Lone New Wii U Sold in 2022 Despite Being Discontinued 5 Years Ago
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Nintendo sold a single new Wii U in the US this year, the first since May 2022, despite discontinuing it in 2017.
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The rare sale was tracked by an industry analyst, who said it was not refurbished or used but brand new.
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The Wii U sold just 9.2 million units in 3 years after its 2012 launch, considered a flop.
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Nintendo shut down the Wii U's digital storefront in March, so the buyer hopefully has physical discs.
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The analyst speculated it was an old unit stuffed away at a retailer before being purchased, a "fun peculiarity."
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