Parents go barking mad for Nintendogs this Xmas
How much is that doggy in the eBay?
Total UK sales of Nintendogs have so far totalled 131,303, according to ChartTrack figures released today. Not a figure to be sniffed at. And SPOnG would happily rub all those cynics’ noses in doggy doo, who only months ago were making noises about Nintendog’s never taking off outside of Japan. The accusation that it was just too strange and 'Japanesey' for the UK/US was clearly misplaced. The sales figures tell a very different story.
If you have been living in a cave or a mental institution for the last six months, let us refresh your memory about what this beautifully simple game is all about. Nintendogs lets owners train and care for lifelike puppies using the Nintendo DS system’s touch screen and microphone. In the US, Nintendogs became not only the hottest-selling video game, but the best-selling new franchise ever for a portable video game system, while in Japan it is a truly cultural phenomenon.
The game has successfully also opened up new markets amongst younger gamers and female gamers. No mean feat, and something which SPOnG applauds Nintendo for achieving.
Look on eBay now. Look up Nintendogs. Pink and blue DS / Nintendogs bundles are changing hands for £220. This is over twice the £99 RRP. This means people want them. A lot.
And, thankfully for stressed-out parents across the UK, today Nintendo has announced that it is shipping out a significant additional number of the hugely popular doggy-sim, pink and blue DS console bundles to try to meet the incredible pre-Christmas demand.
Its fair to say that, with stocks of Xbox 360 depleted, Nintendo seems to have cornered the market with Nintendogs; in providing one of this Christmas’ "must have" toys.
If you have been living in a cave or a mental institution for the last six months, let us refresh your memory about what this beautifully simple game is all about. Nintendogs lets owners train and care for lifelike puppies using the Nintendo DS system’s touch screen and microphone. In the US, Nintendogs became not only the hottest-selling video game, but the best-selling new franchise ever for a portable video game system, while in Japan it is a truly cultural phenomenon.
The game has successfully also opened up new markets amongst younger gamers and female gamers. No mean feat, and something which SPOnG applauds Nintendo for achieving.
Look on eBay now. Look up Nintendogs. Pink and blue DS / Nintendogs bundles are changing hands for £220. This is over twice the £99 RRP. This means people want them. A lot.
And, thankfully for stressed-out parents across the UK, today Nintendo has announced that it is shipping out a significant additional number of the hugely popular doggy-sim, pink and blue DS console bundles to try to meet the incredible pre-Christmas demand.
Its fair to say that, with stocks of Xbox 360 depleted, Nintendo seems to have cornered the market with Nintendogs; in providing one of this Christmas’ "must have" toys.
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rascal 13 Dec 2005 13:28
1/6
I actually saw a Mother kiss two boxed DS's in my local Argos store as they were handed over to her by the spotty kid behind the counter. Had this Mother perhaps an unhealthy interest in bestiality and virtual doggie action ? Alas, no. She explained she had six children and had only been able to find 4 of the console packs for her kiddies stockings, until now!
majin dboy 13 Dec 2005 14:10
2/6
6!!!!!!!someone should teach her how to use birth control.
thats great for nintendo.does anyone know how well GTA:lcs is selling??
thats great for nintendo.does anyone know how well GTA:lcs is selling??
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kid_77 13 Dec 2005 14:19
3/6
It's impossible finding the sofware, let alone the bundle. Even online it's a bitch. My GF was getting worried she couldn't get me my pressie (so was I). Thankfully, I found Gameplay.co.uk had them in stock last Friday... it was delivered the following day! They're now out of stock again.
Well, they say Xmas is a time to appreciate your lot in life, and I certainly will be this year :)
Well, they say Xmas is a time to appreciate your lot in life, and I certainly will be this year :)
Ditto 13 Dec 2005 22:47
4/6
The new hit of the year!
All along, now:
HOW MUCH IS THAT DOGGY IN THE EBAY?!
WOOF, WOOF!
THE ONE WITH THE DIGITAL TAIL!
OHHHH!
HOW MUCH IS THAT DOGGY IN THE EBAY?!
THEY DON'T STINK OR POOH OR SMELLLLL!
You've made me very happy, SPOnG.
All along, now:
HOW MUCH IS THAT DOGGY IN THE EBAY?!
WOOF, WOOF!
THE ONE WITH THE DIGITAL TAIL!
OHHHH!
HOW MUCH IS THAT DOGGY IN THE EBAY?!
THEY DON'T STINK OR POOH OR SMELLLLL!
You've made me very happy, SPOnG.
Mendez 14 Dec 2005 09:26
5/6
majin dboy wrote:
thats great for nintendo.does anyone know how well GTA:lcs is selling??
Entered at #2 in the All Formats on release (6 weeks ago?) which is much better than the any Xbox 360 launch title. Can't really compare wth Nintendogs because ChartTrack list 'dogs as the three distinct SKUs. The ChartTrack reports I get indicate LCS sold 65k+ during the launch week and has been wandering about the 30k mark since.
Hold that up against Nintendogs, which has been averaging 13k per week, and things don't look quite so rosy for DS (in the UK, anyways)
kid_77 14 Dec 2005 11:34
6/6
majin dboy wrote:
6!!!!!!!someone should teach her how to use birth control.
thats great for nintendo.does anyone know how well GTA:lcs is selling??
thats great for nintendo.does anyone know how well GTA:lcs is selling??
Not too shabbily.
It's 11th in the latest UK Full-Price All-Format chart.
Considering the top-ten, contains only multi-format games, I'd say that's pretty impressive:
1 - NEED FOR SPEED: MOST WANTED ELECTRONIC ARTS 1
2 FIFA 06 ELECTRONIC ARTS 3
3 CALL OF DUTY 2: BIG RED ONE ACTIVISION 6
4 KING KONG: OFFICIAL GAME OF THE MOVIE UBISOFT 8
5 HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE ELECTRONIC ARTS 4
6 PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 5 KONAMI 2
7 - STAR WARS: BATTLEFRONT II LUCASARTS 7
8 NARNIA: THE LION, THE WITCH & WARDROBE BUENA VISTA GAMES 14
9 50 CENT: BULLETPROOF VIVENDI UNIVERSAL GAMES 5
10 THE SIMS 2