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Nintendo DSi Sells Through More Than 100,000 Units

Australia, 22 July, 2009 –
 
Independent market research group GfK Retail and Technology Australia confirms that the latest hand held console from Nintendo, Nintendo DSi™ has sold through more than 100,000* units in only 14 weeks.
 
Nintendo DSi, an upgrade to the Nintendo DS Lite hand held console, launched in Australia and New Zealand 2 April 2009. Nintendo DSi’s predecessor, Nintendo DS, has been Australia’s number one selling console since 2006.
 
Nintendo DSi’s new features include: Nintendo DSi Camera – two cameras, 11 unique lenses, Nintendo DSi Sound – store, play and manipulate your music, SD memory card slot – for additional storage space – ideal for your photos and music, as well as a slimmer unit, increased sound quality, bigger LCD screens and the Nintendo DSi Shop.
 
Free to download, the Nintendo DSi Browser puts your Nintendo DSi online. Once online, you can visit the Nintendo DSi Shop and shop online for Nintendo DSiWare. The first time you visit the Nintendo DSi Shop, you will automatically receive 1,000 free Nintendo Points (available for a limited time only). 
 
Additional points can be purchased via the Nintendo Points Cards. You can use your points to download Nintendo DSiWare from the Nintendo DSi Shop. Nintendo DSiWare is available in four different price categories: free, 200 points, 500 points, and 800 or more points.
 
For further information, and for a list of Nintendo DSiWare, please refer to the attached media release.
 
* All sell through and market share information courtesy of GfK Retail and Technology Australia