Here at Joystiq, we try to be as direct and honest as possible. So, with that in mind, we present this news post documenting just how many handhelds and Wiis Nintendo has sold in the UK so far this year. The figures come courtesy of GI.biz and, well, it's the usual Nintendo fare. In short: Nintendo makes bucktons of cash money.

On the Wii side, the console has managed to move 800,000 units since January. It's also revealed that the Wii has invaded an impressive 5.5 million households in the region. Sure, the console has earned Nintendo pounds of pounds, but it's over in Nintendo's handheld business where the real money is being made.

The DSi has had a most successful launch, selling 370,000 units since its release earlier this year. In fact, it had a better UK launch than the DS and DS Lite, much like in the US. And, speaking of the DS and DS Lite, recent figures show their install bases have reached an epic 1.6 million and 7.5 million owners, respectively; meaning there's no shortage of kids playing their handhelds at annoyingly loud levels on public buses. You guys call them buses over there, right?