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Other Things => Gaming => Topic started by: HokutoNoBen on September 02, 2010, 05:28:41 PM
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Details about this were leaked from a Nintendo retailer conference.
...The big news appears to be that Nintendo will be releasing "Super Mario Collection Special Pack" for Wii. This is a revival of Super Famicom's Super Mario Collection, known in the West as Super Mario All-Stars.
The "special pack" part of the name comes from the bonus item Nintendo will be including. The item, known as "Super Mario History 1985 - 2010," includes a booklet recapping 25 years of Mario history and showing previously unseen development materials, and a soundtrack CD with music spanning Super Mario Bros. through Super Mario Galaxy 2.
Super Mario Collection Special Pack is set for October 21 release at ¥2,500.
- http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2010/09/02/super_mario_allstars_wii/
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Want~!! I'm adding that together with my own flagjp Super Mario Collection (SFC). >U<
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It'd better be the "And World" version. That's all I care about. Any thing else (like adding in Yoshi's Island) would just be the icing on the cake. 8D
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I hope it brings Doki Doki Panic.
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It'd better be the "And World" version. That's all I care about. Any thing else (like adding in Yoshi's Island) would just be the icing on the cake. 8D
Of couse~ Yoshi's Island series are prequels after all. :3
Can't wait to get this.
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Of couse~ Yoshi's Island series are prequels after all. :3
Can't wait to get this.
I don't need the entire series. Just the first and best one. Besides, on the other hand, Yoshi's Island isn't on the VC (and doesn't look to be any time soon, for the same reason the original Star Fox won't = emulation imperfections). Such a thing should be rectified now, while they have a clear and present opportunity.
Bonus points will be awarded if Nintendo FINALLY gives those of us who decided to skip over that inane "e-Reader" thing, and allows us to play those levels that came with the Mario 3: Advance 4.
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Yeah, here's hoping!
I'm really hoping for the CD soundtrack.
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Bonus points will be awarded if Nintendo FINALLY gives those of us who decided to skip over that inane "e-Reader" thing, and allows us to play those levels that came with the Mario 3: Advance 4.
In the meantime, you could always use a flash card and play those levels as much as you want on your GBA/DS. ^^b
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In the meantime, you could always use a flash card and play those levels as much as you want on your GBA/DS. ^^b
Yeah...but I wouldn't mind actually paying for a legit means to play those levels. It was just that I was NOT going to pay, much less search for those damn cards in various Walmarts and Circuit City. 8D
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They're fun! ^.^
Also, awesome news right here!
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Bonus points will be awarded if Nintendo FINALLY gives those of us who decided to skip over that inane "e-Reader" thing, and allows us to play those levels that came with the Mario 3: Advance 4.
I liked the E-reader. :( Sure the cards were tedious and annoying to scan through after the thing somehow gets something inside of it. But it was still a fun accessory.
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(and doesn't look to be any time soon, for the same reason the original Star Fox won't = emulation imperfections)
(http://home.comcast.net/~Anguirus/holdit.gif)
I'm curious, prior to the announcement of Super Mario RPG, what indication was there that "emulation imperfections" did not prevent SA-1 games from appearing?
I call bullshit on Super FX "emulation flaw" speculation as it is most likely a reversal of cause and effect. There is no reason for Nintendo's VC emulator to support VC games that do not exist. That by no means indicates that the emulator cannot be updated as the library is. Hell, Star Fox 64 went through a couple of post-VC-release revisions for emulation quality.
Bonus points will be awarded if Nintendo FINALLY gives those of us who decided to skip over that inane "e-Reader" thing, and allows us to play those levels that came with the Mario 3: Advance 4.
I'll raise you one and award further bonus points if Nintendo supplies the unreleased e-Reader features. More levels, switch effects, and (very unwieldy) Boomerangs, currently possible only through 3l33t hacking or printing out dot patterns at home. There are as many unreleased new stages are there are released ones.
In fact, if you count all of the unreleased and promotional levels together, there are more e-Reader levels than SMA4 can actually hold (whoops!).
Yeah, here's hoping!
I'm really hoping for the CD soundtrack.
Amen. I *REALLY* want this to come to the U.S., but Nintendo has a tendency to shaft us when it comes to soundtracks (notice the absence of any CDs whatsoever on Club Nintendo... O:< ).
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Yeah, I know!
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Super Mario Collection official site (http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/svmj/index.html)
25th anniversary site (http://www.nintendo.co.jp/mario25th/index.html)
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I will be buying this.
Can this be the official Super Mario 25th Anniversary thread?
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So, any word on what the whole thing contains exactly?
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So, any word on what the whole thing contains exactly?
http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2010/09/13/mario_collection_images/
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http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2010/09/13/mario_collection_images/
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...DAT GAME THAT COULD HAVE BEEN RELEASED AS A 5-BUCK ROM
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...DAT GAME THAT COULD HAVE BEEN RELEASED AS A 5-BUCK ROM
Considering the Super Famicom version of Super Mario Collection still fetches about 40-50 USD USED in Japan, this re-packaging + niceties selling for basically 25-30 bucks is actually a "deal" in many ways.
Besides, this collection is mainly for the Japanese public who got turned onto "Mario Mania" thanks to last year's NSMBW, but are largely unaware, or otherwise don't use the Virtual Console. Wouldn't surprise me in the least if NoA relegated this package (or just the game disc) as a Club Nintendo exclusive.
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Considering the Super Famicom version of Super Mario Collection still fetches about 40-50 USD USED in Japan, this re-packaging + niceties selling for basically 25-30 bucks is actually a "deal" in many ways.
Besides, this collection is mainly for the Japanese public who got turned onto "Mario Mania" thanks to last year's NSMBW, but are largely unaware, or otherwise don't use the Virtual Console. Wouldn't surprise me in the least if NoA relegated this package (or just the game disc) as a Club Nintendo exclusive.
It's still Nintendo making a quick and cheap buck with a game that will sell alot and porting stuff aside, likely took ZERO DEVELOPMENT TIME.
Unless this actually brought a Super Famicom version of the game with it, of course.
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...DAT GAME THAT COULD HAVE BEEN RELEASED AS A 5-BUCK ROM
A $5 rom wouldn't come with the soundtrack of all Mario games + artbook though. Or the awesome package.
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It's still Nintendo making a quick and cheap buck with a game that will sell alot and porting stuff aside, likely took ZERO DEVELOPMENT TIME.
Unless this actually brought a Super Famicom version of the game with it, of course.
Well, with all due respect, what was to be expected for like 2500 JPY as the asking price? This is basically as much in the way of a "budget pack cash in" as the Zelda Collector's disc for GC years ago, with the only real difference being that (at least for the JP side), you can't opt to just send in points/proof of purchase to redeem for the package deal; you actually have to pay out of pocket this time.
To me, the only sad thing is that this isn't the "+World" package, and apparently Yoshi's Island doesn't "count" enough as a Mario game to even be considered for such a thing like this.
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Well, with all due respect, what was to be expected for like 2500 JPY as the asking price? This is basically as much in the way of a "budget pack cash in" as the Zelda Collector's disc for GC years ago, with the only real difference being that (at least for the JP side), you can't opt to just send in points/proof of purchase to redeem for the package deal; you actually have to pay out of pocket this time.
To me, the only sad thing is that this isn't the "+World" package, and apparently Yoshi's Island doesn't "count" enough as a Mario game to even be considered for such a thing like this.
A pack-in with TWO N64 games which basically can't be played right anywhere else since emulation for Majora's Mask is a nightmare (Back then, the thing crashed pretty much on every single day passing, and playing that with a keyboard's insanity. It's not just a two or three-button controller) is very different from a stand-alone game you have to PAY for. Nintendo intended the last one as a bonus. This? This is something that was already available as a game years and years ago. And they're selling it again, no changes.
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A pack-in with TWO N64 games which basically can't be played right anywhere else since emulation for Majora's Mask is a nightmare (Back then, the thing crashed pretty much on every single day passing, and playing that with a keyboard's insanity. It's not just a two or three-button controller) is very different from a stand-alone game you have to PAY for. Nintendo intended the last one as a bonus. This? This is something that was already available as a game years and years ago. And they're selling it again, no changes.
I still don't see the difference. The only thing separating the Zelda Collector's Edition from this Mario Collection re-dux is the means that had to be done to acquire it.
But whether you got the Zelda one as a pack-in with a GC, renewing a subscription to your region's Nintendo magazine, or sending in proofs of purchase from select GC games, you STILL had to provide Nintendo with some matter of money to get at the goods. Just like what you have to do for the sake of this Mario Collection. Arguably more, considering the cheapest option was often the Nintendo magazine subscription at some 20 clams (+tax).
So, what's it gonna be? 4 Games (which you played years and years ago) that you get on a disc as part of a "Rewards Program" that requires you to spend some matter of money any way to get access to it? Or 4 games (which you played years and years ago) that you get on a disc for a flat, fairly budgeted price range at retail? Choice is yours, but again, they all boil down to doing a lot to being the same thing.
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I still don't see the difference. The only thing separating the Zelda Collector's Edition from this Mario Collection re-dux is the means that had to be done to acquire it.
But whether you got the Zelda one as a pack-in with a GC, renewing a subscription to your region's Nintendo magazine, or sending in proofs of purchase from select GC games, you STILL had to provide Nintendo with some matter of money to get at the goods. Just like what you have to do for the sake of this Mario Collection. Arguably more, considering the cheapest option was often the Nintendo magazine subscription at some 20 clams (+tax).
So, what's it gonna be? 4 Games (which you played years and years ago) that you get on a disc as part of a "Rewards Program" that requires you to spend some matter of money any way to get access to it? Or 4 games (which you played years and years ago) that you get on a disc for a flat, fairly budgeted price range at retail? Choice is yours, but again, they all boil down to doing a lot to being the same thing.
The difference being that one never really required money as a DIRECT means and was still a bonus for all purposes, had four games that were never packed in together, two of them being from the last generation of consoles, which is quite different from what is technically, and for all intents and purposes, a WII PORT OF A SINGLE. SNES. GAME.
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The difference being that one never really required money as a DIRECT means and was still a bonus for all purposes, had four games that were never packed in together, two of them being from the last generation of consoles, which is quite different from what is technically, and for all intents and purposes, a WII PORT OF A SINGLE. SNES. GAME.
I'm going to agree with Ben on this one, as its mainly to get people who played NSMBWii who liked it to play more of the same without having to go to an older console or use the Virtual Console.
But I would like to say this.
The reason its just the SNES Enhanced Versions of the original NES Games that were on the SNES Cartridge is this.
Its a bloody tease.
Nintendo won't just go and say "Hey, why not re-release Super Mario All-Stars, and add all the Original Mario games up to the N64?"
They wouldn't do it, they would be losing possible Virtual Console Sales.
Its Business, but this isn't a great idea (Save the soundtrack and book, that I like.)
Even though... To be honest I would like a massive compliation of the Mario games up to Super Mario 64. With options for 1-3 +USA for either original NES or SNES Enhanced (Or GBA Enhanced?). Less hassle of plugging in old systems or wasting Wii space with games I own already. Hell, including the Mario Kart and Mario Party games would be pretty sweet too. But again, Nintendo just won't do that when they have the VC to get sales from.
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Except the port (of games that buying them on the VC would still be around what you're paying for this, and you know they'd never upload All Stars because of that) is not the only thing you're paying for.
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I already mentioned that. But I'm just saying its a terrible idea to release a 16 year old Compliation with no bells or whistles.
I would pay that much for just the Soundtrack and Book though, the game, in all intents and purposes. Is the true extra.
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The difference being that one never really required money as a DIRECT means and was still a bonus for all purposes, had four games that were never packed in together, two of them being from the last generation of consoles, which is quite different from what is technically, and for all intents and purposes, a WII PORT OF A SINGLE. SNES. GAME.
Money is still money. You can't escape that much, no matter how much you try. 8D
And again, you're still ignoring the issue that states that these are still 4 complete games that we're talking about here, the media that they were shipped on notwithstanding. If they were good enough for Nintendo to split up and market on the GBA for a generation, they're good enough to be "recompiled" and put back on a single disc again.
Furthermore, if this really is not your thing, then of course, no one is making you buy it. It's serving its purpose of being a novelty aimed at collectors and a new generation of Mario fans, plus a few nice extras. That's all there is to it. 8D
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@Kallen: We were posting at the same time. Agreed with the second part of your post btw.
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Money is still money. You can't escape that much, no matter how much you try. 8D
And again, you're still ignoring the issue that states that these are still 4 complete games that we're talking about here, the media that they were shipped on notwithstanding. If they were good enough for Nintendo to split up and market on the GBA for a generation, they're good enough to be "recompiled" and put back on a single disc again.
Furthermore, if this really is not your thing, then of course, no one is making you buy it. It's serving its purpose of being a novelty aimed at collectors and a new generation of Mario fans, plus a few nice extras. That's all there is to it. 8D
It doesn't make it any less of a [tornado fang]ing ripoff. But I should expect anything from Nintendo from now on.
...seriously, if they re-released each and every single VC game in disc format, without any changes, and had us pay 20 bucks for each, I still wouldn't be surprised. It's Nintendo. The current Nintendo pretty much strives on re-releasing the past.
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It doesn't make it any less of a [tornado fang]ing ripoff. But I should expect anything from Nintendo from now on.
...seriously, if they re-released each and every single VC game in disc format, without any changes, and had us pay 20 bucks for each, I still wouldn't be surprised. It's Nintendo. The current Nintendo pretty much strives on re-releasing the past.
Huh?
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@Kallen: We were posting at the same time. Agreed with the second part of your post btw.
Oh silly me.
...seriously, if they re-released each and every single VC game in disc format, without any changes, and had us pay 20 bucks for each, I still wouldn't be surprised. It's Nintendo. The current Nintendo pretty much strives on re-releasing the past.
Classic NES Series on the GBA. why play Metroid on your copy of Zero Mission when you can have a seperate copy for $20 more?
Though to be honest it was a nice idea, wouldn't pay more than $10 for a single 80's game re-released for a portable console though.
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Though to be honest it was a nice idea, wouldn't pay more than $10 for a single 80's game re-released for a portable console though.
Ha.. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAAA!!
Sorry, that was too funny. My gamestop sells those for what? 5 bucks used? I was more than happy to buy an NES game in a GBA cartridge because I didin't want to pay an arm and a leg for an origional copy of the game. Plus I got Zero Mission (litterally) on christmas, so it's a two-in-one christmas present. 8D
With that said, let's see how this deal goes..
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Not sure if this has been mentioned but, the reason why Super Mario World is absent from this collection is because I'm pretty sure that editions of Super Mario All Stars featuring Super Mario World were never present in Japan in the first place. It was always just the four games.
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Ha.. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAAA!!
Sorry, that was too funny. My gamestop sells those for what? 5 bucks used? I was more than happy to buy an NES game in a GBA cartridge because I didin't want to pay an arm and a leg for an original copy of the game. Plus I got Zero Mission (literally) on christmas, so it's a two-in-one christmas present. 8D
With that said, let's see how this deal goes..
They were more expensive when they were first coming out.
...they're still THAT expensive now over here.
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SUIKA is right. I own the Japanese cart myself and it doesn't have World in it. The English versions was re-released with World inside them tho, plus there was a bundle where the SMAS+World cart was sold together with a SNES system.
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SUIKA is right. I own the Japanese cart myself and it doesn't have World in it. The English versions was re-released with World inside them tho, plus there was a bundle where the SMAS+World cart was sold together with a SNES system.
I think that was the only release of the SMAS+World Bundle in the US. I think (Maybe) It was sold seperately in PAL Regions.
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I only know of the +World package from certain unmentionable archives. My brother and I just had the SMB1-3/Lost Levels shpiel.
Wouldn't surprise me in the least if NoA relegated this package (or just the game disc) as a Club Nintendo exclusive.
Game disc + artwork, I'd expect. We all *WISH* NoA would put soundtracks on Club Nintendo.... O:<
Well, with all due respect, what was to be expected for like 2500 JPY as the asking price? This is basically as much in the way of a "budget pack cash in" as the Zelda Collector's disc for GC years ago, with the only real difference being that (at least for the JP side), you can't opt to just send in points/proof of purchase to redeem for the package deal; you actually have to pay out of pocket this time.
To me, the only sad thing is that this isn't the "+World" package, and apparently Yoshi's Island doesn't "count" enough as a Mario game to even be considered for such a thing like this.
I gotta agree with Ben here. That World and Yoshi's Island aren't making the cut is sad (and why shouldn't YI "count", if it counted for the SMA series?). The four NES titles may be found on the VC for $20 total. Yeah, the collectible materials are nice, but one would expect a "collection" to be a bit more of a bargain. And since the collection really is a simple SNES emulation, one or two titles to "complete" the collection shouldn't have been all that much to ask. I'm not going to get greedy and go for N64, spinoffs, etc., but even just sticking strictly to the 2D Mario platforming mold, they could have stood to sweeten the deal.
But, it's a spiffy bundle, so surely somebody will like it. And yes, I too will probably pay that much for the soundtrack alone if hell freezes over and NoA releases it here. And as cheap as it is, I am in a way glad that the All-Stars versions of SMB1/Lost Levels are getting a nod again. There are certain ups and downs to each format (small fire trick VS new Bowser BGMs, tough choice).
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new Bowser BGMs
0v0 I used to just hang around in front of Bowser to hear that music.
I think that was the only release of the SMAS+World Bundle in the US. I think (Maybe) It was sold seperately in PAL Regions.
I was living in the UK when I got the bundle as a childhood birthday present. Not sure about it also being available separately though.
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I'm not sure either, though I'm pretty sure it was a pack in only. In which case thats a sweet deal since its 5 games for free with the console.
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It doesn't make it any less of a [tornado fang]ing ripoff. But I should expect anything from Nintendo from now on.
If there's one thing you can say about Ninty, it's that they're smart. They KNOW the value of their backlog, which is something that not all of the various companies out there can say. That's why you're never going to see anything like what happened with "Animal Crossing" (GC) last generation, ever again. And on the other hand, that's why they're going to be able to get away with re-releasing/remaking Star Fox 64 on the 3DS some time in the near future. 8D
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If there's one thing you can say about Ninty, it's that they're smart. They KNOW the value of their backlog, which is something that not all of the various companies out there can say. That's why you're never going to see anything like what happened with "Animal Crossing" (GC) last generation, ever again. And on the other hand, that's why they're going to be able to get away with re-releasing/remaking Star Fox 64 on the 3DS some time in the near future. 8D
They can get away with lots and lots of [parasitic bomb]. Few changes to new games with rare price raises. Kinda thinking they're adopting the business practices of the "not-so-long-ago EA".
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SUIKA is right. I own the Japanese cart myself and it doesn't have World in it. The English versions was re-released with World inside them tho, plus there was a bundle where the SMAS+World cart was sold together with a SNES system.
I remember getting that SNES bundle. It was awesome and I still have the cartridge and snes to this day owo
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Why is Japan the only one getting its mitts on this treasure? >8|
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Why is Japan the only one getting its mitts on this treasure? >8|
Specifically? Possibly because it's technically only the 25th Anniversary of the franchise in Japan. America didn't get their turn at Mario until like around March of the following year.
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So maybe next year then.
If it gets a US release, then awesome.
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Europe is getting the collection box too. (http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/07/super-mario-all-stars-25th-anniversary-hits-europe-on-dec-3/) (Kotaku (http://kotaku.com/5657879/marios-25th-anniversary-box-set-heads-for-europe))
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Nintendo soundtracks in an english-speaking territory? INCONCEIVABLE!!!
Here's hoping NoA gets on the ball.
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Bit late, but...
A $5 rom wouldn't come with the soundtrack of all Mario games + artbook though. Or the awesome package.
Neither would a US release. 8D
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YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY! 8) (http://kotaku.com/5669616/red-wii-bundle-bound-for-north-america)
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YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY! 8) (http://kotaku.com/5669616/red-wii-bundle-bound-for-north-america)
Note, there is no SMAS Wii yet. And its almost the same as the Euro bundle minus the Original DK (As in Arcade version? Thats the only thing that would make sense.)
Also, there is a Red DSi XL Bundle with Mario Kart DS and some pre-installed DSiWare. Couldn't tell from the box.
(http://img.ed4.net/nintendo/2010/50454_Mario/ds.jpg)
EDIT: Its Two Brain-Age programs and Photo Clock....
No Mario vs. DK? That makes more sense than Brain Age.
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IIRC, two Brain Age and a Photo Clock are the standard "pre-installed" programs on the XL's here.
Red bundle is nice, but I *STILL* want my frikkin' U.S. All-Stars with soundtrack...
Also, since we're seemingly tackling all Mario anniversary stuff, Club Nintendo (https://club.nintendo.com/) updated with Mario pins and fans (fans already sold out).
As one should expect, I'm getting the pin with Yoshi on it. 8)
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Super Mario Collection on Wii is exactly the same as the SFC/SNES version, no changes at all.
The game is 16 MB big, it doesn't load a Wii Health or Wii Remote Usage screen (It does let you go into the Home menu tho), and goes right to the Mario Coin logo, All Stars Title and Game Select screen. Sometimes, the controls will stop working in a split second (maybe because of wireless signal), so sometimes, Mario will move automatically in a direction and he will accidentally fall down a hole. Use a wired controller to make sure the game recognize all your inputs.
Other than that, it's still the same All Stars we know and love.
You decide if it's worth the $50 dollar price tag on Play Asia tho. (http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-tw6-71-z3-49-en-84-j-70-3yl9.html) ^^;
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(fans already sold out).
They did? Damn, that was quick. Good thing I bought them when I did!
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NoA *FINALLY* announced this thing (IGN page here (http://wii.ign.com/articles/113/1131037p1.html)), releasing for 30 bucks on December 12th. And yes, hell froze over and they're including the soundtrack. Plus art booklet. 8)
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NoA *FINALLY* announced this thing (IGN page here (http://wii.ign.com/articles/113/1131037p1.html)), releasing for 30 bucks on December 12th. And yes, hell froze over and they're including the soundtrack. Plus art booklet. 8)
30 Bucks? Thats a [tornado fang]ing Steal.
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It's well worth it IMHO, but I don't know that I'd call it a "steal". In VC form all four NES titles run you 20 total (and I've already got half of 'em: SMB1 and Lost Levels). Then again, as I've said before there are definite advantages to each format (man, I miss that All-Stars Bowser music), and 10 extra dollars for having it on a physical disc (as in owning and not that "licensed to play" bullshit) with included bonus materials is pretty darn good.
Oh, and on the topic of Mario celebration stuff, I got an e-mail today that the 2010 Elite Status Club Nintendo Rewards are now shipping! So I'll have me an awesome figurine of Mario and co. real soon. 8)
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Oh, and on the topic of Mario celebration stuff, I got an e-mail today that the 2010 Elite Status Club Nintendo Rewards are now shipping! So I'll have me an awesome figurine of Mario and co. real soon. 8)
Yeah, got that too. I personally wonder when I'll be getting mine... and if it'll arrive undamaged.
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Yeah, got that too. I personally wonder when I'll be getting mine... and if it'll arrive undamaged.
My favorite reward is chocolate, Mac!
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I GOT MY NINTENDO FAN TODAY! HURRAY!
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Super Mario Collection on Wii is exactly the same as the SFC/SNES version, no changes at all.
The game is 16 MB big, it doesn't load a Wii Health or Wii Remote Usage screen (It does let you go into the Home menu tho), and goes right to the Mario Coin logo, All Stars Title and Game Select screen. Sometimes, the controls will stop working in a split second (maybe because of wireless signal), so sometimes, Mario will move automatically in a direction and he will accidentally fall down a hole. Use a wired controller to make sure the game recognize all your inputs.
Other than that, it's still the same All Stars we know and love.
You decide if it's worth the $50 dollar price tag on Play Asia tho. (http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-tw6-71-z3-49-en-84-j-70-3yl9.html) ^^;
I only have something to say to Current Nintendo
[tornado fang] you, No thanks B(
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If Vix's post told it all then I might agree. But knock 20 bucks off for the actual US release and throw in the soundtrack and artbook? That's worth it for me. If only the U.S. Club Nintendo would put up that damn SFC Classic Controller...
My only concern is that, with no World in the collection, the art book will most likely suffer a lack of Yoshi. But oh well.
Posted on: October 30, 2010, 08:29:25 AM
Major bump, but this may be worth it for some:
Following the ludicrously fast sell-out of All-Stars in the US, it was oft-reported that Nintendo was "considering" a reprint. Toys R Us is seemingly confirming this: they're taking pre-orders for All-Stars with a March 13th ship date.
If you missed the 6 hours or so that the game was readily available in mid-December, say because you were trying to come up with reasonably priced Christmas gift ideas for people who failed to heed them (it sucks having a non-gaming family sometimes), then you might want to check it out (http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=10917925).
eBay sharks and their victims are already throwing a shitstorm.
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I'm still hard pressed to throw down $30 for what amounts to an emulator shell with a rom on a DVD.
Yeah, resell value, sure, but in terms of gaming, the version of it with Mario World is sitting on my Wii's SD card. The soundtrack and book just didn't seem worth it.
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The book is really nice!
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I'll confirm that in March, but I'm willing to take PB's word on it.
I'm still hard pressed to throw down $30 for what amounts to an emulator shell with a rom on a DVD.
Yeah, resell value, sure, but in terms of gaming, the version of it with Mario World is sitting on my Wii's SD card. The soundtrack and book just didn't seem worth it.
Well, it's a valid point. I try to play by Big N's rules whenever possible, though I'm not above SNES9Xing when it isn't (ActRaiser 2, Joe & Mac, Star Fox...).
I look at it this way: All four games on Virtual Console total $20. So, an extra $10 for the box, the bells and whistles, a little less SD hassle (and no I'm not referring to HBC, but rather to the Wii's craptacular storage limit) and dodging the whole "licensed to play" bullshit for anyone who pays attention to that. It's worth it to me, even if the collection could have stood to be a bit fuller.
As for World, 'tis a shame, and there really is no excuse, but I still have it on GBA, where I can play as Luigi without having to kill Mario (though possibly killing Yoshi due to bulimia).