While many pundits have declared that the 3DS is now officially dead with the arrival of the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo's latest shareholder reports suggest that evergreen titles like Mario Kart 7 are still enjoying fantastic success.
In the last financial year, it has been revealed that Mario Kart 7 shifted 1.21 million units across the globe, which takes it up to 18.26 million lifetime sales. Now, of course, much of this will be due to the game being bundled with 2DS consoles lately. Still, an encouraging result for Nintendo as they prepare to launch Mario Kart Tour on smart devices later this year.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has predictably done really well in the last financial year also, with seemingly every new Switch owner deciding that it is a must-have for their collection. It sold 7.47m units in the last financial year, taking it to a lifetime total of 16.69m. Not bad for a Wii U port!
Let us know if you think Mario Kart games are the ultimate killer app with a comment below.
[source nintendo.co.jp]
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The game picture is wrong.
Anyways, I did like Mario Kart 7, it was good, but haven't played it for years
Edit: thanks for changing that My OCD was going crazy
That's surprising to see, considering MK8 Deluxe is a portable MK powerhouse that overshadows it in every way.
I didn't really like MK7. In terms of new tracks and the character roster, they were mostly rubbish. At least the game introduced the Propeller/Glider mechanic.
Now can Mario Kart go the way of smash and have an "ultimate" version! Or just release it as DLC. Would be happy. Oh DK mountain how I miss thee! Bowser shell backwards on the bridge before finishing, resulting in screams of pain from my friends... Brings back happy memories.
Nothing plays like Mario Kart. Polished like a gem.
I take my 3ds to work for lunch break. Mario Kart 7 is a great game to play in short bursts.
And, I cannot imagine my switch without Mario Kart 8. The sales numbers do not surprise me.
However, with sales this big, I wonder how much they are working on a new Mario Kart?
Apart from the whole not patching the multiplayer bug at the beginning, this is probably my favorite Mario Kart
Mario Kart 7 has sold over 1 million copies a year for the last 8 consecutive years.
Insane performance for a 7+ year-old game that has never received any noteworthy content or quality-of-life updates since its launch window.
That’s great although I’ve not touched this since getting mk8 dx but I would love some more dlc wouldn’t hesitate to buy it
@westman98 That what I thought reading this article. And there wasn't any remaster or re-release on another platform like Skyrim or GTA V to keep the sales up.
It's one of the must have titles on 3DS. No real surprise there.
The last two years I have purchased 2DS systems for my nieces and nephews and Mario Kart 7 is the first title I get for them if it’s not included on the system.
I'd buy Dlc for both if it was released, even if it was just re-skinned characters. Great games.
Still a great game. Some of the best courses in the whole series.
"Not bad for a Wii U port!" I'd still rather have a new Mario Kart game then the same one that I've been playing for years regardless of how good it is. Since when did wanting new games become a bad thing?
Mario Kart 7 still plays well on the 3DS. Got to give that 3DS some 💜.
Haven't played Mario Kart 7 for a while, as I've been playing more of MK8. Maybe I'll jump into some online races for a nice nostalgia trip.
Reminds me that I need to frame something for someone.
@KevTastic84 Agreed. If it wasn't for the DLC Mario Kart 8 received, I'd honestly say 7 had the best track lineup in the series. Even the more disliked courses (Cheep Cheep Lagoon in particular) are still competent.
Indeed. My only issue with 7 is i get serious hand cramp after playing a few races. Gonna invest in a 2DS XL controller grip i think,
Can't say I'm surprised, 7 is really good.
Nice. I wonder how much Mario Kart Wii is still selling?
I love all Mario Kart games, but 7 is the only one where I really like every single one of the tracks, so glad to hear it's still getting its well deserved attention.
Nintendo will very probably release a new Mario Kart game at the very start of every new gen from now on. It's basically their top-selling IP now.
Mario Kart 7 is the best Mario Kart and I'd still rather play it then 8. I love the track designs and length, really one of the most fun Mario Kart's to play.
One of my least favorite Mariokarts. I don't know why.
I just bought mk7 aswell as a 3ds this year
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