US EditionNintendo Switch Owners Race to Grab Two Super Mario Pre-Orders for £25 Each - Manchester Evening News
The bundle includes a day-one update with gameplay fixes and Switch 2-specific improvements, delivering 4K resolution and enhanced textures, Nintendo confirmed in patch notes.
- On October 2, 2025, Nintendo launched Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 with a version 1.2.0 day-one update delivering fixes.
- Drawing on past work, the re-release uses a hybrid emulation/native-port method, similar to the 3D All-Stars collection, to bring long-missed Galaxy classics back to the Switch generation.
- Both games scored 97% at Metacritic, with Super Mario Galaxy 2 praised for over 240 stars; remaster elements add improved textures, touchscreen controls, and an assist mode.
- Preservation account Does It Play reported physical cartridge owners cannot launch the bundle on Switch 2 firmware 20.4.0 without a patch, forcing players to download an update before playing.
- The releases cost $40 each or $70 for the physical bundle, but some players and writers say Nintendo missed a chance for fuller preservation-focused reissues soon.
11 Articles
11 Articles
Super Mario Galaxy deserves more
Nintendo has brought two of the very best Super Mario games to the Switch and Switch 2. Super Mario Galaxy and its sequel have been remastered for Nintendo's latest hardware with a handful of upgrades, and they're available starting today. It's no surprise that they're excellent; these are critically acclaimed games, and two of the best-selling titles for the Wii, Nintendo's top-selling console prior to the Switch era. So it's great to have a pa…
Super Mario Galaxy 1 and 2 on Switch Use Hybrid Emulation, Blocked on Switch 2 Without Update
Super Mario Galaxy 1 and 2 have been confirmed to use a hybrid emulation and native port setup on Nintendo Switch, much like the earlier Super Mario 3D All-Stars release. The discovery was shared by dataminer OatmealDome, who noted that while the games’ code has been recompiled to run natively on the Switch’s CPU, elements such as graphics and audio continue to operate through Nintendo’s Wii emulator, known internally as Hagi. According to Oatme…
Super Mario Galaxy 1 & 2 celebrate their comeback on Nintendo Switch 1+2. We'll see what's changed over with the originals and whether it's worth playing the classics again for fans.
Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 Version 1.2.0 available (patch notes)
Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 owners can get their hands on the fabulous Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 tomorrow. Today, Nintendo has announced the first software update bringing the game to Version 1.2.0 and owners can expect various fixes and adjustments to improve the gameplay experience. You can read our review… Read More »Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 Version 1.2.0 available (patch notes) Source
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Left, 50% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
