Super Mario 3D Land has topped five million sales globally.
The third best-selling Nintendo published 3DS game is The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D, which has shifted 2,490,000 units.
Capcom's Monster Hunter 3G is also a million-seller on 3DS.
In comparison, DS titles New Super Mario Bros. and Mario Kart DS have sold 28,740,000 and 22,300,000 copies respectively.
Last year's Wii title The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword has shifted 3,420,000 million copies globally. Wii Sports is Nintendo's best-selling game for the system, with 79,160,000 copies sold, ahead of Mario Kart Wii (31,910,000), Wii Sports Resort (29,870,000) and new Super Mario Bros. Wii (25,470,000).
Earlier today Nintendo announced plans to launch a new side-scrolling 2D Mario title for 3DS during its next fiscal year, which ends March 31, 2013.
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damoxuk on 27 Jan '12 said:
Mario game sells lots, didn't see that coming
rbt2 on 27 Jan '12 said:
And rightly so!
Fabulous game.
kakah on 27 Jan '12 said:
Those are impressive numbers most likely better than cod and that is a multiplatform title. However, it's a shame that skyward sword (my goty) hasn't sold more. Each to their own, I guess.
Balladeer on 27 Jan '12 said:
Well deserved. It won't change anybody's world, but it makes great use of 3D and is an excellent platformer.
ste hicky on 28 Jan '12 said:
It's only been out 2 months and has outsold Majora's Mask and Wind Waker already.