Nintendo cuts back on Wii production

Naysayers say the end of Wii dominance will arrive soon enough, but it may have already arrived. A Nikkei report revealed (through Kotaku) that Nintendo has started cutting down the number of Wiis being manufactured. According to Nikkei, Wii parts suppliers Mitsumi and Hosiden are facing huge revenue losses this year, thanks to the Wii’s recent decline.

Naturally, Nintendo’s orders for Wii parts have also dipped. Mitsumi and Hosiden are now looking at its net profit plunging by over 50%. That’s huge. Of course, we have to remember that overall, the Wii is still on top of the console heap despite the Wii’s current problems. Then again, Nintendo might not remain in the #1 spot for long. MCV reported that Wii sales are showing a year-on-year decline across the board—so much for the anticipated post-Christmas lull theory.

Is this scaling back of Wii production an omen of things to come? Would Nintendo end the console wars on top, or is it destined for the second (or even third) slot? We’d love to hear what you think.

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