Post by Ztrl on Nov 30, 2006 7:05:16 GMT -5
Nintendo today announced their new video game console, Wii, sold through to more than 600,000 consumers in the Americas in just its first eight days of availability. The game developer notes that Wii has instantly become a $190 million business, including just first party software and accessory sales.
"Even with sales already in excess of 600,000 units, demand continues to exceed supply, as it's clear this is one of the 'gotta-have' products for the holiday season," says Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime. "We've shipped retailers several times the amount of hardware the other company was able to deliver for its launch around the same time -- and we still sold out. Given the inclusive nature of Wii game play, we're seeing this new form of video gaming is already a huge hit with gamers and newcomers alike. It continues to be a phenomenal launch."
Nintendo also announced that The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess has achieved sales of more than 454,000 units in the Americas, representing more than 75 percent of people that purchased a Wii.
"Even with sales already in excess of 600,000 units, demand continues to exceed supply, as it's clear this is one of the 'gotta-have' products for the holiday season," says Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime. "We've shipped retailers several times the amount of hardware the other company was able to deliver for its launch around the same time -- and we still sold out. Given the inclusive nature of Wii game play, we're seeing this new form of video gaming is already a huge hit with gamers and newcomers alike. It continues to be a phenomenal launch."
Nintendo also announced that The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess has achieved sales of more than 454,000 units in the Americas, representing more than 75 percent of people that purchased a Wii.
