Nintendo of America president and COO Reggie Fils-Aime has come forward to confirm that since the launch of Mario Kart 8, Wii U sales have increased four times the normal amount. It was also mentioned that nearly 20% of all Wii U owners purchased the game the first week equaling roughly one million copies.

Impressive numbers and a much needed boost for the struggling console.

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