Nintendo WiFi Connection Hits 1 Million

1 million unique users of the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service worldwide. Time for a celebration.

Nintendo's wireless gaming service has hit an all- time gaming record of 1 million unique users, in less than four months in operation. The 1 millionth user was a player in Japan, who logged on to play Animal Crossing: Wild World.

"Players are embracing our model of a compelling, safe, easy-to-use wireless gaming service," says Reggie Fils-Aime, Nintendo of America executive vice president of sales & marketing. "Those 1 million users represent more than 27 million game sessions." On March 20, two new Wi-Fi-enabled games arrive in the Americas to draw even more players to Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Tetris DS brings a twist to the addictive classic puzzle game. Up to four players can compete against friends or strangers, near or far. Tetris DS features multiple modes themed with retro Nintendo characters and music.

Also launching March 20, Metroid Prime Hunters features competition using Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, but players get an added bonus: the ability to chat with one another before and after battles, using VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol). Players can use this Metroid chat feature to agree on match parameters and to relive their battle glories. This riveting first-person shooter lets players choose from a variety of characters and weapons, with extensive replay options.

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  YAY!!!!!!!!!

  ChainGangSoldier, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  *waves sparklers*

  darkshadow61, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  ROFL I bet the japanese player doesnt know he or she is 1 the millionth user. Lol...

  stone, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  w00t!

  Nintendude, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  I wonder how large it will grow in the next few months. The wifi has only been around for less than 4 months!

  NPC, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  I can NEVER find opponents on Mario Kart... how the heck are there 1 million users?

  shinneri, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  hooray

  LeSomeGuy, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  Wow Shinneri you must have bad luck, I always find at least one within a minute.

  NPC, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  Yeah, I can find one pretty easy... then the person drops out before the race starts. And I don't really blame him/her; racing with only one other person's not very fun (in my opinion, at least).

  shinneri, 30-11--0001 at 00:00