Wii U only needs one game bought to make a profit, says Nintendo
"The business model doesn't change dramatically," said Fils-Aime. "In that as soon as we get the consumer to buy one piece of software, then that entire transaction becomes profit positive. In the end, the business model is still to drive the install base of hardware, and then to drive a strong tie ratio with all of the other software and experiences for the consumer. And if we're able to do that, then we will create significant profit for the company."
The Wii U is doing a bit better than the 1:1 attach rate required for profit, at least based on reported GameStop pre-orders. The retailer says it took 1.2 million Wii U game pre-orders for 500,000 systems at launch, coming to an attach rate of 2.4 to 1.
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Moth3r_1n_l4wPosted:
The Wii always seemed like a kids/party console to me. Xbox and PS3 always seemed to dominate the single player market, but Mario Kart Wii kicked ass on multiplayer (minus the hackers of course) and had a decent single player. Most Wii games were either not Wii exclusive, or multiplayer. I never did really hear of many "Amazing" Wii exclusive single player games. I see Nintendo's current consoles as good ones, but for families that have three or more kids, so I'm interested to see how the Wii U will do in comparison to the Xbox and PS3.
DankruptPosted:
i never liked the wii and i don't think they will make a lot of this because the have the xbox and ps3 in there way
AlbericiPosted:
AR15 That is a pretty bad money making idea from Nintendo.
This console from them was a complete waste of time and money for the people that bought it.
yup I wish they would quit the wii is for kids and stupid hipsters
CentPosted:
AR15 That is a pretty bad money making idea from Nintendo.
This console from them was a complete waste of time and money for the people that bought it.
I completely agree with you.
AR15Posted:
That is a pretty bad money making idea from Nintendo.
This console from them was a complete waste of time and money for the people that bought it.
This console from them was a complete waste of time and money for the people that bought it.
MrSickPosted:
I get it so selling the console itself doesn't make a profit, but when they buy a game they make profit. Good Idea
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