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Which Mario game has sold the most copies?

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for the Nintendo Switch is the best-selling Mario game of all time, with over 70 million copies sold as of early 2026. It surpassed the original 1985 Super Mario Bros. (approx. 40 million) and Mario Kart Wii (37 million) to hold the top spot. Wikipedia +3
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What is the highest selling Mario game?

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the series' best-selling game with over 79.05 million copies sold, and among one of the best-selling video games of all time.
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What is the #1 Mario game?

The 2D Super Mario games are known for their side-scrolling gameplay, seen here in Super Mario Bros. (1985), the series' first game.
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What is the #1 most sold game of all time?

The #1 best-selling game of all time is Minecraft, with over 350 million copies sold across various platforms, making it a dominant force in creative and open-world gaming, followed by Grand Theft Auto V (over 225M) and Tetris (over 520M across all versions/mobile, though often listed lower due to varying data). While Tetris has massive numbers when all versions (especially mobile) are combined, Minecraft is consistently cited as the top single game title for unit sales. 
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Did Mario 64 sell for $1.56 million?

Yes, a factory-sealed, Wata-graded copy of Super Mario 64 sold for $1.56 million at Heritage Auctions in July 2021, setting a new world record for the most expensive video game ever sold at auction. The 1996 game's high price reflected its pristine condition (Wata 9.8 A++) and its status as a significant piece of gaming history, being the first 3D Mario title and a Nintendo 64 launch game.
 
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Was the N64 a success or failure?

The N64 received acclaim for its hardware and technical innovations. The American news magazine Time declared it 1996's "Machine of the Year". Nintendo sold 32.93 million N64s; while it was a major success in North America, it underperformed in Japan and Europe.
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What are the big 3 in gaming?

The "Big 3" in video games can refer to different things: the console manufacturers (Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo), the most influential franchises like Call of Duty, GTA, and Fortnite, or top-selling series like Mario, Tetris, and Call of Duty. The most common interpretation points to the major platform holders or historically dominant games that shaped the industry. 
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What is the #1 most played video game of all time?

There's no single #1, as "most played" can mean highest sales or total hours, but Tetris leads in sales (over 520M), while PUBG, Fortnite, and Minecraft are contenders for player count/hours, often topping lists with massive global player bases across platforms. 
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Did the PS2 actually sell 160 million?

Yes, Sony officially confirmed that the PlayStation 2 (PS2) sold over 160 million units worldwide, making it the best-selling video game console of all time, with figures often cited around 160 million units. This official confirmation came as part of PlayStation's 30th-anniversary updates on their website. 
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Who is LGBTQ in Mario?

While Nintendo hasn't officially confirmed many characters as LGBTQ+, Vivian from Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is now canonically transgender in the 2024 remake, and Birdo, from Super Mario Bros. 2, is widely considered a trans icon due to early ambiguous descriptions and fan interpretations, though official canon varies. Other characters like Rosalina, Waluigi, and Yoshi are often discussed as potential queer representations by fans, but these are largely fan interpretations or headcanons, with some earlier descriptions of Birdo (like "he thinks he is a girl") later removed from some releases. 
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What's the rarest NES game?

The rarest NES games include contest-exclusive cartridges like the Nintendo World Championships (NWC) and the commercially released but notoriously scarce Stadium Events, alongside low-print-run titles such as Little Samson, Flintstones: The Surprise at Dinosaur Peak, Bubble Bobble Part 2, and Panic Restaurant, often valued highly due to their late release, limited distribution (like Blockbuster exclusivity), or cult status, with some fetching thousands of dollars. 
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What is the most loved Mario game?

Top Ten Favourite Mario Games
  • Mario Superstar Baseball (GameCube)
  • Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64)
  • Super Mario Sunshine (GameCube)
  • Super Mario Bros. ( NES)
  • Super Mario Land (Game Boy)
  • Donkey Kong (Arcade)
  • Dr. Mario (NES)
  • Mario's Picross (Game Boy)
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What is the least liked Mario game?

There's no single "least liked" Mario game, as opinions vary, but contenders often include educational titles like Mario's Time Machine, spinoffs with minimal content like Mario Strikers Battle League, and polarizing mainline entries like Super Mario Sunshine or Super Mario Bros. 2 (The Lost Levels), while Super Mario Run disappointed some mobile users with its price and depth. 
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What is the most successful Nintendo game of all time?

The best-selling Nintendo video game is reported to be Wii Sports, selling over 82 million units. It was released for the Wii console and was bundled with it in most regions outside of Japan.
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Is Mario 3 or World better?

Neither Super Mario Bros. 3 nor Super Mario World is definitively "better"; they're both masterpieces with different strengths, with SMB3 praised for introducing iconic elements and unique world themes, while SMW is lauded for its superior controls, Yoshi, interconnected world, and improved technical execution on the SNES. Your preference depends on whether you value SMB3's focused adventure and diverse power-ups or SMW's expansive world, secret hunting, and refined gameplay. 
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What is the #1 game ever?

Sources such as Forbes, Encyclopædia Britannica, and IGN consider Tetris to be the best-selling video game by combining the sales of all of its different versions, totaling 520 million as of 2025.
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Which is the most addictive game?

The most addictive games often feature deep progression, competitive loops, or endless exploration, with popular examples including World of Warcraft, League of Legends, Fortnite, Grand Theft Auto V, Minecraft, Call of Duty, and mobile hits like Candy Crush and Clash of Clans, alongside immersive RPGs like Skyrim, Baldur's Gate 3, and No Man's Sky. These games hook players with constant goals, social interaction, mastery, and vast worlds to discover.
 
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What game has 100 million players?

"100 million players game on" refers to the ambitious goal for the upcoming Battlefield (BF6), with Electronic Arts (EA) reportedly targeting this massive player count, following other huge titles like Apex Legends and Warzone, but facing development hurdles and skepticism from developers despite potential free-to-play modes.
 
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What does AAA mean in a game?

AAA (Triple-A) games are high-budget, high-profile video games from major publishers, known for top-tier production, big teams, extensive marketing, and blockbuster success, like Elden Ring or Call of Duty, representing the pinnacle of interactive entertainment with cinematic quality and cutting-edge graphics, contrasting with smaller AA or indie games. 
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What are the top 3 best consoles?

The top 3 current gaming consoles, based on a mix of sales, performance, and features, are the PlayStation 5 (PS5), the Xbox Series X|S, and the versatile Nintendo Switch, with the PS5 often leading in sales, Xbox offering Game Pass value, and the Switch dominating portable/family gaming with its hybrid nature.
 
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What does the slang word gaming mean?

The slang word "gaming" primarily means playing video games, referring to the act itself, the hobby, or someone who plays a lot; however, it can also refer to "gambling" (especially in legal/casino contexts) or exploiting loopholes for advantage. While it traditionally meant gambling, its association with video games became dominant with the rise of digital gaming, encompassing everything from PC to mobile games. 
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What's the rarest Super Nintendo game?

The rarest SNES games include competition-only cartridges like Nintendo World Championships (NWC) & Campus Challenge (with only a handful known), obscure commercial titles like Aero Fighters, Hagane, and Harvest Moon (due to low print runs), and military-trained games such as M.A.C.S. Simulator, while popular but expensive RPGs like EarthBound are highly sought after but less rare than competition carts.
 
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Why was Mario 35 removed?

Super Mario Bros. 35 was removed because it was a limited-time release for Mario's 35th anniversary, ending on March 31, 2021, to create unique, time-sensitive celebration products, according to Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser and official Nintendo support pages. The game's servers were shut down, making it unplayable, as part of Nintendo's strategy for its anniversary event, despite criticism for creating artificial scarcity for a digital game.
 
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What happens if you text 929 55 Mario?

If you text 929-55-MARIO (929-556-2746), you'll receive automated responses from "Super Mario Bros. Plumbing," featuring Luigi (voiced by Charlie Day) and other fun, movie-themed messages and images from The Super Mario Bros. Movie, as it's a marketing stunt for the film.
 
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