UK has 1 million Wiis to play with
by Alexander Sliwinski 
{ Aug 30th 2007 at 11:40AM }
The Wii is apparently the fastest-selling console in UK history with 1 million units sold in 38 weeks. The PS2 took 50 weeks to achieve the mark and the Xbox 360 around 60 weeks. According to Chart Track, the Wii controls 68% of the console market and the DS hold 86% of the handheld market.Wii sales continue to stay strong around the globe, despite supply issues caused by manufacturing problems. We're just wondering what the Wii numbers would be at right now if there weren't all these supply issues. At least Wii owners got a refreshing glass of Metroid this week to quench their parched gamer soul.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
hvnlysoldr @ Aug 30th 2007 11:45AM
Wii will rock you.
Ken Seang @ Aug 30th 2007 12:35PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9coRWcLu7v0
hvnlysoldr @ Aug 30th 2007 12:53PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5qlMbSgRRk
BPM @ Aug 30th 2007 1:41PM
http://luigiwillrockyou.ytmnd.com/
Cheezeman3000 @ Aug 31st 2007 2:07AM
For those of you who don't normally read all the comments, you'll want to read them this time... ;)
Seriously, one of the funniest Joystiq threads I've seen.
n_revolution9 @ Aug 30th 2007 11:46AM
Nintendo is back...with a vengeance.
hvnlysoldr @ Aug 30th 2007 12:08PM
Only on Pay-Per-View for 599USD
Shagittarius @ Aug 30th 2007 11:49AM
Enjoy it while it lasts.
Crono @ Aug 30th 2007 11:51AM
We will, and it will last 10 years, or about the time the PS3 becomes popular.
Exo @ Aug 30th 2007 11:53AM
go back to your cave fanboy
Exo @ Aug 30th 2007 11:54AM
go back to your cave fanboy
Kye @ Aug 30th 2007 12:07PM
I wish it were possible to vote you below 1 heart.
Almack64 @ Aug 30th 2007 12:26PM
Mario milk shake brings all the fanboys to the yard,
and they're like,
its better than yours,
damn right its better than yours,
I can teach you,
but I have to charge
Almack64 @ Aug 30th 2007 12:28PM
Welp can't blame this one on the semi-broke reply system. My Bad.
hvnlysoldr @ Aug 30th 2007 2:37PM
PK FIRE!
Jerk Face @ Aug 30th 2007 11:50AM
Oh, and how refreshing that glass of Metroid is!
DarthDavid @ Aug 30th 2007 11:54AM
And don't forget the Mario Galaxy milkshake, Guitar Hero III on the rocks and Super Smash Bros. Brawl float!
mr nimblewick @ Aug 30th 2007 12:00PM
The image of a Mario milkshake disturbs me.
Almack64 @ Aug 30th 2007 12:27PM
Mario milk shake brings all the fanboys to the yard,
and they're like,
its better than yours,
damn right its better than yours,
I can teach you,
but I have to charge
NintendoFanbot @ Aug 30th 2007 11:51AM
I bet that Xbox360 boat that appeared at the PS3 launch had hundreds of Nintendo ninjas hiding like barnacles on the underside.
Also, awesome news.
mr nimblewick @ Aug 30th 2007 11:54AM
Pirates and ninjas in one? Kudos, sir!
hvnlysoldr @ Aug 30th 2007 11:59AM
Awesome analogy. Combining efforts of ninjas and pirates was a risky yet worthwhile strategy of the Reggielution.
Kye @ Aug 30th 2007 12:10PM
NDF ASSEMBLE!!
Bask in the victory boys; bask in the victory.
hvnlysoldr @ Aug 30th 2007 12:14PM
WIND!
Shagittarius @ Aug 30th 2007 12:22PM
POOP!
mr nimblewick @ Aug 30th 2007 12:21PM
SPORK!
Every defense needs a spork. It's almost like a spoon and a fork in one!
NintendoFanbot @ Aug 30th 2007 12:45PM
TYRANNOSAURUS!
Captain Jody Anthony XVIII @ Aug 30th 2007 2:12PM
GLASS OF BOOZE!
BPM @ Aug 30th 2007 2:29PM
FORM FEET AND LEGS!
Grey Acumen @ Aug 30th 2007 4:47PM
By your Nintendo Power Combined... I am Captain N!
Captain N, yeah, That's the console, it's the one that's gonna take control, Never mind what others say, Nintendo's the one that is gonna stay yeah!
Mr Khan @ Aug 30th 2007 6:44PM
Match-head missiles!
BPM @ Aug 30th 2007 12:23PM
I'm sure that if Nintendo didn't have production issues right now (doesn't have anything to do with how "easy" the technology is to produce, but simply how fast they can make them, due to physical restraints and what not), there'd be a total of 1 gazillion Wiis sold by now.
Almack64 @ Aug 30th 2007 12:30PM
I concur, defintely about 1 gazillion sold.
J-Guy @ Aug 30th 2007 12:35PM
I know! They could be selling spajillions more. Spajillions I tell you!
Meh @ Aug 30th 2007 12:42PM
Yup, that glass of Metroid is extremely refreshing for us PAL Wii owners!
Oh wait. It isn't out here for another 2 months.
Never mind, we don't need another Wii game just yet! We're still playing Super Paper Mario!
.. Oh wait. That isn't out here yet either.
(Get your act together NoE)
hvnlysoldr @ Aug 30th 2007 1:06PM
At least you're getting Tingle RPG...
Seraphim @ Aug 30th 2007 1:13PM
Buy a modchip ,install then import.
Or there is something called the internets (which may or may not be a series of tubes) that you can download games from, however i think that method has something to do with sea-fairing pirates.
Jouten @ Aug 30th 2007 1:20PM
lmao @ Tingle RPG, good one!
I honestly think that it's true about possibly selling a bajillion or more if it were not for supply issues.
hoagie @ Aug 30th 2007 1:20PM
Imagine what'll happen when 'The Big 3' hit (Mario Galaxy, Smash Brothers, and Wii Fit). The Wii is never going to be easy to find in the foreseeable future! Then Mario Kart, Animal Crossing, Wii Music, and countless others, all with mass appeal.
Yeesh...!
License to ill @ Aug 30th 2007 1:52PM
You are calling wii fit one of the big three?
So where is all the 3rd party support? Seems like all the major 3rd party AAA titles are heading to 360 and to some extent PS3. Why no wii luv, not that I really care since I dont own one anymore. It seems like the only good 3rd party title the wii gets are the same ones PS2 either has or is getting...
megaStryke @ Aug 30th 2007 1:55PM
Simple. Third-party companies apparently love spending money more than making money.
Sleaze @ Aug 30th 2007 1:35PM
Are my math skillz rusty?
Xbox 360: 1 million units in 60 weeks. Console has been out ~100 weeks?
Wii: 1 million units in 38 weeks. Console has been out 38 weeks.
How does that equate to 68% console market share? Unless MS loses a sale for every RROD.
megaStryke @ Aug 30th 2007 1:30PM
That probably includes software and accessory sales.
Draco @ Aug 30th 2007 1:23PM
this is by far the weirdest set of comments on a post I have ever seen.
but answer me this, if Wii has just sold 1million, and the 360 has more then 1million (because it reached it after 60 weeks) how is it possible that the wii can have 68% of the market? assuming the PS3 sold 0 units, its still impossible.
megaStryke @ Aug 30th 2007 1:30PM
Just look above you.
hoagie @ Aug 30th 2007 1:35PM
Purple Monkey Dishwasher.
hoagie @ Aug 30th 2007 1:35PM
Purple Monkey Dishwasher.
hvnlysoldr @ Aug 30th 2007 1:37PM
Purple Monkey Dishwasher
hvnlysoldr @ Aug 30th 2007 1:37PM
Purple Monkey Dishwasher
Captain Jody Anthony XVIII @ Aug 30th 2007 2:15PM
Purple Monkey Dishwasher