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For over 40 years, Mario has been a cultural icon in the gaming world. From humble arcade beginnings to exploring sprawling 3D kingdoms, the plumber has evolved and adapted across countless adventures. Whether you're here to dive deeper into specific games, characters, or consoles, you'll find everything you need to explore the Mushroom Kingdom.
This wiki celebrates the franchise in all its forms— from the classic pixel-art era to modern masterpieces. Discover the power-ups that have saved the day, the villains that have caused mayhem, and the consoles that brought these adventures to life.
Consoles that shaped Mario
A quick look at the Nintendo systems that helped define different eras of Mario games.
The Nintendo Switch brought Mario back into the mainstream in spectacular fashion. The console launched in 2017 with 'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild', but it was 'Super Mario Odyssey' that truly captured the magic of the hybrid console. With its innovative motion controls and creative possession mechanic, Odyssey showed that Mario games could still surprise and delight after all these years.
Since then, the Switch has been home to an incredible lineup of Mario titles. From 2D platformers like 'Super Mario Maker 2' to the whimsical'Super Mario Bros. Wonder', the console has proven itself as the perfect platform for Mario's continued evolution. Whether docked, tabletop, or handheld, Mario feels right at home on the Switch.
But the Switch isn't the only console that matters in the Mario legacy. The Nintendo DS revolutionised portable gaming with its dual screens and touch input, giving us gems like 'New Super Mario Bros.' and 'Mario Kart DS'. Before that, the Wii brought motion controls into millions of living rooms with titles like 'Super Mario Galaxy' and 'New Super Mario Bros. Wii'.
Each generation of consoles has brought new ways to experience Mario. These platforms represent not just technological evolution, but also the creative spirit that has kept the franchise fresh and exciting. From the couch-based experiences of home consoles to the pick-up-and-play nature of handheld systems, Mario has always found a way to be where players are.
That's why this wiki celebrates not just the games themselves, but also the hardware that made them possible. Because understanding Mario means understanding the consoles that brought him to life.
The great Mario-quiz!
In what game does Mario work together with Bowser Jr. in order to save Bowser?
Hint: It's a DLC-pack.
Did you know that...
The first "non-official" Mario game, Mario Bros., was released back in 1983 as an arcade game? While the Super Mario Bros. game from 1985 is seen as the first official game in the franchise, many forget that this 43-year-old hidden gem is the one that kickstarted the series for good.
