SAN FRANCISCO - DECEMBER 15: A display for the new Nintendo Wii shows a controller with a strap December 15, 2006 in San Francsico. Nintendo says it will replace 3.2 million straps for the new Wii computer game controllers after report of conrollers slipping out of players hands. Getty Images logo Getty Images 36 months ago

SAN FRANCISCO - DECEMBER 15: A display for the new Nintendo Wii shows a controller with a strap December 15, 2006 in San Francsico. Nintendo says it will replace 3.2 million straps for the new Wii computer game controllers after report of conrollers slipping out of players hands.

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  3. Kara L., 27, and boyfriend Sean G., 34, of Los Angeles, encourage Sean's mom Carole G., 65, of Austin, as she breaks a sweat with the Obstacle Course game on Wii Fit Plus during a Black Friday shopping excursion at Westfield Culver City in Culver City, Calif. on Nov. 27, 2009. Nintendo is traveling to more than 35 malls across the country to show off the latest video games for Wii, Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi, with titles for all generations.
  4. Ashton Faller, 5, lower left, rough houses with his brother Andrew Faller, 15, upper left, and sister Nicole Faller, 7, right, after Ashton won a round of Nintendo Wii fencing in Everett, Wash., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009. Faller had early treatment for autism starting at age 2 and now has improved social skills.
  5. Ashton Faller, 5, left, plays with his brother Andrew Faller, 15, right, after Ashton won a round of Nintendo Wii basketball in Everett, Wash., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009. Ashton, who had specialized treatment for autism starting age 2, now he has improved social skills.
  6. Ashton Faller, 5, left, cheers after winning a round of Nintendo Wii ping pong against his brother Andrew Faller, 15, right, in Everett, Wash., Sunday Nov. 29, 2009. Ashton got specialized treatment, starting at age 2 and his social skills have improved.
  7. In this photo released by Nintendo, Esmeralda Garcia, 11, of Maywood, Calif., tries out Style Savvy, a new fashion-focused video game for the Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi systems, with the help of Nintendo representative Parthana Gupta at the Westfield Culver City in Culver City, Calif., on Nov. 27, 2009. Nintendo is traveling to more than 35 malls across the country to let consumers try the latest Wii, Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi video games before deciding what to buy.
  8. In this photo released by Nintendo, Roxana Lozano, 32, and Jaime Martinez, 33, both of Los Angeles, buy a Wii video game system on Nov. 27, 2009, in GameStop at the Westfield Culver City in Culver City, Calif.
  9. REDMOND, Wash., Nov. 23, 2009 - Starting Nov. 27, 2009, Nintendo is issuing two limited edition Nintendo DSi bundles that come pre installed with more than $20 in software value. The White bundle pictured here includes Nintendo DSiWare titles that appeal to anyone who has a passion for brain teasers. The bundles will be available only while supplies last.
  10. Timeline shows the history of Nintendo's Mario franchise.
  11. In this image provided by Nintendo, video game icon Mario is shown. Even though Mario hasn't changed much in nearly three decades, the latest game he stars in, the newly released "The New Super Mario Bros. Wii," is one of the holiday season's top titles.
  12. In this image provided by Nintendo, video game icon Mario is shown. Even though Mario hasn't changed much in nearly three decades, the latest game he stars in, the newly released "The New Super Mario Bros. Wii," is one of the holiday season's top titles.
  13. FILE - This file screen grab released by Nintendo shows multiplayer gameplay in "New Super Mario Bros." for the Nintendo Wii.
  14. FILE - This file screen grab released by Nintendo shows multiplayer gameplay in "New Super Mario Bros." for the Nintendo Wii.
  15. In this handout photo provided by Nintendo Inc., George Brown, kneeling, and his daughters Hannah, 4, left, and Chloe, 9, play the New Super Mario Bros. Wii game at the Nintendo World store in New York, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009. The latest Mario Brothers game is one of the holiday season's most anticipated titles.
  16. NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 12: (L-R) Sea Louise, ''Real Housewives'' star Kelly Bensimon and Tadeus Ann attend the 25 years of Mario celebration at the Nintendo World Store on November 12, 2009 in New York City.

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