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Super Mario Galaxy Bundle Returns with 4K Upgrade!

10/13/2025

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Summary

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Nintendo will re-release the Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 bundle for Nintendo Switch on October 2, 2025, at Amazon for £49.95, offering a discount versus buying each game separately.
Both titles were originally released for the Nintendo Wii and each earned a 97% rating on Metacritic.
The graphics will be upgraded to 4K for Switch 2.
Some gamers have expressed concerns about pricing for older titles with minimal enhancements.

History

Historical Context

Nintendo's Super Mario Galaxy, released in 2007, achieved critical acclaim with a 97% rating on Metacritic and sold over 12 million copies on the Wii. This success reflects a broader trend in the gaming industry towards nostalgia-driven remasters, as seen in the upcoming 2025 re-release for Nintendo Switch, which has sparked debates about pricing and value in an evolving market.

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Story summary

Nintendo will re-release the Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 bundle for Nintendo Switch on October 2, 2025, at Amazon for £49.95, offering a discount versus buying each game separately.
Both titles were originally released for the Nintendo Wii and each earned a 97% rating on Metacritic.
The graphics will be upgraded to 4K for Switch 2.
Some gamers have expressed concerns about pricing for older titles with minimal enhancements.

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