remember how hot the n64 sold in its first 6 months

same thing,sales will drop off and hit a stone wall in octoberTHEKING1337

same thing,sales will drop off and hit a stone wall in octoberTHEKING1337

No.  No I don't.  I don't remember massive lines, wait lists, world wide sell-outs, and I certainly don't remember sales being anywhere close to what the PS2, 360 or Wii have seen.

So what is your point?

This is what I have been saying for a while now.

Launch numbers are almost completely irrelevent. 

This is what I have been saying for a while now.

Launch numbers are almost completely irrelevent.

Trading_Zoner

What week is it? OMG the Wii is selling better then both the PS1 and N64.  

What week is it? OMG the Wii is selling better then both the PS1 and N64.

 

GundamGuy0

OMG guys Xbox sold better in it's first few months than PS2!

Look what happened there. 

[QUOTE="GundamGuy0"]What week is it? OMG the Wii is selling better then both the PS1 and N64.

 

Trading_Zoner

OMG guys Xbox sold better in it's first few months than PS2!

Look what happened there. 

Trading_Zoner

Wheather the n64 was a flop, or not in sales one fact still remains.

N64 & Goldeneye>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> wii and it's entire library!

This is what I have been saying for a while now.

Launch numbers are almost completely irrelevent.

Trading_Zoner

[QUOTE="Trading_Zoner"]

OMG guys Xbox sold better in it's first few months than PS2!

Look what happened there.

Tylendal

So the Euro launch sales you've been bragging about are irrelevant.Tristam22

Yes.

That's right.  

BTW I, personally haven't really been bragging about those sales. I realize that launch numbers are almost a non-factor.

The N64 started well because people were used to the greatness of the NES and SNES. When they realized there was a better product out there then sales dropped. Same can be said for Sony... The PS3 started well because people were used to the greatness of the PS1 and PS2. When they realized there was a better product out there then sales dropped.Carmilla31

The only difference there is this: PS3 is by  far the best system to own for the long term.

It offers the best value for all kinds of people. 

[QUOTE="Carmilla31"]The N64 started well because people were used to the greatness of the NES and SNES. When they realized there was a better product out there then sales dropped. Same can be said for Sony... The PS3 started well because people were used to the greatness of the PS1 and PS2. When they realized there was a better product out there then sales dropped.Trading_Zoner

The only difference there is this: PS3 is by far the best system to own for the long term.

It offers the best value for all kinds of people.

PS1 only barely broke 10 mil? and n64 didnt even hit 8 mil? wow and i everybody i knew back in late elementary and middleschool had an n64, and only half of them including me had a ps.snakeofsolid

That's becuase PS1 sold well among adults.  It shifted the industry focus more on the 18-34 year old male. While N64 catered more toword kids. And long time nintendo fans.

[QUOTE="Trading_Zoner"]

[QUOTE="Carmilla31"]The N64 started well because people were used to the greatness of the NES and SNES. When they realized there was a better product out there then sales dropped. Same can be said for Sony... The PS3 started well because people were used to the greatness of the PS1 and PS2. When they realized there was a better product out there then sales dropped.Blue-Sphere

The only difference there is this: PS3 is by far the best system to own for the long term.

It offers the best value for all kinds of people.

There will be plenty. Belive me. Sony themselves are making sure of that..... 

[QUOTE="Carmilla31"]The N64 started well because people were used to the greatness of the NES and SNES. When they realized there was a better product out there then sales dropped. Same can be said for Sony... The PS3 started well because people were used to the greatness of the PS1 and PS2. When they realized there was a better product out there then sales dropped.Trading_Zoner

The only difference there is this: PS3 is by far the best system to own for the long term.

It offers the best value for all kinds of people.

I am certain it wouldn't happen again. I think the Wii is a success and have got some great exclusives in the future and the PS1 I think came out before the N64. It won't be like last time. Nintendo have a great console that appeals to lots of people at different ages.chocolate1325

That's true. But it also could be a fad. It has SUCH a different controller, and the controller is very akward when used like a conventional controller.

So when people just want to use it as a normal controller, it's wierd.

Also, it has terrible graphics, and almost none of the BIG third party games that 360 and PS3 has. 

[QUOTE="chocolate1325"]I am certain it wouldn't happen again. I think the Wii is a success and have got some great exclusives in the future and the PS1 I think came out before the N64. It won't be like last time. Nintendo have a great console that appeals to lots of people at different ages.Trading_Zoner

That's true. But it also could be a fad. It has SUCH a different controller, and the controller is very akward when used like a conventional controller.

So when people just want to use it as a normal controller, it's wierd.

Also, it has terrible graphics, and almost none of the BIG third party games that 360 and PS3 has.

[QUOTE="Trading_Zoner"]

[QUOTE="Carmilla31"]The N64 started well because people were used to the greatness of the NES and SNES. When they realized there was a better product out there then sales dropped. Same can be said for Sony... The PS3 started well because people were used to the greatness of the PS1 and PS2. When they realized there was a better product out there then sales dropped.Tristam22

The only difference there is this: PS3 is by far the best system to own for the long term.

It offers the best value for all kinds of people.

Ah, but PS3 does more than just games. It has Next-Gen Hi-Definition Movie playback with blue-ray as well. That's a HUGE advantage.

It also has alot of  extra features, better graphics and sound, more BIG games (exclusive and nonexclusive), more games announced in general, and  it has a great online service as well.

[QUOTE="Carmilla31"]The N64 started well because people were used to the greatness of the NES and SNES. When they realized there was a better product out there then sales dropped. Same can be said for Sony... The PS3 started well because people were used to the greatness of the PS1 and PS2. When they realized there was a better product out there then sales dropped.Trading_Zoner

The only difference there is this: PS3 is by  far the best system to own for the long term.

It offers the best value for all kinds of people. 

[QUOTE="Trading_Zoner"]

[QUOTE="chocolate1325"]I am certain it wouldn't happen again. I think the Wii is a success and have got some great exclusives in the future and the PS1 I think came out before the N64. It won't be like last time. Nintendo have a great console that appeals to lots of people at different ages.Tristam22

That's true. But it also could be a fad. It has SUCH a different controller, and the controller is very akward when used like a conventional controller.

So when people just want to use it as a normal controller, it's wierd.

Also, it has terrible graphics, and almost none of the BIG third party games that 360 and PS3 has.

Master of the obvious: round one.

Of course it's my opinion.

I am allowed to have my own opinion right? 

[QUOTE="Trading_Zoner"]

[QUOTE="Carmilla31"]The N64 started well because people were used to the greatness of the NES and SNES. When they realized there was a better product out there then sales dropped. Same can be said for Sony... The PS3 started well because people were used to the greatness of the PS1 and PS2. When they realized there was a better product out there then sales dropped.haols

The only difference there is this: PS3 is by far the best system to own for the long term.

It offers the best value for all kinds of people.

Woah!

Why are you getting upset? It's obviously just my opinion.

And BTW Blue-ray WILL be the next standard. That is not my opinion, that is a fact.

[QUOTE="haols"][QUOTE="Trading_Zoner"]

[QUOTE="Carmilla31"]The N64 started well because people were used to the greatness of the NES and SNES. When they realized there was a better product out there then sales dropped. Same can be said for Sony... The PS3 started well because people were used to the greatness of the PS1 and PS2. When they realized there was a better product out there then sales dropped.Trading_Zoner

The only difference there is this: PS3 is by far the best system to own for the long term.

It offers the best value for all kinds of people.

Woah!

Why are you getting upset? It's obviously just my opinion.

And BTW Blue-ray WILL be the next standard. That is not my opinion, that is a fact.

 I agree that blu-ray will win, everything else is most unlikely.

 What I intended to say is that you should not make a descision too early.

Once more, no offence.

Ah, but PS3 does more than just games. It has Next-Gen Hi-Definition Movie playback with blue-ray as well. That's a HUGE advantage.

It also has alot of  extra features, better graphics and sound, more BIG games (exclusive and nonexclusive), more games announced in general, and  it has a great online service as well.

Trading_Zoner

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The only difference there is this: PS3 is by far the best system to own for the long term.

It offers the best value for all kinds of people.

Trading_Zoner

[QUOTE="snakeofsolid"]PS1 only barely broke 10 mil? and n64 didnt even hit 8 mil? wow and i everybody i knew back in late elementary and middleschool had an n64, and only half of them including me had a ps.Trading_Zoner

That's becuase PS1 sold well among adults. It shifted the industry focus more on the 18-34 year old male. While N64 catered more toword kids. And long time nintendo fans.

That's exactly what Wii is doing......except replace 18-34 male with everybody..... 

same thing,sales will drop off and hit a stone wall in octoberTHEKING1337

Remember how the N64 is exactly like the Wii? Oh wait......

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the past does not equal the future.samusarmada

     I think thats why we study history to ensure we dont remake the same mistakes ove again. Havnt u heard the term that history repeats just with different people or things. There is a big possibility that the wii may hit a stone wall, with two popular power house franchises coming this holiday season. Its better to just wait and see what happens because in this day in age nintendo fracnchises arnt regarded with as much prestige as they used to.

[QUOTE="Tristam22"]So the Euro launch sales you've been bragging about are irrelevant.Trading_Zoner

Yes.

That's right.  

BTW I, personally haven't really been bragging about those sales. I realize that launch numbers are almost a non-factor.

Yeah. I agree. Launch numbers mean nothing. DC didn't have enough units for it's launch. At any point in time, things can change. Next month the PS3 amy be outselling everything, or it may not be. High launch sales mean nothing.

N64 is the best console of all time because of it's classics like super mario 64, Legend of Zelda Ocarin of Time, Majora's mask, Goldeneye, Conkers Bad Fur Day, Banjo Kazooie, Donkey Kong 64, Super Smash Bros., Perfect Dark, and resident Evil 2, and even aside from these Games you can find amazing games  that are less known. Brandonio358

I agree, it's one of my favorite consoles.