Super Mario Turns 25 and That Makes Me Feel Super Old

It’s been twenty-five years since legendary game designer Shigeru Miyamoto introduced us to Super Mario Bros, the most popular and enduring video game franchise in history. To celebrate the iconic plumbers’ milestone, Nintendo is releasing two limited edition red bundles: first, the New Super Mario Bros Nintendo DSi XL Special Edition Pack, which includes a red DSi XL branded with the franchise’s characters (obviously) and a copy of New Super Mario Bros (probably more obviously), and second, the New Super Mario Bros Wii Pack that comes with a red Wii, a red Nunchuck, a red Wii Remote Plus, and three games. Not only will that include New Super Mario Bros and Wii Sports, but the original Donkey Kong (featuring Mario’s first appearance) will come pre-installed on the system.

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