Nintendo rolled out Mario Tennis Fever and a Galaxy movie during its September 2025 Direct, but the reveal that resonated most wasn’t new at all.
To celebrate Mario’s 40th anniversary, Nintendo is re-releasing Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2.
The news initially thrilled fans, particularly because Galaxy 2 was making its long-awaited debut on Switch, but the excitement faded once the price was revealed.
How Expensive Is the Re-Release?
The Super Mario Galaxy bundle will retail for $70 in the US and £58.99 in the UK, matching the going rate of many Switch 2 launch titles.
For players who don’t want both, Nintendo is offering digital versions separately at $39.99 / £33.99 each.
The flexibility might look fine in theory, but for older fans, the arithmetic feels wrong.
Back in 2020, 3D All-Stars packaged Galaxy 1 alongside Mario 64 and Sunshine for $60 total—roughly $20 per game.
On the Wii U, both Galaxy titles were available digitally for about $20 each. Even further back, the Wii Selects line sold them for half the current price.
Against that history, $70 feels hard to justify.
What Upgrades Do the Galaxy Games Get This Time?
Both games now run at 1080p on the Switch and up to 4K with a free Switch 2 update.
Players can ditch motion controls and stick with buttons and sticks, which suits handheld gaming well.
Additional pages appear in Rosalina’s Storybook in Galaxy 1, and both games include an Assist Mode that boosts Mario’s health, restores it when standing still, and blocks void drops.
The game features a menu-based music player and amiibo support, with Mario & Luma and Rosalina & Lumas figures slated for 2026.
Do I Have to Buy the Full Bundle?
The catch is that the physical release is only sold as a bundle, so anyone who already picked up 3D All-Stars will have to repurchase Galaxy 1.
To avoid that, the only option is digital—where each game is priced at $40. That’s the point where frustration peaks for many, especially collectors.
Setting the price aside, the release is clearly timed to coincide with the 40th anniversary and the Galaxy movie.
From a corporate standpoint, it’s a tidy way to push the Galaxy brand back into the spotlight across games and film.
But to fans, it feels like Nintendo knows nostalgia will drive sales no matter how bold the price point is.
Is It Worth Buying?
If the Galaxy titles slipped past you before, this package is easily the definitive way to experience them, enhanced by modern visuals, gameplay refinements, and Switch 2 compatibility.
However, for veterans who already grabbed 3D All-Stars, the value proposition is murkier.
At $70, the bundle feels inflated, and many are suggesting to “vote with your wallet” by skipping it.
Nintendo is counting on the Galaxy brand to carry enough value to match the price.
Judging by the mixed reactions online, that gamble will pay off with new players but leave long-time fans wondering why anniversary celebrations need to cost as much as brand-new adventures.
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