Which came first Mario or Sonic?

The debate over which came first, Mario or Sonic, has been raging for decades. Both characters are iconic video game mascots, but they have very different origins.

Mario first appeared in the 1981 arcade game Donkey Kong, where he was known as Jumpman. He was later renamed Mario in the 1983 game Mario Bros. Sonic, on the other hand, first appeared in the 1991 game Sonic the Hedgehog.

So, which came first? Mario. Mario appeared in an arcade game two years before Sonic's debut. However, Sonic was the first character to be specifically designed as a video game mascot.

  • Who is more popular, Mario or Sonic? Mario is generally considered to be more popular than Sonic.
  • Which character has sold more games? Mario has sold more games than Sonic.
  • Who is faster, Mario or Sonic? Sonic is much faster than Mario.
  • Who is stronger, Mario or Sonic? Mario is stronger than Sonic.
  • Who is smarter, Mario or Sonic? Mario is smarter than Sonic.
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