Super Mario Maker sells over 1m copies worldwide

Super Mario Maker has sold more than 1m units worldwide in its first three weeks available, Nintendo has revealed.

In that time, players have created 2.2m levels that have been played nearly 75m times.

"For Mario fans around the world, including myself, Super Mario Maker was a dream 30 years in the making," Nintendo of America president and COO Reggie Fils-Aime said.

"The game has captured and unlocked the imaginations of gaming fans of all ages and brought their dedication to Nintendo to a whole new level."

Super Mario Maker launched September 11thon Wii U. The console has sold 10m units since its debut in November 2012.