Super Mario 3D All-Stars Lands On Switch On 18th September, And It's A Limited-Time Thing

Great news but making it a limited edition is simply leaving money on the table....
Very strange Nintendo..
Just make sure to pick up a copy..

Already bought it, gave me a reason to get the vouchers so I'll use the other for 3D World. Really can't wait for this and I'll be picking up a physical copy too 😉

They better be producing a ton of these if it’s gonna be a limited time release

What is this Nintendo, one of your biggest titles limited?!!

Thought it would be remakes

Wait does this mean that the people who bought it would not be able to play it after march?

Where can you pre-order it?!!!?!!?!?!!!???!

Looking for physical preorder link now 🤷‍♂️

"Whether you want the game in physical or digital form, both versions are apparently limited-time only, with the digital version being available until the end of March 2021 only."

It's remarkable how Nintendo can sully something so amazing in such a stupid way.

Also where's Mario Galaxy 2.

Limited time physical I could maybe understand, but digitally too?

Wise the bap Nintendo!

Edit: Actually I know why, it is so Nintendo can sell them separately on the eshop after March probably with a price hike on each individual game.

Might pick up two copies. A limited run digital release? This thing is going to cost thousands of dollars in the future, lol.

I was hoping for a little more oomph to it as I still own ways to play all these games. Since it doesn't have that I'm going to have to pass. Enjoy the games everyone!

Limited download too means I'll probably end up double-dipping physical & digital by March 2021!

Limited time only?? Lord that’s strange. I’m gonna pick it up but that’s very very strange.

This is such a weird decision to make this available for a limited time only. Either way, I'll get a digital copy for myself.

Hope I can get hold on a physical copy!

Why limited though, especially digital?

@Ktld878 No. It means nobody will be able to buy it after March. People who bought it before will be able to keep it.

@TheFullAndy My guess is the package of the All Star Collection will be limited. After that Nintendo may release Mario 64 for a Nintendo 64 Online service and sell Galaxy and Sunshine separately on the eShop. That may also be why they did not remake Mario 64.

But, that is just a theory, but I'd put good money on being right.

Wish Galaxy 2 was included but I'll definitely be picking this up, especially for Sunshine.

Lol will be refreshing links all day to pre-order this bad boy.

Still disappointed Super Mario Galaxy 2 isn't included. It was strangely omitted from the Direct altogether as well... no mention of it whatsoever. Quite ridiculous to not, at the very least, acknowledge one of the best games of all time on a broadcast that celebrates Mario's 35th anniversary and all its highlights.

Have to pre order this then, physical editions of this will only go up in value over time...

@Wexter

Haha yeah I just speculated similar in my edit.

I reckon you are correct.

"Will you be picking this up? "

Yes. From eBay. From a scalp. Because Nintendo.

Nintendo is the most frustrating company there is. Why limit the games? Why are they so anti consumer? Limited physical I'd understand but digital too? And the mario 35 battle royal is also limited, wtf?

A limited run, of not just the physical release but digital as well? What the fuvk is this Nintendo?????
Galaxy 2, the better game, is missing as well.

Why on Earth is this limited digitally?! That makes no sense at all, as with Super Mario 35. Hopefully there's enough outcry to make them reverse course.

I'm not paying full price for this tbh, I'm more interested in what they have in store for 3D World.

Psyched for the release!... But the limited run thing? God I hope this is a COVID thing and not the start of a new trend...

Anyways, I guess I'll be preordering the physical version as soon as possible...

Yeah, I'll never get my hands on this, already accepted that fact.

@Ralizah Exactly my plan, have a nice sealed copy while I play digitally

Better scratch a game off your PS5/Series X launch day list or even hold off the new console then. 😉

@carlos82 tempted to do the same! Really hope UK gets a physical.

@TheFullAndy If I am right it gives me hope that other games for a possible Nintendo 64 Online service will do the widescreen treatment for other Nintendo 64 games. Like Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask... but, maybe not for 2D games like Mischief Makers... but, I'd just be happy seeing it happen at all at this point.

It's up at Best Buy for US. Go go go. I know I'm not messing around with this limited release bs lmao. Just ordered.

https://t.co/KD6PVpkeYn?amp=1

Maybe it's a limited release because they plan to make these games available through Nintendo Switch Online in the future.

By the way, Super Mario All-Stars is available right now on the SNES Online App.

Silly question... Were can I buy a physical copy of this???

Disappointed to say the least.
Basic improvements, limited availability and full price.
If I buy it will be to resell it for a small fortune afterwards.

I have prepared my plan B if i cannot get that game before March 2021.
My plan B was getting Super Mario Sunshine Gamecube version from Tokopedia.
I already have Super Mario Galaxy Wii version, have finished the storyline despite it wasn't really fun to beat Bowser.
Not interested with Mario 64 so i will not bothering the game.
This is my backup plan to prevent of brokenheart due to unable getting the Switch version.
Guys, make your plan B if the thing doesn't run well !

@nessisonett it's probably limited time for the bundle - they'll then sell individually

Why a limited run of the digital edition? THEY OWN THE IP. You can't tell me there are some hardcore negotiations about its release between Nintendo and the developers.

Are physical preorders open yet, or will they be open before the release date? I want to snag a copy as quickly as possible.

@Wexter

I would only play a game widescreen if it has been properly reformatted for it rather than just stretched but give people the option certainly.

Also I am not sure they gave Mario 64 the widescreen treatment, only Sunshine which is disappointing.

I was really hoping for widescreen and 60fps for both games but I guess not. Pity.

So I guess these get added to NSO after March next year? In time for the remodelled Switch (with extra features added for that new hardware).

Can't find physical pre-orders anywhere.

@tourjeff Still a great price to get all three games! Mario 64 can range in the $20-30 range same as the first Galaxy game. Sunshine is getting really expensive for the Gamecube anywhere between $50-100. I'd say $60 for all three games on the Switch is a steal even if they are just modest quality of life improvements.

I say it you've been interested in these games it's the perfect way to get them before the inevitable eShop re-release for all three games separately where they will probably get pricier for all three.

Best Buy preorders are up

£50 for an incomplete rom collection thats available for 6 months
Amazing

I will pre-order this on the eShop and I'll pre-order a physical version as well. And about the limit time, if you buy the game before march next year, you can play / redownload the game afterwards as well.

Seriously **** Nintendo. Been waiting for the remasters since the rumour from the start of the year and now I have to worry about getting a physical copy because they're limited?!?!
Times like this I really do hate the fact Nintendo make such good games because they employ practices that make EA and Activision look like saints sometimes. Not impressed. What a way for them to take the wind out of my sails with the announcement.

@RazumikhinPG Same. Can anyone here point a european in the right direction. Or could @Nintendolife do a Pre-order guide please??????

Anti-consumer practice is anti-consumer.

They're only doing this to generate the illusion of scarcity, so more people will buy it sooner.

@TheFullAndy I don't know about 64, it did not seem like 4:8, but not full 16:9. My guess is they could not do a complete widescreen restoration because of clipping issues or incomplete objects. But, I'm still happy to see the game tossed in as this seemed to be more of a Sunshine and Galaxy themed package. As those games got the most love with new texture work, AA and full widescreen.

@Brydontk Theres no covid related reason to limit it digitally

It's impossible to get excited about some minimum effort ports

@Wexter

Galaxy in particular will look fantastic in HD!

@technotreegrass they want your money here and now. Fans need to understand, game companies like Nintendo are not your friends. They dont care about you. only whats in your wallet

Will defineitly buy this collection as I've never played any of them, but the limited time thing is just awful!

shakes head is it limited run bloody publisihing it

***Preorders live on Best Buy!

LOL whoa whoa, what's with the conspiracy theories about the game's availability? I too would like to know what Nintendo was thinking when planning their release schedules, but I'd wager the pandemic has something to do with it.

I mean sure, you can ask "well, what about the eShop version?" And the best thing I can say is that they want to be consistent with the release across both the physical and digital versions. I really don't know, bit I don't think anyone does.

I'll be picking up the game anyway so maybe I'm not too bothered by it, but it is an interesting situation.

Definitely picking this up while wondering how Sunshine will work without analogue triggers 🤔

@andyg1412 probably map the trigger and the lock to both shoulder buttons instead

I wasn't expecting anything, but I'm still kinda disappointed. If they weren't going to remaster (which I get is a lot of time and resources to do) I would have appreciated at least including Galaxy 2 as well

Let me know if anyone finds a UK pre-order for physical - the pre-order from the Nintendo UK website just seems to be for download

@Wexter while I agree with your reasoning behind the price I am still a bit disappointed.
Don't get me wrong if I'm being pedantic, I was just expecting more for a special celebration of Nintendo's main franchise.
It would be better to also include Galaxy 2 but it seems that it won't happen.

Full price and limited time. WTF?

@Octane They are actively limiting, so there is no "illusion".

@Moroboshi876 Once you bought it, you can play it forever.

SO LONG GHEY BOWSER

Expletive! Expletive! Expletive!!! <33333
(relevant clip for simpsons likers)
https://youtu.be/t-j2NVdhlfo?t=23

I've been after Mario Sunshine for ages, pretty much since the day after I sold my GameCube back in 2006. This is a bigger no-brainer for me than Breath of the Wild in 2017. Day 1.

@Joker13z Very strange decision by Nintendo. Regardless, I snagged my preorder as well. Thanks!

If the original Super Mario All Stars had 4 games, this should have 4 games too. Specially when the best game is the one being left out.

@sanderev I guess that makes it even worse. Manufactured demand.

Where can we prepurchase physcial copies?

Okay, trying to find a physical preorder is actually killing me 🥴🤣

@AcridSkull I have a feeling Nintendo intended to do more with them but was caught off guard by Covid and refused to miss a September (anniversary) release.

$20 a game sounds like a good deal (sort of), but I'm wish I could get them separately. I never really liked Super Mario Sunshine, especially since it introduced one of my most hated characters in video game history, and I don't think Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Galaxy are worth $40, so I think I'll pass on this one.

Beavis and Butt-Head voice: "YES! YES! YES! GWAR! YES!!!!"

@Octane exactly!!the queue of folk saying "strange but ill buy this is" extremely large. Must have been exactly what the sales team hoped for, nintendo fomo 😂😂 I might join the queue tho.....

@Joker13z you saved my ass. just ordered 2 copies from the back of my art history class, thanks so much for that link. maybe can use the second copy to pay part of my student loans lol.

First off; YES! FINALLY! Ugh I love Mario Sunshine... so happy

Now that that’s out of the way...
What in the hell is this limited thing? Has anyone ever heard of limiting a flagship series to a six month release? I get that it’s for hype (congrats, you’ve succeeded) but holy sh*t, this game will be insane in price in a couple years, AND I am betting it’ll be sold out all the time. I really hope physical copies can find their way to everyone that wants one.
Got my copy from Best Buy, I am not missing this one lol. Order while you can, ladies and gents! Not up on Amazon yet.

Maybe Galaxy 2 is an unlockable? That just seems really odd to update SMG1 with controls and not 2.

The digital version being limited too is so stupid.
Which means i can't wait too long on it. :

@Bizzyb No prob man!

I'm so excited for this I'll get it digitally and Physical. Already preordered from Best Buy. I'll keep the Physical wrapped up.

@KingBowser86 Or paid DLC

@Arbor hahaha Student loans are no joke. You're welcome!

Would love Mario 64 with Odyssey graphics. Too bad.

@WoomyNNYes https://t.co/KD6PVpkeYn?amp=1

@flummerfelt They did the same thing for Luigi U for the quote "Year of Luigi" still very easy to find and for about what it was at MSRP. My guess is they are limiting it due to COVID issues, Mario's Anniversary (much like Year of Luigi), and they plan to re-release the games after the fact. Probably with Mario 64 as part of Nintendo 64 Online, and Sunshine and Galaxy separately on the eShop for $25-30 each.

Seems odd on the surface, but when you start thinking about it, makes sense. And they have done it before for Luigi U and Mario All-Stars Wii. With cheaper re-releases later on such All-Stars Wii being part of the Nintendo Selects line a couple of years later.

EDIT: I also, forgot about the initial release of the Metroid Prime Trilogy on the Wii. And that was for full-blown remasters of Prime 1 and 2 with new motion controls. Though they did re-release the game on Wii U digitally so I would not be surprised to see the 3D All-Stars bundle get the same treatment every now and again either.

Really disappointed that they didn't remake any of these. However, knowing Nintendo they would have charged $60 for each one of them if they did. So this a good deal, and is a nice "sequel" to Super Mario All-Stars.

Limited time? Strange, but I better snag a copy.

Scalpers will be all over this, just like the NES and SNES classic

@BANJO Much like other companies, I think the move is to drive digital sales. Physical will sell out and the only alternative to get the game before the deadline will be digital. I guarantee even the saltiest gamer will be hitting that download button before midnight.

I have a feeling Galaxy 2 is being held in reserve for future announcements. And other 3D Allstars collection? Separate eShop download? They've got to spread this out as much as possible.

Both physical and digital for me. Although I'm so miffed at the exclusion of Galaxy 2.

@WoomyNNYes that gave me a chuckle. Love classic simpsons.

Also, it's been mentioned previously in the thread but bears repeating: best buy preorders are up with free, release day delivery shipping. I usually go amazon, but you win this round best buy.

@KevTastic84 thats the problem as soon as pre orders go live they will be snapped up.

Wondering if I can grab a physical copy day 1? If not digital it is.

@sanderev Not the point. Why not keep it on stores as with all the other games?

I got a pre-order from Best Buy.

My brother's getting this digital.

@Gwynbleidd Dude get a Wii U! The console is still very much so worth it between digital games like Fatal Frame Madine of Black Water, Fast Racing Neo and others! Plus VC! And still a ton of great Wii U games that may never get a Switch port like Xenoblade X!

Though as stated earlier this seems more like a limitation the way they did All-Stars Wii, Kirby Collection (Wii) and Metroid Prime Trilogy. This is a normal Nintendo hat. But, I can see all Three getting individual releases after the fact on the eShop (and in Mario 64 part of NIntendo 64 Online)

@Tsusasi Yes I agree, I'm already tempted to double dip and get both a physical and digital version...
Hopefully Galaxy 2 will be released down the line, as you say it will be spread out as much as possible....

Finally a reason to turn on my Switch.......to preorder this!

I'm going to buy it twice just in case and they better and I mean better make a lot of copies.

@Wexter So true. I forgot about the prime trilogy on wii. But even then- it was put out digitally as well, and the Luigi add on for Mario U wasn’t pulled digitally, correct? So at the end of the day I am not sure why they have to kill it digitally too.
They’ll definitely release it again down the road, on switch 3 or something lol. It still seems weird to launch it like this in 2020... but hey that’s Nintendo!

This really feels like an overpiced bundle for full price if you take in consideration that both Mario Galaxy and Mario 64 are sold digital on the Wii U for 20 euro (Mario Galaxy) and 10 euro (Mario 64). I wonder if they will remove them from the eshop like Pikmin 3. If that happens I hope I reminded some people to get it before it is too late.

@flummerfelt I think Prime Trilogy only got physical on Wii and digital on Wii U like 3-4 years later! I also, forgot they did this with the underrated Kirby Collection which has never gotten a re-release... shame! Nintendo has done this before so I'm used to it.. or maybe others have forgotten this was like so Nintendo's Wii-era schtick!

But, yeah I can see them roll out this bundle every 5 years like they do All-Stars (2D?). But, I bet the reason they are pulling the digital bundle is that they plan to release the games separately for a slight mark-up compared to the bundle. Like why buy Sunshine and Galaxy separately on the eShop when you can get them both in a bundle with Mario 64? That is the only reason I think of why they'd pull this stunt.

I cannot put in words how excited I am.
I never played Sunshine nor Galaxy (I was kinda poor at that time), so having now a chance to play these games makes me so excited (those are the only Mario games I never played).
I'm beyond excited. This, plus 3D World, All Stars, and the Game & Watch made my day so much better.

It being a limited time thing is not cool. Nintendo stop feeding the scalpers, all you'll do is tick off your loyal customers.

@hotheresmallfry Shhh, don't give them ideas!!! Lol

Pre ordered it in the Netherlands. I really wantend this one physical. I might even buy it digitally so I can leave my physical copy sealed.

@Blooper987 Do they ever? Look at the Classics and Amiibo fiascos.

So is there going to be a November “Christmas Morning” title this year if it isn’t this?

Hmm, Zelda next year? All Stars Zelda 1, 2 LttP, gameboy games. The '3d all stars Zelda too?

I can see it happening, next summer or next xmas too.

@Cyrax77 Best Buy and Gamestop

@Cevil I'd absolutely love it to happen. I was surprised Nintendo haven't realised F zero is pre built for battle royale, 30 racers online death race, with an evolving track the further the racers get. Marketed as the "fastest battle royale" it could boost F zero into mainstream popularity. There's enough characters and racers as incentive to keep playing. One can dream.

"Please note: Super Mario 3D All-Stars can only be purchased until March 31st 2021. Owners can still play its entire contents after this date has passed, and can also redownload it from Nintendo eShop if the software has been archived."

Hope this helps with some of the confusion, some of you are having

tempted to buy it just to keep sealed

I can understand why physical copies are limited, but why digital? It's stupid, anti-consumer, and doesn't ensure these games' legacies.

Can't believe 64 and Sunshine aren't proper remasters. Was expecing a Crash Bandicoot/ Spyro remaster style collection. Who am I kidding? It's Nintendo

@pip_muzz I agree with you. They're a really great company, and then they pull really reeeeallly dumb stunts like this.

I can finally enjoy Mario Galaxy without stupid motion controls? Take my money!

YES YES YES A THOUSAND TIMES YES

@Scottwood101 They did say in the video that the games got re-mastered for HD. And in the video, you can notice they've implemented AA and the textures look sharper and some re-done. I think this closer to a traditional remaster like what Twilight Princess got.

The Spyro and Crash "remasters" are not remasters. They are remakes as they are on a new engine, new models, textures and effects. They just got the gameplay super close to the originals for better or worse. You can even argue Wind Waker HD was a remake as they ran the game on a new engine, with completely new textures and lighting.

@Wexter Kirby Dream Collection wasn't limited, I mean, I still find it at Gamestop now and then.

The virtual console release of Mario 64 on Wii U bumped the game up to 30fps, hopefully this takes it up to the gold baseline standard of 60fps!!!

Ungrateful swine whining about this!

@Tempestryke Really! Where? I've been trying to find the game for years and could never find it in my local stores after the first few months! Just assumed Nintendo did the same thing as Prime Trilogy and All-Stars Wii?

I really wish they had included Galaxy 2. Its my fave 3D Mario. There were so many switch ups in that game compared to the first title imho. Always kept me on my toes and wondering what the next level was gonna bring! This is still awesome news but this would have knocked it outta the park for me.

@Wexter In the used Wii games section. I guess it depends on who brings what in.

@Tempestryke I've been wanting the pink boy in my Wii Collection forever! Just I guess I've never gotten lucky in my area. Hopefully, I get it some day!

I can’t believe it’s 10 years already since I picked up the All Stars collection on Wii, which was also limited.

@BANJO Just got my preorder for physical in! Woooohoooo!

They completely neglected Super Mario Galaxy 2 in this presentation! Not only is it not included in this title, it wasn't even shown during that final 'medley' thing showing all the Mario platformers! That is actually insulting to that brilliant game and I can't believe they did that.

Still gonna get this game, but really, what the heck?

@BANJO Having it as a limited time release is genius, even if irritating. A lot of people (including me) wouldn't necessarily be in a rush to buy this collection since we Nintendo fans have already played the games so much. But the time limit puts pressure to buy it ASAP, motivating atsunami of immediate sales rather than people waiting to buy a used copy down the road.

So 3 upscaled roms and a menu for 59.99?

Finally they can paste this effort they made a few years ago.

https://www.google.nl/amp/s/www.siliconera.com/look-hd-super-mario-galaxy-chinese-nvidia-shield-tv/amp/

@Freddyfred you only played yourself

@Wexter crosses fingers for you

High price point.

Expected a Captain toad price point but it is a lot of game. Day 1.

have played all 3 of these to completion, won't stop me picking this up tho.

I wasnt expecting Crash/Spyro style remakes but hoped for something less barebones than this! Still, they could have easily charged full price for separate HD releases of Sunshine and Galaxy!

I wonder why Galaxy 2 isnt on it? Seems odd.

I knew it was going to be true, thank you Nintendo, this makes me very happy... Oh, btw, where the heck is Mario Galaxy 2??

It’s strange that there is no galaxy 2, but I’m excited to revisit these classics

I've wanted a proper re-release of Sunshine for ages, so there was no hesitation from me to pick this up.

Not too keen on the limited time window thing, though. It might not affect me personally, but now there's a chance lots of people I know that would definitely be interested will potentially miss the release window based solely on the fact they don't follow gaming news like a hawk.

@OorWullie Argh, it would suck. I'd still get the collection out of nostalgia and because I just love Sunshine Yes, I am Nintendo's target audience...

@Yorumi actually no Disneys been doing it for years. this is actually amazing because emulators are of the pat twitch is gonna explode in 10 days

@Chozo welcome to babies

No not for 50 quid XD

@Moroboshi876 3 $30 games if you played them on their systems. steal

@BenAV demand for the gamestop N64 Wii and Gamecube titles DUH

@jump bestbuy

@Tsusasi Nice... 👍
Will have to pre order myself shortly 😀

@NintendoPok try $50-100 for Sunshine on Gamecube. Super steal for that alone!

This is FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) to the Max. The limited downloadable version is a real head scratcher; unless they plan to offer each game individually from March onwards so anyone who wants just 1 game will have to get all 3 or “risk” missing out as we don’t know what will happen.

@Ktld878 If I know these kind of limited releases from history it means the game will be available for purchase until the end of March but if you get it between now and the end of March you keep it forever (or at least from a digital purchase standpoint for however long Nintendo thinks is forever). Thanks. Out!

Already pre-ordered through Best Buy

Kinda disappointing, I was expecting at least a 16:9 ratio for all 3 games.

And no Mario Galxy 2 and 3D Land

Another theory (theory! Not rumour!) is that maybe in March the games will be offered as part of the Nintendo Online service; along with titles from all 3 platforms.

I’d still prefer non-subscription purchases.

It’s limited, so they can do the same thing for Mario’s 40th.. but maybe that time they’ll bother to do a graphical update

Wonder what all the people who said "there's no way Nintendo will ever dl this" are thinking rn

Waiting on a pre order link here in the US. Digital preorders are open but I would prefer a physical copy. Shame that there's no Galaxy 2 on there as well, but honestly the 3 games we are getting are all top tier.

I'm so getting this! As a kid I never had a Wii or a Gamecube, only a N64, so Super Mario 64 will be a trip back to my childhood days, and for the other two will be my first time playing them, but they'll be amazing, I'm sure.

I'm more into 2D Mario than 3D Mario, but I'll do what I can to get a physical copy...might be worth collecting even if I don't play the collection much.

Awesome news but making it a limited time release will only attract scalpers (in terms of the physical version) online. Hopefully this collection is just temporary and Nintendo plan to release all three games separately after March 2021 (they are just remastered ports after all) including Super Mario Galaxy 2 as well.

@NintendoPok Yeah, but then people can't pay 8 bucks for an arcade game. I do, by the way.

@Ktld878 No, of course not; just that you can’t purchase it after that date

Played all these but will gladly pay to play again in HD and without fishing old consoles out. I would like to think Galaxy 2 (as I never played it) is missing due to COVID and will be released next year. 🤞

This is kinda Meh...-news for me. I think I'm just very spoiled when it comes to remasters after the Crash Bandicoot N- Sane Trilogy, The Spyro Reignited Trilogy, and Crash Team Racing: Nitro-Fueled.

The Mario Remasters would be more interesting for me if they wouldn't be just simple ports in a collection.

@MrJuancho Galaxy is the all time greatest 3D Mario in my opinion; the level designs are impeccable (Nintendo just constantly showing off) and there’s so much freaking variety. The fully orchestrated soundtrack is sublime and also covers a lot of different moods. I envy you getting to try it for the first time (and now it looks so damn good in HD). Oh also the story is really good (for a Mario game)

@sketchturner I think they hope to push the digital version heavily...
When they mean limited luckily it should still be a few million considering this is a Mario title...

Limited Edition will be music to scalper's ears, especially coming into the Christmas period. Hopefully this won't be another NES classic situation...

@quartet1986 Best Buy has preorders up

Course I wouldn't be surprised in the slightest if they end up putting up each game for sale individually or if they make them a part of the Switch online service. I think Mario 64, Sunshine, and Galaxy were basically chosen as tests to see how N64, Gamecube, and Wii games could be ported

3D All-Stars is also coming out close to the 24th anniversary of Super Mario 64 (and N64) releasing in North America!

@HammerKirby Yup and NatetheHate sure is looking reliable now

@leathco Best Buy has preorders up and free shipping release day

Honestly, I was expecting a remake for 64. It is a brilliant game (I remember playing it the week it came out), but it hasn’t aged well and looks like garbage on an HD screen. It looks sloppy and lazy — I expect better from Nintendo.

Thank god I don't give a crap about Mario. This ridiculous scramble to get a copy would have driven me insane.

This made me put off buying Samurai Shodown on Xbox. At least that game will be around forever!

@Incoherent1 Be happy we’re getting it at all.

First thoughts:

Surprised Nintendo put 3 games into 1 they could have sold separately for the same if not more.

Surprised no Galaxy 2, which is a much better fit than 64.

Surprised 64 still looks like trash. Sunshine and Galaxy still look good but Mario 64 is widely regarded as the game that started 3D platforming, it deserves a full remake, or at least wide screen.

Not surprised it's "limited", almost everything Nintendo is limited - amiibo, classic consoles, heck even some games are hard to find.

So, does this mean ZERO new games this Switch this holiday, it's 4th, just old ports?

@Incoherent1 It’s true: I’ve played both the original and DS versions recently and ... I think I despise the camera in that game now. When you add in all the annoying slopes that shoot you into the death-pit abyss, and the really, really annoying vultures, it’s not quite as rosy as I remembered it.

It’s still a landmark achievement and overall fun, but definitely flawed

I’ll be getting this again and again

@Gwynbleidd You absolutely should. It’s a brilliant machine! If you like in person multiplayer, Nintendo Land is honestly one of the best games ever made. I never understood the hate for it.

Updated resolutions and other improvements to presentation.

So, the games really are running natively on the Switch, and not just emulated?

Very curious about this.

@Joker13z You're a mini saint, damned google came back with NOTHING.

@Antraxx777 Yep. I’m happy for the people who are excited, but I don’t think it’s worth my money and time, which makes me VERY sad since I’m a huge Mario fan.

@foobarbaz Hopefully it's just N64 for Switch online, I would be piss if the GameCube and Wii library got limited to that service. I would only hope that after March 2021 that they just released these separately so those who missed the collection could just buy which one they liked. Now the real question, will the 3D All-Stars collection comes with all 3 games on the cartridge or will Nintendo be cheap and just include only Super Mario 64 on the cart while the other two required download code?

Ahh yes, limited distribution in times where a pandemic already caused massive issues in getting things shipped...
This is really mind boggling...

And as many said, the omission of Galaxy 2 is strange indeed.
I really hope that people here are right in that the limited offer specifically means the collection package and that the individual releases are to follow, including Galaxy 2.

@Retro_Player_77 They can easily fit all three on a cartridge. Mario 64 is just a few Mb and Galaxy and Sunshine are a few gigs each. Even with new HD textures and music tracks included I don't see this being something they'd need to split up with a download.

So I was 1000% wrong in saying this wouldn’t happen, but I still don’t think it’s ok to be propagating rumors without a shred of evidence as if it were hard fact.

I won’t be getting the collection as all 3 games are playable on my old Wii. So cool though.

@BANJO Can I still play Super Mario 3D All-Stars after its expired?

The 25th Anniversay Mario Bros Collection on Wii was also a limited release, so 3D All-Stars being a limited release is not unprecedented, but still surprising.

@Wexter They could doesn't necessarily mean they will, if that is possible Capcom would be putting all their Mega Man roms onto one collection instead of making two. The question only comes to mind if Nintendo is cheap enough to do that. Hopefully not, you could put tech and spec into mind but you also had to realize that you are dealing with a company that could also be scummy.

@sanderev really?

In the end, it's all about greed/higher profitability.
They wanted to make $20 per title as opposed to $15 per title, hence the reason for leaving Mario Galaxy 2 out.

@Cyrax77 I just preordered mine on Best Buy

@VmprHntrD Haha no problem

@Retro_Player_77 Capcom is most of the time being Capcom when they pull stunts like that. But that is because they were selling those bundles as Legacy Collections 1&2 and Legacy Collection 1 was on the cart and Legacy Collection 2 you had to download because.. reasons I guess. But, for the Zero Collection, all of them were on the cart. Now I can point to other collections like the Final Fantasy X/X-2 Remaster where they did split the games. But, you can also argue Final Fantasy X and X-2 are much bigger games.

But, Nintendo has not really made it a habit of forcing collections on different carts or requiring downloads for their games. But, it's a we'll see, but there was no disclaimer on the video or the packaging that makes me think they will require a download so... I'm guessing they won't. I might be wrong, but with the game coming out in like a few weeks I feel that would be something in a presskit that will come out in the coming days.

EDIT: Before you go Bayonetta 1 & 2, the file sizes for both games are far larger than Galaxy or Sunshine. And Bayonetta 1 was on a separate disc even on the Wii U release and was like a freebie bonus, to begin with as the main selling point was Bayonetta 2. Not a collection of 1 & 2.

@scottdevine48 Yes it's yours to keep and play after this date, however digital will be unavailable to buy after 31st March with no more physical copies made after this date.
Physical copies prices will likely slowly rise...

This time limited stuff probably implies that Nintendo will launch an official scalping store on eBay. And people curse Activision and 2K for raising prices for games. Not that I am supporting them (I actually don't buy any of their games) but criticisms should be fair.

@Blooper987 they won’t especially since we’re on the midst of a pandemic
Be prepared to download

@Ktld878 lol no its means u cant buy it after march

@LilMuku @Ktld878 lol no its means u cant buy it after march

preordered! i. can‘t. wait!!!!!

£49.99 for some ports? What planet are they on?
Il just wait until they become seperate purchases and get sunshine on its own

I feel bad for the kids who are going to try and save up for this game but then they're too late and can never get the game

If these are remasters, why Mario 64 still look like crap?

though it sorta pisses me off that people are complaining about stuff not about the limited release that's worth complaining about but the price really i thought you guys were pleading for this game!?

Ports, ports, ports, ports, ports, ports..... And not even HD remakes!....No Galaxy 2 (they even ignored it in the "History of Mario" montage at the end)...Nintendo has been so lazy lately....Very disappointed....

@leathco BestBuy has preorders up. Got mine already.

Heads up: it’s on amazon (at least in UK), just pre-ordered!

@datamonkey Thanks! I have done the same.

I don't understand. Why a limited time though?

I got really excited seeing the 3D games being announced for Switch. Then they exclude Galaxy 2. Then they announce it being limit time. Then they show full price for, not remakes, not remasters, but just ports.

They somehow turned something I was really excited about in to something I'm on the fence about.

Oh no Nintendo, don't pull this Disney Vault BS.... Regardless, getting it at launch.

I just hope Galaxy doesn't require motion controls, I use my Switch strictly as a handheld....

Hopefully the Super Mario 3D World game is not on a limited run though.

So SM64 is just the original version without the DS additions? That's disappointing because I really wanted the ultimate version of that game with the 360 motion from the original (rather than the 8 from the DS one), and the new content. Is Sunshine still going to have the same camera issues as the original?

I wanted to get this, and still might, but I'll have to think about it. I have a Wii U with SM64 and both Galaxy games (the limited run gives them the opportunity to then re-launch of Galaxy with the second later), and a Gamecube with SMS. Without the DS content for 64, there's nothing new for me.

@KonkeyDong64 It says on the eshop it's not playable on Switch Lite without joy-cons. So yeah, no handheld most likely.

I'm guessing it's limited edition for the pack, and they will release each game for separate purchase down the road. It's too much work to remaster and optimize for a new platform to permanently remove it.

Defo getting physical but may double dip (but not download) closer to the march date on a digital purchase.

@Moroboshi876 thats you i have this game like 30 times

@link3710 Darn, well I guess I'll be buying a dock; traded mine in years ago...

I wonder how many copies of this Nintendo will ship.

3D All-Stars has the potential to sell 10+ million copies if the supply is there, so hopefully Nintendo doesn't squander the game's insane sales potential for the sake of scarcity.

@KonkeyDong64 You can (probably) play in tabletop mode at least if that helps? I dunno, all I can do is tell you what the eshop says, which isn't much.

if you're journalists can you find out if they'll be sold separately after the time window and the price?

The word "limited" has me worried, but this is an insta-buy for me. I really want this physically if I can find one. No sense in buying 3 copies for our 3 Switches when we can just share one cart.

I guess they are doing a limited time thing in order to push sales against the release of the new generation. Every one will rush to get their copy and they won't look bad.

Also, I still think there will be a major release in Dec/Jan! But we'll prob know 2 weeks in advance, once again.

***** them i'm pissed. You know what limited time means? it means they WNAT YOU to rush preordering it to sell it like crazy.
i expected at least 64 remade in odissey's enginge.
60 buck for 3 emulated games that i already own? might as well put in galaxy 2.
very unhappy with this collection.

@BANJO I'm pretty sure they will release them separately at a higher price once the limited edition is gone.

@BrintaPap its called money the 25th anniversary wii collection was also limited

@Miyamotosan actually i preordered it from best buy no need to scalp

@Ktld878 no it means they will stop selling after it march including digital

@Einherjar ever heard of EVENTS? thats why its limited either buy it or dont. i preordered it

@Rhaoulos That's certainly an option for some further easy money...

@NintendoPok Who ruined your breakfast today? Jeez, for someone complaining about "them whining fanboyz" you're awfully aggressive around here my friend...

The issue isn't that it's a limited sale per se, the issue is that we live in times where not everyone is swimming in money at the moment and several stores have a hard time getting their stocks in time or at all.

This could mean that a physical version is simply out of the question for some. I'm not getting my hopes up that the few shops that survived around here will be getting it at all. Limited sales during times like these is just a bad decision ¯(ツ)/¯

But you do you. Keep being angry at people being angry ^^
Have fun!

@BongoBongo the physical pre order was up at 17:00 when I checked

Time limited? The hell are you doing, Nintendo? Perhaps they're going to bring the old Mario 3D games to Nintendo Online, which also sucks, because it's a rental service. Why can't they just make a proper Virtual Console, like the Wii had?

@Anti-Matter Is It Because Super Mario 64 Is Not An Easy Game? And It Takes A lot Hours To Beat The Game. If You Don’t Want To Play Super Mario 64 That’s Your Opinion Then... it sucks that the game is not widescreen... instead of high resolution.

Woah I’m scared I hope we can still play these titles on the physical version though...😣🥺

@Joker13z @Losermagnet Thanks for the physical preorder replies! Placed my order with The Best Buy. I like those reward coupons. It's still nice to get $5 off every once in a while. Which is better than no deals elsewhere. (@Losermagnet, I may have said that to you already the other day.)

Its 42 quid on Shopto and you just try pre-ordering this thing! It says "11,567 people are about to buy this"! Most I ever saw was 27 when Cyberpunk 2077 went up for preorder. Site is so slow and just crashes, never seen it like that before.

Yup, good luck getting a physical copy. Seems like people are freaking out about the limited time and maybe scalpers are taking advantage too. It would have been fine, its only limited time, not limited copies but not now.

Nintendo are going to make a lot of cash with this, people will grow impatient and download it THEN double dip with physical.

@NintendoPok Actually it had multiple reprints hence why there are so many copies selling on eBay for the price of a regular Mario title.

Hmm...One I'd totally replay with a facelift, one I've never played at all, and another deserves a replay. Conclusion: I'm getting this! 8D

Odd that this is a limited time release though. I would think a collection like this would rack up decent numbers for some time.

Why is it limited? Make no sense

Done and done. Pre-ordered from Amazon, and with a gift card balance made it only $36. ^_^ Getting it and WWE 2K Battlegrounds same day. 'Tis going to be a lovely September. Yowie Wowie!

Maybe SMG2 is an unlockable bonus

Limited time? No Mario Galaxy 2? That doesn't sounds like it makes sense, is this part of some kind of... roadmap? I hope they speak more about it soon.
Well at least it's the collection itself, I need to get it soon!

Maybe they can do a Luigi mansion 1/2 plus galaxy 2 bundle.

@Godlike_Virus WWE sucks though return it

@sixrings wtf is that? why would they?

@Einherjar i just preordered it at best buy then amazon it popped up. canceled bestbuy. you have plenty of time. knowing you will complain that you didnt get one. preorder it now or forever hold your piece good luck with the game and watch that will be harder because that has limited quanitites

@Einherjar yeah sounds like you just forgot how to mass volume shop amazon is shipping mine i dont know what timeline youre living in

@KingBowser God forbid.

@Kreko You should definitely by at least two copies if you are planning on selling one later. This sort of thing is going to be a scalpers dream come true.

Wouldn't be surprised or shocked to get the physical copy only to open it and find a digital code card inside lol

@NintendoPok what was wrong with pre-ordering from Best Buy?

Limited time is just stupid and money grabbing, dirty tactic by Nintendo. Mario 64 port showed no effort at all by Nintendo since it's not widescreen, barely looks smoother, and doesn't even run at 60 fps for a game that 24 years old. Mario Sunshine also doesn't run at 60 fps, and no Mario Galaxy 2, yet Nintendo wants the full $60 for this mess??? Hard pass.

@vice350z oh they did me dirty in jan 2016 preorder lucas amiibo.

got an email that it was ready for in store pick up.

arrived they had it but if they gave it to me it would break street date and they would get a fine so i went there for nothing

arrived the jan 21 jan 22 was release date

as a apology and over $15 lost in gas they gave me the amiibo for free.

they screw people over they also screwed me over on other shipping

no problem with amazon.

@Investor9872 did you even do your research? all 3 games are 1080p and 16x9....

you have no idea what you are talking about

@kalosn you probably werent around for the 25th anniversary wii port for all stars they did the same thing too many gen z nintendo kids who doesnt know what collections are

@Wavey84 licenseing issues my guy

@NintendoPok That does stink but at least you got a free Amibo...i'd probably give them one more chance but I'm biased. I love Best Buy lol.

This is the first game I’ve looked forward to this year. Kind of sucks there haven’t been others to get excited about for me, but glad to finally have one!

@vice350z i cant I DID preorder joker there but i had a gift certificate. i did preorder this game there but canceled once amazon went up amazon credit $5 off XD

Having recently sold all my old Nintendo consoles and never having owned a Wii U.. I am like a pig in ***** at the prospect of replaying SM64 and Sunshine after decades. I didn't fancy Galaxy on Wii at the time so that is an entirely new game for me. Nintendo isn't forcing anyone to double dip.

@NintendoPok Ah well...kinda a fan right now, as it shows, that and can't return it as it's the Digital Deluxe Edition version of the game I'm getting. ^_^

Let him in.
🏠😈🧙🏻‍♀️🐰🐷🦅

@WoomyNNYes I miss the GCU days lol

@Kreko Definitely. I’m considering scalping, first time in my whole life.

I really don't get the limited release thing. I mean I get it from a money perspective, but what should be a celebration becomes a slap in the face to consumers ("If you want it at all you have to buy right now!), and a boon to scalpers.

So we have a bare bones non-remake non-remaster, emulation collection release, missing an associated sequel entry, and they've decided to treat it as a scarce commodity to force you to pay immediately if you want it at all.

Why am I not feeling excited about this despite having wanted to try out Sunshine, and loving Galaxy (don't care about 64, it's not timeless, it's janky, without a remaster)?

I'm getting it even when l'm not a fan of mario series.

@Ktld878

"Please note: Super Mario 3D All-Stars can only be purchased until March 31st 2021. Owners can still play its entire contents after this date has passed, and can also redownload it from Nintendo eShop if the software has been archived."

https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-Switch/Super-Mario-3D-All-Stars-1832369.html

^ Source

You will still keep the game and be able to redownload/play it

Priced at 60 dollars and is limited time only ? I will pass on this greedy cash grab .

With the limited run I will def be buying 2 and keeping 1 in shrink wrap.

Just pre ordered from eShop for £40. Will also get a physical copy

@NintendoPok
That 25th Anniversary Collection (which even had "limited edition" on its title) was just an emulation of the SNES game with bonus content included on the box.
This one? It sits alongside a current paradigm of releasing remasters of past releases on current platforms, and unlike that 2010 compilation, this one includes games currently unavaliable on the platform it's arriving.
Even if this one stays limited quantities as a retail collection, I bet Nintendo will include them permanently on the eShop sometime in the future, be it separately or part of a different compilation.

"Gen Z" kid? What's that? You mean youngest users?
Since I was around and remember when Mario All-Stars on Wii was released, I kinda wish I could be one again, must be fun to discover how your favorite game collections work...

@Wavey84 Turn your de-judder on and move the slidder to 10, and thank me later.

@NintendoPok All 3 games are NOT 1080p nor 16:9. You don't know what you're talking about.

If they truly wanted to optimize the games, they should've done the following:
1. Include a good automatic camera option for all three games.
2. Fix the fire effect bug from "Super Mario 64."
3. Include the extra content from "Super Mario 64 DS."
4. Either remove or heavily redesign the pachinko board stage from "Super Mario Sunshine."
5. Add amiibo functionality, including something for the Rosalina amiibo in "Super Mario Galaxy."

@BulbasaurusRex If they change a stage it would not be a port anymore.

@Snatcher They're not ports in the first place. They're remasters, which have been known to change some game design elements (like speeding up the sailing in "Zelda: Wind Waker HD") without being complete remakes.