That Mario game you can no longer buy on Switch now has N64 controller support

Date:
Thu, 04 Nov 2021 09:48:34 +0000

Description:
If you own a copy of Super Mario 3D All-Stars, a new update has added support for the Nintendo Switch N64 controller.

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Super Mario 3D All-Stars , a game that is no longer available to buy digitally and is only available in stock at certain retailers, has received a brand new update.

Version 1.1.1 , available now, adds support for Nintendos new wireless N64 controller which is currently sold out until 2022.

The update means you can play Super Mario 64 the way nature (or Nintendo) intended, but due to the games limited-run release and the fact the Switch N64 controller wont be nestled under many trees this Christmas few will actually get a chance to enjoy it.

Luckily, there's some good news for fans of the moustachioed plumbers 1996 entry. The Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack includes Super Mario 64 in its library of games, and if you own the new N64 controller already, you can get pretty much the same experience as those who own Super Mario 3D
All-Stars.

Before you turn your nose up at that suggestion, its worth noting that the quality of Nintendo Switch Onlines N64 emulator isnt as bad as many first feared. Input lag is deemed to be reasonable, and image quality is generally pleasing overall. The expensive price for Nintendos premium tier subscription remains a contentious issue, however. Opinion: a Wario-esque move by Nintendo (Image credit: Nintendo)

While its great to see Nintendo supporting older titles, adding updates to a game that many people were strong-armed into buying solely so they didnt miss out is rather odd. Nevertheless, it's a nice touch and means that along with Super Mario Sunshine, which can be played using a GameCube controller, you
can get a more authentic experience should you wish.

The timed release of Super Mario 3D All-Stars is not worthy of any sort of praise, though. The compilation, which was released to celebrate the portly plumbers 35th anniversary, includes Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, and Super Mario Galaxy.

However, on March 31, 2021, the game was delisted from the Nintendo Switch eShop. Physical versions are also no longer being printed, either, which
means once stock sells out, it'll be extremely hard to find. As a result of Nintendos arbitrary cancellations, March 31, 2021, was jokingly referred to
as the day Mario dies by the internet.

The practice where companies artificially create demand is never good for consumers. By releasing a limited amount of units, those who may have been on the fence will often panic-buy a product, just to be part of the zeitgeist or due to fear of missing out (FOMO). Its something that we hope Nintendo doesnt do again in the future, particularly when it involves classic games that everyone should be given the opportunity to play.

It doesn't mean that this compilation is the best way to experience these titles, though. As we noted in our Super Mario 3D All-Stars review : "These arent anything like remasters, and it can feel at times that Nintendo cut
some corners to bring the games to Nintendo Switch without too much hassle."

Nintendo's strategy, as distasteful as it is, sadly paid off. The company announced that it sold 9 million copies of Super Mario 3D All-Stars by March 2021 since its release in September 2020. How many of those copies were
bought without the influence of FOMO is up for debate. Nintendo Switch Black Friday deals : don't miss the best offers



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