

Shades

[Triv1um]

Because people are starting to realise the potential of the powerful ps3.

The Wii is for novelty value, the PS3 is for life. (Well untill the ps4, haha)

[kcajblue]

cause everyone already has a wii.
its that awesome.

wii is for life too.

[ICE]

Wii sales are still doing very well. The thing is Japan has always loved anything sony and the price drop just reminded them. Basically that drop in price made that large group of people on the edge of buying a PS3 decide to go ahead and go for it.

*Off Topic*
Werent you supposed to be on Vendeta's radio broadcast for cm/hh?

[shadowprophet]

Wii sales are still doing very well. The thing is Japan has always loved anything sony and the price drop just reminded them. Basically that drop in price made that large group of people on the edge of buying a PS3 decide to go ahead and go for it.

*Off Topic*
Werent you supposed to be on Vendeta's radio broadcast for cm/hh?

Omg!!! I cant believe it sliped my mind
I need to contact him, I've been a little under the weather lately and everything's just been crazy I hope deta isn't too pissed. I can't believe it sliped my mind

[ICE]

I informed him of your mistake
He didnt seem to upset and hopefully we'll reschedule.

[lmtlmt]

Well in my opinion the ps3 is just better than the wii and people are starting to realize it.

[Napalm-Death]

They just realized that the good games won't be on the Wii forever.

[dejkirkby]

Being an owner of both, I've had morejoy with the Wii than the PS3. Although I do believe the PS3 is in it for the long haul, whereas I consider the Wii to be quick fun right now.
With regards to the sales in Japan, I think it's hard to pin the reason why PS3 outsold Wii recently on any one factor. The amalgamation of a price cut, low Wii stock and other things that the PS3 has taken the lead.

[Wally]

Wiis are short in supply around the world, hence people running low on stock.. Shades, might pay to PM mikebeaver. He'll probably have one for you and should do a deal

PS3's arent... besides PS3 have a new technology "Blu-ray"