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"After nearly seven months at retail, Microsoft's Xbox console has finally muscled its way into the number two spot in the UK, boasting a larger installed user base than GameCube.
Despite releasing almost two months ahead of GameCube, Xbox had a slow start in the UK and Europe, with brand loyalty allowing Nintendo's console to hit the ground running.
But with the vital Christmas period approaching, Xbox has confounded expectations by pulling well clear of GameCube in weekly sales, while edging past Nintendo's machine in the all-important yearly totals.
UK figures for the week ending November 2, compiled by ChartTrack, show Xbox shifting an impressive 10,371 units, marking a rise of 42 percent on the previous week's sales, with GameCube tailing on 6,657 units - an increase of 15 percent.
The cumulative totals for 2002 make even more interesting reading, with GameCube on 230,876 since launch, and Microsoft just ahead on 233,503. But on the back of a successful new Xbox bundle, this trend seems unlikely to change, with the gap expected to widen in the run up to Christmas.
Microsoft is understandably delighted by the results, a spokesperson telling us: "We are really pleased with the positive momentum we have going into the Christmas period and are delighted that more and more gamers are experiencing the superior gaming offered by Xbox."
But this will make sobering reading for Nintendo, now faced with a much bleaker Christmas than it surely would have anticipated.
Super Mario Sunshine, despite big early sales, has simply not shifted GC units in the numbers Nintendo anticipated. Furthermore, it's no secret in development circles that bringing a title exclusively onto GameCube is a less profitable exercise that it is for PS2 and Xbox.
How Nintendo will respond to the new figures is unclear. A spokesperson for the company was unavailable for comment at the time of writing.
The ChartTrack figures as a whole, however, represent a positive overall sales rise in the run up to Christmas, with PS2 in an unassailable position, shifting a massive 39,719 units last week, up 35 percent, and GBA clearing 13,693 units - a weekly increase of 26 percent.
The fight for second place is well and truly on and Xbox is winning. We'll keep you updated on all developments."
Cool heh?
"After nearly seven months at retail, Microsoft's Xbox console has finally muscled its way into the number two spot in the UK, boasting a larger installed user base than GameCube.
Despite releasing almost two months ahead of GameCube, Xbox had a slow start in the UK and Europe, with brand loyalty allowing Nintendo's console to hit the ground running.
But with the vital Christmas period approaching, Xbox has confounded expectations by pulling well clear of GameCube in weekly sales, while edging past Nintendo's machine in the all-important yearly totals.
UK figures for the week ending November 2, compiled by ChartTrack, show Xbox shifting an impressive 10,371 units, marking a rise of 42 percent on the previous week's sales, with GameCube tailing on 6,657 units - an increase of 15 percent.
The cumulative totals for 2002 make even more interesting reading, with GameCube on 230,876 since launch, and Microsoft just ahead on 233,503. But on the back of a successful new Xbox bundle, this trend seems unlikely to change, with the gap expected to widen in the run up to Christmas.
Microsoft is understandably delighted by the results, a spokesperson telling us: "We are really pleased with the positive momentum we have going into the Christmas period and are delighted that more and more gamers are experiencing the superior gaming offered by Xbox."
But this will make sobering reading for Nintendo, now faced with a much bleaker Christmas than it surely would have anticipated.
Super Mario Sunshine, despite big early sales, has simply not shifted GC units in the numbers Nintendo anticipated. Furthermore, it's no secret in development circles that bringing a title exclusively onto GameCube is a less profitable exercise that it is for PS2 and Xbox.
How Nintendo will respond to the new figures is unclear. A spokesperson for the company was unavailable for comment at the time of writing.
The ChartTrack figures as a whole, however, represent a positive overall sales rise in the run up to Christmas, with PS2 in an unassailable position, shifting a massive 39,719 units last week, up 35 percent, and GBA clearing 13,693 units - a weekly increase of 26 percent.
The fight for second place is well and truly on and Xbox is winning. We'll keep you updated on all developments."
Cool heh?
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Maverick wrote:
> as Nintendo are doing much better in worldwide sales.
I thought they were about even. Or if not there musn't be a considerable lead either way. You forgetting the millions of Nintendo fans worldwide who were waiting for the GC, there was no fan base for Xbox to rely on for strong sales at launch.
It is still wide open for second place, xbox selling right now is shorterm, lets see how long they sustain it.
> as Nintendo are doing much better in worldwide sales.
I thought they were about even. Or if not there musn't be a considerable lead either way. You forgetting the millions of Nintendo fans worldwide who were waiting for the GC, there was no fan base for Xbox to rely on for strong sales at launch.
It is still wide open for second place, xbox selling right now is shorterm, lets see how long they sustain it.
Mario Sunshine increased sales by 170%, and has outsold GTA3 and Halo - I think that proves it's value? The thing is, this fails to note many things, including Microsoft's two month head start, the frequent price drops and bundles and them splashing cash around to buy developers. Also, that 'less profitable exclusive' jargon is a load of rubbbish, as Nintendo are doing much better in worldwide sales.
Just think what a few price drops and a new developer would do for Nintendo, eh? Second place my...
Just think what a few price drops and a new developer would do for Nintendo, eh? Second place my...
wrote:
> Anyone seen the new TV ads?
No- what are they like?
> Anyone seen the new TV ads?
No- what are they like?
Tiltawhirl wrote:
> Oh and I remind you that Gamecube has been ou for 2 months less than
> Xbox so it's quite depressing for Microsoft that they have only
> recently been able to catch up.
While we're on the subject of reminding eachother of things - Nintendo have a loyal fanbase who were ready to buy the console as soon as it arrived. Microsoft are the new boys in the industry and have no such fanbase to rely on. But now that word is spreading, X-Box has caught up and is now overtaking the Gamecube.
I think Nintendo will be the ones that are depressed overall as they have been left disappointed after Mario Sunshine failed to rake in the sales they were hoping for. Plus even if Microsoft are only just catching up, thats still pretty crappy news for Nintendo who have been in this industry for so long. Yet another new boy giving them a good spanking as time goes on. ;-)
> Oh and I remind you that Gamecube has been ou for 2 months less than
> Xbox so it's quite depressing for Microsoft that they have only
> recently been able to catch up.
While we're on the subject of reminding eachother of things - Nintendo have a loyal fanbase who were ready to buy the console as soon as it arrived. Microsoft are the new boys in the industry and have no such fanbase to rely on. But now that word is spreading, X-Box has caught up and is now overtaking the Gamecube.
I think Nintendo will be the ones that are depressed overall as they have been left disappointed after Mario Sunshine failed to rake in the sales they were hoping for. Plus even if Microsoft are only just catching up, thats still pretty crappy news for Nintendo who have been in this industry for so long. Yet another new boy giving them a good spanking as time goes on. ;-)
gamezfreak wrote:
it's no
> secret in development circles that bringing a title exclusively onto
> GameCube is a less profitable exercise that it is for PS2 and Xbox.
WTF?
The only reason I can think that, that would be true is cause Xbox games are sold for more, fact is that in the UK more Gamecube titles have sold but Microsoft have made the most money from software sales as their games are over priced.
it's no
> secret in development circles that bringing a title exclusively onto
> GameCube is a less profitable exercise that it is for PS2 and Xbox.
WTF?
The only reason I can think that, that would be true is cause Xbox games are sold for more, fact is that in the UK more Gamecube titles have sold but Microsoft have made the most money from software sales as their games are over priced.
gamezfreak wrote:
> The fight for second place is well and truly on and Xbox is winning.
> We'll keep you updated on all developments."
I'm confused, the fact is that Gamecube had sold more worldwide so I hardly think Xbox is winning...this site isn't owned by Microsoft purchance?
Oh and I remind you that Gamecube has been ou for 2 months less than Xbox so it's quite depressing for Microsoft that they have only recently been able to catch up.
> The fight for second place is well and truly on and Xbox is winning.
> We'll keep you updated on all developments."
I'm confused, the fact is that Gamecube had sold more worldwide so I hardly think Xbox is winning...this site isn't owned by Microsoft purchance?
Oh and I remind you that Gamecube has been ou for 2 months less than Xbox so it's quite depressing for Microsoft that they have only recently been able to catch up.
Yeah the new ads are very good. :-) Plenty of games footage to see which shows off some of the top titles both out and on the way. :-)
eX-Box - not a bit of it!
Anyone seen the new TV ads?
Anyone seen the new TV ads?
Great news. :-) I can see X-Box doing very well over Christmas - especially with X-Box Live and the excellent games on the way. :-)
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