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Zucas on 06 April 2009

Woah that is pretty damn good. I thought DS had provided enough growth in Europe already but it seems that will continue with DSi according to these UK notes.



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BKK2 on 06 April 2009

DSi enjoys rampant demand in debut weekend

Hardware becomes fourth fastest-selling console in UK history, reveals MCV

Nintendo’s DSi became the fourth fastest-selling console in UK history over its opening weekend, according to GfK-ChartTrack data.

The handheld's performance even eclipsed the debut sales numbers of the original DS - only being outdone by the opening weekends of PSP, PS3 and Wii.

In unit terms, it outsold all other consoles combined over the weekend – including PS3, PSP, Wii and Xbox 360.

“It’s a very impressive opening couple of days considering the lack of launch software,” said GfK-ChartTrack’s Chris Poole.

“It’s the fourth fastest-selling console in UK history in terms of opening weekend – one ahead of the original DS in fifth and way ahead of DS Lite.

"It's difficult to tell if the momentum will continue into the week, as much of the sales would have been pre-ordered. There was also a slight spike in DS software."

The console was launched at midnight last Friday on the UK High Street.


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piggychan on 06 April 2009

i can imagine thousands and thousands of people part exchanged their DS's for the DSi at GAME & GAMESTATION stores here

 

and judging from the tv ads.. adults will have a lotta fun ways with the DSi's camera abilities..*ahem*

 

hmm I need to trade my DS lite in too..

 

Grats Nintendo you are the kings!!



supermario128 on 06 April 2009

Go DSi, I just bought one yesterday. It is much better than the DS Lite in every aspect, except no GBA slot.




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psrock on 06 April 2009

I hope you guys aren't surprised by this? To me it s business as usual, that thing is a monster.



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BKK2 on 06 April 2009

UK First week sales:

01 PSP 185,000
02 PS3 165,000
03 Wii 105,000
04 DSi
05 DS 87,000
06 360 70,000



Viper1 on 06 April 2009
psrock said:
I hope you guys aren't surprised by this? To me it s business as usual, that thing is a monster.

We're surprised because it's better than the even the original DS launch and much better than the DSLite launch.

 

And looks like it damn near eclipsed the Wii's launch.

 



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Kenology on 06 April 2009

This is bullshit.

Nintendo is not committed to reaching a broader, more diverse audience. Nor is there much opportunities for success for 3rd party publishers.

With that said, no way the DSi sold that well. It's destined to fail.



TacoBoy49 on 06 April 2009

remember when everyone was complaining about how Killzone 2 only had 2 days of sales on the charts so it didnt really count? lol most pre oreded products sell most in the first 24 hours.