Super Mario Collection Special Pack

[Mako]

- reconfirmed for Japanese release on October 21st
- ¥2,500.
- limited edition product
- ships in a special red collectors box
- box contains Super Mario Collection, a booklet that runs through the past 25 years of Super Mario history complete with unseen artwork and development materials, and a soundtrack CD spanning the first Super Mario Bros. through Galaxy 2


- "reproduction" of Super Mario All-Stars
- no details on if there are any changes
- Nintendo holding a drawing for various Mario swag, including Mario and Luigi tote bag (1,000 each) a t-shirt (given to 3,000) and Mario playing cards (given to 5,000)
- this is a raffle through Club Nintendo Japan

- must buy a Mario Wii/DS title to participate
- Nintendo looking for Flipnote Mario creations as part of the contest
- winning Flipnote will be distributed through the Nintendo Home Page, the DS at Mac service, and Wii's Nintendo Channel


- official site features a video recapping the Super Mario Bros. series, a campaign commercial, a general introduction video to the campaign, and a video clip of Super Mario Collection Special Pack
- Iwata Asks feature with Miyamoto being interviewed by Shigesato Itoi (interview here)




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I am so excited for this game!

[dsister]

I'd buy it just for the awesome case >.>

Pretty sure this will be localized...

[Mako]

Well, the game has been confirmed for a US release. Not that anyone was expecting otherwise.

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.
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[Xen]

Good, keep classic mario going - I've been playing All-Stars recently, and it rules.

[c03n3nj0]

Too bad I'm not getting this. I've played all the games, and they're only as good as the SNES versions.

The soundtrack CD is awesome, though.

If they release that in Club Nintendo I would die!

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