Nintendo Dominates UK's All-Time Top 10
Posted by James Newton
Mario Kart on the podium
Trade and industry magazine MCV has posted a top ten of the biggest-selling single SKUs of all time, and Nintendo's on top.
An SKU is a "stock-keeping unit" — a product with a unique barcode — and is used to separate the same game on multiple formats. MCV's list looks at the biggest-selling SKUs in UK history, with no fewer than seven Nintendo titles in the mix.
Mario Kart Wii tops the list with 3.65m sales, just above the 3.64m sales of Dr. Kawashima's Brain Training. Wii Play, Wii Fit make up third and fourth, ahead of PS2 behemoth Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. The full chart is available at MCV.
Nintendo titles also top the revenue chart, with Wii Fit raking in £110m, ahead of Mario Kart Wii's £97m. Both figures only include the software's value, ignoring the value of the included accessory. With £66m, Brain Training has made more money than Call of Duty: Black Ops on PS3.
Statisticians and number fans are well served at MCV, with an eyebrow-raising graph of Wii accessory sales too.
[via mcvuk.com]
#1
cammy said:
@James Just checked the link, shouldn't that be Mario Kart Wii, not Mario Kart 7?
#2
LEGEND_MARIOID said:
Not surprised. Continually innovating and re-defining gaming.
#3
3Dash said:
@Legend_Mariod yes, that's one of the reasons I like Nintendo is they always come out first.
#4
Burning_Spear said:
?? If they're ignoring the value of the packed-in accessory, how does Wii Fit have more revenue than Mario Kart Wii with fewer sales?
#5
TwilightPoint said:
@Burning_Spear Don't forget Wii Fit is bundled with the Wii console.
But other than that I would guess that people bought it at a higher price.
#6
Djrr-ific said:
@Burning_Spear
Probably discounts and promotions and stuff?
#7
James said:
@Burning_Spear No idea, man. MCV just says "software only (accessory value not included". I assume it means the total RRP of the whole package, rather than £34.99 for game + £6.99 for wheel or whatever. I don't know, I just know it's a whole shed full o' money.
#8
shinesprite said:
The WiiU has big shoes to fill indeed
#9
Burning_Spear said:
@My responders:
Perplexing. WiiFit sold for $19.99 on a standalone basis here in the states, as opposed to $49.99 for MK Wii with the wheel. Who knows?
#10
BulbasaurusRex said:
So you've got one of the weaker entries of the Mario Kart series, a bunch of educational minigames, a decent but mediocre tech demo, and a glorified interactive exercise app.
The British have some quality gaming tastes there.[/sarcasm] Then again, I'm afraid the top U.S. selections are just as pitiful, so maybe I shouldn't throw stones across the pond from my glass borders.
#11
kdognumba1 said:
Very cool, Nintendo is always on it with them bundles.
#12
MadAussieBloke said:
'Can everyone hear that... Pachter is crying' good on ya Ninty all the best for U