The British gaming industry sales watchers at MCV are reporting today that the DS has overtaken both the PS2 and PC in unit sales and overall market value in the UK. They attribute the little portable's triumph to its strong sales since Easter, as well as bumper crop of high quality releases, including Pokemon Diamond and Pearl and More Brain Training, that currently account for over 15% of the all game sales!
While sales of Apple's iPod might indicate otherwise, one has to wonder how long the DS can hold onto its worldwide domination. But by then, it'll be time for some new colors or an even sleeker form factor. Onboard flash memory, anyone?
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8-04-2007 @ 4:11AM
ssuk said...
Huh... Over taking the PS2 is quite a feat, as the UK was heavily into the PS2. (Probably the main reason Sony says we're their 'biggest consumer market' but still messes around).
Hey Nintendo Europe, is it time for a DS price cut yet? Sticking at the original price of £99.99 ($200) since March 2005 isn't really cool... However much it's printing you money.
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8-06-2007 @ 2:45AM
Jay said...
hi my names jay and i got a question that has nothing to do with this article but im hoping if someone would be kind enough to help me. see i got a pokemon diamond game and i dont know how to connect it to the internet with wifi. it asks me for my wep key and i dont even know what that is or how to find it. if someone knows please email me at [email protected]
thank you!
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8-06-2007 @ 11:41AM
bender said...
Yeah, it's only a matter of time before the DS outsells the ps2 in every territory. It's inevitable.
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