If you ever feel the urge to play any of the retro Super Mario video games, there is no shortage of options to choose from. From virtual re-releases to mini-consoles to rebuilding them in Super Mario Maker, playing many of the 2D platformer releases can be done easily without breaking out the original console. For the 3D games however, the options are much more restrictive. While Super Mario 64 has seen virtual console re-releases and a complete remake, the others are more or less relegated to their console of launch. Until now.
Marking the 35th Anniversary of the Super Mario video game franchise, Nintendo has announced the Super Mario 3D All-Stars collection. Released exclusively for the Nintendo Switch, this collection features optimised versions of Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine and Super Mario Galaxy (Sadly not Super Mario Galaxy 2) on the one nostalgia-full and affordable cartridge. Optimisations include high resolutions, improved performance and the ability to enjoy music and songs from all three games through an in-game music-player mode.
The collection will be a limited run edition both physically and digitally, and will be taken down at the end of March 2021. The fate of these three games on the platform afterwards is unknown. Taking this into consideration, I would not expect the price of this collection to drop from its $79.95 AUD (or local equivalent) price point or dip in price on the pre-owned market.
Super Mario 3D All-Stars will be released on the Nintendo Switch from 18 September 2020.
Super Mario 64 Preview Screenshots
Super Mario Sunshine Preview Screenshots
Super Mario Galaxy (1) Preview Screenshots
