The Nintendo Wii outsold both its competitors, the Sony PlayStation 3 and the Microsoft Xbox 360, in March, according to figures from the NPD Group. Nintendo continues to say it is having problems keeping up with demand for its units, citing “widespread shortages” for both the Wii and its handheld DS unit. Some industry observers wonder if Nintendo is purposely throttling down the production of its product to create an artificial over-demand situation.
Nintendo Wows With Wii
Posted by: Fred J. Aun April 20, 2007 10:45 AMThe Nintendo Wii outsold both its competitors, the Sony PlayStation 3 and the Microsoft Xbox 360, in March, according to figures from the NPD Group. Nintendo continues to say it is having problems keeping up with demand for its units, citing “widespread shortages” for both the Wii and its handheld DS unit. Some industry observers wonder if Nintendo is purposely throttling down the production of its product to create an artificial over-demand situation.