Super Mario: The Timeless Bestseller

Super Mario: The Timeless Bestseller
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Video game enthusiasts around the world were very exited while nervously awaiting for the first Super Mario game for the Nintendo Switch. Super Mario Odyssey is a 3D platform game, that sees Mario explore different worlds, ranging from cities resembling the real world to fantasy-based landscapes reminiscent of classic Super Mario games.

With Super Mario, Nintendo has managed the rare feat of creating a video game character that bridges generations. “Super Mario Bros“, the most-successful game featuring Mario and his brother Luigi was published in 1985 and today, more than 30 years later, the release of a Super Mario game still sparks excitement among millions of players around the world.

With more than half a billion copies sold, Super Mario is the best-selling video game franchise in the world, according to Guinnes World Records. The following charts ranks the most popular Super Mario games by the number of units sold.