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Mark Androvich 22:09 (BST)
28/04/2008

Mark Androvich

Mario Kart leads in Spain and Germany

Mario Kart Wii was last week's the best-selling title in both Spain and Germany according to data released by Media-Control GfK International.

Nintendo Wii and DS titles dominated both charts, taking five positions in Germany and eight positions in Spain.

Gran Turismo 5 Prologue was the only PS3 game to chart in both countries. The PS3 version of UEFA Euro 2008 charted in Germany, with the PS3 version of Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 charting in Spain.

No Xbox 360 title made the list in either country.

The top ten best-selling titles in Germany for the week ending April 20 were as follows:

  • 1. Mario Kart Wii (Wii)
  • 2. Assassin's Creed: Director's Cut Edition (PC)
  • 3. The Sims 2: Kitchen and Bath Interior Design Stuff (PC)
  • 4. Dr. Kawashima's Brain Training (DS)
  • 5. Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (DS)
  • 6. Gran Turismo 5 Prologue (PS3)
  • 7. More Brain Training with Dr. Kawashima (DS)
  • 8. Will Play (Wii)
  • 9. UEFA Euro 2008 (PS3)
  • 10. Mario Party DS (DS)

The top ten best-selling titles in Spain for the week ending April 20 were as follows:

  • 1. Mario Kart Wii (Wii)
  • 2. Wii Play (Wii)
  • 3. Gran Turismo 5 Prologue (PS3)
  • 4. Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 (PS3)
  • 5. Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 (Wii)
  • 6. Super Mario Galaxy (Wii)
  • 7. More Brain Training (DS)
  • 8. New Super Mario Bros. (DS)
  • 9. Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (DS)
  • 10. Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Wii)
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