Everybody knows that the DS Lite rules all and sundry in Japan, but it makes you wonder what is it exactly that makes them fly off the shelves as though they were the next best thing since sliced bread?
Here are some interesting facts for you to sleep over - over 45% of the population have a portable game device, with the GBA holding on to top spot with a 24.1% share, followed by both the DS and DS Lite at 24.1% and 14.4% respectively, while the Sony PSP languishes at 10.7%.
More than two times the amount of DS Lite owners actually play games on their beloved handheld everyday compared to PSP owners - could this be due to the lack of engaging games on Sony’s handheld?
Brain games and RPGs top the type of games that gamers love to play, while 60% of gamers love the stylus input as it throws away boring old D-pad convention.
I personally have chosen the DS Lite over the PSP as my most recent purchase, and am currently enjoying myself thoroughly. Animal Crossing, anyone?
Source: Kotaku
