30 is the new 20? Not in this case. Nintendo will be celebrating its 30 millionth console sold in the US today beating out the PS2 in quickness. They did it 15 months faster than PS2 to be exact. As far as overall sales Sony is still wearing the hammer pants in this race.
“More than any other video game system in history, Wii has expanded the world of video games to new audiences,” said VP of marketing Cammie Dunaway in the press release. “This milestone is another reminder that people want fun games they can play with others – all at a value-minded price.”
Congrats to the Wii. I can only imagine what Sony and Microsoft are hoping for with their motion efforts this fall. With 30 Million sold, can you blame them? I can’t. Nintendo also released a top ten list of their first party and third party games.
1. Wii Play
2. Mario Kart Wii
3. Wii Fit (with Balance Board)
4. New Super Mario Bros. Wii
5. Wii Sports Resort
6. Super Smash Bros. Brawl
7. Super Mario Galaxy
8. Wii Fit Plus (with Balance Board)
9. Mario Party 8
10. Link’s Crossbow Training1. Guitar Hero 3: Legends of Rock
2. Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games
3. Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga
4. Carnival Games
5. Game Party
6. EA Sports Active
7. Just Dance
8. Rayman Raving Rabbids
9. Deca Sports
10. Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games
