5 Million Online DS Gamers

June 10th, 2007 Posted in Multiplayer, Nintendo DS

wi-fi.pngThe success of Nintendo is non-stop: the Wii is selling by the truck load, and the DS is breaking portable gaming records. The latest in the company’s success with the DS comes in the form of an announcement disclosing that its wireless gaming service has now connected more than 5 million unique DS owners, who have racked up more than 200 million gameplay sessions.

“Nintendo DS gamers globally use Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection as an easy, fun place to find fellow players, all without paying anything extra for the service,” explains Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime. “The milestones represent millions of hours of fun and camaraderie despite miles between players.”

There are nearly 65 games that can be played via Nintendo Wi-fi Connection, with the five most popular being Animal Crossing: Wild World, Mario Kart DS, Metroid Prime Hunters, Pokemon Diamond and Pokemon Pearl.

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