Over 5 Million Nintendo DS Players On-Line, 200 Million Games

Despite the lack of on-line functionality in games for the Nintendo Wii so far, the company reports that over 5 Million players have registered with its Nintendo DS Gaming Service since the November 2005 launch of the system. According to Nintendo there have been over 200 Million games played worldwide by those gamers as well – both of which are really impressive numbers.

“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.”

Lets hope that when the Wii version of the service launches that Nintendo enjoys similar numbers, despite being the last one to the dance. The Nintendo DS remains the top selling console worldwide and in America according to the NPD Group, the organization that compiles retail sales figures, with over 470,000 sold just in America. Anyone up for a quick game of Mario Kart DS or Metroid Prime Hunters??