Australia, 18 February, 2011 –

Nintendo announces strong sales results for 2010.

GfK Retail and Technology Australia confirm that Nintendo DS® (inclusive of Nintendo DS, Nintendo DS® Lite, Nintendo DSi™ and Nintendo DSi™ XL) claimed the title of highest selling console in 2010, selling through more than 520,000* units. This marks the fifth year running that Nintendo DS has achieved this title, doing so from 2006 – 2010. In December 2010, Nintendo DS also achieved the title of the biggest selling video game console of all time in Australia, having sold through more than three million units.

Wii™ also achieved some major milestones in 2010. In November, Wii surpassed life to date sell through of two million units in Australia. This milestone was achieved in 47 months and establishes Wii as the fastest selling home console in Australia. Previously Nintendo DS® held this record, selling through two million units in 52 months. Wii was also the highest selling home console for 2010, selling through more than 420,000 units.

* All sell through and market share information courtesy of GfK Retail and Technology Australia