Nintendo Announces Final 'Super Mario All-Stars' Shipment

By Hector Cortez Feb 24, 2011, 2:25 GMT

Nintendo is producing its final run of the Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition package.

Nintendo of America is producing its final run of the Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition package that celebrates the 25th anniversary of the original Super Mario Bros. game. The collection went on sale on Dec. 12 and nearly all retail locations were out of stock within days. The final shipments will be in stores on March 13.

The games included in the  Super Mario All-Stars collection are Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels, Super Mario Bros. 2 and Super Mario Bros. 3. Each game features the enhanced graphics and updated sound from the Super NES Super Mario All-Stars collection, and all four can be played on the Wii system using one of several controllers: the Wii Remote controller, Classic Controller, Classic Controller Pro or the Nintendo GameCube controller.

Also included is a Super Mario History soundtrack CD, a compilation of memorable music from the Mario franchise. Containing classic theme songs and sound effects from the original Super Mario Bros. game all the way up to Super Mario Galaxy 2 game.

Rounding out the  Super Mario All-Stars collection is a 32-page Super Mario History booklet featuring interviews, behind-the-scenes details, rare concept art, candid photos and never-before-seen design sketches.