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Xbox 360 Passes the Wii in the UK

The Xbox 360 has passed the Wii in total sales in the UK, according to VGChartz. The Xbox 360 became the number one bestselling home console for the seventh generation in the UK for the week ending March 30.

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Welshy4024d ago

It was only a matter of time.

The Wii has been on a downward spiral for a few years now the 360/PS3's are flying off shelves since the price tags are kind of irresistible right now if you didn't have an HD console initially.

Jadedz4024d ago

Publishers are still making games for the PS360. Nintendo literally carried the Wii on their own (barring a few 3rd party titles), and has since stoped developing games for that system.

Nintendo's at that point in the race where they're in a deep slumber (referencing the tortoise and the hare).

AngelicIceDiamond4024d ago

Grats to MS but I personally don't think Nintendo even cares about Wii sales anymore.

chrismichaels044024d ago

I'm confused. For a while now, I've heard many people say information from VGChartz wasnt accurate and couldn't be trusted. Are we back to trusting VGChartz now?

M2-4024d ago (Edited 4024d ago )

Agreed.

VGChartz sales numbers should not be trusted as they are rarely accurate, if ever.

Having said (wrote) that, Chart-Track (NPD of Europe or close enough) reported in January that the Xbox 360 is set to surpass the Wii in the UK.
http://www.computerandvideo...

It's possible that the Xbox 360 has finally surpassed the Wii in the U.K but I would wait for official numbers instead of trusting anything VGChartz claims.

Welshy4024d ago

Sorry to be that guy, but why the enthusiasm?

This doesn't have any bearing on us as gamers other than for the vocal minority to throw their e-penis around forums and website comment sections.

maniacmayhem4024d ago

It does have bearing on gamers since more than likely games made this happen.

Its good to see any console keep going in sales. It is our hobby and we would like to see it keep flourishing.

BX814024d ago

I would say it extends the online life of some games and gives the xbox uk fan base a wider variety of gamers to game with. It sux to see one of your top games dwindling with not enough gamers to fill up a match.

ceballos77mx4023d ago

It does mean something, even tough the wii is almost forgotten by Nintendo it means that casual centered consoles were a fad and true "hardcore" consoles are the best.

OC_MurphysLaw4024d ago

I can't say I am surprised by this. But lets be a bit fair here. For Nintendo, the Wii is a dead platform so do they really care if a hardware device they are no longer supporting is finally passed by in sales?

And while definitely a feather in the hat for MS, I am pretty sure MS at this point isn't focused on Wii comparisons but rather they are far more interested in comparisons to what they deem their real competitor, Sony.

from the beach4024d ago

Not a headline I expected to read.. can't imagine Wii will overtake again.

Welshy4024d ago

Considering Nintendo have announced that Wii online services will be closed (they haven't named specific features) i shouldn't think so.

With the Wii U being the new focus i reckon the Wii has had it's day.

Theyellowflash304024d ago

Lets see if the Xbox 360 can overtake the Virtual Boy sales in Japan next.

cee7734024d ago

Ohhhh snap I see what you did there!

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Essential Video Games Everyone Needs To Play At Least Once

Video games are no longer just a simple past time. Today's games are evolving into true works of art. Offering intriguing narratives, cinematic setpieces, and profound messages, games can entertain us for hundreds of hours.

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Chard7h ago(Edited 7h ago)

I never got around to mass effect - I’m skeptical that it would hold up if I were to try it now

Furesis6h ago

I would say it does. The combat is a bit shit for todays standards but everything else is great.

anast5h ago

It's worth a play through today.

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El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron - Coming Back for a New Generation

Originally launched in 2011, El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron is coming to Nintendo Switch, so It's time to look back at the original.

jznrpg1d 1h ago

Still have my ps3 copies. Bought it at launch and another one when I found it cheap and in perfect condition about 10 years ago. I wouldn’t buy it on Switch but if they made a PS5 version I would. I still have one of my PS3 Fats hooked up so good to go either way.

darthv721d 1h ago

Id play it again on the switch. I wished my 360 version was bc but this is still a good way to play.

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Fallout 3's Reveal Led To Death Threats And Bethesda's First Security Guard

The artist behind Fallout 4’s Deathclaw reveals just how bad things got back when Bethesda took over the series

anast1d 2h ago

People are stupid I get it. No one should feel unsafe,

But I think they need to talk about why they cut so many corners during the development process and why none of their games ever look current. And why they think all of this is okay while they charge full price.

LucasRuinedChildhood1d 2h ago

As much as Bethesda deserve criticism, that's not really relevant to the reveal of Fallout 3 in 2007.

VenomUK23h ago

The default angle Kotaku always go for is to highlight the worst in gaming.

I would’ve focused on the creative.

anast5h ago

The game went downhill at Fallout 3's release. This is when they started to cut corners.

gold_drake22h ago

there is no "but". the hell lol
you dont send death threats, period.

anast5h ago

Usually, you have good comments but this isn't one of them. It just rides the mob. We can do both condemn the actions and not let them use it for other things.

I can say I received a death threat and everyone needs to shut up. People are not honest and will use horrible things to their advantage.

Armaggedon17h ago

Not all games “look” current.

anast5h ago

Their games always look like the gen before it.

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