Analyst: Wii U can still be big success

The Wii U can still end up being a big success despite its poor launch, claims EEDAR analyst Jesse Divnich.

The console's biggest problem has been a lack of must-buy games, with several titles being delayed or cancelled.

However Divnich believes that with the right first-party games, Nintendo can turn things around and make the Wii U into a big hit.

"Nintendo always went against the grain," he said in the latest issue of Edge. "It's risky for publishers to jump on revolutionary technology from day one and this puts tremendous pressure on the first-party studios to lead the charge.

"With Wii U, a few key first-party titles were delayed, and without them consumers are still on the fence about the console."

Divnich said that the holiday period would be the biggest factor in determining whether the Wii U can turn things around.

"Consumers are waiting for that killer Wii U game before making their decision on whether or not to enter the ecosystem.

"Right now, the battle in the living room is for the second-screen experience and Nintendo is positioned perfectly to capitalise on this trend.

"I think it may be fair to give Nintendo through the holiday to see if the current lineup can raise awareness and sales."