Nintendo of France talks France-specific sales, piracy, Mario, multiplayer, 3DS, Zelda and more

The following Google translated information comes from Philippe Lavoué, Deputy Managing Director of Nintendo France…

- one million and 1.4 million Wii DS for an installed base of 5 million Wii and DS 10 million
- ‘Our belief, Nintendo is that they are the games that drivent sales of hardware and not the reverse. I do not know if there was the announcement of a line-up of games that will be available under this proposal, but we remain attentive. What we observe is that the proposals are the most reassuring of games, the most consensual drivent sales of hardware on the video game market. “
- Red Wii has sold over 150,000 copies in France
- Mario Kart Wii Black crossed the milestone of 150,000 copies
- Club Nintendo has found that 30% of Wii owners bought a Wii Rouge
- ‘The multiplayer is a trigger to buy with games like Wii Party should sell more than half a million copies by the end of the year. “
- Wii 2 is not the agenda
- Skyward Sword still set for 2011, but no date set
- ‘Mr. Miyamoto wants to ensure that the proposal is consistent with our expectations. These are the games that deliver the promise to users, and Zelda will of course be highly anticipated. “
- 70% of players have entered the game with Mario
- ‘Music has played a very important role in the development of Mario. “
- ‘This (piracy) is something we take very seriously, a team is responsible for the fight against piracy and all its forms. […] The SELL has a structure that implements Hadopi and Nintendo is a member of SELL […]. “
- A Nintendo phone would appeal to the public, but Nintendo wants to stay focused on the game and do it properly. No plans for a phone

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