Online merchant Rakuten has boldly predicted that the Wii U will be a more popular gift for children this Christmas than the PlayStation 4 or Xbox One.
The company has based its prediction on an observed 75% spike in sales of the system in October as well as internal social media research that pairs Nintendo’s console with Apple’s iPad as the most talked about gifts for Christmas on Twitter.
The Wii U has been receiving its share of positive coverage recently; perhaps this claim is yet another sign of a brighter future for the struggling console.
One would be wise to take this analysis with a grain of salt, however, as every indication suggests heavy competition from both Microsoft and Sony’s new consoles. The PS4 managed to outsell the Wii U’s lifetime sales in the UK less than 48 hours.
Is the Wii U poised for a comeback this holiday season or destined for defeat? Let us know what you think in the comments below!
[Via MCV]
