Image Credit: Bethesda
Forgot password
Enter the email address you used when you joined and we'll send you instructions to reset your password.
If you used Apple or Google to create your account, this process will create a password for your existing account.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Reset password instructions sent. If you have an account with us, you will receive an email within a few minutes.
Something went wrong. Try again or contact support if the problem persists.

Nintendo Connects 5 Million Users Through DS’s WiFi Service

This article is over 17 years old and may contain outdated information

Since the launch of Nintendo’s Wi-Fi Connection, the wireless gaming service has connected more than 5 million unique Nintendo DS owners, who have participated in more than 200 million gameplay sessions.

According to new figures from the independent NPD Group, DS was again the top-selling videogame system in April, with nearly 16,000 units sold per day. According to internal Nintendo demographic tracking studies, DS purchases have increased by 42 percent among women, 127 percent among people 30 and older, and 212 percent among people 35 and older.

“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.

Recommended Videos

The Escapist is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission.Ā Learn more about our Affiliate Policy