Super Mario in stats: 40 years, 8 developers, 452 mn games sold
Nintendo's Mario marks 40 years as a global gaming icon. 'Super Mario Bros.' sold 40 million copies, involved eight developers, and inspired bestselling strategy guides. Speedrunners set record times under five minutes, while rare cartridges fetch $1.56 million. The series has sold 452 million units worldwide, cementing Mario as one of gaming's most enduring and beloved characters.