Wii Electrifies Cyber Monday

It's official--video games are recession proof.  According to comScore data, in an economic climate thats been dubbed the worst since the Great Depression, spending on videogame consoles, games and accessories also increased 9% during the first week of December.  Such numbers are in strong contrast to even other forms of entertainment such as music, toys, and videos, all of which declined 24%.

Nintendo, according to sales data from Amazon.com, is benefiting the most from this recession proof economic climate.  Sales figures from December 1st, also known as Cyber Monday, are listed below.  Nintendo products dominated the entire Top 10 Sellers list.  Most notably, these sales came during a release calander filled with anticipated titles such as "LittleBigPlanet" "Fallout 3" and "Gears of War 2" -- all of which are non-Nintendo titles.

1. Midway's Game Party (Wii)

2. Wii Remote Controller

3. Wii Nunchuk Controller

4. Nintendo DS Limited Edition Pink Ribbon

5. Wii Music

6. Official Nintendo Wii Wheel

7. Disney Club Penguin: Elite Penguin Force (Nintendo DS)

8. Wii Fit

9. Wii Play with Wii Remote

10. Wii