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.

Tags: britain, uk, wii

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)

hvnlysoldr @ Aug 30th 2007 11:45AM

Wii will rock you.

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.

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.

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