Nintendo Announces Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, and Super Mario Galaxy Remasters for Switch

The FPS Review may receive a commission if you purchase something after clicking a link in this article.

Image: Nintendo

Nintendo is celebrating the 35th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. with a ton of new Mario games. The highlight is Super Mario 3D All-Stars, which comprises remasters of Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, and Super Mario Galaxy for the Nintendo Switch. We’re not sure how they’ve been improved, exactly (Nintendo only used the word “optimized”), but the collection will be available to buy starting on September 18. Unfortunately, this appears to be a limited release – Mario fans may no longer be able to get a copy after March 31, 2021.

We’ve copied Nintendo’s complete Mario lineup below. “Let’s-a go!”

UPDATE: According to gamestalk.net, these are the resolutions for each of the remasters.

  • Super Mario 64
    • TV mode: 960 × 720 pixels, table mode / mobile mode: 960 × 720 pixels
  • Super Mario Sunshine
    • TV mode: 1920 × 1080 pixels, table mode / mobile mode: 1280 × 720 pixels
  • Super Mario Galaxy
    • TV mode: Up to 1920 × 1080 pixels, table mode / mobile mode: Up to 1280 × 720 pixels
  • Super Mario 3D All-Stars: Optimized versions of 3D Mario games Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine and Super Mario Galaxy are coming to Nintendo Switch in one package. In addition to having higher resolutions than their original versions, the games have been optimized for a smooth gameplay experience on Nintendo Switch. Super Mario 3D All-Stars also includes an in-game music-player mode to play the music and songs from all three games. Players can also listen to music on their Nintendo Switch systems when the screen is off. A limited production of Super Mario 3D All-Stars launches exclusively for the Nintendo Switch family of systems on Sept. 18 and will be available until approximately March 31, 2021.
  • Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit: Created in partnership with Velan Studios, Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit brings the fun of the Mario Kart series into the real world by using a Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch Lite** system to race against opponents using a physical Kart. The physical Kart responds to boosts in-game and in the real world, stops when hit with an item and can be affected in different ways depending on the race. Players place gates to create a custom course layout in their home, where the only limit is their imagination. Race against Koopalings in Grand Prix, unlock a variety of course customizations and costumes for Mario or Luigi, and play with up to four players in local multiplayer mode.*** Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, which is available in a Mario Set or Luigi Set, launches on Oct. 16 at a suggested retail price of $99.99.
  • Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros.: This new collectable device is inspired by the original Game & Watch systems first released in 1980. The original handheld device included a game, and could also be used as a watch to tell time. The original Game & Watch series sold more than 43 million worldwide. Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros. features a modern +Control Pad. In addition to playing classic games Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels (released in Japan as Super Mario Bros. 2) and a special version of Ball with a Mario makeover, Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros. also functions as a clock, with 35 little touches to discover, including some guest appearances from Mario’s friends and foes. Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros. launches on Nov. 13 at a suggested retail price of $49.99.
  • Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury: Multiplayer mayhem pounces onto Nintendo Switch! This enhanced of Super Mario 3D World, which originally launched for the Wii U system, features co-op gameplay both online* and through local multiplayer in a variety of creative levels. Additional details about what new things this game has to offer will be revealed later. Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury launches for Nintendo Switch on Feb. 12, 2021. New amiibo figures Cat Mario and Cat Peach will also be released at the same time as the game.
  • Super Mario Bros. 35: Welcome to Super Mario Bros. … with 35 players! In this competitive online battle game, 35 players will compete to be the last Mario standing … or running. Enemies defeated will be sent to other players’ courses, but that also works the other way around! Players can activate special items to try and outpace their opponents. Super Mario Bros. 35 launches on Oct. 1 as a digital-only game exclusive to Nintendo Switch Online members.* The game will be playable until March 31, 2021.
  • Super Mario All-Stars: The classic Super NES game that includes upgraded versions of Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels, Super Mario Bros. 2 and Super Mario Bros. 3 with enhanced 16-bit graphics is joining the catalog of games available with Nintendo Switch Online … later today!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dk38WHwwUiE
Tsing Mui
News poster at The FPS Review.

Recent News