Since launching six weeks ago the Nintendo DS has sold over 200,000 units in the UK, certainly an impressive number.

Nintendo are keen to inform us that the Nintendo DS has sold over 200,00 units in the UK since launching around six weeks ago, which makes 3 million units worldwide. It seems that gamers have been keen to snap up Super Mario 64 DS and WarioWare Touched!, with these two Nintendo titles selling above all others.

David Yarnton, General Manager, Nintendo UK said: 'The launch of Nintendo DS in the UK continues to be an unprecedented success; Gamers new and old have embraced the Nintendo DS and have left no doubt that it is the new must have handheld console! Nintendo set out to create a new way of hand-held gaming, offering an innovative and enjoyable experience and with the new Nintendo DS, and we have certainly accomplished this.'

James Honeywell, UK Product Manager for Handheld Consoles said:, "We are extremely pleased with the success of the Nintendo DS and will continue to watch with excitement as it fulfils its obviously huge potential. It is great to see that British gamers, like their Japanese and American counterparts, can recognise a revolutionary new console when they see it!"