Wii Fit the UK’s best seller of 2009

According to data released by ELSPA GfK-ChartTrack, Nintendo has claimed the top four positions in the best-selling games of 2009 so far.

Wii Fit is the best-seller, followed by Wii Play, Mario Kart Wii and Professor Layton and the Curious Village. Sony’s Killzone 2 is the first core game in the chart at No.5. Capcom’s Resident Evil 5 places at No.6, Brain Training is at No.7, The Sims 3 (despite its recent release) is at No.8, Call of Duty: World at War is a No.9 and Mario & Sonic and the Olympic Games is at No.10.

“These figures are clear evidence that gaming is now mainstream in the UK,” stated ELSPA director general Michael Rawlinson.

“The demographic has changed, so it’s time we did away with the misperception that video games are merely the preserve of teenage boys shooting zombies. Innovation in the industry means the social and educational benefits of gaming are now enjoyed by players of both sexes and of all ages.”

Update: The original list published by ELSPA was based on individual formats. ELSPA has now also released a Top 10 list based on all formats sales.

UK H1 2009 ELSPA GfK-ChartTrack Individual Formats Top Ten:

1. Wii Fit (Wii)

2. Wii Play (Wii)

3. Mario Kart Wii (Wii)

4. Professor Layton And The Curious Village (DS)

5. Killzone 2 (PS3)

6. Resident Evil 5 (360)

7. Dr Kawashima’s Brain Training (DS)

8. The Sims 3 (PC)

9. Call Of Duty: World At War (360)

10. Mario & Sonic At The Olympic Game (Wii)

UK H1 2009 ELSPA GfK-ChartTrack All Formats Top Ten:

1. Wii Fit (Wii)

2. FIFA 09 (Xbox 360/PS3/PSP/Wii/PS2/DS/PC)

3. Call Of Duty: World At War (Xbox 360/PS3/WII/PS2/PC/DS)

4. Resident Evil 5 (Xbox360/PS3)

5. Wii Play (Wii)

6. Mario Kart Wii (Wii)

7. Professor Layton And The Curious Village (DS)

8. Mario & Sonic At The Olympic Games (Wii/DS)

9. Street Fighter IV (PS3/Xbox 360)

10. Guitar Hero: World Tour (Wii/Xbox 360/PS3/PS2)

Via casualgaming.biz and GamesIndustry