BestSelling Nintendo Games Of All Time (By Console)

Best-Selling Nintendo Games Of All Time (By Console)

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Each Nintendo system has one game that sold more than the rest, and not all of them feature the iconic plumber from the Mushroom Kingdom.

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BestSelling Nintendo Games Of All Time (By Console)

Nintendo systems have some of the best-selling video games of all time, but which ones are the biggest on each individual Nintendo console? Mario might have the name recognition, but there are many times when he was pushed out of the top spot by another game.

Nintendo is often the first word that many people think of when the topic of video games is brought up. There are other consoles and platforms that make more money or have a bigger fanbase than Nintendo systems, but few properties have ever reached the level of mainstream attention as Mario and Pokémon. Nintendo has had its ups and downs in terms of popularity over the years, but it will never lose its iconic status among gamers and the general public alike.

Nintendo’s library of first-party characters is the envy of the industry and these have appeared in almost all of the best-selling Nintendo games of all time. Mario might appear in many of the games mentioned on this list, but he has been defeated several times by the likes of Pokémon, falling blocks, and even Miis based on players.

Best-Selling NES Game – Super Mario Bros.

BestSelling Nintendo Games Of All Time (By Console)

It’s only fitting that the original best-selling Nintendo game should belong to the Mario series. According to VGChartz, the original Super Mario Bros. is the best-selling NES game of all time, with over forty million units sold during its lifespan. A lot of these sales would have come from pack-in versions of the game, which is why Duck Hunt is the second best-selling game, as it was often bundled with Super Mario Bros.

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Best-Selling Game Boy Game – Tetris

BestSelling Nintendo Games Of All Time (By Console)

Tetris on the Nintendo Game Boy helped to create one of the most popular video game franchises of all time. There was a long period of time when Tetris was the biggest-selling video game franchise period until it was pushed down a few places by Minecraft and Grand Theft Auto 5. According to USA Today, Tetris was the best-selling Nintendo Game Boy title ever, with over thirty million copies sold.

Best-Selling Super Nintendo Game – Super Mario World

BestSelling Nintendo Games Of All Time (By Console)

Mario’s first 16-bit entry kicked off the Super Nintendo era, and it remained strong until the end. According to VGChartz, Super Mario World was the best-selling SNES game of all time, with other twenty million units sold.

The second best-selling game on the Super Nintendo was Super Mario All-Stars, but even that received editions that also featured Super Mario World.

Best- Selling Game Boy Advance Game – Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire

BestSelling Nintendo Games Of All Time (By Console)

The only Pokémon games to appear on this list are Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire. According to VGChartz, Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire were the best-selling games on the Game Boy Advance, with over sixteen million copies sold. This is surprising, considering this was the point when many people expected the popularity of the Pokémon franchise to fizzle out, yet these are the only titles that defeated Mario at his own game.

Best-Selling Nintendo 64 Game – Super Mario 64

BestSelling Nintendo Games Of All Time (By Console)

Super Mario 64 is one of the most important video games of all time, as it set the standard for 3D platform gaming going forward. The love for Mario’s first 3D adventure was strong throughout the lifespan of the Nintendo 64. According to VGChartz, Super Mario 64 was the best-selling game on the Nintendo 64, with over eleven million copies sold.

Best-Selling Nintendo GameCube Game – Super Smash Bros. Melee

BestSelling Nintendo Games Of All Time (By Console)

The Super Smash Bros. series only appears once on this list, as Super Smash Bros. Melee was the best-selling title on the Nintendo GameCube. According to Nintendo, it sold 7.09 million copies over its lifespan. It’s surprising that it was able to topple Mario Kart Double Dash considering the popularity of that game, but Melee is the title that birthed the Smash Bros. competitive scene, and it’s still highly regarded to this day.

Best-Selling Nintendo DS Game – New Super Mario Bros.

BestSelling Nintendo Games Of All Time (By Console)

Mario came back in a big way during the Nintendo DS era, as the best-selling game on the system was New Super Mario Bros. According to Nintendo, the game sold 30.80 million units.

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Surprisingly, the second best-selling game on the system was Nintendogs, with 23.96 million units. New Super Mario Bros. did extremely well for itself, especially considering how short the overall runtime for the game was.

Best-Selling Nintendo Wii Game – Wii Sports

BestSelling Nintendo Games Of All Time (By Console)

This next one is often contested by fans. According to Nintendo, the best-selling Nintendo Wii game of all time is Wii Sports, with 82.90 million units sold. The reason this is contested is that Wii Sports was a pack-in game, which is where most of those sales figures come from. If Wii Sports is disqualified, then Mario Kart Wii would be the best-selling Wii game, with 37.38 million units sold. Wii Sports was a major reason for the success of the Nintendo Wii, so it should still be counted, as it was the reason a lot of people purchased (and keep hold of) the Wii.

Best-Selling Nintendo 3DS Game – Mario Kart 7

BestSelling Nintendo Games Of All Time (By Console)

The modern era of Mario Kart dominance starts on the Nintendo 3DS. According to Nintendo, Mario Kart 7 was the best-selling 3DS game of all time, shipping 18.92 million units. It had a tough time fighting off the Pokémon franchise, as the next three spots on the best-seller list are taken up by Pokémon X and Y, Pokémon Sun and Moon, and Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.

Best-Selling Nintendo Wii U Game – Mario Kart 8

BestSelling Nintendo Games Of All Time (By Console)

The Wii U might not have been the hot system that Nintendo had hoped for, but the allure of Mario Kart was still strong on the system. According to Nintendo, Mario Kart 8 was the best-selling game on the Wii U, with 8.45 million units sold over its lifespan. It raced ahead of the competition, as Super Mario 3D World only sold 5.86 million units.

Best-Selling Nintendo Switch Game (To Date) – Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

As of the time of writing, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is currently the best-selling Nintendo Switch game. According to Nintendo, the game has sold 33.41 million units. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe was originally released in 2017, but it has remained in the sales charts ever since. It seems that every new Switch owner wants the game, thanks to its universal appeal. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has a challenger to its throne, as Animal Crossing: New Horizons is closing in with 31.18 million sales. There’s a chance that Mario Kart’s streak will end at the hands of Tom Nook.

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