Comments on: Wii Reigns Supreme On EBay 2008 Top Gadget List http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/08/wii-reigns-supreme-on-ebay-2008-top-gadget-list/ Startup and Technology News Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:18:12 -0800 hourly 1 By: GNC-2008-12-08 #430 Who turned off the heat! | Geek News Central http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/08/wii-reigns-supreme-on-ebay-2008-top-gadget-list/comment-page-1/#comment-2702254 GNC-2008-12-08 #430 Who turned off the heat! | Geek News Central Fri, 17 Apr 2009 02:49:55 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=32444#comment-2702254 [...] Power Washer for your mouth! Vista and Parallels Version 4.0 Zune Hybrid Coming Ad free websites Wii King Sales Software Pirate Underground Facebook Worm Vista SP2 Beta Laptop Searches at [...] [...] Power Washer for your mouth! Vista and Parallels Version 4.0 Zune Hybrid Coming Ad free websites Wii King Sales Software Pirate Underground Facebook Worm Vista SP2 Beta Laptop Searches at [...]

]]> By: deni http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/08/wii-reigns-supreme-on-ebay-2008-top-gadget-list/comment-page-1/#comment-2583832 deni Sat, 03 Jan 2009 15:34:58 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=32444#comment-2583832 Hello. I must be going. EBAY book. Moreover, it comes. Hello. I must be going. EBAY book. Moreover, it comes.

]]> By: Snozzle http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/08/wii-reigns-supreme-on-ebay-2008-top-gadget-list/comment-page-1/#comment-2573814 Snozzle Sun, 21 Dec 2008 05:56:51 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=32444#comment-2573814 Oh, sorry the pie charts only covers the weekly sales of hardware and software but the chart beside the software pie does give you the current tie/attach ratio. The total console sales chart can be found at the top of the home page the number are still the same. Oh, sorry the pie charts only covers the weekly sales of hardware and software but the chart beside the software pie does give you the current tie/attach ratio. The total console sales chart can be found at the top of the home page the number are still the same.

]]> By: Snozzle http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/08/wii-reigns-supreme-on-ebay-2008-top-gadget-list/comment-page-1/#comment-2573812 Snozzle Sun, 21 Dec 2008 05:45:20 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=32444#comment-2573812 The Wii is selling for $50-$100 over retail on Ebay can the same be said for the RROD Xbox? As for the assertion that the bulk of Ebay sales are used units from disgruntled owners, The Wii shattered the record for the most consoles ever sold in any November ever (2.04mil) it was formerly held by the best selling PS2 in 2002 (1.3mil). If Nintendo manages to sell more than 2.7 mil units in December they will take the record for the most consoles sold in any month ever! (formerly held by the PS2) Another thing to keep in mind is that the Wii has sold more total software than the Xbox this year. So even with a mega title year under its belt the Xbox still falls short because of its install base. The attach rates have fallen for both consoles due to their increase in install base. This is tracked by vgchartz.com at the link found below, scroll down until you see the pie charts one is hardware sales and the other covers software they are updated weekly. As of 12/13/08 Wii: 42mil units x 5.32 attach rate = 223.4 million units of software sold. 360: 25.59 units x 7.56 Attach rate = 193.4 million units software sold. http://vgchartz.com/weekly.php The Wii is selling for $50-$100 over retail on Ebay can the same be said for the RROD Xbox? As for the assertion that the bulk of Ebay sales are used units from disgruntled owners, The Wii shattered the record for the most consoles ever sold in any November ever (2.04mil) it was formerly held by the best selling PS2 in 2002 (1.3mil). If Nintendo manages to sell more than 2.7 mil units in December they will take the record for the most consoles sold in any month ever! (formerly held by the PS2)

Another thing to keep in mind is that the Wii has sold more total software than the Xbox this year. So even with a mega title year under its belt the Xbox still falls short because of its install base. The attach rates have fallen for both consoles due to their increase in install base. This is tracked by vgchartz.com at the link found below, scroll down until you see the pie charts one is hardware sales and the other covers software they are updated weekly.

As of 12/13/08

Wii: 42mil units x 5.32 attach rate = 223.4 million units of software sold.
360: 25.59 units x 7.56 Attach rate = 193.4 million units software sold.

http://vgchartz.com/weekly.php

]]> By: dre http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/08/wii-reigns-supreme-on-ebay-2008-top-gadget-list/comment-page-1/#comment-2566466 dre Sun, 14 Dec 2008 02:52:11 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=32444#comment-2566466 nice. 40A i get it. nice. 40A i get it.

]]> By: Wii es el supremo ganador - HaloMexico.com http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/08/wii-reigns-supreme-on-ebay-2008-top-gadget-list/comment-page-1/#comment-2566259 Wii es el supremo ganador - HaloMexico.com Sat, 13 Dec 2008 22:20:44 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=32444#comment-2566259 [...] articulos relacionados vendidos 15. Rock Band 2s: 1,650 articulos relacionados vendidos Fuente: Wii Reigns Supreme On EBay 2008 Top Gadget List [...]

]]> By: Clare http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/08/wii-reigns-supreme-on-ebay-2008-top-gadget-list/comment-page-1/#comment-2562487 Clare Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:02:12 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=32444#comment-2562487 Interestingly it says "related items" so does that mean it's not necessarily the Wii console at all - but the extra Wiimote and Numchucks, wheels and other accessories?? Interestingly it says “related items” so does that mean it’s not necessarily the Wii console at all – but the extra Wiimote and Numchucks, wheels and other accessories??

]]> By: What Tech Have People Been Buying in 2008? http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/08/wii-reigns-supreme-on-ebay-2008-top-gadget-list/comment-page-1/#comment-2561990 What Tech Have People Been Buying in 2008? Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:46:28 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=32444#comment-2561990 [...] - TechCrunch Bookmark and Share This [...] [...] – TechCrunch Bookmark and Share This [...]

]]> By: » eBay divulga lista com os gadgets mais vendidos em 2008 - MOBILIDADE - Portáteis e Telefonia http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/08/wii-reigns-supreme-on-ebay-2008-top-gadget-list/comment-page-1/#comment-2561675 » eBay divulga lista com os gadgets mais vendidos em 2008 - MOBILIDADE - Portáteis e Telefonia Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:42:59 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=32444#comment-2561675 [...] topo das vendas de gadgets e brinquedos tecnológicos do eBay este ano. A lista foi anunciada pela TechCrunch e o XBOX 360 e PSP dividem o Top 3 com o console da Big N, confira o posicionamento de cada [...] [...] topo das vendas de gadgets e brinquedos tecnológicos do eBay este ano. A lista foi anunciada pela TechCrunch e o XBOX 360 e PSP dividem o Top 3 com o console da Big N, confira o posicionamento de cada [...]

]]> By: <fb:name linked="false" useyou="false" uid="1405839126">Graham A Hoopingarner</fb:name> http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/08/wii-reigns-supreme-on-ebay-2008-top-gadget-list/comment-page-1/#comment-2561456 Graham A Hoopingarner Tue, 09 Dec 2008 14:43:11 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=32444#comment-2561456 In my experience wii is a console that is played alot at parties. In college everyone would be drinking and taking turns playing bowling or baseball. I've also found that the system is well liked by a much younger and much older crowd. The serious gamer (ages 15-30) are going to look to XBOX and Playstation 3 to develop games that will entertain and challenge them more than the titles released on wii. That may be why there is such a high case of sellers of wii on ebay, the serious gamer jumped in on the hype of the consoles release and is now realizing that the system cannot offer what they are looking for. just my two cents though. In my experience wii is a console that is played alot at parties. In college everyone would be drinking and taking turns playing bowling or baseball. I’ve also found that the system is well liked by a much younger and much older crowd. The serious gamer (ages 15-30) are going to look to XBOX and Playstation 3 to develop games that will entertain and challenge them more than the titles released on wii. That may be why there is such a high case of sellers of wii on ebay, the serious gamer jumped in on the hype of the consoles release and is now realizing that the system cannot offer what they are looking for. just my two cents though.

]]> By: Crispy http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/08/wii-reigns-supreme-on-ebay-2008-top-gadget-list/comment-page-1/#comment-2561124 Crispy Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:06:50 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=32444#comment-2561124 What? No Zune? There has to be some mistake! What? No Zune? There has to be some mistake!

]]> By: 15 อันดับของเล่น-อุปกรณ์ไฮเทคที่ขายบน eBay ประจำปี 2008 | Digg Thai | อัพเดททุกเรื่องราว .. สไตล์ไทย ๆ http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/08/wii-reigns-supreme-on-ebay-2008-top-gadget-list/comment-page-1/#comment-2560970 15 อันดับของเล่น-อุปกรณ์ไฮเทคที่ขายบน eBay ประจำปี 2008 | Digg Thai | อัพเดททุกเรื่องราว .. สไตล์ไทย ๆ Tue, 09 Dec 2008 02:12:57 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=32444#comment-2560970 [...] - TechCrunch อ้างอิงจากเว็บไซต์ : [...] [...] – TechCrunch อ้างอิงจากเว็บไซต์ : [...]

]]> By: <fb:name linked="false" useyou="false" uid="547423354">Diane Coffey</fb:name> http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/08/wii-reigns-supreme-on-ebay-2008-top-gadget-list/comment-page-1/#comment-2560820 Diane Coffey Mon, 08 Dec 2008 22:49:53 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=32444#comment-2560820 Is wii really that big??? My 18 year old son hasn't asked for it for Christmas so I'm thinking it's not all that great. Is wii really that big??? My 18 year old son hasn’t asked for it for Christmas so I’m thinking it’s not all that great.

]]> By: GAMING « Daily Marauder http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/08/wii-reigns-supreme-on-ebay-2008-top-gadget-list/comment-page-1/#comment-2560789 GAMING « Daily Marauder Mon, 08 Dec 2008 22:16:05 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=32444#comment-2560789 [...] sold on the site. The Xbox360 was next at 1.3 million, followed by the Sony PSP and iPod touch. (http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/08/wii-reigns-supreme-on-ebay-2008-top-gadget-list [...] [...] sold on the site. The Xbox360 was next at 1.3 million, followed by the Sony PSP and iPod touch. (http://www.tech...top-gadget-list [...]

]]> By: Carsten http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/08/wii-reigns-supreme-on-ebay-2008-top-gadget-list/comment-page-1/#comment-2560774 Carsten Mon, 08 Dec 2008 22:06:25 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=32444#comment-2560774 s4ndm4n... well talking to people on the street is actually not a load of crap but also called market research. judging market trends by your own preferences is not usually that good of an indicator (at least not alone). but besides that the initial point raised was if ebay is a good indicator for future demand or past demand. beyond this, the wii is nice, but i wonder if its target market (younger than teenagers and maybe grown ups) is large enough in the long run. the xbox and ps3 target teenagers and twenty somethings which is a larger market and has more money to spend. so it will be interesting to see if the wii can win over part of that segment, right now based on the type of games and the graphic capabilities of the wii i don't see that happen. s4ndm4n… well talking to people on the street is actually not a load of crap but also called market research. judging market trends by your own preferences is not usually that good of an indicator (at least not alone).

but besides that the initial point raised was if ebay is a good indicator for future demand or past demand.

beyond this, the wii is nice, but i wonder if its target market (younger than teenagers and maybe grown ups) is large enough in the long run. the xbox and ps3 target teenagers and twenty somethings which is a larger market and has more money to spend. so it will be interesting to see if the wii can win over part of that segment, right now based on the type of games and the graphic capabilities of the wii i don’t see that happen.

]]> By: s4ndm4n http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/08/wii-reigns-supreme-on-ebay-2008-top-gadget-list/comment-page-1/#comment-2560763 s4ndm4n Mon, 08 Dec 2008 22:00:09 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=32444#comment-2560763 That's a load of crap. I don't have to ask kids in my neighborhood, I have three myself. First of all they love the wii and cant' get enough of it. Second you can't fake the numbers and when I got our wii earlier this year, I predicted the wii (not really much of a prediction though) would be doing very well if not the best this Holiday season. ha. As for the ps3 vs xbox, this year we're getting the xbox 360, simply because the ps3 just isn't there yet. And its just too much more expensive than the others! That’s a load of crap. I don’t have to ask kids in my neighborhood, I have three myself. First of all they love the wii and cant’ get enough of it. Second you can’t fake the numbers and when I got our wii earlier this year, I predicted the wii (not really much of a prediction though) would be doing very well if not the best this Holiday season. ha. As for the ps3 vs xbox, this year we’re getting the xbox 360, simply because the ps3 just isn’t there yet. And its just too much more expensive than the others!

]]> By: Shirish http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/08/wii-reigns-supreme-on-ebay-2008-top-gadget-list/comment-page-1/#comment-2560726 Shirish Mon, 08 Dec 2008 21:35:10 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=32444#comment-2560726 In which case, they probably will be unable to afford a Ninetendo Wii :) In which case, they probably will be unable to afford a Ninetendo Wii :)

]]> By: click http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/08/wii-reigns-supreme-on-ebay-2008-top-gadget-list/comment-page-1/#comment-2560657 click Mon, 08 Dec 2008 20:21:02 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=32444#comment-2560657 thank you www.eskibirsaat.com thank you
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]]> By: Pete Austin http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/08/wii-reigns-supreme-on-ebay-2008-top-gadget-list/comment-page-1/#comment-2560562 Pete Austin Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:51:31 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=32444#comment-2560562 Wii uses a lot less electricity, so it's a bit cheaper to run, and it's probably more reliable for anyone living in a hot climate without good air conditioning. http://www.thegadgetblog.com/2008/11/20/wii-beats-xbox-360-and-ps3-in-power-consumption-game/ Wii uses a lot less electricity, so it’s a bit cheaper to run, and it’s probably more reliable for anyone living in a hot climate without good air conditioning.
http://www.theg...nsumption-game/

]]> By: 2008年eBayで一番売れたガジェットは「Wii」 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/08/wii-reigns-supreme-on-ebay-2008-top-gadget-list/comment-page-1/#comment-2560539 2008年eBayで一番売れたガジェットは「Wii」 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:31:03 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=32444#comment-2560539 [...] [原文へ] [...] [...] [原文へ] [...]

]]> By: Nintendo Wii tops sales at eBay for 2008 | Startup Meme - Technology Startup and Latest Tech News http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/08/wii-reigns-supreme-on-ebay-2008-top-gadget-list/comment-page-1/#comment-2560494 Nintendo Wii tops sales at eBay for 2008 | Startup Meme - Technology Startup and Latest Tech News Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:47:23 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=32444#comment-2560494 [...] Wii topped the gadget sales at eBay for 2008. It sold over 2 million pieces followed by Microsoft’s Xbox 360 with 1.29 [...] [...] Wii topped the gadget sales at eBay for 2008. It sold over 2 million pieces followed by Microsoft’s Xbox 360 with 1.29 [...]

]]> By: Wii reigns supreme on eBay 2008 top gadget list « Power of Thought http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/08/wii-reigns-supreme-on-ebay-2008-top-gadget-list/comment-page-1/#comment-2560467 Wii reigns supreme on eBay 2008 top gadget list « Power of Thought Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:23:23 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=32444#comment-2560467 [...] Original URL: http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/08/wii-reigns-supreme-on-ebay-2008-top-gadget-list/ [...] [...] Original URL: http://www.tech...op-gadget-list/ [...]

]]> By: jason@tinyComb.com http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/08/wii-reigns-supreme-on-ebay-2008-top-gadget-list/comment-page-1/#comment-2560458 jason@tinyComb.com Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:10:39 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=32444#comment-2560458 All I wanted for Christmas was a DJ Hero. All I wanted for Christmas was a DJ Hero.

]]> By: tinyComb » Blog Archive » » DJ Tiesto Confirms Activision’s DJ Hero http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/08/wii-reigns-supreme-on-ebay-2008-top-gadget-list/comment-page-1/#comment-2560453 tinyComb » Blog Archive » » DJ Tiesto Confirms Activision’s DJ Hero Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:09:04 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=32444#comment-2560453 [...] ever get to spin Tiesto’s  In Search Of Sunrise 7. Do you think this game will be a top contender next year with the likes of Guitar Hero and Rockband? New to tinycomb? Subscribe via RSS or [...] [...] ever get to spin Tiesto’s  In Search Of Sunrise 7. Do you think this game will be a top contender next year with the likes of Guitar Hero and Rockband? New to tinycomb? Subscribe via RSS or [...]

]]> By: <fb:name linked="false" useyou="false" uid="695487857">fb695487857</fb:name> http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/08/wii-reigns-supreme-on-ebay-2008-top-gadget-list/comment-page-1/#comment-2560398 fb695487857 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 16:11:40 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=32444#comment-2560398 Agree Carsten! Ebay's for re-treads! Wii's a fad thats fading fast. For REAL results, ask kids in your neighborhood what they're playing. Most likely ps3 & xbox. Agree Carsten! Ebay’s for re-treads! Wii’s a fad thats fading fast. For REAL results, ask kids in your neighborhood what they’re playing. Most likely ps3 & xbox.

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