Gameboy Micro Kicking Butt and taking Names

[Solstice]

Yes thats right people Gamboy Micro is kicking azz just like any of Nintendos handehelds. Read this:

Kotaku

Nintendo Kicking Ass and Taking Names
READ MORE: Nintendo, PSP, japan, micro

Drum roll please. We’ve got last week’s Japanese sales figures, and Nintendo is cleaning up in the portable market. Almost 150,000 Micros were shifted, while the Famicom version alone sold 59,000 units. For those keeping score, Sony sold 58,000 portables, and that’s with the launch of the new ceramic PSP. With no white PSP launching in the US, expect Nintendo to rack up equally impressive numbers. Sony, you didn’t expect this to be an easy fight?

[Ravster]

hahahahahahaha, sony got pwned dot com

[Mathx]

I would laugh so hard if the Micro ends up out selling the PSP...

[Ravster]

^wouldnt we all eh...

[Lynk Former]

I wish everyone was Japanese XD If it wasn't for Nintendogs the PSP would be ripping the DS a new one down here (in Australia)...

[Ravster]

^the psp sales for the UK havent come out yet i dont think, so id like to see how it did...

[Coded-Dude]

psp sales for the UK havent come out yet

The PSP broke console sale records in the UK, do you not read the news.....?
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) sold 185,000 PlayStation Portable handheld consoles in the UK this past weekend, smashing the previous three-day record, set by Nintendo's DS in March....Nintendo sold 87,000 DS handhelds in the first three days' of the device's availability.
The Register (http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/09/06/sony_psp_sales_record/)

[IEatFriedPikmin]

it will die down though... trust me. people start to realize the psp isnt all its cracked up to be.

Anyways thats really funny how just one version of the micro outsold psp all together.

[Coded-Dude]

Yes but what you are not aknowledging is: the Micro jsut launched in Japan, which is a good reason for such high sales, and those are only for a week, not total sales.

I would have expected it to outsell the PSP, just as the PSP outsold most everything during its launch.....The portable gaming war is officially under way in Japan. According to numerous business press reports, independent research by sales tracking company Media Create has found that Sony Computer Entertainment's PlayStation Portable sold 171,963 units on its launch date.

Looks like it didn't outdo PSP after all, as far as launch is concerned

[D3adcell]

I really wish there were a way to tell what units were actually sold to consumers instead of retailers. I know there are still quite a few launch psp's sitting on the shelves around here.

[Ravster]

damn you PSP, damn you!!! arghhhh

[Generic Wheaties]

Sad really, people are buying that little POS.

[Solstice]

My question to Sony would be when is the last time the had to reship out more PSP's to retailers because they were all sold out. Now I know for a fact there are still PSPs inside of Wal-Mart and EB Games from its launch date.

[dncardman]

w00t +1 for Nintendo!!

[Carlos]

Don'tcha mean "Kickin' ass and taking names"?

Oh, wait....You said butt to bypass Omega's rule!

:D ;)

[/End Sarcasm]

[Vishus]

The GBM isn't really meant for you guys. Its meant for a much wider audience. If you guys want then you want it, if you don't then you don't. The design has a launch but really the launch started one year before the GCN's release. It's like asking who buys PSTwo?

[Viper]

GBMicro sold over 170,000 through the initial week. The 150,000 was an estimate.

[IEatFriedPikmin]

dude, its awesome because ONE version of the GBM outsold the PSP.

i dont plan on getting one because i already have an SP, GBA, and a DS. 3 different ways to play is enough.

[OnBake Platinum]

One version? How many are there? You mean colors?

[bobo_ess]

that is just retarded...they definatly know the japanese market

[Carlos]

One version?
I thought there was silver, and black versions, and that there are different kinds of faceplates....?

[D3adcell]

That is correct carlos. There is a silver and black one. Each come with 2 other faceplates.

[Dwhitten]

I love Nintendo and everything but I thought it was a dumb idea to put out Gameboy Micro.

The idea is kind of simple and gullible people are shelling out major bucks for a peice of outdated product(with a sharper and brighter screen though!). I mean I could buy a Gameboy color and have just as much fun.

I do think it's funny though that Nintendo is outselling the PSP.

[Exodus]

Anybody saw the GB Micro commercial??

Nintendo's taking a step up from their image.

[Lynk Former]

It is obvious that's it's purely an image thing Nintendo is trying to do as everyone has already pointed out. It's a good move, I mean shallow people make up a large part of the population too, can't have every release to be a meaningful step into a brighter future XD

[Viper]

Video game consoles are one of the few purchasable goods that do not normally have multiple models to choose from. This is simply diversifying Nintnedos' handheld portfolio to attract gamers of varying tastes.

[sam stoepee]

HAHAHAHAHAHA, the micro is beating the psp already! Just imagine the figures if you take into acount the DS too! Sony Lost.

[Ravster]

^indeedioo.


Definately going to get a gbmicro when it comes out!!!

[Fats]

Quite surprised to see this doing so well to be honest. The Japanese sure do love their gadgets though!

[OutlawAdidas]

I want a GBM and a Play Yan. Saw them at E3 and now its a must

[dead718]

I predict doom to Sony we all know that the PSP will cool down soon but the DS is just gonna pick up.

Hey and uh, don't say I'm not a complete nintendo fan, because I am, but I saw the PSP today on display in my local PX (Post Exchange) and it looked so awesome I almost forked over the 250 for it. That screen just looks so beautifully in real life, I had only seen pictures and people holding on planes and buses sitting far away. You think I should restrain myself?

[Generic Wheaties]

I kinda want a PSP. GTA : Liberty City Stories (or whatever it's called) is coming out soon. I can't imagine playing a game so fun, nice in depth story, on the go. But PSP costs a tad bit too much and i'm saving up for a Revolution/PS3.

[D3adcell]

dead718 if I were you, I would wait for a possible price drop and for better games to come out. GTA might be reason enough for some, but to me i'm getting tired of GTA, it gets to repetitive.

[Viper]

I'm still wondering how much loading is goign to need to be done and how much batter life it will drain. Perhaps it will be the first game to utilize a larger battery and the removal of the clock lock at 222 mhz.

[Jonny Royal]

Yeah the PSP is now just being bought by what it's name really stands for, Penis Sucking People.

[Generic Wheaties]

Yeah the PSP is now just being bought by what it's name really stands for, Penis Sucking People.

*Looks at name*
*Looks at age*
*Looks at signature*

Nevermind.

[Viper]

Nymph, come on now.

[Phoenix]

Seriously...

[Coded-Dude]

Its astounding how fanboyish some of these comments are!
oh and liek I said before: these are launch numbers, I would expect them to fall drastically in the next month or so. Kudo's for Nintendo for having a good launch, but it did NOT outdo Sony's PSP launch, which, if you bothered to read my other post, it states they sold nearly 200k on opening day. But I guess skewing the numbers to make fanboyish claims is what this thread is all about......

[Lynk Former]

I want a Micro. Why? Cause it's so tini tiny! XD I really want one but know I don't need one! AH!

[Viper]

The GBMicro has one glaring drawback in tha tthe games are already playable on the other GBA's, the GB Player and the DS. I wonder had not the inherent limiting factor been present, how many would have sold?

[dead718]

I know, if the PSP value pack was 180 dollars or so I might think about it, but two hundred fifty dollars just makes you think how many DS and revolution games that could buy you. (Or what the hell, put it to good use, buy a new house or car.)

[Coded-Dude]

Or what the hell, put it to good use, buy a new house or car.you reak of fanboysim.......

[Zodiacboyscorp]

I would like to declare that I'm casting a spell.
(Circle of Protection - from flaming fanboys)

From what I understand.

The DS vs PSP war sounds similar to the PSX vs Saturn.

The PSP seems to be doing extremely well everywhere, where Japan is the only place in which the DS has a lead – which could be more minute than one might want to believe.

The Saturn VS PSX war was very similar; The Saturn outsold the PSX in Japan for a while, even the USA initially. However eventually it trailed so far behind its competitor globally that it didn't matter. The games coming out for the PSP look more appealing then the DS. GTA, Pursuit Force, for me it's the console quality RPGs.

I would like for both systems to flourish, however I wouldn’t discredit the PSP global market just yet...Focusing to much on the Japanese market is what caused the Saturn’s demise.

I think the release of both systems might cause more damage to the DS vs PSP war for Nintendo then you guys give credit. Micro sales now could potentially hamper future DS sales when someone has to choose between the two might choose the Micro. My prediction, this could cause more GBA titles and less DS focused titles, where as the PSP continues to flourish.

[Viper]

Nice insight but it's off a little.

The DS has been outselling the PSP double and sometimes quadruple the PSP sales each week for months. It's pretty even elsewhere. Your perception that PSP games are more appealing is personal opinion. If that truly be the case, then explain Nintendogs which has sold far more in the US than any PSP title has (yet, I don't doubt some will sell incredibly well).

Let's not forget, the DS will be releasing some major titles before year end and will go online. Do you understand the potential behind some of the most popular franchises in the world being playable online?

GBMicro sales won't cut into DS sales because it doesn't play DS games.
The GBMicro is simply a new model of GB. It's not a redirection of Nintneods handheld business model so very little increase in new GBA games will come of it.

I forsee them both doing well and neither dominating in the end.

PS: Please refrain from the "kiddy/fanboy" comments. To even use such is paradoxical in that you are now acting kiddy and fanboyish.

[Zodiacboyscorp]

Nintendo does cater towards the Kiddy market; I'm not directing that at anyone here. I am an adult that love Nintendo games, however being one I can tell that the majority of them were not made with my age group in mind.

I would appreciate it if you try harder to not take my thoughts out of context. Asking rather then pointing the finger would have been a better way to handle such a situation. Thanks in advance regarding future posts.

Sales in US/Europe have strengthened PSP market considerably. I can tell you that EB Games is selling far more PSP then DS, which intially we did not see coming.

[Coded-Dude]

they can't even make enough PSP's to keep up with European/UK demands.
The PSP is shattering record sales figures for any console ever over there.

I don't discount Nintendo at all, infact, if there were ever going to be a market in which they would both be competitive.....it would be japan(for obvious reasons)
Anywho, I am sure the PSP will survive and flourish, and will never expect Nintendo to exit the handheld market. So it looks like we might actually have a showdown for the net 5-10 years.

[Zodiacboyscorp]

That would be preferable. The best systems/games always happen to be during the most competitive wars.

[Viper]

Thank you for editing your post.

As I mentioned, Micro sales won't bit into DS sales much and even if so, it won't alter the game lineup for the DS at all.

Take a look at these recent Japanese weekly sales figures.

GBM - 170,000
DS - 72,000
PSP - 70,000 (best week in a long time)

As you can see, even with the GBMicro launching and the PSP having one of its best week, thanks to new PSP colors being released, the DS still sells incredibly strong.

We don't know the picture as well in America since NPD doesn't release sales figures to the media like MediaCreate does in Japan so we can only speculate.

[Coded-Dude]

....and I can only wonder what PSP sales figures would be like if there was a surplus of hardware, instead of current shortages.

[Viper]

What shortages? Launch shipments aside.

[Zodiacboyscorp]

Yes and no.

The potential damage is in developers. Developers realize DS consumers buy GBA games. The GBA has more sales; a strong Micro showing might encourage developers to drop potential DS games in favorable of a more profitable GBA market that will sell on all systems. This could affect the DS potential software future. I hope that does not happen, however that is something not to rule out. This does worry me.

[Coded-Dude]

However, while the firm does note that the PSP launch has been a success, it also mentions that demand for the console is still exceeding supply - with replenishment of stocks of the console described as "limited."
GAME INDUSTRY BIZ (http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=11828)

Sony is hoping to have 1 million units shipped by end of year(or something like that), and I am sure they will deliver, but that is not helping current demmand.

[sam stoepee]

I predict doom to Sony we all know that the PSP will cool down soon but the DS is just gonna pick up.

Hey and uh, don't say I'm not a complete nintendo fan, because I am, but I saw the PSP today on display in my local PX (Post Exchange) and it looked so awesome I almost forked over the 250 for it. That screen just looks so beautifully in real life, I had only seen pictures and people holding on planes and buses sitting far away. You think I should restrain myself?

Yeah, I recently saw one in action too and while the graphics are indeed gorgeous I just cant get myself to fork out 250 for a hand held. Plus I'd be doing it just for one game (GTA). I'll wait for a drastic price drop, if that ever happens.

[Viper]

I said launches aside.

Zodiac, GBM hardware will eat at GBASP hardware sales and the software sales won't really increase as the Micro is more of a replacement/complimentary hardware piece than a new endeavor.

[Zodiacboyscorp]

I wouldn't count on that.

Things don't always work out as they seem.

[Alloy]

I just picked up my GameBoy Micro today and I must say its a sweet piece of hardware. Very metallic and smooth. You can adjust the brightness manually. The screen is so crisp and spectacular. Plus the feel of it is more comfortable than the SP or the original GBA. Seriously. And the faceplate changing is a good touch. One of my favorite touches they made was the light up select/start buttons at the bottom that change from blue to red if your battery is low. Also the metallic L/R buttons are cool. I'm psyched to have it. Also, when I got my DS a year ago, I stopped getting GBA games, thinking that the GameBoy was about done. But now the GBM has rejuvinated my craze for GBA titles, as I picked up WarioWareTwisted and Zelda:Minish along with my new Micro. Both awesome games by the way!

WOOT 4 MICRO!!! such a sweet, sexy system... *drool*

[D3adcell]

GAME INDUSTRY BIZ (http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=11828)

Sony is hoping to have 1 million units shipped by end of year(or something like that), and I am sure they will deliver, but that is not helping current demmand.

From what I have seen in the US around here they still have launch systems on shelves.

The whole nintendo catering to a young audience thing, i dont really find to be true. I just think nintendo instead caters to EVERYONE that way they do not limit themselves from kids buying/wanting the systems. Are you not going to be buying a fun game just becuase a younger kid can also play and enjoy it? The pokemon games are really about the only kiddie games i have seen from nintendo.

I know i'm getting castlevania for DS next week which is certainly not kiddie.

It just depends on if you want a machine soley dedicated to gaming or a machine that does all these other things. I have a dvd player and a radio. I just want the gaming machine (which has grrrrrreat games).

[Coded-Dude]

From what I have seen in the US around here they still have launch systems on shelves. .
I am sure some places IN THE US still do(though there were many that sold out quickly), but as I pointed out earlier I am ONLY talking about Europe/UK availability.....
Overall, the US and Japan launches were about the same, but for some reason the PSP is dominating everything in in said region. =-o

[Phoenix]

The pokemon games are really about the only kiddie games i have seen from nintendo.What kind of dumbass company would direct an RPG with a combat system as deep as Pokémon's at younger kids? I think the huge misconception with Pokémon, and I blame Nintendo for this, is all of the extra crap that has gotten more attention than the games themselves. For example, the cards and the anime show. Those are directed towards younger children mostly, and if they're advertised more than the games are, people start to think the games are based off of a card game or a TV show and come to the conclusion that the games are for kids too.

[dead718]

From what I have seen in the US around here they still have launch systems on shelves.

The whole nintendo catering to a young audience thing, i dont really find to be true. I just think nintendo instead caters to EVERYONE that way they do not limit themselves from kids buying/wanting the systems. Are you not going to be buying a fun game just becuase a younger kid can also play and enjoy it? The pokemon games are really about the only kiddie games i have seen from nintendo.

I know i'm getting castlevania for DS next week which is certainly not kiddie.

It just depends on if you want a machine soley dedicated to gaming or a machine that does all these other things. I have a dvd player and a radio. I just want the gaming machine (which has grrrrrreat games).


HEY, I like pokemon, and I for one, cannot wait until diamond and pearl come out.

The only real KIDDIE game for the DS is that STUPID yugioh game covering the shelves in my PX. It's funny though, the game comes with cards for the tcg game and you hear kids whispering, I wanna ask my parents for that, the game looks sh***** but the cards pwn.

They pay 35 dollars for 3 of em :P, props to Konami.

My friend is getting a PSP when he goes up to Seoul this weekend, I'm gonna get him a UMD for his birthday (which coincidentally is this weekend) what should I get. Longest Yard, Sahara, Dodgeball, i have no idea.

Lastly, I have a choice between; Nintendogs (yes the shipment finally get in Thursday) or minish, what should i get.

[OutlawAdidas]

well, define kiddie?

I believe people are saying that the DS version of Yugioh could be the best version out there due to the fact that it sticks to the original card game rules. None of that other shit u see on the consoles and wat not. Also, they say it gratisfying to actually see your monster on the top screen battling it out and stuff.

I hate the terminology, "kiddie", because every system just about has a "kiddie" game on it. Xbox has Barbir, PS2 has a bunch of them including, "The Bible Game", and the GC also has a bunch of them. But just cuz a system has those types of games that cater to a select group doesn't mean the system is kidde. Hell, as long as your into the game then your fine.

[sam stoepee]

What kind of dumbass company would direct an RPG with a combat system as deep as Pokémon's at younger kids? I think the huge misconception with Pokémon, and I blame Nintendo for this, is all of the extra crap that has gotten more attention than the games themselves. For example, the cards and the anime show. Those are directed towards younger children mostly, and if they're advertised more than the games are, people start to think the games are based off of a card game or a TV show and come to the conclusion that the games are for kids too.

Very true, I love playing all the GB and GBA pokemon games but when people at work see me playing it they make fun of me. If it wasnt for the cartoon and the stupid card game it wouldnt get such a rep for being a "kids game".

[pac4life]

well.....no offence, but pokemon is very kiddie. hell even i was addicted to it as a 10 year old. Now, im not. But hey, if u like it its all good.

[Phoenix]

I think we're going with 2 different definitions of kiddy. Cocaine is very addicting to 10 year olds (trust me, I'd know), but that doesn't make it a kiddy substance. Yes, the games are often made with the intentions of sucking millions of dollars from kids, but that doesn't mean that they're the only target in mind. If they wanted to target only kids, they'd make the game a lot simpler. In order for a game to be kiddy, it has to have kids as its target, not a mixture of things.

P.S. Just kidding about the cocaine addiction part, just in case some people are gullible.

[Tael]

I'm tempted to get a GBM, they look so cool. But I already have a GBA, DS and GBA Player, is it worth getting one?

[HereticPB]

From what I have seen in stores is DS sold out, PSP 10+ boxes.

[Lynk Former]

well.....no offence, but pokemon is very kiddie. hell even i was addicted to it as a 10 year old. Now, im not. But hey, if u like it its all good.
seeing as you're 16 now it's obvious that you don't like pokemon now simply because you won't be cool in the eyes of your friends if they found out you played pokemon... at least that's what it's like for most people XD

[MicVlaD]

I'm tempted to get a GBM, they look so cool. But I already have a GBA, DS and GBA Player, is it worth getting one?A definite no.

[Xtreme Nemi$i$]

It is obvious that's it's purely an image thing Nintendo is trying to do as everyone has already pointed out. It's a good move, I mean shallow people make up a large part of the population too, can't have every release to be a meaningful step into a brighter future XD

Shallow people make up a large part of the population too!? Shallow casual gamers ARE the population nowadays. It's sad but true, dude. Our society is filled with complete morons.

But yeah, the Gameboy Micro has a lot of appeal. If there weren't SO many other great games coming out soon or right now, I would have my hands on one of these sexy pieces of hardware. But I only got so much money to blow....

[dead718]

the GBM is worth buying. I travel a lot living here in Korea and I don't like to burn my battery on me DS playing GBA games. Plus, I'll finally be able to have a decent lookin system to beat red version on again :P

But i probably wont get one...

Anyhow, here in Korea the PSPs are selling like hell. You go down there, they sell like 3 a day. (That's a ****load for being over here. I live on Camp Walker, there arent that many people.) The DS has its fair share of sales, but everyone who would buy one already got one for christmas. It's all the rage among the kids on the post.

[dead718]

you know this thread really didnt desrerve 72 posts :P

[Viper]

Why must you be so negative on so many threads? If we only had 5 active members then yes, 72 posts would be extreme.


From my understanding, the South Korea has been granted the PSP Online service already. I can imagine this having an increased affect on sales, epsecially given SK's affinity for online gaming.

[dead718]

uh,, sorry?

anyhow, I never thought about the fact that I live in south korea, do you think this might prevent me from using the Ds wifi connection. I think I'm connected to a US server, I;ll have to ask, a lotta people are hooked up to KT

[Viper]

I don't think it will hurt your DSOnline play at all. I'm not real sure on when the DS service will be available in SK though as news of its release there hasn't been released yet.

[dead718]

No, I live on an army instillation. The government buys the systems from retailers like a walmart would and ships it to they military bases worldwide. The thing is we don't get a launch date. Just one day you (that was the date) and its like what the hell Ds's are on the shelf, or an announcement, the PSP's are now for sale in AAFES stores, however they are selling fast, AAFES is trying they're hardest to get more from retaliers.

[Viper]

I too shop at a military installation (Langley AFB, Va. My wife is an A1C). You are pretty much at their mercy as each AAFES is on their own ordering schedule. What you might want to do is email that flight and inform them of its incoming arrival and of its potential popularity. It may or may not help ensure you get it quickly but it can't hurt it either.

[dead718]

Hmm...you're probably right, that's what they did with the Ds. So many people were like so when are you getting the Ds's. It wasn't supposed to get here for a month or two, they got it in a week and half, so they're pretty efficient with things popular