Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is now Nintendo’s best-selling game ever
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is now Nintendo’s best-selling game ever
by Away_Flounder3813
37 Comments
WorldlyDear
by what metrics cause wii sports out sold it
ygog45
Time for Mario Kart 9. It’s been a decade now …
Brandeaux7
Wonder what the gimmick for 9 will be
Fritzschmied
Time for Mario Kart X
GingerAle19
I’m probably alone in this but I miss when the tracks had more “interesting” secret shortcuts – like *double dash yoshi circuit jump off a cliff into a cave* type of stuff. I want that for the new tracks and the ability to drive wherever you want off the course, like in 64’s Royal Raceway when you could straight up go all the way up to Peach’s Castle for absolutely no reason lol.
I want more ability to explore, I guess. Keeps things more interesting when you play the same tracks a million times.
StevynTheHero
People saying Mario Kart Tour is Mario Kart 9 and they may be right, but the what about the arcade game?
I’m fine if Nintendo wants to ignore Tour and call the next console release Mario Kart 9. Im sure anyone who is actually upset will be a huge minority.
StoicusTias
Time for mk8 Deluxe 2: Double Dash
SIERRA_XCI
Considering that the game has literally been on sale for 10 years…I’m not surprised.
jrtasoli
The main theme is one of the best video game songs of all time. Prove me wrong. It’s a BOP.
WeebBiden
The Wii U failed… but it is still winning in the afterlife.
I would love it if the next game had Captain falcon in it. Better yet make another fzero game. Even better make a smash bros kart game.
Phuckingidiot
Can’t wait for the switch 2 re-remaster
No_Security8469
Open map with cart upgrades would be pretty cool.
It’s crazy to think Mario cart 8 came out in 2014 and we don’t have a 9.
Just an 8 stuffed full of DLC.
I was half expecting them to do the same with the original Mario party they came out for the switch. Shocked they didn’t.
psycharious
Does this factor in the games bundled with the Switch as well?
actchuallly
I figured this meant it past Wii Sports and was surprised only to click the article and the first line says except for Wii Sports smh. I feel baited
ParagonFury
It’s a good game. A great game even.
AJ-Murphy
It’s nice knowing no one is lying on their dating profiles then.
Used_Razzmatazz2002
Im really hoping they go all out for 9
Xemex23
If only they’d bring back the double dash mechanic
Ksnv_a
More than Wii Sports?
Kombatsaurus
It’s one of the few fun and unique games Nintendo has these days. Not to mention they have re-sold the same game how many times? Not much of a flex really.
Plastic_Extreme_924
yeah no Wii sports is still above it. both have been pack ins
Shipporno
It’s the best mario kart ever imo but god is it stale after 10 Years. Give us something new already!!!
PumpkinDramatic996
Would be nice if the next game had more options, like being able to do 99 laps on rainbow road or something.
But the next game needs to improve and be better. This one is still kind of bland.
kjm6351
And we will still never see MK9
xblackdemonx
It’s funny how Nintendo’s best-selling game ever is a Wii U port.
Chris_P_Lettuce
As someone who has over 1500 hours in Mario kart 8 deluxe (not counting Wii U playtime and playtime on my friends’ console) my hope is that 9’s “gimmick” is less optimization.
Make the items more punishing. Make the shortcuts harder and more rewarding. Make the driving less clean. Invite more chaos into the race.
TazzyTheDerg
I can beat you at mario kart
Gameskiller01
why is there no mention at all in the article (or in these comments) about what game it supposedly overtook to become the best selling Nintendo game ever? what was the previous best selling Nintendo game ever, excluding Wii Sports?
yellowsidekick
Had a fun Mario kart session with folk from work last week. People from all age brackets had a copy of Mario Kart ready. It’s a perfectly accessible game and pretty timeless with how easy it is to pickup.
_expiredcoupon
I’m a little surprised this didn’t happen sooner. Mario Kart 8 has consistently been among the highest selling games every week since it was released.
langsley757
It’s the whole reason i bought a switch
lgosvse
If anyone cares, the list of Nintendo’s best-selling games is:
1. Wii Sports
2. Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
3. Super Mario Bros.
4. Tetris (NES) / Tetris (Game Boy)
5. Pokémon Red Version / Pokémon Green Version / Pokémon Blue Version / Pokémon Yellow Version
6. Animal Crossing: New Horizons
7. Wii Fit / Wii Fit Plus
8. Mario Kart Wii
9. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
10. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Wii U) / The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Switch)
11. Wii Sports Resort
12. New Super Mario Bros.
13. New Super Mario Bros. Wii
14. Pokémon Gold Version / Pokémon Silver Version / Pokémon Crystal Version
15. Duck Hunt
16. Wii Play
17. Super Mario Odyssey
18. Super Mario World
19. New Super Mario Bros. U / New Super Luigi U / New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe
20. Pokémon Sword / Pokémon Shield
21. Pokémon Sun / Pokémon Moon / Pokémon Ultra Sun / Pokémon Ultra Moon
22. Pokémon Scarlet / Pokémon Violet
23. Pokémon Diamond Version / Pokémon Pearl Version / Pokémon Platinum Version
24. Super Mario Bros. 3
37 Comments
by what metrics cause wii sports out sold it
Time for Mario Kart 9. It’s been a decade now …
Wonder what the gimmick for 9 will be
Time for Mario Kart X
I’m probably alone in this but I miss when the tracks had more “interesting” secret shortcuts – like *double dash yoshi circuit jump off a cliff into a cave* type of stuff. I want that for the new tracks and the ability to drive wherever you want off the course, like in 64’s Royal Raceway when you could straight up go all the way up to Peach’s Castle for absolutely no reason lol.
I want more ability to explore, I guess. Keeps things more interesting when you play the same tracks a million times.
People saying Mario Kart Tour is Mario Kart 9 and they may be right, but the what about the arcade game?
I’m fine if Nintendo wants to ignore Tour and call the next console release Mario Kart 9. Im sure anyone who is actually upset will be a huge minority.
Time for mk8 Deluxe 2: Double Dash
Considering that the game has literally been on sale for 10 years…I’m not surprised.
The main theme is one of the best video game songs of all time. Prove me wrong. It’s a BOP.
The Wii U failed… but it is still winning in the afterlife.
Mario Kart Ultimate.
Everyone is here!
Does that mean there’s no need for F-zero?
I freaking need a Switch.
Hehe:
https://www.polygon.com/2014/5/15/5718168/mario-kart-series-sales
I would love it if the next game had Captain falcon in it. Better yet make another fzero game. Even better make a smash bros kart game.
Can’t wait for the switch 2 re-remaster
Open map with cart upgrades would be pretty cool.
It’s crazy to think Mario cart 8 came out in 2014 and we don’t have a 9.
Just an 8 stuffed full of DLC.
I was half expecting them to do the same with the original Mario party they came out for the switch. Shocked they didn’t.
Does this factor in the games bundled with the Switch as well?
I figured this meant it past Wii Sports and was surprised only to click the article and the first line says except for Wii Sports smh. I feel baited
It’s a good game. A great game even.
It’s nice knowing no one is lying on their dating profiles then.
Im really hoping they go all out for 9
If only they’d bring back the double dash mechanic
More than Wii Sports?
It’s one of the few fun and unique games Nintendo has these days. Not to mention they have re-sold the same game how many times? Not much of a flex really.
yeah no Wii sports is still above it. both have been pack ins
It’s the best mario kart ever imo but god is it stale after 10 Years. Give us something new already!!!
Would be nice if the next game had more options, like being able to do 99 laps on rainbow road or something.
But the next game needs to improve and be better. This one is still kind of bland.
And we will still never see MK9
It’s funny how Nintendo’s best-selling game ever is a Wii U port.
As someone who has over 1500 hours in Mario kart 8 deluxe (not counting Wii U playtime and playtime on my friends’ console) my hope is that 9’s “gimmick” is less optimization.
Make the items more punishing. Make the shortcuts harder and more rewarding. Make the driving less clean. Invite more chaos into the race.
I can beat you at mario kart
why is there no mention at all in the article (or in these comments) about what game it supposedly overtook to become the best selling Nintendo game ever? what was the previous best selling Nintendo game ever, excluding Wii Sports?
Had a fun Mario kart session with folk from work last week. People from all age brackets had a copy of Mario Kart ready. It’s a perfectly accessible game and pretty timeless with how easy it is to pickup.
I’m a little surprised this didn’t happen sooner. Mario Kart 8 has consistently been among the highest selling games every week since it was released.
It’s the whole reason i bought a switch
If anyone cares, the list of Nintendo’s best-selling games is:
1. Wii Sports
2. Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
3. Super Mario Bros.
4. Tetris (NES) / Tetris (Game Boy)
5. Pokémon Red Version / Pokémon Green Version / Pokémon Blue Version / Pokémon Yellow Version
6. Animal Crossing: New Horizons
7. Wii Fit / Wii Fit Plus
8. Mario Kart Wii
9. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
10. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Wii U) / The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Switch)
11. Wii Sports Resort
12. New Super Mario Bros.
13. New Super Mario Bros. Wii
14. Pokémon Gold Version / Pokémon Silver Version / Pokémon Crystal Version
15. Duck Hunt
16. Wii Play
17. Super Mario Odyssey
18. Super Mario World
19. New Super Mario Bros. U / New Super Luigi U / New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe
20. Pokémon Sword / Pokémon Shield
21. Pokémon Sun / Pokémon Moon / Pokémon Ultra Sun / Pokémon Ultra Moon
22. Pokémon Scarlet / Pokémon Violet
23. Pokémon Diamond Version / Pokémon Pearl Version / Pokémon Platinum Version
24. Super Mario Bros. 3