This compares with around 100,000 that Sony were able to bring to launch for the PS3 - Still both Sony and Microsoft (who produce the Xbox 360) acknowledge the attraction of the Wii, stating that it would make a fine "second" console in the home next to their own respective units.

Along with the 600,000 units sold in the U.S, this puts the Wii over the Million sold mark in just on two weeks. 

With a very strong line up of launch games, featuring quality and variety, an intriguing control system and a simple online interface, Nintendo is playing the substance over style and power card in this console war.

Launch titles that will be heating up the Northern winter include, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess - Already in the US seemingly Zelda has gone home with each Wii purchaser.  There is also the hardcore experience of Call of Duty 3, Red Steel and Splinter Cell: Double Agent. Whacky inclusions like Rayman Raving Rabbids and SpongeBob will be competing for Wii time with the "in the box" Wii Sports.

Here in Australia we must wait another five days until December 7th to get ownership of the exhilarating gaming platform. Please Japan, leave some for us.   {moscomment}