Wii and Nintendo DS Set Historic New U.S. Sales Records

Employees at Nintendo's distribution facility in North Bend, Wash., package Wii and Nintendo DS systems for distribution to retailers around the country. With more than 3.5 million combined systems sold in November, Wii and Nintendo DS set new hardware sales records for a non-December month, according to the independent NPD Group, which tracks video game sales in the United States. (Photo: Business Wire)

Employees at Nintendo's distribution facility in North Bend, Wash., package boxes of Wii and Nintendo DS systems for shipment to retailers across the country. Distribution for both its Wii and Nintendo DS systems is in high gear as value-conscious shoppers look for gifts that can be enjoyed by the entire family. (Photo: Business Wire)