Analyst: Wii Is Not A Fad

July 2nd, 2008 by Erich Jurgens in News

Sony and Microsoft are each doing well with there consoles. Nintendo isn’t doing so bad either. In fact, they are the only console manufacturer that sells their console at a profit. Combined with the fact that, even a year and half, or so, into the Wii’s lifespan, they continue to sell every unit shipped, Nintendo is making the competition look bad. Although both Microsoft and Sony have attempted to brush off the Wii’s success with many different statements, a recurring one is the claim that Wii is a fad. Recently, a research company called DFC Intelligence, which specializes in analyzing and researching the video game market, has looked into the growth of the industry. In the report, analyst David Cole also noted that the Wii does not, in fact, appear to be a fad.

The Wii does not appear to be a fad and it has the chance to be one of the best selling systems of all-time.

I do fore see an issue that Nintendo may face in the distant future. If they increase production of units, and should they continue selling consoles at this rate, Nintendo may simply run out of people to sell to. In all seriousness though, if Nintendo does continue with new ideas, such as with Wii Fit, there is no reason why the Wii should stop selling as well as it is currently. Even if it does decrease in sale rates, Nintendo could cut the price, and still make a profit.

If you are still among those who haven’t purchased a Wii, why not leave a comment explaining why, and what it would take for you to buy one.

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