COD Ghosts on PS4 outsells Wii U - Polidicks

[URL]http://www.gamespot.com/articles/call-of-duty-ghosts-tops-the-uk-chart-with-ps4-outselling-wii-u/1100-6416092/[/URL] [quote]The latest Call of Duty, which took top place in the UK charts, also sold more copies on PS4 than Wii U, despite the PlayStation 4 not being released in Europe until November 29. Three percent of the game's sales were on PS4, reported sales tracker GfK Chart-Track.[/quote]

I thought it had sold more than all the Wii U consoles ever shipped.

That's strange, I'd guess the people who own a Wii U would be far more interested in Call of Duty than people who are going to buy a PS4.

No surprise there. The WiiU is undervalued imo.

Well that's because the Wii U is selling poorly.

It makes sense, people who own a Wii U like me are waiting for games like Mario Kart and Smash Brothers.

Not suprised. Black Ops 2 didn't sell amazingly well on the Wii U but looking at the leaderboard a whole lot more people bought Ghosts than Black Ops 2 on the Wii U. [editline]11th November 2013[/editline] [QUOTE=Durrsly;42829710]Well that's because the Wii U is selling absolutely terribly.[/QUOTE] It's been doing better recenty. Nothing amazing but it's slowly picking up the pace.

It's sad how slow the Wii U started. It's a really great system, and the library is getting a heap of great games to boot.

[QUOTE=Mr_Awesome;42829767]It's sad how slow the Wii U started. It's a really great system, and the library is getting a heap of great games to boot.[/QUOTE] The gamepad also allows for some pretty unique gameplay, a really good example is Wonderful 101. Plus off screen play is amazing.

[QUOTE=The golden;42829978]If you like Nintendo's classic IP, then sure. If you don't then it's not much use to you.[/QUOTE] There's quite a few IPs that aren't the classic Nintendo ones already on the Wii U or are coming next year. Wonderful 101, X, Bayonetta 2, Zombi U, etc. Plus Nintendo has stated they're working on some new IPs for both the Wii U and 3DS.

I recently restarted to use my Wii U after buying the new Wii Party, tons of fun when you're with friends and only having the goal of screwing eachother over.

A big [B]FYI[/B]: The WiiU version isn't selling very well at retail due to the fact it's in limited stock. Most chance of getting it is from amazon and other online retailers. It's to the point that most gamestops aren't even ordering it unless there is a small demand.

Wii u version doesn't sell an awful lot of copies and in other news the sky is blue

From what I've heard, most stores that have a Wii U section in the UK (because this article takes into account the UK and certain places don't carry Wii U stuff anymore) don't even carry the game so it may not be an issue of people not buying the game, but rather, people not being able to find the game for the Wii U specifically. Don't take my word on that though. It's a really bad port, though, worse than the PC version even. It's sub HD (even though the Wii U can handle HD) and is missing loads of features. I'm not surprised that if some of the people that actually would've wanted to buy the Wii U ended up not buying it because of that. It's a rip-off. Another thing to take into consideration is that the Playstation brand is a lot more popular in Europe than Nintendo.

[QUOTE=darkzero226;42830187]From what I've heard, most stores that have a Wii U section in the UK (because this article takes into account the UK and certain places don't carry Wii U stuff anymore) don't even carry the game so it may not be an issue of people not buying the game, but rather, people not being able to find the game for the Wii U specifically. Don't take my word on that though. It's a really bad port, though, worse than the PC version even. It's sub HD (even though the Wii U can handle HD) and is missing loads of features. I'm not surprised that if some of the people that actually would've wanted to buy the Wii U ended up not buying it because of that. It's a rip-off. Another thing to take into consideration is that the Playstation brand is a lot more popular in Europe than Nintendo.[/QUOTE] The Wii U version is a slightly modified 360 verison, all Treyarch did was remove the clan features (not much of a loss tbh) and slightly improve the lighting just like what they did with Black Ops 2. And there is no way it's worse than the PC version. Of all the available versions the 360 is considered the best so with Wii U version being based off that it's pretty much the best version, if not equal to the 360 version, at the moment. Plus Treyarch was only given a few months to actually work on the port so there wasn't much they could do.

Also one other thing to take into consideration is that for some reason Activision didn't put this game on the Wii U's eShop. The same thing happened with Black Ops 2 as well. They also took their sweet time announcing the port. (The same thing happened again with Black Ops 2) But it's iffy because most places that chart game sales only take retail sales into account. Not digital.

[QUOTE=SebiWarrior;42829707]No surprise there. The WiiU is undervalued imo.[/QUOTE] I honestly don't know how people who knock on the Xbone can defend the Wii U as a console. It's hugely underpowered (compared to the Xbone and [I]especially[/I] the PS4), and it really doesn't have any support from third parties (other than Ubisoft). Sure, if you like the games from Nintendo, definitely pick it up, but as a console it has so far failed completely. I'm not saying the Wii U is a bad console - it's definitely better than the Xbox 360 and PS3, and it may fit you perfectly, but as a console it has failed due to a number of factors.

[QUOTE=GoDong-DK;42830514]I honestly don't know how people who knock on the Xbone can defend the Wii U as a console. It's hugely underpowered (compared to the Xbone and [I]especially[/I] the PS4), and it really doesn't have any support from third parties (other than Ubisoft). Sure, if you like the games from Nintendo, definitely pick it up, but as a console it has so far failed completely. I'm not saying the Wii U is a bad console - it's definitely better than the Xbox 360 and PS3, and it may fit you perfectly, but as a console it has failed due to a number of factors.[/QUOTE] This. Smash Bros might boost sales a bit, but if all that comes out is first party titles and not much else but cut down ports of PS4/Xbone games, you are gearing up for the next Dreamcast. Which is a shame because the Wii U gamepad is probably the best new controller this gen.

[QUOTE=Durrsly;42830545]This. Smash Bros might boost sales a bit, but if all that comes out is first party titles and not much else but cut down ports of PS4/Xbone games, you are gearing up for the next Dreamcast.[/QUOTE] except Nintendo doesn't owe millions of dollars like sega did back when they released the dreamcast.

[QUOTE=GoDong-DK;42830514]I honestly don't know how people who knock on the Xbone can defend the Wii U as a console. It's hugely underpowered (compared to the Xbone and [I]especially[/I] the PS4), and it really doesn't have any support from third parties (other than Ubisoft). Sure, if you like the games from Nintendo, definitely pick it up, but as a console it has so far failed completely. I'm not saying the Wii U is a bad console - it's definitely better than the Xbox 360 and PS3, and it may fit you perfectly, but as a console it has failed due to a number of factors.[/QUOTE] It's just barely turning a year old and you're saying it already failed. Ok. Everyone was pretty much saying the samething about the 3DS and look at it now. [editline]11th November 2013[/editline] What was the problem with the 3DS? Lack of software. What is the problem with the Wii U? The same thing. What comes out next year? Mario Kart, Super Smash, Bayonetta 2, X, Donkey Kong Tropical something something, and there's more but I can't remember them right now. Plus there's Mario 3D World coming out in two weeks.

who the fuck buys CoD on a nintendo console I bought WaW and it had like 3 maps

[QUOTE=GoDong-DK;42830514]I honestly don't know how people who knock on the Xbone can defend the Wii U as a console. It's hugely underpowered (compared to the Xbone and [I]especially[/I] the PS4), and it really doesn't have any support from third parties (other than Ubisoft). Sure, if you like the games from Nintendo, definitely pick it up, but as a console it has so far failed completely. I'm not saying the Wii U is a bad console - it's definitely better than the Xbox 360 and PS3, and it may fit you perfectly, but as a console it has failed due to a number of factors.[/QUOTE] It failed as a console because it's not the console for everyone? I don't get it

[QUOTE=Keychain;42831036]It failed as a console because it's not the console for everyone? I don't get it[/QUOTE] Because in his eyes, if a console has a bad first year, it has failed. By that logic, we could say that the PS3 failed as well. Except it didn't at all, because look what games it received eventually, even with its really rocky start. In short, it is stupid to debunk a console as failed if it hasn't made a great start right off the bat.

[QUOTE=The golden;42829978]If you like Nintendo's classic IP, then sure. [/QUOTE] There is no other reason to buy Nintendo consoles other than buying Nintendo exclusive games.

[QUOTE=Makol;42830952]It's just barely turning a year old and you're saying it already failed. Ok. Everyone was pretty much saying the samething about the 3DS and look at it now. [editline]11th November 2013[/editline] What was the problem with the 3DS? Lack of software. What is the problem with the Wii U? The same thing. What comes out next year? Mario Kart, Super Smash, Bayonetta 2, X, Donkey Kong Tropical something something, and there's more but I can't remember them right now. Plus there's Mario 3D World coming out in two weeks.[/QUOTE] Okay, why are people so adamant to pronounce the Xbox One a complete failure, even before it has launched? The logic is baffling to me. And is it really going to have such a great next year? Sure, it got a price drop, but the 360 and PS3 will probably get one, too, making them substantially cheaper. This guy might be on gametrailers, but he's a very real, successful analyst (and he isn't actually paid for what he does on Gametrailers): [url]http://www.gametrailers.com/videos/r2c0yy/pach-attack--are-nintendo---s-projections-serious-[/url] It'll take a [I]big[/I] price drop for the Wii U to be seriously successful. And what are you getting for your Wii U money? A 4850-70 with 32GB of storage along with a fairly outdated CPU architecture. Sure, the Wii was very successful even though it had pretty shitty hardware, but the Wii U hasn't had the Wii Sports that the Wii had - seriously, that game was basically the reason my family (and most other families) decided to get a Wii. The Wii U has a bleak outlook, and Nintendo needs to make some new IP and get third-parties onboard before it'll actually sell any real amount. [editline]11th November 2013[/editline] [QUOTE=Keychain;42831036]It failed as a console because it's not the console for everyone? I don't get it[/QUOTE] It has failed as a console (mind you I said [I]so far[/I] in my original post, not that it will always be a failed product) because it hasn't sold a lot, and therefore it isn't really attractive to developers. And if there's no games, no one other than loyal Nintendo fans will get it. If it isn't selling, Nintendo is going to outface it comparatively soon. Not saying Nintendo is gonna die, but they're seriously need to do something about the Wii U.

Did you just linked To Pach? He hasn't been the most trust worthy analyst throughout the years.

Pachter's never said anything good about Nintendo, and even he admits that he's only right "2% of the time" and that he "doesn't understand Japanese companies" and only takes ever really the US into account. When people bring up the fact that the 3DS was starting to pick up, he ignored them. You should also keep in mind that Pachter once said PC games are not and will never be as good as anything that's on a console. This was when games like Crysis were out. Furthermore, if people truly believe the Xbox One is going to be a failure, they're going to be sorely disappointed. Nothing is absolute in this industry. The PS3 was able to recover from a $600 dollar price point, an alien architecture which caused developers to go to the 360 just because the PS3 was failing. Sony lost every bit of profit they made from the PS2 and they're still losing profit on the PS3, and they also lost every single exclusive IP they ever had which could've helped them a lot in the long run and possibly hurt the 360. Whether you classify the PS3 as a failure, depends on who you ask. But the fact that they were able to turn it around (sort of) is a miracle.

[QUOTE=Jordax;42831265]Because in his eyes, if a console has a bad first year, it has failed. By that logic, we could say that the PS3 failed as well. Except it didn't at all, because look what games it received eventually, even with its really rocky start. In short, it is stupid to debunk a console as failed if it hasn't made a great start right off the bat.[/QUOTE] [video=youtube;BOHqG1nc_tw]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOHqG1nc_tw[/video] Okay, there was a 20GB $499 version as well, which was faced out in April 2007, with the 60GB version remaining at $599 until July 2007. The Xbox 360 Core edition was $299 dollars at launch, while the 20GB version was $399. They launched a 120GB version in April 2007, for $20 cheaper than the 20GB PS3, and $120 cheaper than the 60GB PS3. At the same time, the PS3 was much less technologically disadvantaged (as in, not at all) compared to the Wii U and its contemporaries. There's a reason for the PS3's rocky start, and it was mainly to be found in price. The Wii U is already at a price comparable to that of the PS3 and Xbox 360, and it's still not selling.

[QUOTE=Makol;42829810]The gamepad also allows for some pretty unique gameplay, a really good example is Wonderful 101. Plus off screen play is amazing.[/QUOTE] i was at target yesterday and tried out the wii u gamepad that thing is so fucking solid, i thought it would be awful but it's not.

It wasn't just the price that made the PS3 not sell in it's early years. It was the complete lack of games and every bit of bad press the PS3 got during that time. Devs complained that it was too hard to develop for. Sony PR was horrible ("if people can't afford a ps3, they should get a second job!!") and every exclusive that came out for it was horrible or was ported to the 360, with the PS3 version usually being the worst. It [I]was[/I] technologically disadvantaged because nobody could figure out how to make games for it, and it was already bad enough that the transition into HD was really bad for developers.