UK charts: Wii Fit on top yet again

By Robert Purchese Published 11 May, 2009

Rhythm Paradise picks up tempo.

Wii Fit holds off Wolverine for a second week to remain top of the UK all-formats chart.

That's six consecutive weeks at number one for Nintendo's best-seller, which is only three weeks away from equalling Who Wants to be a Millionaire's lifetime 18-weeks-at-number-one record.

There's little movement at the top, although last week's newcomer Rhythm Paradise manages to break into the top 40 at number 10. Disappointing new entry Velvet Assassin can only be found in the Xbox 360 chart at 19.

The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena plummets from seven to 28, and Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, Tom Clancy's HAWX and SingStar: Pop Edition all fall out of the top 40.

This Week Last Week Title Platform(s)
1 1 Wii Fit Wii
2 2 X-Men Origins: Wolverine DS, PC, PS2, PS3, PSP, Wii, Xbox 360
3 3 FIFA 09 PC, Xbox 360, PS3, PS2, PSP, Wii, DS
4 4 Wii Play Wii
5 6 Mario Kart Wii Wii
6 5 Resident Evil 5 PS3, Xbox 360
7 10 Call of Duty: World at War PC, Xbox 360, PS3, PS2, Wii, DS
8 9 Professor Layton and the Curious Village DS
9 12 Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Wii, DS
10 New entry Rhythm Paradise DS
11 11 Street Fighter IV Xbox 360, PS3
12 8 The Godfather II PC, Xbox 360, PS3
13 13 Carnival: Funfair Games Wii
14 21 Sonic Unleashed Xbox 360, PS3, PS2, Wii
15 15 Killzone 2 PS3
16 16 Dr Kawashima's Brain Training DS
17 17 Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Xbox 360, PS3, PC, DS
18 New entry Hannah Montana: The Movie Game DS, PS3, Wii, Xbox 360
19 14 My Fitness Coach Wii
20 25 Halo Wars Xbox 360
21 19 Ben 10: Alien Force Wii, DS, PS2, PSP
22 24 Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 PC, Xbox 360, PS3, PSP, PS2, Wii
23 22 Grand Theft Auto IV Xbox 360, PS3, PC
24 26 Football Manager 2009 PC
25 23 SEGA Mega Drive Ultimate Collection Xbox 360, PS3
26 18 Guitar Hero: World Tour Xbox 360, PS3, PS2, Wii
27 31 WWE Legends of Wrestlemania PS3, Xbox 360
28 7 The Chronicles of Riddicl: Assault on Dark Athena PC, PS3, Xbox 360
29 39 Tiger Woods PGA Tour '09 PS2, PS3, PSP, Wii, Xbox 360
30 29 Mario Kart DS DS
31 20 WSC Real 2009: World Snooker Champsionship PC, PS3, Xbox 360
32 35 Wheelman PC, Xbox 360, PS3)
33 40 Race Driver: GRID DS, PC, PS3, Xbox 360
34 27 WWE SmackDown vs. RAW 2009 Xbox 360, PS3, PS2, PSP, Wii
35 33 Monsters vs Aliens PC, Xbox 360, PS3
36 30 Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock PC, PS3, PS2, Wii, Xbox 360
37 37 Gears of War 2 Xbox 360
38 Re-entry Tomb Raider: Underworld DS, PC, PS2, PS3, Wii, Xbox 360
39 28 LEGO Indiana Jones PC, Xbox 360, PS3, PS2, PSP, Wii, DS
40 Re-entry Burnout Paradise PC, PS3, Xbox 360

Leisure software charts compiled by Gfk Chart-Track, ©2008 ELSPA (UK) Ltd.

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Comments (18) Latest comment 3 years ago

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  • b00n #1 3 years ago

    Chinatown is fantastic. Everybody should buy it.

  • menage #2 3 years ago

    Amazing to see COD 4 still in the list.

  • asphaltcowboy #3 3 years ago

    "That's six consecutive weeks at number one for Nintendo's best-seller, which is only three weeks away from equalling Who Wants to be a Millionaire's lifetime 18-weeks-at-number-one record."

    That's not consecutive weeks, right?

    And YAY! Burnout Paradise back in the top 40!

  • Darren #4 3 years ago

    As far as I'm concerned Wii Fit is a clever piece of hardware with a mediocre piece of exercise software thrown in, it's not a "game" as such, not by my definition.

    So I say... great to see the Wolverine game in the top slot, the movie was utterly average but the game, while no classic, is certainly better, more entertaining and rather fun in that good solid 7 out of 10 way. :)

  • makeamazing #5 3 years ago

    I would really love to know the amounts the games are shifting in the top 40, for example how much is Wii Fit selling at the top and what the sales are for the game at the bottom. I think that would make for much more interesting reading than just a top 40... anyone know?

  • LazyDan #6 3 years ago

    Sorry, Wii Fit is a game whether anyone likes it or not. Stamping your feet and ignoring that it's number one isn't going to change anything.

    It's testament to the stagnant state of gaming when people are hailing an average movie license game as the real number one rather than commenting that developers aren't imaginative enough and/or invested in enough to come up with something which counts as a 'classic' game and has salepower these days. If it can't be done, then we're not going to see as many 'classic' games as perhaps we have in the past. Though I doubt that, as while not 'sold' in the traditional sense, World of Warcraft managed it and made it look easy, but people tend to forget that.

    Wii Fit did something different, it's clearly worked, and like it or not there are going to be lots of companies looking to emulate it.

  • Eraysor #7 3 years ago

    Riddick's spelled wrong in the chart >_>

    Chinatown Wars really needs more sales. It's absolutely brilliant.

  • Sid-Nice #8 3 years ago

    It would be such a shame if Wii Fit beats the record of a quality title like "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?"

  • JahB #9 3 years ago

    Wii Fit did something different, it's clearly worked, and like it or not there are going to be lots of companies looking to emulate it.

    it was made and marketed towards fat women who watch the homeshopping channel. and yes it worked, but we should all hope and pray that nobody replicates this. the wii has already done enough damage to the overall quality of video games

  • TRUTH #10 3 years ago

    I borrowed the Wii for 3 days with several games - WHAT A LOAD OF CHEAP SIMPLISTIC GAMING!...played maximum for 1hr and just got so bored with it.

    With my PS3 & 360 withe following :Fable 2, Dead Space, Pure, Street Fighter IV, GoW 2, Viva Patna, Oblivion, Guitar Hero, Grid, Endwar, Mass Effect, Kameo, Forza Racing, Burnout Paradise, Rez HD, Ikaugru, The Tales Of Verperia, Motor Storm 2, MGS, Killzone 2, LBP, Virtua Fifgter 5 etc...playing these then going on the Wii is like i'm playing with a toy rather then a games console!

    Oh! order import Demon's Soul for PS3 - has anyone played this, & is any good action/rpg ?
    Edited by 1 at 11/05/09 @ 14:21

  • Sid-Nice #11 3 years ago

    I borrowed the Wii for 3 days with several games - WHAT A LOAD OF CHEAP SIMPLISTIC GAMING!...played maximum for 1hr and just got so bored with it.

    And it took you 3 days to play 1 hour of Wii gaming? Are you grossly over weight?

  • TRUTH #12 3 years ago

    Nope I'm in good shape...played across 3 days. I played a variety of games on Wiii and 1hr was the longest it kept me interested and that was Mario Kart - so overrated today!...Wii fit is just a gimmick at heart!...I do train at the the gym 3 times a week.
    Edited by 1 at 11/05/09 @ 14:27

  • seasidebaz #13 3 years ago

    I do train at the the gym 3 times a week.

    You mean you drive to the gym, then go to the burger shop next door, then drive back?

  • Eraysor #14 3 years ago

    I bought HotD: Overkill yesterday and I am pleasantly surprised by the quality of the package. I would normally scoff at rail-shooters but it really is an excellent game, with more than a few laughs to boot. Evidently, not all Wii games are rubbish, even if the bad:good ratio is something like 20:1.
    Edited by 2 at 11/05/09 @ 14:48

  • Santino #15 3 years ago

    hotd:overkill is so awesome it will blow your mother fuckin balls off.

    also lol at someone trying to propel bloody wolverine to the top of the chart by claiming wii fit isnt a game.

  • Sid-Nice #16 3 years ago

    The TRUTH is...

    The majority of Wii games are ridiculously simplistic mini games with a bit wiggle here and there. Having said that any knowledgeable gamer would already know that? But if I’m being honest the Wii has giving me the most enjoyment this generation in the platform, racing and FPS genre (although Metroid Prime) isn’t actually classed as a first person shooter.

    Speaking from experience and owning all current and last generation consoles; I have played almost every conceivable “Must have title.” I won’t buy and old shit and I have the option to select which in my opinion is the best version of multi-format games. If for instance both Grand Slam Tennis and Tiger Woods are enhanced by Motion Plus to a degree whereas the Wii version gives the best gaming experience? I’ll buy that version.

  • TRUTH #17 3 years ago

    The problem I find is that AA titles on Wii are considered as AAA titles - I'm referring to HOTD & Overkill: while I found Overkill decent, though quiet simple; HOTD was lame but fun for a small time before it starts to feel very samey!...Wii gamers seem to get over excited at a game that would be considered average if on 360/PS3.

  • secombe #18 3 years ago

    PES 2009 has been doing nicely again since the Wii release. Rarely talked about, but easily one of the most innovative and clever Wii games out there. Genuinely adds something new and useful to the genre, I couldn't go back to 'normal' football games now.