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Slurpy2k20 · Dec 16, 2016

3x as much as Pokemon Go on 1st day.

http://www.theverge.com/2016/12/16/13982844/super-mario-run-first-day-downloads

You know, just some facts for the "no one is talking about this game, won't even touch Pokemon Go which was way more popular at launch" utra confident folks running rampant in the other threads, so eager to dismiss and put down this game.

Nope. Best $10 I ever spent in the AppStore, fantastic game with a ton of replay value.

UPDATE: Number might be 3.5M.

http://www.polygon.com/2016/12/16/13985380/super-mario-run-downloads

UPDATE: 5 MILLION!

http://variety.com/2016/digital/news/super-mario-run-5-million-downloads-1201944212/

(Can a mod change thread title from 2.8M to 5M?)

UPDATE: 10 MILLION!

Update: App Annie sent us a bit more data after this story ran. The company estimates that the game had more than 10 million downloads on Dec. 15 worldwide and brought in more than $4 million. They also noted that the game had 20 million pre-registrations (people who clicked on the Notify button in the app store) prior to its release.

Super Mario Run became the top ranked game by downloads in 60 countries shortly after launch, according to the company.

NOLA_Gaffer · Dec 16, 2016

Nintendo's still got it.

ggx2ac · Dec 16, 2016

Not bad.

HawthorneKitty · Dec 16, 2016

Well it was a complete worldwide launch though, right?

MrSaturn99 · Dec 16, 2016

Dang! Wish I could've been part of that number...

Regardless, congrats!

cw_sasuke · Dec 16, 2016

but its 10 dollar ?

Edit:

Nevermind - thought this article had a source for Paid transactions.
Just downloads, still big but less impressive since its free to start.

Danny Dudekisser · Dec 16, 2016

Good for Nintendo. I like seeing them remind people why they're relevant.

The Last One · Dec 16, 2016

But is this worldwide? Because I'm sure Pokémon GO was avaliable in way less countries on day one.

AntMurda · Dec 16, 2016

Buhh buhhh Pokemon is soo much bigger than mario

udivision · Dec 16, 2016

cw_sasuke said:
but its 10 dollar ?

It's free to download.

Übermatik · Dec 16, 2016

"Hey Nintendo I dare you to do a smartphone game bet you can't even do it"

"Okay"

*BIGGEST LAUNCH IN HISTORY OF APPSTORE*

Lothars · Dec 16, 2016

So it being downloaded that much is impressive, do they list numbers on how many people bought it? I would be more interested in that because with it being IAP. I would be interested in the sales.

Illusive_Juan · Dec 16, 2016

I wonder how many bought the full version?

Ivan 3414 · Dec 16, 2016

Nintendo going third party confirmed.

EVH · Dec 16, 2016

The peolpe is raging over the payment, but I guess that was expected. By the way, Pokemon Go had a step by step launch across countries, Mario Run was launched in lots of countries today.

Nice to see Nintendo getting this kind of hits.

killroy87 · Dec 16, 2016

Man, I really think this will help the Switch. Look at the boost that Go gave Sun/Moon. I'm starting to believe the rumor of Switch launching with Mario instead of Zelda is as much a strategic move instead of a required development move.

alr1ght · Dec 16, 2016

Just reinforces that people would love to play Nintendo games, just not on Nintendo's terrible hardware.

Strider · Dec 16, 2016

Not surprised at the number of downloads... And despite the fact a lot of people are put off by the fact it's $10 after the short demo this game is still going to do well.

L.O.R.D · Dec 16, 2016

cw_sasuke said:
but its 10 dollar ?

But how many actually paid $10 for it?

random25 · Dec 16, 2016

Apple loving their cuts on this lol.

Good start for SMR.

LordKano · Dec 16, 2016

It's also the top grossing game in almost every store, so people that download the game are also buying it.

Blackquill · Dec 16, 2016

Great but what will be interesting is how many of these players will buy the whole game

MrCunningham · Dec 16, 2016

I bet the people at Nintendo wish that they did this sooner. Their mobile games are going to print money.

PhazonBlazer · Dec 16, 2016

I wonder how many actually upgraded the game though.

weaponlordzero · Dec 16, 2016

It's a "Free to Start" game. It does cost $10 but they let you play the first 3 levels unlimited times. I knew this going in and I've already spent the $10. It's every bit as polished as any other Nintendo game. It's great!

Nzyme32 · Dec 16, 2016

Completely expected, and I really don't know why the folks so eager to put it down and claim it couldn't do so well. It's mario. Tons of folks are happy to get it just on that alone. I look forward to grabbing the android version

Vic · Dec 16, 2016

Slate Soda said:
Nintendo going third party confirmed.

It's finally true.

LelouchZero · Dec 16, 2016

Wow that's really cool!

AstroNut325 · Dec 16, 2016

alr1ght said:
Just reinforces that people would love to play Nintendo games, just not on Nintendo's terrible hardware.

This. I want the games, just not their outdated and overpriced hardware.

nickgia · Dec 16, 2016

I wonder if they'll release paid vs free downloads.

cw_sasuke · Dec 16, 2016

udivision said:
It's free to download.

L.O.R.D said:
But how many actually paid $10 for it?

You are right - actually its not that impressive without knowing how many people paid for it.

thenameDS · Dec 16, 2016

cw_sasuke said:
but its 10 dollar ?

It's free to download.. don't know how many of those paid for the $10 upgrade.

Herb Alpert · Dec 16, 2016

Now let's see how much people pay for the full game.

HawthorneKitty · Dec 16, 2016

LordKano said:
It's also the top grossing game in almost every store, so people that download the game are also buying it.

Meh, can't even break top 5 in Japan.

ggx2ac · Dec 16, 2016

cw_sasuke said:
but its 10 dollar ?

I just noticed the article doesn't tell us if the 2.85 million downloads included the $10 purchase. For now I assume this is only the "free to start" downloads that were counted.

rhandino · Dec 16, 2016

What a flop! I bet that Pandora has more downloads anyway1!!!

LordRaptor · Dec 16, 2016

Can I see this number as a pie chart compared to cumulative sales of all nintendo hardware?

TheXfactor · Dec 16, 2016

It's not gonna come close to Pokémon go if that's what your thinking

Interfectum · Dec 16, 2016

PhazonBlazer said:
I wonder how many actually upgraded the game though.

Seemingly a lot as it's the highest grossing app right now.

RecRoulette · Dec 16, 2016

Interested in what percentage of those folks actually paid the $10

chillybright · Dec 16, 2016

HawthorneKitty said:
Well it was a complete worldwide launch though, right?

Yep. The comparison to Pokemon go makes no sense.

Anth0ny · Dec 16, 2016

alr1ght said:
Just reinforces that people would love to play Nintendo games, just not on Nintendo's terrible hardware.

that's kinda the vibe I get too lol

there's a reason why people kept telling them to go mobile the last couple of years...

The Hermit · Dec 16, 2016

After the first month I wonder what will be the ratio of purchased/downloaded.

I expect 5%

AstroNut325 said:
This. I want the games, just not their outdated and overpriced hardware.

Nintendo WILL lose their identity if they leave their "underpowered&overpriced" hardware. If you like how Nintendo is today it's because of that.

The irony is that their success on mobile games only makes them stronger in keeping their own ecosystem, so yeah they aren't going anywhere.

ShadowElliot · Dec 16, 2016

LordRaptor said:
Can I see this number as a pie chart compared to cumulative sales of all nintendo hardware?

What about a star chart?

TheGreatMightyPoo · Dec 16, 2016

Well, it's not like there's much else to play from Nintendo there.
Of course it's going to be popular.
#Splatoon #sales

Skittzo0413 · Dec 16, 2016

Yet the stock continues to fall pretty rapidly. Good time to buy right now, before this news becomes more widespread!

TheDinoman · Dec 16, 2016

alr1ght said:
Just reinforces that people would love to play Nintendo games, just not on Nintendo's terrible hardware.

AstroNut325 said:
This. I want the games, just not their outdated and overpriced hardware.

Here we go.

nkarafo · Dec 16, 2016

I hope this won't make mobile their first priority and forget their actual "big" games.

LordKano · Dec 16, 2016

HawthorneKitty said:
Meh, can't even break top 5 in Japan.

Would have been better with Pikachu Run.

Inferno313 · Dec 16, 2016

L.O.R.D said:
But how many actually paid $10 for it?

Seemingly, a lot! #1 Grossing App on the Appstore.

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