Nintendo: New Home Console for 2005

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Sony and MS have shown us that online is a must. Even if they don't profit much from online games and network adapters themselves, they certainly make up for it with selling more consoles simply because people want to play games online. Nintendo doesn't get that, and it's a real shame. Did you know that the X-Box Live starter kit sold a bundred more units as Wind Waker did in Japan last week? 17,500 units, I kid you not. From ve3d.com:

Week Ending January 19th

1. GBA Pokemon Sapphire - 47,200
2. GBA Pokemon Ruby - 46,600
3. PS2 KONAMI World Soccer Winning Eleven 6 - 25,600
4. PS2 Kingdom Hearts Final Mix - 23,800
5. GBA Megaman EXE 3 - 21,500
6. PS2 Hudson Peach Taro - 20,800
7. XBOX Microsoft Xbox Live Starter Kit - 17,500
8. GC The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker - 17,400
9. PS2 Sammy Practice PACHISURO - 16,700
10. GC Mario Party 4 - 14,000

And that's broadband only, isn't it?

And as far as the GC's longevity is concered, it's unfortunate that it won't have a lifespan as long as the PS2, but Nintendo cannot afford to be a year late with a new system each and every time.