The NES Classic is outselling the Wii U

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A surprising console has made its way onto the list of top-selling consoles: the NES Classic Edition.

According to the NPD Group’s January 2017 report (via GamesBeat), the NES Classic Edition is officially selling better than the Wii U. It makes sense, since the NES Classic released to a wave of nostalgia and the Wii U is on its last legs. Still, it’s unusual for a $60 remake of an 8-bit console to be anywhere near the top-selling list, especially since the NES Classic has frequently been out of stock since its release.

In January, the NES Classic Edition was the third-best selling console. The PlayStation 4 claimed first place, with the Xbox One in second.

It’s likely that we’ll see the same, or a similar pattern, continue into February. The market will likely be shaken up a bit in March, however, when the Nintendo Switch hits shelves.

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DusknoirPosted:

People prefer the classics over the new stuff sometimes. I'd buy an NES classic over a Wii U any day.

ChatPosted:

NES is the way to go ;) no surprise.

SkatesPosted:

Wouldn't doubt it, Wii U is kinda of a joke compared to the NES.

SleepPosted:

Still the best gaming system. Wii U is awful IMO.

SakuPosted:

that great news hopefully to get one myself in the future :)

VanDykeBrownPosted:

It's already known to be a good console with good games, and it's $60 for the whole experience. The Wii U is (was at least) $250 + the expense of games and add-ons. The classic comes with the whole experience at a non-premium pricetag. Now if this is larger revenue, I'd understand the surprise in the fact that it outsold but if it's units then it's no surprise to me. It's also a larger demographic that would be interested in the NES Classic compared to the Wii U.


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