Whether it's the
crazy ad campaign, the innovative aspect of
DS wifi play or the
unusual locations of DS wifi access points, Nintendo seem
to be doing something right.
In the last week they've sold over 110,000 copies of
Mario Kart DS, and over 52,000—more than 45%—have
been taken online. An interesting comparison is that Halo 2, arguably Xbox Live's
most dominant title, was only taken online by 18% of new
owners even after three weeks on sale.
Nintendo have some more interesting titles around the corner, many of which include and benefit from wireless play, so time should tell whether this launch is an oddity or an indication of things to come.
[Thanks, Infendo]
