Mario Kart 8 Sells 1.2 Million Copies

The Mario Kart franchise has always proven to be a hit with casual and hardcore gamers. Prior to the release of Mario Kart 8, the franchise has sold over 100 million copies worldwide, so it should come as no surprise that the latest entry in the series would be one of the fastest-selling video games of the year.

This morning, Nintendo of America announced that the highly-anticipated Wii U title sold 1.2 million copies in its first weekend of release. Nintendo of America President and COO Reggie Fils-Aime commented on the game’s opening weekend success:

“The early response to Mario Kart 8 demonstrates that the best days for Wii U are still ahead. This year’s E3 is just days away, and it will be all about the future games for Nintendo platforms. This milestone is a great place to start!”

Time will tell if Mario Kart 8 will be able to surpass the worldwide sales of Mario Kart Wii which stands at 35.5 million copies. With Mario Kart 8’s breathtaking visuals, glorious soundtrack, and the free Wii U game download promotion, Mario Kart 8 has a pretty decent shot of doing just that.

Source: Nintendo of America Press Release