Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 Launches on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 This October

Nintendo has officially announced the return of two beloved 3D platformers with the upcoming release of Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2, arriving on both Nintendo Switch and the new Nintendo Switch 2 this October.

This highly anticipated two-in-one collection brings Mario’s acclaimed cosmic adventures to current hardware, offering a modernized experience for longtime fans and newcomers alike.

Super Mario Galaxy and its sequel originally launched on the Nintendo Wii, receiving universal praise for their inventive level design, intuitive gravity-based mechanics, and memorable music.

Now, both titles are being remastered for the Switch family with a host of upgrades and additional features sure to entice players.

The physical bundle will retail for $69.99 / £58.99, while each title can also be purchased separately via the Nintendo eShop for $39.99 / £33.99. The new Switch versions mark a substantial technical leap.

Players on the original Nintendo Switch will enjoy upgraded visuals at 1080p resolution.

Meanwhile, those on the Nintendo Switch 2 can experience both games in 4K while docked, and at 1080p in handheld mode, offering the highest fidelity ever for these Mario classics.

Nintendo also confirmed the inclusion of extra storybook chapters, an improved user interface, a helpful new Assist Mode for accessibility, and dedicated soundtrack functionality, allowing fans to enjoy the iconic Super Mario Galaxy music at any time. "With higher resolution, a streamlined interface, and quality-of-life features like new story content and assistive gameplay options, both Super Mario Galaxy titles are poised to deliver a truly out-of-this-world platforming experience to a new generation of players," stated a Nintendo representative in the recent announcement. In addition to the software, Nintendo will release two new amiibo figurines featuring Mario and Rosalina.

These collectible figures, priced at $39 each, will offer in-game functionality and are expected to be highly sought after by fans and collectors alike. The October launch of Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 illustrates Nintendo’s ongoing commitment to bringing the company’s most acclaimed titles to modern systems.

With upgraded visuals, enhanced features, and robust amiibo integration, this bundle stands as a premier release in the Nintendo Switch family’s line-up for Holiday 2024.

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