wraggster
January 17th, 2007, 18:18
Seems lately the only time we post something about the Germans is when something bad goes down. So in the interests of parity, here's some more light-hearted news from the Fatherland: they like the DS. A lot.
The DS sold 500,000 units in 2005, which was alright, but in 2006 they sold a further 1,000,000, which is better. Combined with the GBA that has Nintendo owning 80% of the German handheld market (what, no Gizmondo love, Germany?).
Probably most interesting, though, is the claim by Nintendo (so take some salt with it) that 44% of German DS owners are female. That's staggering.
via kotaku (http://kotaku.com/gaming/germany/ds-overruns-germany-229207.php)
The DS sold 500,000 units in 2005, which was alright, but in 2006 they sold a further 1,000,000, which is better. Combined with the GBA that has Nintendo owning 80% of the German handheld market (what, no Gizmondo love, Germany?).
Probably most interesting, though, is the claim by Nintendo (so take some salt with it) that 44% of German DS owners are female. That's staggering.
via kotaku (http://kotaku.com/gaming/germany/ds-overruns-germany-229207.php)