Wii Strikes up 50,000 sales upon launch in the UK

Wii News | That's a lot of Wii!

Nintendo Australia may not have released sales figures for the Wii yet, but Nintendo UK has confirmed that within twelve hours of the Wii going on sale, 50,000 consoles were sold. This equates to one console per second.

David Yarnton, General Manager, Nintendo UK says; “We are delighted with the amazing response to Wii and that people of all ages and gaming experience are embracing the way that we are turning the industry on its head. With so many units sold it is great to see that people will be enjoying Wii with their families this Christmas. We are doing everything we can do to meet demand throughout Christmas and the New Year period.”

It seems the Wii is a massive hit in the UK already, so stay tuned to PALGN for all of the Wii coverage you can poke a stick at - which is a lot mind you.

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38 Comments

Nick

5 years ago

1 per second...can't argue with that.

renegadesx

5 years ago

Yeah it seems to be breaking all sorts of records everywhere and although you can sort of get it with the "concept" you have no idea how fun the system is until you play it for yourself.

They boast the 360 and PS3 have nextgen graphcs while Nintendo do not

You at the same time you can argue that the Wii has next gen gameplay, the 360 doesnt and the PS3 "sort of" (im going to remain ske[ptical about the SIXAXIS until I get it, personally I do not like the shape of the Playstation controllers as it is, doesnt fit in my hand)

The Wii remote and Nunchuck really do make that much of a difference.

Crestfallen

5 years ago

renegadesx wrote

They boast the 360 and PS3 have nextgen graphcs while Nintendo do not

You at the same time you can argue that the Wii has next gen gameplay, the 360 doesnt and the PS3 "sort of"

you're misusing the term gameplay, the wii has next-gen controller interface, not gameplay.

theory

5 years ago

crestfallen12 wrote

renegadesx wrote

They boast the 360 and PS3 have nextgen graphcs while Nintendo do not

You at the same time you can argue that the Wii has next gen gameplay, the 360 doesnt and the PS3 "sort of"

you're misusing the term gameplay, the wii has next-gen controller interface, not gameplay.

No. Just like the DS introduced new styles of gameplay, so to will the Wii in time.

Spanca

5 years ago

In time perhaps, but renegadesx said it already does, and unless I'm missing something the Wii hasn't really shown "next-gen" gameplay yet.

cycosippius

5 years ago

Wii sports is next generation gameplay, even with its simplistic graphics..

And to suggest next-gen controller interface does not heavily influence gameplay is ludicrous.

Previously, generally accepted definitions of GENERATION (Graphical Enhancement) IMO are arcaic and no longer applicable.

Gameplay has not in recent times evolved at the same speed it had going from 2D - 3D engines. ARRR whatever I got a wii and Im extremely happy so phhhhh.

And all you damb fan boys shut the hell up

InfernalEternal

5 years ago

Anyone have figures of previous launches? Apparently the DS sold something like 95k in the first week...

Crestfallen

5 years ago

cycosippius wrote

obviously you've never been to an arcade

plus if you think wii sports is a change for the better, than you have been simply brainwashed. it may be fun but if thats what you want all your games to be like from now on......

the new interface may inspire some gameplay changes however very few are evident so far. i've seen a few videos from super mario galaxy and those gameplay changes aren't that significant, even though that game is developed by the best of the best.

there are a few things which will definately change gameplay however. such as advanced AI, physics and destructible environments. all without changing our current control scheme

renegadesx

5 years ago

crestfallen12 wrote

obviously you've never been to an arcade

Last time I looked I noticed some things

1) Fun is the entire point of video games
2) Control pads have been around for well over 20 years
3) 3D Gameplay (which has not really changed) has been around for a decade
4) People playing games 10 and 20 years ago, some are still playing games, some are not, and there is a lack of new gamers are getting into it, time to do something about that or the industry will grow with one generation and die with that generation, its time to make games look appealing to the people outside your exclusive club of Playstation fanboys

I defend Nintendo's stance on the industry because its the only one out there actually innovating and coming up with their own and new ideas, I like change, I like new things and I am suprrised it took this long for someone to come up with something like this

rodvcpetrie

5 years ago

^ You could say that Nintendo first toyed with this in the NES days. The Power Glove was **** (see here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYDuy7wM8Gk ) but it allowed the player to control movement on screen, albiet quite clumsily.

DancesInUnderwear

5 years ago

rodvcpetrie wrote

The Power Glove was so bad

Fixed.

Ellegarden

5 years ago

theory wrote

crestfallen12 wrote

renegadesx wrote

They boast the 360 and PS3 have nextgen graphcs while Nintendo do not

You at the same time you can argue that the Wii has next gen gameplay, the 360 doesnt and the PS3 "sort of"

you're misusing the term gameplay, the wii has next-gen controller interface, not gameplay.

No. Just like the DS introduced new styles of gameplay, so to will the Wii in time.

Well DS has more adventages over the Wii, considering you click on specific parts and with the Wii controller thus far its only used as a thumbstick substitue. Not next gen or new, only time will tell.

rodvcpetrie

5 years ago

To the non-gamer ie those who have never played games before, the term Next-Generation just means the newer consoles.

But it all depends on your perception of what determines the next-gen.

Big Pete

5 years ago

Bahaha Angry Nintendo Nerd ftw.

Good work Nintendo!

ObsoletE

5 years ago

Spanca wrote

In time perhaps, but renegadesx said it already does, and unless I'm missing something the Wii hasn't really shown "next-gen" gameplay yet.

has anything yet then?

i haven't seen the XBox 360 do anything that the XBox couldn't have done in terms of gameplay.

Frozencry

5 years ago

What point is it to constantly grovel upon issues such as which controller is the most innovative and new? If the machine brings entertainment to your home and you're content with it, then I don't see a point in arguing and comparing on which controller on which console is better/worse. I don't give two s**ts how innovative a 360 controller is, the 360 in general gives me insane amounts of entertainment, and the controller is comfy, so therefore I'm happy. Once I purchase a Wii (I will soon..recent replays of the machine has given me positive impressions), if the controller feels good, and the games play good, then I'm happy. I don't care about how it has super spiffy new features that haven't been seen before and it's better than this or that, I just care about how much entertainment it can give me.

renegadesx

5 years ago

ObsoletE wrote

Spanca wrote

In time perhaps, but renegadesx said it already does, and unless I'm missing something the Wii hasn't really shown "next-gen" gameplay yet.

has anything yet then?

i haven't seen the XBox 360 do anything that the XBox couldn't have done in terms of gameplay.

I havent seen in terms of gameplay a 360 do anything that a Dreamcast cant
thats the entire point of the Wiimote and to a lesser extent the SIXAXIS, its a step in the right direction. I think the fact that despite the Wii is more powerful than current gen consoles yet way less powerful than the nextgen consoles it helps even the playing field. I have a Wii and only that because of its price and I like its content. Xbox 360 in my view does not have enough good games (Oblivion and ... Oblivion) to make me justify it.

The content of the PS3 does interest me but I cannot justify the price. Rental prices in Canberra are so high it kind of limits my budget, I also hope they can also re-design the controller, I never liked the shape of the Dual Shock

InvivnI

5 years ago

I like the new wireless controllers being standard on the systems. Playing bowling from the other side of the house may be impractical, but it's pretty cool.

realitybites

5 years ago

LMAO well its good to see Nintendo's marketing has worked.

Slick buggers.

You will never convince me in a hundred years that Wii is a next gen console.

Sorry folks but if super controllers is the reason than the PS2 has been next gen for the past 5 years. Eyetoy, Guitars, Singstar, Buzz!!, Light Gun, etc.

Gimme break Wii is not a next gen console. Its next gen because you want to believe that.

ObsoletE

5 years ago

renegadesx wrote

ObsoletE wrote

Spanca wrote

In time perhaps, but renegadesx said it already does, and unless I'm missing something the Wii hasn't really shown "next-gen" gameplay yet.

has anything yet then?

i haven't seen the XBox 360 do anything that the XBox couldn't have done in terms of gameplay.

just to clarify, i'm not saying there aren't games worth getting for the XBox 360, hell i've had a blast playing several games, but if the "next gen"-ed-ness is based on new gameplay, which is what this thread seems to have devolved into, then the XBox 360 is no more next gen than the original XBox. hell, perhaps it's still in the same generation as the original PSX with Dual-Shock (along with the PS2, XBox and Gamecube, as none of them brought anything new to the gameplay).

is the XBox 360 next gen? (fast becoming 'This Gen")

of course it is. this whole argument is stupid.

Spanca

5 years ago

Couldn't agree more Obs. Gamers getting philosophical is no better than musicians getting political (another of my pet-hates).

Sin Ogaris

5 years ago

It's not rocket science, the next gen is whatever comes after the current gen, it doesn't matter if everything takes a step backwards, it's still "next-gen".

niscool

5 years ago

I'm sure the Wii can produce better graphics than what we are seeing with the launch games as most of them are gamecube ports. I also find it strange how people see advaced graphics as next gen, even though gameplay is identical to what N64 or PS1 days. Wii is a definite advancement in terms of gameplay, with its potential yet to be reached. I think it will boom like the DS did in its 2nd year. I am also a bit dissapointed with its graphics but I'm hoping they will improve. But overall I am very happy with it, its also a very sexy looking console. Doesnt really matter as I will own 2 systems. Just waiting for the PS3 to get released as then I will buy an Xbox 360 which will surely have a price drop by then..so I will get the 360 as well. I'm not paying 1,000 dollars for a PS3. Everyone should stop being critical about the consoles. I mean you pay for what you get.

Jim Dash

5 years ago

It's just a pointless argument. Controller pads will never be phased out, imo. Yes, the Wii-mote is cool, I will be buying a Wii to go alongside my 360. both consoles are next-gen, whether you agree with what next-gen is or not.

The Wii producing better graphics will be an upside, but it's pretty obvious that it only influences gameplay so much - Zelda TP for example.

Of course, then on the other hand you look at games like GOW and wonder how you have lieved without graphics as such.

But that doesn't mean sh*t - the Wii is successful, the 360 is successful. Both provide great gameplay, and both will satisfy immensely (sp?) to whoever makes a purchase.

Thats all there really is to it, isn't it?

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