Super Mario All-Stars Coming to America

The title, already announced for Japan and Europe, is officially making its way to the West.

Published on October 29, 2010 12:04 AM

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This morning Nintendo of America announced that American players will have a special way to celebrate 25 years of the famous Italian mascot. On December 12, Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition will be released in America for a limited time only.

The package will include the same four titles originally released on Super Mario All-Stars on the Super Nintendo: Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels (a.k.a. Super Mario Bros. 2 in Japan), Super Mario Bros. 2 (USA), and Super Mario Bros. 3. The titles all feature enhanced graphics and sound, and can be played using the Wii Remote, Classic Controller/Pro, or the GameCube controller.

In addition to these games, players will receive a soundtrack CD and an illustrated commemorative booklet. The soundtrack features classic theme songs, sound effects, and other music from the series, stretching as far back as the original Super Mario Bros. to the recently released Super Mario Galaxy 2. The booklet is a 32-page behind-the-scenes look at Super Mario History complete with interviews, special details, and rare concept art.

Players can grab the title on December 12 for a suggested retail price of $29.99.

Nintendo Celebrates 25 Years of Mario Fun

Today, Nintendo of America revealed plans to give U.S. consumers a super-special way to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Super Mario Bros.™ game series. Starting Dec. 12, the Super Mario All-Stars™ Limited Edition will be available for purchase while supplies last. This collectible package features four classic Mario™ games playable on the Wii™ system, a soundtrack CD and an illustrated commemorative booklet. Sure to be a sought-after item among holiday gift-seekers, Super Mario All-Stars will be offered at a suggested retail price of $29.99.

The games included in the Super Mario All-Stars collection are Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels, Super Mario Bros. 2 and Super Mario Bros. 3. Each game features the enhanced graphics and updated sound from the Super NES™ Super Mario All-Stars collection, and all four can be played on the Wii system using one of several controllers: the Wii Remote™ controller, Classic Controller™, Classic Controller Pro™ or the Nintendo GameCube™ controller.

Also included is a Super Mario History soundtrack CD, a compilation of memorable music from the Mario franchise. Containing classic theme songs and fun sound effects from the original Super Mario Bros. game all the way up to this year’s acclaimed Super Mario Galaxy™ 2 game, this special disc also marks the first official release of the “Super Mario Bros. Ground Theme,” widely recognized as one of the most famous pieces of video game music in history.

Rounding out the Super Mario All-Stars collection is a 32-page Super Mario History booklet featuring interviews, behind-the-scenes details and rare concept art. Fans from every generation can enjoy firsthand insights into the beginnings of Mario, illustrated with candid photos and never-before-seen design sketches. Together with the game software and soundtrack, it’s the ultimate tribute to a unique game series.

For more information about the 25th anniversary of Super Mario Bros., visit http://mario25.nintendo.com.