What economic crisis? Nintendo reports strong sales for Thanksgiving |
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While Sony's struggling to make ends meet, Nintendo's still raking in the moolah, big time. Last Thanksgiving, they sold 800,000 Wii consoles in North America alone. This amount is way more than double the 350,000 they sold during the same period last year.The DS also experienced a lift in sales during Thanksgiving. Sales were up 20% in the US as compared to last year.
Following that, here's some wisdom on the economy from Nintendo president Satoru Iwata:
When the economy is strong, people tend to buy three things from the top of their wish list. But when things are bad, people often buy only the first thing on their list
And the secret to surviving the economic crisis? Just invent the Wii. Oh, wait, that's been done.
Fortunately for us a lot of shoppers put our products at the top of their list.
If Thanksgiving was able to do so much for Nintendo, Santa's going to have a rough time this Christmas.
- Nintendo: not affected by economic crisis, ramping up Wii production by 33%
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Via Reuters
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"When the economy is strong, people tend to buy three things from the top of their wish list. But when things are bad, people often buy only the first thing on their list"
That is hilarious!!!! Such a slap in the face to the competition. Nice one Satoru Iwata!
So much for the 360 Arcade!
November:
Wii - 3.4M
360 - 1.8M
PS3 - 1.05M
Fortunately for you, a lot of shoppers are completely f*cking retarded.
Nobody is putting Wii or DS games on the list! Unfortunately, some unknowing parent will throw a few random Wii and DS games in the cart.
Some unlucky kid will get the Wii he wanted for the last 2 years when Nintendo refused to make enough, only to find crap games like Rygar, Carnival Games Mini Golf, Big League Sports,
MLB Superstars, Pet Pals Animal Doctor, Block Party, Monkey King, and more under the tree. What ultimate disappointment the kid must feel Christmas morning!
Don't forget crap DS games as well! There's Shrek's Carnival Craze, Di-Gata Defenders, Six Flags Fun Park, Rayman Raving Rabids TV Party, Wonder Pets, and more!
What's next for the Wii? A port of "Plumbers Don't Wear Ties" from the 3DO?
The thing I hate about Nintendo is they brag about sales rather than announce new features, games, etc. (you know, something USEFUL to somebody that owns their products.)
As usual, Nintendo FAILS at improving anything other than sales and profits.
Check out how badly isoheavy was humiliated, defeated, and dehumanized on this topic!
http://wii.qj.net/Obama-Put-down-your-Wiimotes-help-make-history/pg/49/aid/125510
Thanks for posting that!
1. You look like a douche bag randomly posting that for no good reason.
2. I encourage people to read it to see what kind of an idiot you are.
You do realize that when they read it, they'll see what kind of idiot you are?
Like how I asked if people watched Fox news OR ANY OTHER MEDIA SOURCE and all you did was act like a child claiming that I get ALL MY INFO from Fox News and no where else?
Yeah, thanks for showing people how much of a clown you are.
HAHAHAHA!!!!!!!
"Nobody is putting Wii or DS games on the list!"
And you know this how? What an idiot!
"The thing I hate about Nintendo is they brag about sales rather than announce new features"
My Wii has received many new features. You are nothing but a liar.
"As usual, Nintendo FAILS at improving anything other than sales and profits."
Thanks for proving you are a LIAR!
This link proves that mr common douchebag is AWARE of a product improvement:
http://wii.qj.net/Nintendo-denies-reports-on-internal-Wiimote-tech-upgrade/pg/49/aid/127139
He is also aware of the DSi, yet another product improvement.
So as usual, we have nothing but lies from him.
Now he's going to come back and explain how he meant FREE FIRMWARE improvements..... then I'll have to explain to him FOR THE 50th+ TIME that my Wii has received many firmware improvements. He's just a moron that doesn't know how to use nor understands such things.
Put a wiimote in it you trolls, Nintendo has won, you just have to accept it.
On a side note, I've been here at QJ for a year now and I've always wondered how long these two characters ( ISOHaven & Mr. Sense) have been going at each others' throats. As always...
Victory is mine!
"My Wii has received many new features. You are nothing but a liar."
Like what? Nintendo sponsored spyware (The Nintendo channel.)
Or how about the ability to pay $5 for some crap internet browser?
No, you must mean the latest firmware update that forcefully removes user installed software for some BS reason?
The ability to chat with other Wii-tards, only costing $30 for another crap accessory. Speaking of things that should have been built into the Wiimote, how about a microphone?
Seriously, what the hell are you talking about?
Sony gives you USEFUL firmware updates wich always add new features, rather than new ways to make money.
Microsoft just added a USEFUL update to their console as well. Too many features to list, as well as a much better avatar creation system than the Wii.
You called me a liar, yet you cannot back it up as always. Everyone is used to that at this point.
Imagine if you could use your computer skills for something intelligent rather than making dumbass comments then boosting up your own stars!
I caught you soo many times, yet you avoid the issue.
At least 20 people read this comment in the last day, said they like your comment, then didn't like mine.
Yes, that's likely.
these dumbass quotes?
"Only a lazy, good for nothing Democrat would support LESS WORK in favor for HIS NEEDS."
[referring to bush] "He kept us safe, he lead the US in a VERY important battle for the sake of humanity and during his presidency INCOME TAXES have been lower then during the Clinton admin."
[about time it takes to vote] "The 10 minutes I quoted included lines. I've never spent more then 10 minutes voting, no one I know has spent more then 10 minutes voting."
"Can you imagine what would happen is EVERYONE took a day off? Obviously that's an extreme example but it only goes to show that a LINE does in FACT exist."
[defending Palin's obvious stupidity] "20/20 interviewed Sarah and she put all those jackasses in their place. Biden was asked to participate and that idiot tucked his tail between his legs, peed, then declined."
"You mean out democratic congress f_cked over the country. Now we've added a democratic president.
Which means, what has been happening to this country will only continue."
[about Mcain drilling for oil in Alaska wildlife refuges] "That is a lie. He would not profit on any drilling and have you seen the places we want to drill? THERE IS NO WILDLIFE in those areas."
No wildlife in a wildlife refuge? If you say so....
[me, the voice of reason]"He is against expanded medicaid for children, because that's socialism somehow."
[back to his baseless accusations]"That is a LIE."
He vetoed the Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007. AGAIN YOU ARE A PROVEN LIAR.
[wow, "facts" from isoheavy] "I'm going to leave my opinion out of it. Instead, let's look at some facts.
This wasn't a fight for presidency, it was a fight for minorities."
[about his wasted life defending Nintendo's actions on this site every day] "I spend a total of 30 minutes per day on this site. I get two lunch hours in my 10 hour days. I work just fine. But again, I don't expect your pathetic brain to be able to come up with such simple ideas."
"I hate to give you a big fat bowl of reality but we have a Democratic senate and so far they've pretty much f'ed up everything that Bush couldn't stop."
[Fox news propoganda repeated by isoheavy, despite denials] "Democrats 100% supported the Community Reinvestment Act. The CRA is the cause of our current economic crisis. The Democrats then 100% supported the Bail Out. So, the Democrats F'ED UP with OUR money then they covered it up with OUR money. Yup, that's a Democrat for you!"
"That's TWO major strikes against Obama as he 100% supported the CRA and got RICH off it. Democrats in power get richer and richer. But they're not BUSINESSES which is why they only want to tax RICH BUSINESSES."
The CRA was enacted in 1977! Long before Obama was elected! YOU ARE A PROVEN LIAR YET AGAIN!!!
[before denying watching Fox news and using it as a source of information] "With that said, did anyone watch Fox news last night or any other major network where Obama magically CHANGED his agenda and it's now $200,000?"
No seriously, notice how even the pointless name calling posts have 4 stars? HERE'S EVEN MORE PROOF THIS LOSER BOOSTS HIS OWN COMMENT RATING.
You see, I don't need to prove to anyone else you're a know-nothing loser that loves Nintendo's profit margins and schemes, my goal is to prove this TO YOU.
Yeah, good luck there.....
Selling more units and making more money is more important than making quality games, adding useful features without additional cost, listening to what previously loyal fans want, etc.?
The jobless rate is its lowest rate in 5 years, foreclosures are an all time high, more American companies are bought out or out of business than ever, but this tool is bragging about how much money Nintendo is making.
Why are you so concerned with Nintendo's profits? Are you a:
1. loser with no life, nothing better to do
2. a Nintendo employee
3. a Nintendo shareholder
It has to be one of them!
"So you're saying"
"Selling more units and making more money is more important than making quality games, adding useful features without additional cost, listening to what previously loyal fans want, etc.?"
Only an idiot like you could translate what I said into that crap.
"The jobless rate is its lowest rate in 5 years, foreclosures are an all time high, more American companies are bought out or out of business than ever"
HELLO!!!!!!!! That's because of all the DEMOCRATS in the SENATE!!!! They are desperately trying to TAX THE CRAP out of businesses. That's why Bush implemented a tax relief for business. Your buddy Obama TOLD YOU he would get rid of that tax relief BUT HE LIED!!!! He's already stated FROM HIS OWN MOUTH that will not be possible. If he did that EVEN MORE businesses would go under and EVEN MORE people would get layed off. Yet THAT EXACT ACTION was on the top of his TODO list.
"but this tool is bragging about how much money Nintendo is making."
Awe, poor b@stard. Don't worry, keep collecting those cans and you to can be rich some day.
"Why are you so concerned with Nintendo's profits?"
I saw something funny and laughed. Don't like it? GO F@CK yourself.
"Like what? Nintendo sponsored spyware (The Nintendo channel.)"
More lies from the douche bag! It's not spyware when you CHOOSE to install it and you CHOOSE to participate. You can turn it all off you jackass.
"Or how about the ability to pay $5 for some crap internet browser?"
If you don't want it then don't buy it? Seriously, how is that a problem?
"No, you must mean the latest firmware update that forcefully removes user installed software for some BS reason?"
You mean ILLEGALLY installed software that circumvents digital security. Don't a be p@ssy, call it was it is. The update DOES NOT delete any homebrew. I still have ALL my homebrew. It only deletes illegal material like STOLEN WIIWARE and the illegally altered gamesave. Yes, idiot, it's illegal as it circumvents digital security. Well, Illegal in the US anyway.
"Seriously, what the hell are you talking about?"
SERIOUSLY! I've already gone over the list in the past. Why the hell would I go over it again? Just to go over it again a month from now? Grow up jackass! They have added channels, hardware...things that make the Wii better. Just because you hate all of it, doesn't negate that fact.
"Sony gives you USEFUL firmware updates wich always add new features, rather than new ways to make money."
Aside from upgrading the store, I've never used any of their improvements. According to your Nintendo Logic, the fact that Sony keeps having to IMPROVE game performance in updates only proves they sold us ABSOLUTE CRAP in the first place. But, you will NEVER apply your BS logic to anything but Nintendo. Because you're a douche bag.
"Microsoft just added a USEFUL update to their console as well. Too many features to list, as well as a much better avatar creation system than the Wii."
HAHAHAHAHA!!!!! !!!! That's why the average person on the net HATES the new avatars right? Because they are TOO MUCH LIKE Mii's. You are such a tool.
"You called me a liar, yet you cannot back it up as always. Everyone is used to that at this point."
I just did you moron. You can't ask questions and in the same post tell me I haven't answered. OMG, what a FOOL!!!!!!!!! You have lost your damn mind!!!
"I caught you soo many times, yet you avoid the issue."
I've addressed it every single time. Everyone knows how much of an idiot you look like when you bring it up. You even lie to yourself. I'm sure it's the only way you can sleep at night.
"At least 20 people read this comment in the last day, said they like your comment, then didn't like mine."
First of all, there is no way for you to know that. Secondly, This article has only been bumped up 6 times. Third, wtf does it matter. People hate you, you already know that.
"Yes, that's likely."
Keep lying to yourself!
"The CRA was enacted in 1977! Long before Obama was elected! YOU ARE A PROVEN LIAR YET AGAIN!!!"
You are such a loser. I never said he CREATED the organization. I said he SUPPORTS IT!!! His fellow democrats created it. I also stated as such on that page.
Wow, you just posted a quote from me, then proved to EVERYONE how you are incapable of understanding.
OMG, that is hilarious!!!!
I honestly cant remember. Since '07 I think. It's too much fun! And it's so easy! As you can see above, he does it to himself now, I don't even have to do anything.
"Only an idiot like you could translate what I said into that crap."
You see, [Selling more units and making more money is more important than making quality games, adding useful features without additional cost, listening to what previously loyal fans want, etc.?] can summarize nearly half what you say on this site.
You never answered my question, a simple answer really. 1, 2, or 3? Which best describes you?
"I saw something funny and laughed. Don't like it? GO F@CK yourself."
I do like it. It makes it that much easier to humiliate you. Wow, such anger. Anger must be the trigger for your delusions. Common isoheavy delusions like this one:
"HELLO!!!!!!!! That's because of all the DEMOCRATS in the SENATE!!!! They are desperately trying to TAX THE CRAP out of businesses. That's why Bush implemented a tax relief for business. Your buddy Obama TOLD YOU he would get rid of that tax relief BUT HE LIED!!!! He's already stated FROM HIS OWN MOUTH that will not be possible. If he did that EVEN MORE businesses would go under and EVEN MORE people would get layed off. Yet THAT EXACT ACTION was on the top of his TODO list."
I found a nice article about Obama's real to do list.
http://oxdown.firedoglake.com/diary/2047
don't like that one? here's another:
http://www.boston.com/news/politics/2008/articles/2008/11/06/obamas_to_do_list/
Also, here's about the only unbiased article I could find on Obama's tax plan.
http://money.cnn.com/2008/06/27/news/economy/obama_wealthy_taxes/index.htm?postversion+2008062809
What was the source for your accusations again? Your ass?
Sorry everyone, not to get politics involved, but as you know I need to again humiliate this guy so maybe someday he may comprehend the notion he isn't right about everything (or anything really.)
"More lies from the douche bag! It's not spyware when you CHOOSE to install it and you CHOOSE to participate. You can turn it all off you jackass.
Spying, no I'm sorry, viewing everything you do with a console is not a feature. The Nintendo channel has absolutely no consumer benefit, so you need to think harder (or at least think) of a useful feature Nintendo has offered users without additional cost.
"Or how about the ability to pay $5 for some crap internet browser?"
If you don't want it then don't buy it? Seriously, how is that a problem?"
I asked if that was supposed to be a feature. Again, reading failure. It could be if offered for free or was remotely useful.
"No, you must mean the latest firmware update that forcefully removes user installed software for some BS reason?"
You mean ILLEGALLY installed software that circumvents digital security. Don't a be p@ssy, call it was it is. The update DOES NOT delete any homebrew. I still have ALL my homebrew. It only deletes illegal material like STOLEN WIIWARE and the illegally altered gamesave. Yes, idiot, it's illegal as it circumvents digital security. Well, Illegal in the US anyway."
Nintendo LIES about files hurting performance, blah blah. They can't tell the TRUTH and explain it is hurting their profits. It removes the possibility of installing homebrew, so if the (actually useful) homebrew channel is already installed it doesn't matter. Again, why would anybody want this?
"They have added channels, hardware...things that make the Wii better. Just because you hate all of it, doesn't negate that fact."
All "features" recently added to the Wii either add security, require additional purchase, remove features like mp3 playback, remove user installed programs, and send marketing information to Nintendo. NOTHING that is very useful if at all to the user.
"Aside from upgrading the store, I've never used any of their improvements.
Let's see, you must have never:
Played a newer blu ray movie using the latest profile
Played a PS2 or PS1 game with any scaling.
Played a online game
Viewed a movie, music file, or picture.
Used a Dualshock 3
Downloaded a file
Yes, all of those things were either added or improved with USEFUL firmware updates! Something Nintendo cares nothing about!
"According to your Nintendo Logic, the fact that Sony keeps having to IMPROVE game performance in updates only proves they sold us ABSOLUTE CRAP in the first place. But, you will NEVER apply your BS logic to anything but Nintendo. Because you're a douche bag."
So, by your logic, releasing patches to fix issues with games is WORSE than never being able to fix game flaws? Take Tomb Raider Underworld for example, that game has a critical bug in ALL versions, but only the Wii version cannot be fixed!
Also, I was referring to system FIRMWARE updates, not game updates. You FAIL at reading, but you did admit to not reading my responses before, so your wiitard reply is to be expected.
he probably wishes he had another hand to pat himself on the back with.
At least he's found a healthy outlet for his numerous personal problems.......
"Only an idiot like you could translate what I said into that crap."
You see, [Selling more units and making more money is more important than making quality games, adding useful features without additional cost, listening to what previously loyal fans want, etc.?] can summarize nearly half what you say on this site.
"You never answered my question, a simple answer really. 1, 2, or 3? Which best describes you?"
I've answered it plenty of times. Do you really need to hear it for the millionth time? None you jackass. I enjoy keeping up with the news. Gee, there you go AGAIN. What a douche!
"I do like it. It makes it that much easier to humiliate you."
Really? When are you going to do that?
"Wow, such anger. Anger must be the trigger for your delusions."
HAHAHAHAHA!!!!! !!!!!
"What was the source for your accusations again? Your ass?"
My source is HIS OWN MOUTH. Unlike you I actually listen to him talk. Go search YouTube.
"Sorry everyone, not to get politics involved, but as you know I need to again humiliate this guy so maybe someday he may comprehend the notion he isn't right about everything (or anything really.)"
Where's the humiliation? Your links tell us nothing about what I discussed. One of them is dated "November 6, 2008" and there is NO MENTION of removing Bush's tax cuts on businesses. In the link you keep linking people to about the Obama thread, YOU even mention how great Obama is for wanting to remove Bush's tax cuts on business.
So.... you're little BS post here has ONCE AGAIN caused you to shoot yourself in the foot and you have ONCE AGAIN proved me right! No removal of Bush's business tax cut.
"Spying, no I'm sorry, viewing everything you do with a console is not a feature."
Even MORE LIES from the douche bag king.
1. It DOES NOT see EVERYTHING YOU DO.
2. It keeps track of your interests and then posts back to you matches that would best suite you. Yes jackass, that IS A FEATURE.
3. Only if you WANT it.
"I asked if that was supposed to be a feature. Again, reading failure. It could be if offered for free or was remotely useful."
Again, you are such a jackass. So what about ALL the MS accessories? What about ALL the Sony accessories. Why aren't they ALL included. And NO JACKASS, not all 360's come with the headset.
"Nintendo LIES about files hurting performance, blah blah."
Once again you are WRONG!!!! Nintendo specifically states in the update text that the savegames are removed because of illegal software. Get your head out of your ass you damn liar!
"All "features" recently added to the Wii either add security, require additional purchase, remove features like mp3 playback, remove user installed programs, and send marketing information to Nintendo. NOTHING that is very useful if at all to the user."
WRONG!!!!! They have added FREE FEATURES. News, Weather, Everyone Votes, Mii channel....the list goes on, all free and some of them VERY KEWL stuff.
"Let's see, you must have never:"
"Played a newer blu ray movie using the latest profile"
Nope.
"Played a PS2 or PS1 game with any scaling."
Nope...I have a PS3 for a reason.
'Played a online game"
I play a lot of online games. Some of them back when the PS3 first came out. Guess what, nothing has changed.
"Viewed a movie, music file, or picture."
All the time. Nothing has changed aside from the crap that splashs around on the screen while a song is playing. Dont want it, turned off.
"Used a Dualshock 3"
None of the game I play use DS3.
"Downloaded a file"
?From where you idiot?
"So, by your logic, releasing patches to fix issues with games is...."
HAHAHAHA!!!!!!! ! Like the little pathetic douche you are, you completely ignored what I brought up. Go f@ck yourself jackass.
As always you have ZERO STARS because everyone thinks your an ass hole.
"for his numerous personal problems"
How about you run those by us again. That should be good for a laugh.
Aww man.. the games you mentioned in your message are 100% garbage. Yo i would be sooooo freakin pissed if my parents bought me that crap. If i were 7yr i would still burn those games. Not even worth trading in. Nobody needs to play those bad applications.
Like.... Are they serious???? thats the best they can do??? You gotta be Sh****tn me!!
LMAO please stop. Please nintendo stop. They need to stick to their original bothers like donkey kong mario metroid you know the characters that been out since the beginning. There is no need for change for nintendo. They dont know how to. Leave change for tha big boys like 360 dat triple, tha portable and kinda tha DS (which is better than wii)
"Like.... Are they serious????"
Like are YOU serious? WTF does Nintendo have to do with those games? Those aren't even THEIR GAMES. I didn't look at the whole list, but Raving Rabids, Six Flags Fun Park.... NINTENDO DID NOT MAKE THOSE GAMES.
This is a PERFECT EXAMPLE of how Mr. Common Douche Bag and his magic bag of BS, spreads LIES!!!!!
MS and Sony have done their fair share of LICENSING crap/garbage games as well.
Nintendo gives pretty much all Wii software a license, no matter how horrible.
Nintendo is as much responsible for horrible Wii games as the cheap cash in developers.
Of course all systems have bad games, but the bad games on Sony and Microsoft platforms at least have effort put into them!
"Nintendo gives pretty much all Wii software a license, no matter how horrible."
That's your idiot opinion. Not fact.
"Of course all systems have bad games, but the bad games on Sony and Microsoft platforms at least have effort put into them!"
That's a lie!
1. You have NO CLUE as to how much effort anyone puts into their software release. It's impossible for you to know such information.
2. Care to explain the PISS POOR classic releases on PSN?
As always, you think with your ass instead of your head.
I don't think you want me to go over those again...
Remember how mad that made you last time?
"How about you run those by us again."
"I don't think you want me to go over those again..."
Wow! You really CAN'T read!!!
"Remember how mad that made you last time? "
Every time you did I believe my response was...."HAHAHAHAHAHA!!! !!!!!!!!!!"
Once again, your lies will NEVER work.