Super Smash Bros. 3DS Sells 2.8 Million Copies

Today Nintendo issued a press release which details the success of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.

The game, which launched on September 13th in Japan and just last week everywhere else, has apparently sold over 2.8 million units worldwide as of October 7, 2014.

"Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS is already in the hands of more than 2.8 million people worldwide, and the road ahead looks great," said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. "Nintendo's holiday software lineup is more than impressive, and our amiibo figures start a new chapter in the world of Nintendo interactive entertainment. With so many great experiences available, this holiday season is going to be an amazing time to be a Nintendo fan."

The press release also details various other news, including release dates and price points for Super Smash. Bros for Wii U and the accompanying Amiibo figures.