Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 Day One Update Out Now, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

Oh, I thought they said that the 4K compatibility had to be patched in? If it's on the cart already then that's great!

@Robot99 as far as we know it’s not on the cart since this is a Switch 1 game.

The free update / patch for Switch 2 with those other additions is required (much like the other Mario titles). This was likely part of update 1.1.0. or something.

@Sonicka
Ah, I hadn't even noticed that this was a x.2.x update, thanks for pointing that out!

Great, so the physical edition is outdated before it's even released.

I'm kind of surprised that there needs to be an update, but thankfully all the actual game content that isn't bug fixes is on the cartridge, and hopefully it remains that way.

@Sonicka : That's not how it works. Every Switch 2 update to a Switch 1 game (not including more substantial "Nintendo Switch 2 Edition" releases) utilise the same update across both consoles. As long as Nintendo continues to reprint Switch 1 games, future prints will include the Switch 2 updates on the cartridge.

This just stinks of a rushed release that Nintendo wanted on shelves in time for the Christmas sales rush.

In any case, if Version 1.2 isn't what is shipping on the launch cartridge, I'll hold out for a reprint.

@The_Nintendo_Pedant well obviously it is justified, why would you know or see why? It is what it is, it’s no big deal and I don’t mean to be rude, but again, why would you know or be privy to the reason? This is modern gaming, if it was an option in the past when you and I were first gaming, it would have been the norm long ago.

@The_Nintendo_Pedant Some reviews have commented on slight graphical blemishes, so I imagine it's silly things like that. Either way, with or without patch they run great

Does this collection have a switch 2 specific version? All I'm finding is a switch 1 physical copy on Amazon. Not that it really matters.

@Sonicka switch 2 displays whatever internal resolution a game is set to use for switch 1 games, so for a game that isn't too demanding it should be possible to get 4K without a patch.

some games are already known to render on switch 1 at 1080p in handheld and docked mode, and those run in 1080p handheld mode without patch.

@Truegamer79 there's is no switch 2 edition.
only a Switch 1 version, and supposedly a patch(but may just be running in BC mode with unlocked resolution and framerate)

@Truegamer79, it's specific to the Switch 1, but it is playable on Switch 2 via backwards compatibility and does have a free update that adds 4K compatibility when playing on Switch 2. Hope this helps.

@thedicemaster
Thanks for clearing that up! 👍

@The_Nintendo_Pedant Right, doesn't seem like "stellar timing" to me, either.

Darn, I was hoping they would patch the price 😄

@The_Nintendo_Pedant glad you don’t think I was being rude, I just… worry about you 😅 you seem very jaded and it’s a shame, I don’t know what could rejuvenate your love and passion, but it currently ain’t happening and it’s a bit sad, really.

I don't normally get fussed about day-one patches, but I have to wonder why it was required for ports of a couple 15-plus-year-old games.

I'm not exactly fond of day-one patches either, especially for ports of old games, but as someone who's played 3D All-Stars at launch, I can understand it. Sunshine in that collection was full of all sorts of hilarious emulation glitches at launch.

Glad to have this digitally preinstalled and patched ready for its release at 11pm tonight CST

Why is Nintendo the most anal company when it comes to patch notes?

I have had so many bad experiences with Day 1 patches in the past. Please make this a smooth one Nintendo.

Looks like Nintendo Life has never learned Pixel Counting; they cannot tell the difference between 1080p and 4K. They are taking Nintendo for their word or just guessing.

@Dr_Corndog If only they had the time to work on these! xD

No HDR is such a shame. I know it's a bit of work but it would help justify the price, as it stands the far superior texture packs for Dolphin and ability to use a sensor bar on PC makes this one a no go for me.

Hi guys. Has anyone heard or has Nintendo said anything about Mario Galaxy 1 and 2 having option to invert camera like Mario Sunshine and Galaxy 1 had in the 3D All Stars Collection? Thoughts and help appreciated

@The_Nintendo_Pedant enjoy your Steamdeck, and happy birthday in advance

@The_Nintendo_Pedant That's generally how software development goes. There's always something else that can be updated or fixed or adjusted. They had a business-set deadline to get the software onto physical carts, and whatever patches they wanted to add probably didn't justify delaying the game (and maybe they discovered it after the deadline). QA is imperfect, and 100% test coverage is a lie. The ability to patch games over the internet after release is a good thing, actually.

This is my daily life with software releases. There's never a point where tradeoffs aren't made, and it was either delay the game, add a little update that people can download in 20 seconds, or just not patch it.

@The_Nintendo_Pedant

I don't get the rush either, especially since the movie won't be out for quite a while yet.

@The_Nintendo_Pedant
Happy Early Birthday!

@AmplifyMJ

Did you change your name?

@The_Nintendo_Pedant I’ll be 45 next May 😱 so I’m flippen well older than you, great 😆

@SillyG exactly (sorry if I wasn’t clear, I’m not questioning the patches across both consoles - it will be the same regardless).

I genuinely don’t know what patch 1.1.0 pertains too TBH but regardless of either of them, my understanding is that the launch shipping carts will require the update if you want the additional features on Switch 2 (eg, Mouse Mode in 2P, resolution bumps, etc…)

If I’m incorrect on this then apologies.

Also yes… this SHOULD be on the cart day one IMO, this isn’t exactly a very late post game update like Odyssey or 3D World got. However this is also Nintendo logic we are dealing with. Switch 1 game is a Switch 1 game regardless in their eyes most likely.

I loved these games on Wii back in the day, genuinely felt like they were the best Mario games ever made, I never really liked the “waving the wand to catch stars” mechanic, but it worked ok on the original wiimotes. Was really looking forward to playing Galaxy 1 again when All Stars came out but having the switch joycons constantly lose their tracking & having to press a button to centre it again made the “waggle the wand to catch the stars” mechanic totally annoying and I never managed a full playthrough. Is this any better on Switch 2? I wish I could just turn that feature off altogether tbh 😂

@AmplifyMJ
@The_Nintendo_Pedant

I just turned 45... :'(

@The_Nintendo_Pedant welcome to the 40’s!! I’ve been in the club for almost 4 years now (in Dec)! You’ll love your Steam Deck btw! I love mine!

@Spider-Kev
@AmplifyMJ
@BrokenCiv
@The_Nintendo_Pedant Happy Birthday man.

great... we are a bunch of 40ish year olds

I'm with the others who wish these patch notes were less vague, but mostly because I'm one of those weirdos who finds patch notes kind of interesting, haha.

If anything, this confirms how much of a cash grab this is. I really wish people would be strong enough to put their personal preferences aside and boycott this.

You're telling Nintendo to charge us more for the next remaster.

Some of you will hate my constant negativity, but it's because peoples' blindness is just disproportionate right now. The idea of asking so much money for this should be challenged at every opportunity.

And yes, NintendoLife is a prominent Nintendo site so developers and publishers do read these comments. Even if they won't change, they want to know what we think. So we should let them know.

@Spider-Kev happy belated birthday to you 😆

@Yoshi3 my profile pic is me in New York earlier this year, I neither act nor feel 40-ish 😆 well, sometimes I do feel like it, went running last night and this morning I feel 60-ish 🤪

Tbh, this game pushed me to just hack my Switch.

@AmplifyMJ
Thank you!

I'd like to know how Metroid Prime escaped the $60 price point!

@everyone:

@The_Nintendo_Pedant Steam Deck is a great bit of kit. In particular the OLED version.

Soon adapted to the Linux backend. Front end game launcher is one of the best out there and where the others struggle. Handheld Windows really isn't a good experience.

SD and SW2 are a great combo IMO and having both as my weapons of choice give a somewhat overwhelming catalogue to play.

Only niggle I have with the SD is Gamepass. Stream is the default or it's a faff to boot to Windows.

Another deterrent to physical purchase, done on purpose.

... just put in the cartridge and choose "Start Software" instead of "Download Update."

I don't see anything here about this patch being mandatory.