The Ten Best-Selling Mario Sports Games of All Time

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With the releases of these Mario Sports games over the years, people often wonder which title has sold the most. This shouldn’t be a surprise if you’ve recently paid attention to video game sales.

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The first and only non-Mario Kart franchise on the list. Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games was first released on the Nintendo Wii and DS in 2007. It was an immediate success, selling over 13 million copies.

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MARIO KART 7 That sequel is fourth on the list of best-selling Mario Sports games. Released in 2011, Mario Kart 7 sold nearly 19 million copies for the Nintendo 3DS.

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MARIO KART DS The Mario Kart franchise extends beyond Nintendo consoles; it’s just as popular on handhelds. 2005’s Mario Kart DS sold 23.6 million copies for $925 million in revenue. Given the handheld Mario Kart’s success, a sequel was released for the Nintendo 3DS.

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MARIO KART WII From one Mario Kart game to another. It has sold 37.4 million copies, generating $1.4 billion in revenue. It’s also the first Mario Kart game to feature online multiplayer.

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MARIO KART 8 DELUXE Mario Kart 8 Deluxe continues to sell an impressive number of copies. It’s still appearing on best-selling charts even five years after its release.

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The newest Mario Kart has sold over 52 million copies worldwide. It’s generated an astounding $2.04 billion in revenue since its launch in March 2017.

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Nintendo continues to support the game with its Booster Pass DLC releases, bringing new tracks to the still-popular game.

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Mario Sports Games Ranked Worst to Best

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The Ten Best-Selling Mario Sports Games of All Time

With the releases of these Mario Sports games over the years, people often wonder which title has sold the most. This shouldn’t be a surprise if you’ve recently paid attention to video game sales.

The first and only non-Mario Kart franchise on the list. Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games was first released on the Nintendo Wii and DS in 2007. It was an immediate success, selling over 13 million copies.

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MARIO KART 7 That sequel is fourth on the list of best-selling Mario Sports games. Released in 2011, Mario Kart 7 sold nearly 19 million copies for the Nintendo 3DS.

MARIO KART DS The Mario Kart franchise extends beyond Nintendo consoles; it’s just as popular on handhelds. 2005’s Mario Kart DS sold 23.6 million copies for $925 million in revenue. Given the handheld Mario Kart’s success, a sequel was released for the Nintendo 3DS.

MARIO KART WII From one Mario Kart game to another. It has sold 37.4 million copies, generating $1.4 billion in revenue. It’s also the first Mario Kart game to feature online multiplayer.

MARIO KART 8 DELUXE Mario Kart 8 Deluxe continues to sell an impressive number of copies. It’s still appearing on best-selling charts even five years after its release.

The newest Mario Kart has sold over 52 million copies worldwide. It’s generated an astounding $2.04 billion in revenue since its launch in March 2017.

Nintendo continues to support the game with its Booster Pass DLC releases, bringing new tracks to the still-popular game.

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