Wii U tops 7M in sales: A history of Nintendo console and game sales in one handy chart

Wii U hardware and software sales are still the worst in Nintendo history, but just look at that attach rate.

Earlier today, Nintendo announced surprise profit for the company, saying that strong Mario Kart 8 and Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS helped stoke sales. Could this be the holiday Nintendo turns around this generation's console?

Below you'll find a graphic charting the history of Nintendo consoles and software sales as of Sept. 30, 2014.