The company is taking a loss on every console sold, but as long as any given customer also buys one game, the Japanese company is in the black.

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The Japanese company is considered to be one of the world's most advanced mobile operators, so if it continues to encounter problems when the new service is launched it will be a blow for telecoms firms everywhere.

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The Japanese game company made announcements in Japan, the United States and Europe, each one talking about the three main points everyone has been wanting to know: when will Wii U be available, how much will it cost, and what games can I play on it?

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