Soriku, if you want exploration don't play mario... play Zelda... Yea... SMB1-3 had a ton of exploration right? SMS has the most explorational, and to tell you the truth, it was much more boing.
Now Donkey 4 would be more of an exploration game... At least DK64 was VERY explorational...
End of 2009 Predictions (Set, January 1st 2009)
Wii- 72 million 3rd Year Peak, better slate of releases
360- 37 million Should trend down slightly after 3rd year peak
PS3- 29 million Sales should pick up next year, 3rd year peak and price cut