Post by Segaman on Dec 22, 2004 10:35:54 GMT -5
Nintendo DS Shipment To Exceed 2.8 Million Worldwide In 2004
From GameInformer Online: "The Nintendo DS is seeing retail sales in North America and Japan reaching 1 million to date, respectively. To meet the demand, Nintendo has increased total shipment figures to the US and Japan and now they will exceed 2.8 million by the end of 2004.
By Thanksgiving weekend in North America, more than 500,000 units had sold through in just one week following the US launch. This led to stocks running out in retail outlets across the country as more than 90% of the units shipped were sold. Nintendo is continuing to supply stores with the new handheld. In Japan, sales of Nintendo DS exceeded half a million systems in just four days after launch. Nintendo DS topped every major gift list this year, and was described by The Wall Street Journal as "this year's must-buy item."
Jim Merrick, Senior Director European Marketing said, "The launch of Nintendo DS in the US and Japan has been hugely successful, with it having become a must have console, and we are looking forward to another successful launch in Europe. Our mission is to create a new way of gaming, offering an innovative and enjoyable experience and with the new Nintendo DS we have accomplished this. The touch screen, for example, really empowers the player, letting them reach into the game for more direct, faster control.'
The Nintendo DS launched in North America on November 21st and in Japan on December 2nd. The Nintendo DS will be launching across Europe in Q1 2005."
