


Thankfully, the gaming industry is so large and diverse now that there are always alternatives to exclusive titles. Updated on March 10, 2023, by Jack Pursey: Exclusivity is an annoyance for gamers that is unlikely to ever go away, or at least not any time soon with the recent acquisitions of major studios like Bethesda and Bungie, as well as Microsoft's ongoing attempt to acquire Activision. Thankfully for PlayStation users, there are many great games like Mario on Sony consoles. One of the plumber's few downsides is that he only appears on Nintendo consoles, preventing millions of gamers from enjoying his many excellent adventures. RELATED: Great PlayStation Games Under $10, Ranked By Metacritic Mario's success stems from the incredible lineup of games that he has featured in over the years, many of which have helped elevate the gaming industry to where it is today.

Since his first appearance in the 1981 arcade game Donkey Kong, Mario has gone on to become one of the most recognizable characters in not just gaming but all media.
