According to GfK Chart-Track, Nintendo has sold over 10 million DS/DSi handhelds in the UK, making it the best-selling console in the history of the region.
“Nintendo’s Touch Generations range of software, which has been expanding the definition of videogame, has resonated strongly with people of all ages, extending its appeal to a non-traditional gaming audience, which now sees people aged between five and 95 picking up and playing Nintendo DS consoles,” said Nintendo.
“The achievements of titles such as Dr Kawashima’s Brain Training: How Old Is You Brain? and More Brain Training alongside recent launches including 100 Classic Book Collection and 42 All-Time Classics, has seen the Nintendo DS system significantly expand the audience traditionally associated with videogames.”
The original DS “Fat” went on sale in March 2005 and the stats suggest one in every six UK citizens own the handheld.
Result for: gaming audience
According to developing partners, it appears that Sony is preparing a new controller for its PlayStation 3 console, one which can “break apart” into two units each of which have Wii-mote-like motion sensing functionality.
Although not officially announced by Sony, the controller has been sent off to a few developer partners already meaning an E3 launch is possible.
If true, the controller could help bring the casual or family gamer over to the PlayStation 3. The Nintendo Wii currently dominates the casual gaming audience.
The original PS3 controller, the Sixaxis did include some motion sensing ability but nowhere near the freedom of movement a Wii-Mote allows.
