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Nintendo Announces Final Shipment of Retro Mario Collection
Nintendo of
America is producing its final run of the Super Mario All-Stars™
Limited Edition package that celebrates the 25th anniversary of
the original Super Mario Bros.™ game. The collection went on
sale on Dec. 12 at a suggested retail price of $29.99, and
nearly all retail locations were out of stock within days. The
final shipments will be in stores on March 13.
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 the 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.