Super Mario Odyssey Is Now Fastest-Selling Mario Game In US

With the huge popularity of the Nintendo Switch, it was to be expected that one of the most highly anticipated first-party video games for the console would also sell well. Super Mario Odyssey has recently broken records to become the fastest-selling Super Mario game in the US. The same goes for the European market.

Super Mario Odyssey has only just launched and it already sold more than 1.1 million units in the U.S., Forbes reports. This makes the game the fastest-selling title in the Super Mario franchise, even beating out New Super Mario Bros. that was released for the Wii back in 2009. This was at the height of the previous console’s worldwide craze, as well, which is indicative of just how popular Odyssey is.

What’s more, the Mario game beat Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild to become the fastest-selling video game for the Switch, which is a huge achievement in and of itself. Both games did receive similar high praises from critics and gamers, which makes the accomplishment not that surprising.

These numbers fall in line with the figures that Nintendo itself released, which indicated that over 2 million copies of the game were sold in the first three days alone. It’s no wonder then that even in the European market, Odyssey outsold previous titles in the franchise, Destructoid reports.

At this point, it’s safe to say that the Nintendo Switch has sparked a new global conquest for the company, one that could surpass even what the Wii was able to achieve. The only real obstacle that prevents the Switch from becoming an even bigger titan is the supply problem.

Although this matter has been addressed somewhat, with several retailers finally having the console in stock, it doesn’t apply everywhere. Some stores might have a number of Switch units on their shelves, but the vast majority in the global market is still bare.