The latest Chart-Track figures have shown that now over 3 million people in the United Kingdom own a Nintendo DS or DS Lite, meaning that it has a 68% share of the handheld market given this year’s sales.

Nintendo have been quick to capitalise on the good news by pointing out that the DS was the best-selling platform of 2006 and "has already established itself as the UK market leading hardware format again so far in 2007".

Much of the success is given to marketing to a wider demographic with titles in the Touch! Generations range, including Brain Training, Nintendogs and Tetris.

"It’s a great testament to the strength of the DS hardware and software range available that just as Nintendo DS has passed its second birthday here in the UK, it reaches such a landmark sales figure", said Nintendo UK boss David Yarnton.

"With many more Touch! Generations games launching in 2007, Nintendo DS and Wii will continue to be the main driving forces behind the expansion of the videogame market this year."

>> Link - Official Site/NintendoDS