Super Mario All-Stars is getting (another) NA release (this time on Wii)

[heybtbm]

The "Limited Edition" title may be more than just hype. It just sold out on Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Super-Mario-All-Stars-Limited-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B0049DYNNO) (before it's even been released). I'm guessing if you're not on the ball and let this one slip by, it'll be a little pricey for the next few months. Definitely more than the $30 it's retailing for.

[duo_r]

think they will restock? Wow thats insane.

[Eduardo]

When All-Stars first came out they bundled the 3 previous releases together, added a then Japanese exclusive, and upgraded the graphics 1 generation better. At the time it would have well been worth the cost to buy it even at $60+. Since then 3 generations have passed, couldn't they have just rereleased All-Stars but upgraded the graphics to current generation? Forget converting it to 3D, just update the graphics more.

This isn't just a rerelease, it's supposed to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. They could have done something special besides nice packaging and a soundtrack. Even if it would have been priced higher, they could have done something better than this. I actually like Nintendo but this stuff really bothers me, it just seems really cheap of them.

It would've been insanely awesome if they had upgraded the graphics to New Super Mario Bros. Level.

[kupomogli]

It's Mario. Nintendo isn't going to release it as a Limited Edition. That's nothing more than a sales tactic I'm sure. It'll still be selling years from now for the same price. Just like Mario 64 DS. They probably didn't expect so many people to want to purchase it so Amazon's launch date stock might be "random number here" and all that stock may have ran out.

[AMG]

I already have my copy pre ordered from Amazon. Can't wait to get it.

[MarioMania]

Dam, that sucks $55

I see from 1 seller from Amazon

[ScourDX]

Dam, that sucks $55

I see from 1 seller from Amazon

Seems like Amazon.com already sold out. You can still order from Gamestop.com for $29.99.

[Baloo]

December 12th is the release date? I better go reserve this at Gamestop before they sell out...

[Streetball 21]

Gamestop had told me this is available by pre order only, but I'm sure there will be copies available in stores. I see a limited amount available like Metroid Prime Trilogy had...

[Bojay1997]

Gamestop had told me this is available by pre order only, but I'm sure there will be copies available in stores. I see a limited amount available like Metroid Prime Trilogy had...

Metroid Prime Trilogy was not limited in any way. It simply went out of production a few months after release and after roughly nine months, pretty much disappeared from retail with the exception of some Toys R Us and KMart locations which still have it. This game is very unlikely to be rare as many, many retail stores will be carrying it including Kmart which is giving away a $10 gaming coupon with purchase starting on release day. Amazon frequently sells out their allocation of collector's edition stuff prior to release, but they often restock right after release. Not saying that will happen here, but there are plenty of other outlets which are selling the game, so there should be no problem getting a copy.

[megasdkirby]

I keep forgetting to pre-order this thing...need to do so tomorrow.

[goatdan]

Metroid Prime Trilogy was not limited in any way. It simply went out of production a few months after release and after roughly nine months, pretty much disappeared from retail with the exception of some Toys R Us and KMart locations which still have it. This game is very unlikely to be rare as many, many retail stores will be carrying it including Kmart which is giving away a $10 gaming coupon with purchase starting on release day. Amazon frequently sells out their allocation of collector's edition stuff prior to release, but they often restock right after release. Not saying that will happen here, but there are plenty of other outlets which are selling the game, so there should be no problem getting a copy.

This reminds me...

There is a store in Milwaukee that gets the Metroid Prime Trilogy very frequently in stock. They sell it for $27 before tax, which is about $1.50. I'd be happy to pick these up for anyone who really wants one. If you're going to pay in PayPal, it will be about $31 I think before shipping. I can ship them free with GOAT Store stuff, or for like $5.50 in Priority Mail.

Now back to the regularly scheduled Mario thread...

[Streetball 21]

Metroid Prime Trilogy was not limited in any way. It simply went out of production a few months after release and after roughly nine months, pretty much disappeared from retail with the exception of some Toys R Us and KMart locations which still have it. This game is very unlikely to be rare as many, many retail stores will be carrying it including Kmart which is giving away a $10 gaming coupon with purchase starting on release day. Amazon frequently sells out their allocation of collector's edition stuff prior to release, but they often restock right after release. Not saying that will happen here, but there are plenty of other outlets which are selling the game, so there should be no problem getting a copy.

Yeah you're right, it went out of production, my bad. Weird, because Gamestop pretty much said to pre-order it or else you won't find one...either way can't wait to hear the soundtrack!!!

[joshnickerson]

Weird, because Gamestop pretty much said to pre-order it or else you won't find one...

That's what Gamestop will tell you about EVERY release.

"Hey, you might wanna pre-order that Super Mario Galaxy 2, cause you might not be able to find it!"

"That Pokey-man game will be hard to find! It's not like Wal-Mart will be getting in pallet loads of them!"

"That 'Madden' game will probably be a sleeper hit... not too many retailers will have it!"

[The 1 2 P]

Weird, because Gamestop pretty much said to pre-order it or else you won't find one...


That's what Gamestop will tell you about EVERY release.

"Hey, you might wanna pre-order that Super Mario Galaxy 2, cause you might not be able to find it!"

"That Pokey-man game will be hard to find! It's not like Wal-Mart will be getting in pallet loads of them!"

"That 'Madden' game will probably be a sleeper hit... not too many retailers will have it!"

That reminds me of a time during last gen when I was in EB(now Gamestop) and I over heard the store clerk telling a customer that if he didn't preorder the latest Final Fantasy(it was either 10, 11 or 12) that he wouldn't be able to find it. I of course immediately chimed in to tell him and the customer how wrong he was and how AAA titles like that hardly ever sell out these days the way they did back in the 8 bit and 16 bit eras. But he still spout out his company line. But luckily the customer listened to me and didn't preorder it.

[kupomogli]

Yeah. They always do their sales pitch about how if you don't purchase the game now you'll never have a chance to pick it up later. What a load of bs. I remember Final Fantasy 12 limited edition was stacked across the counter and while I did preorder it, my bestfriend who got the game the same day I did didn't. I preordered it because I was going to be playing it on day one regardless and was giving the preorder sale to a friend of mine who worked at Gamestop.

[Swamperon]

Yeah. They always do their sales pitch about how if you don't purchase the game now you'll never have a chance to pick it up later. What a load of bs. I remember Final Fantasy 12 limited edition was stacked across the counter and while I did preorder it, my bestfriend who got the game the same day I did didn't. I preordered it because I was going to be playing it on day one regardless and was giving the preorder sale to a friend of mine who worked at Gamestop.

Exactly, much how like 'Zelda: Collector's Edition' can be pretty easily be picked up in any second hand section for less than £/$20, despite never being available for commercial release.

Though I suppose with this one due to the extra items, condition of it will be everything (more so than usual with DP users ;) )

[Beefy Hits]

I pre-ordered 2 of them the day they put them up and it still says shipping 12-22-27

[Retsudo]

Do I need another copy of this? No!

[ScourDX]

I pre-ordered 2 of them the day they put them up and it still says shipping 12-22-27

Yea that is the same message I got from Amazon. Well if anyone looking for a copy, Gamestop.ca still have it. Mind you they jack up $5 more than other places.

Link (http://www.gamestop.ca/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=307031)

[Leo_A]

I pre-ordered 2 of them the day they put them up and it still says shipping 12-22-27

You're in for a long wait. Hopefully your Wii still works in 17 years. :)

[megasdkirby]

Went to GameStop (locally) to preorder it and was refused the preorder. I was told it was closed down because of super, limited release. Supposedly Nintendo was not going to release it, but GameStop, with their mylstical and godlike powers, forced Nintendo to release it. But that anyway, I was out of luck I even asked if I could do so online, and they told me it was impossible because preorders had stopped in all stores.

Then I went online and noticed that I could still preorder it. So I did. And it was accepted.

I love GameStop bullcrap. :)

[SegaAges]

I don't play my SNES copy, but I will sell it off for $55 so that you can "own it again"

[JSoup]

I love compilations, but I'm just not seeing the draw to this one. Partly because $30+ for four games seems like a rip off to me, mostly because I wasn't a big fan of the All-Stars remakes,

[Beefy Hits]

I never bought it for SNES, and that's one reason why I wanted to get it.

That and I still have to beat the original Super Mario Bros.

[RPG_Fanatic]

Went to GameStop (locally) to preorder it and was refused the preorder. I was told it was closed down because of super, limited release. Supposedly Nintendo was not going to release it, but GameStop, with their mylstical and godlike powers, forced Nintendo to release it. But that anyway, I was out of luck I even asked if I could do so online, and they told me it was impossible because preorders had stopped in all stores.

Then I went online and noticed that I could still preorder it. So I did. And it was accepted.

You can't pre-order it online now.

http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?sku=231063&loc=homebest

[megasdkirby]

You can't pre-order it online now.

http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?sku=231063&loc=homebest

Crud...good thing i did my order before it was too late. Though right now it says it's "backordered".

Fortunately, I ordered another copy from Amazon, since they opened pre-orders!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0049DYNNO/ref=oss_product

[SegaAges]

As much as I would love to talk trash, I own Sonic Adventure on DC, GC, XBLA and Crazy Taxi on DC, PS2, XBLA, so I guess buy away if you enjoy the game.

As others said, it is Nintendo and it is a Mario game. It will not be limited.

[Beefy Hits]

As much as I would love to talk trash, I own Sonic Adventure on DC, GC, XBLA and Crazy Taxi on DC, PS2, XBLA, so I guess buy away if you enjoy the game.

As others said, it is Nintendo and it is a Mario game. It will not be limited.

You never know. MP trilogy wasn't expected to be limited.

[DreadIsReal]

I work at Gamestop, we received our shipment in and it was only enough to fill our preorder. We didn't receive a single extra copy and apparently aren't supposed to get anymore in. So it may be somewhat limited.

[Bojay1997]

I work at Gamestop, we received our shipment in and it was only enough to fill our preorder. We didn't receive a single extra copy and apparently aren't supposed to get anymore in. So it may be somewhat limited.

How many copies was that though? I am hearing that most of the local Gamestops got 30 or more copies which covered pre-orders and who knows how many people will actually pick up? Also, I have heard that most TRU locations got 100+ units while Walmart and Target stores got a minimum of 30 per store. Not exactly that limited.

[maxlords]

My local EB only got 10....got two of em on hold :)

[DreadIsReal]

How many copies was that though? I am hearing that most of the local Gamestops got 30 or more copies which covered pre-orders and who knows how many people will actually pick up? Also, I have heard that most TRU locations got 100+ units while Walmart and Target stores got a minimum of 30 per store. Not exactly that limited.

We received 16. Not saying it is going to be rare or anything, far from it, but I do think that it may be limited in regards to how many copies of a game Nintendo usually has pressed. If they are only doing a single run of the game than it could very wll be limited.

[Bojay1997]

We received 16. Not saying it is going to be rare or anything, far from it, but I do think that it may be limited in regards to how many copies of a game Nintendo usually has pressed. If they are only doing a single run of the game than it could very wll be limited.

The only problem is that Nintendo never said they are only doing one run. That's something various websites added to the original Nintendo press release. All Nintendo said is that it would be available for a limited time. I guess we'll know for sure on Sunday, but considering Amazon is taking orders again and every major retailer is carrying it, there is no way this is going to be a rarity.

[DreadIsReal]

The only problem is that Nintendo never said they are only doing one run. That's something various websites added to the original Nintendo press release. All Nintendo said is that it would be available for a limited time. I guess we'll know for sure on Sunday, but considering Amazon is taking orders again and every major retailer is carrying it, there is no way this is going to be a rarity.

You're exaclty right. i actually wasn't aware Amazon was taking orders again...

Anyway the actual packaging is very nice, I haven't gotten a chance to peek inside the box yet but it seems well worth the $30.

[buzz_n64]

I just pre-ordered it on Amazon. Yay! I don't even own a Wii yet, but I must have this.

[Zing]

I work at Gamestop, we received our shipment in and it was only enough to fill our preorder. We didn't receive a single extra copy and apparently aren't supposed to get anymore in. So it may be somewhat limited.

Yeah, Gamestop/EB has pulled this crap before. I just head to Futureshop or Best Buy and grab one of the dozens of copies there.

[SegaAges]

You never know. MP trilogy wasn't expected to be limited.

Well that one really wasn't limited though. When it was out, it was out in full force, Nintendo just decided to pull it

[retroman]

another cash in...wow

[joshnickerson]

another cash in...wow

Yeah, I know, right? You'd think they're in the video game business for the money or something.

...wait.

[MarioMania]

there's people on ebay selling it for like $50

[Leo_A]

Anyway the actual packaging is very nice, I haven't gotten a chance to peek inside the box yet but it seems well worth the $30.

You bought it for the packaging?

[InsaneDavid]

TRU will be positively rolling in these things. Most stores received their quantities last week.

[DreadIsReal]

You bought it for the packaging?

No, lol. Just saying it looks very nice, judging by the packaging, it looks well worth $30. Should have worded that different.

[Beefy Hits]

Cancelled my pre-orders at Amazon that said I'd get it the 22nd-27th. F that noise.

Kmart is doing a $10 credit for it, and i heard some TRU stores are getting 80 copies of it.

[nensondubois]

Luckily I pre-ordereed mine on amazon. This is a must have. I'm debating on wether I should open it and play it, or just keep it sealed.

[megasdkirby]

Sears got six copies in today. I held them in my hand...pretty slick packaging. It opens like a book (the cover) as old Working Design releases. Box is pretty much all red, small, non-glossy (some parts where, but not everything).

My copies are pretty much guaranteed! :)

[The 1 2 P]

$30 isn't bad but I still will wait a little bit before snagging one. I can get atleast a few bucks off if I wait to get it from Best Buy in a couple of weeks thanks to all of their coupons and video game deals.

[thegamezmaster]

Got one on preorder. Just wondering if I should get an extra?

[xfrumx]

Just called my local K-Mart they "aren't allowed to release the information if they have any"

I kinda talked the guy into telling me though, so thats where I will be headed, who else is gonna play all night?


EDIT: just called wal-mart they will not have it in stores most likley....REALLY!?
Called another wal-mart and the guy knows nothing about it.
Target said "we should be getting it"

[megasdkirby]

GameStop shipped mine yesterday. Will probably be going to Sears tomorrow really early to buy a copy if Amazon does not ship my copy tomorrow. If they did ship my other copy, I won't be going to Sears.

[xfrumx]

GameStop shipped mine yesterday. Will probably be going to Sears tomorrow really early to buy a copy if Amazon does not ship my copy tomorrow. If they did ship my other copy, I won't be going to Sears.

My sears no longer carrys games :(

[joshnickerson]

GameStop shipped mine yesterday. Will probably be going to Sears tomorrow really early to buy a copy if Amazon does not ship my copy tomorrow. If they did ship my other copy, I won't be going to Sears.

Checked the status of my copy at Amazon and it says "Preparing to ship". If it doesn't ship tomorrow, I'd be surprised.

[heybtbm]

Checked the status of my copy at Amazon and it says "Preparing to ship". If it doesn't ship tomorrow, I'd be surprised.

Mine is already on its way (from Amazon).

[megasdkirby]

Still says "Not yet shipped", but it could be because I chose Super Saver Shipping.

Hopefully it changes tomorrow. If it does, it saves me a trip to work. :)

[xfrumx]

totally scored one at k mart $10 gamers credit too! they only had 10-15 copies.

[josekortez]

Is Gamestop selling these today? I thought they told me the 12th, but I've never heard of games being released on Sunday.

[heybtbm]

Is Gamestop selling these today? I thought they told me the 12th, but I've never heard of games being released on Sunday.

All first party Nintendo games launch on Sundays.

[megasdkirby]

Just picked mine up from Sears....wow, what a way to milk the franchise.

I expected to see a brand new menu...it's basically an emulator running the SNES rom! Same exact everything, as far as I can tell.

I heard it was basically the SNES version, but I never imagined it would be exactly the same. Wow, just wow.

[josekortez]

All first party Nintendo games launch on Sundays.

Thanks for letting me know. I've never bought a first party Nintendo anything on launch day. Thankfully, my Gamestop is right up the street so I can pick it up today.

On cheapassgamer, people were saying that this game isn't nearly as limited as they made it out to be. Supposedly, it's in abundant supply at Target and Wal-Mart. At least for the time being it is.

[Nate Nanjo]

Just picked mine up from Sears....wow, what a way to milk the franchise.

I expected to see a brand new menu...it's basically an emulator running the SNES rom! Same exact everything, as far as I can tell.

I heard it was basically the SNES version, but I never imagined it would be exactly the same. Wow, just wow.

Yea, I though there was going to be more than this.

At least Nintendo is getting more than $8 for a game that could have been just released on the VC.

[joshnickerson]

I was at TRU checking out some clearance and they had a scant 8 copies up on display. In the short time I was there, I noticed two people grab a copy. One was a mom pushing her kid in the carriage, who saw it and I overheard her say "Oh, I remember these games!" The other was a guy with two young kids, who called his wife right there on the cell phone and told her he found the "old Mario games, but we can play them on the Wii!"

Obviously this collection isn't really aimed at our audience; the guys who still have their SNESs hooked up and original boxed games... it's for the people who grew up playing those games, fell out of gaming for a while, only to get a Wii (for their kids or whatnot) later on.

Well, them and hardcore Mario fans. Like me. :)

@megasdkirby - Did you really not hear the collective bitching from the webzone about this being a simple port over the past two months?

[megasdkirby]

Yea, I though there was going to be more than this.

At least Nintendo is getting more than $8 for a game that could have been just released on the VC.

I think Nintendo views it as follows:

Super Mario Brothers.... 500 points ($5)
Super Mario Brothers 2... 500 points ($5)
Super Mario Brothers 3... 500 points ($5)
Super Mario Lost Levels... 600 points ($6)

So in total it's 2,100 points, or $21. By adding a music CD and an artbook, they can justify adding 900 ($9) extra for packaging, which includes the games being pressed on a disc.

Sure, Nintendo can just charge say 1,000 points ($10) for Super Mario All Stars, but why not charge for each game separately and gain more profit? Even if the games are part of a SNES compilation cart?

It's a win situation for Nintendo.

This is all my opinion, though.

[InsaneDavid]

I was at TRU checking out some clearance and they had a scant 8 copies up on display.

Stockroom be full, I promise you.

[megasdkirby]

Stockroom be full, I promise you.

Dunno how TRU operates, but at work only 6 copies arrived. When I got mine, at least 4 where sold. I bet that by now, all copies were sold.

GameStop in Santa Rosa Mall (next to work) only got 35 copies, 28 of those being pre-orders. Out of the left over 7 copies, 5 were immediately sold. Only two remain at around 12 noon.

[RPG_Fanatic]

I picked mine up at Gamestop and they said they only had two copies that weren't per-orders. I went to Best Buy and they only had one (which I bought) I was kind of shocked.

[InsaneDavid]

Dunno how TRU operates, but at work only 6 copies arrived. When I got mine, at least 4 where sold. I bet that by now, all copies were sold.

TRU is rolling in them and most stores received their quantities a week ago. National conference call stated that TRU was going to have mass quantities. You have to remember until 12/24 it's buy one get one 50% off all video game items, they purposely ordered very high.

Paying this much for a direct rehash of an old game that was a rework of even older games I don't understand. But hey, at least you actually own something this time as opposed to buying it as data if it was a VC title.

[j_factor]

I think Nintendo views it as follows:

Super Mario Brothers.... 500 points ($5)
Super Mario Brothers 2... 500 points ($5)
Super Mario Brothers 3... 500 points ($5)
Super Mario Lost Levels... 600 points ($6)

So in total it's 2,100 points, or $21. By adding a music CD and an artbook, they can justify adding 900 ($9) extra for packaging, which includes the games being pressed on a disc.

Sure, Nintendo can just charge say 1,000 points ($10) for Super Mario All Stars, but why not charge for each game separately and gain more profit? Even if the games are part of a SNES compilation cart?

It's a win situation for Nintendo.

This is all my opinion, though.

But those are the original NES versions... which this isn't.

[InsaneDavid]

Prepare to have your minds blown guys. I have this game, I've had it for years. However in addition to the four included games it also has Super Mario World. That's not the craziest part though, in Super Mario World there's a totally redesigned sprite for Luigi! Don't know if I should be showing you this but...

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51xZ1FK67%2BL._SL500_AA280_.jpg

[heybtbm]

TRU is rolling in them and most stores received their quantities a week ago. National conference call stated that TRU was going to have mass quantities....they purposely ordered very high.

Source?

[InsaneDavid]

Source?

My own ears.

[Robocop2]

I just picked up a copy at Best Buy and there were plenty of them there. It may be one of those things that gets more scarce as time goes on but there isn't a shortage out there right now. While I have played them all befor and own the cart; I couldn't pass this up for 30 bucks. It's actually pretty cool and no matter how limited it is/isn't I'm glad I have it as part of my collection.

[Frankie_Says_Relax]

Toys R Us on Rt 46 in Parsippany NJ had a shit ton of them. Got mine today for $30 and a free $5 gift card.

[megasdkirby]

But those are the original NES versions... which this isn't.

I know. I don't think Nintendo really cares if they are remakes or not...possibly to them they are individual games (already available in the VC), so they might be possibly charging for each individually. Otherwise, we might have seen the compilation in the VC channel for much less. This to me makes me believe Nintendo is trying to make as much money as possible of the collection.

But like InsaneDavid stated...at least it's on a physical disc and not a VC title.

[SpaceHarrier]

I want this even though I totally don't need it :(

I could always use the Club Nintendo coins.. (so close to platinum status)