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Super Mario Galaxy | 
| From: Nintendo
Category: Video Games
List Price: $49.99
Buy New: $39.49
You Save: $10.50 (21%)
New (65) Used (14) from $39.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  278 reviews
Sales Rank: 24
Platform: Nintendo Wii
ESRB: Everyone
Media: Video Game
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Age: 5 - 20 years
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.1 x 0.5
MPN: WI-RVLPRMGE
UPC: 045496900434
EAN: 0045496900434
ASIN: B000FQ9QVI
Release Date: November 12, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: actory sealed. never opened.
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| Features:
| • | Join Mario as he ushers in a new era of video games, defying gravity across all the planets in the galaxy | | • | Players can run, jump, and battle enemies as they explore the many planets | | • | Press buttons, swing the Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers, and use the Wii Remote to point at and drag things on-screen | | • | Perform mind-bending, low-gravity jumps across wild alien terrain | | • | For 1 to 2 players |
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Product Description
Every hundred years a comet passes over the Mushroom Kingdom and rains down stars and stardust, and as Princess Peach andthe citizens of the kingdom are celebrating the centennial event, Bowser and his legions attack by launching asteroids at the Mushroom Kingdom and crystalizing the Toads! Knowing that Bowser is after Princess Peach, Mario runs to save her. Things go awry as Bowser summons a massive spaceship, abducts Peach's entire castle and hits Mario with a massive magical attack. The next thing he knows, he finds himself on a mysterious moon high above the Mushroom Kingdom! Navigate Mario through a bevy of exciting new worlds and the depths of space, with all new enemies, power-ups and attack skills, as he collects the Stars needed to save Princess Peach! Two player functionality ESRB Rated RP for Rating Pending
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| Customer Reviews: Read 20 more reviews...
 MARIO GALAXY April 28, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
THIS PRODUCT REQUIRES BOTH THE Wii CONTROLLER AND THE NUNCHUCK. IT LOOKS LIKE GREAT FUN FOR THE KIDS UNFORTUNATELY, I CAN'T DO THE NUNCHUCK PORTION. THE GRANDKIDS (AGES 13 & 9) WERE ABLE TO PICKUP THE GAME AND USE IT RIGHT AWAY.
2minreview-Super Mario Galaxy April 28, 2008
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It's out of this 'galaxy' April 24, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Super Mario Galaxy is a game that is so well crafted and exceptional that I wouldn't be surprised if it's a solid decade before the game is out done. Much like the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Nintendo has created a game that I think will be hailed for a long time to come as one of the best video games of all time. Probably sounds like a lot of hype for a platformer (often considered a "dead" genre in today's gaming age) of a series nearing its third decade, but as an avid gamer, I really can't think of any other game more enjoyable than Galaxy.
The key word there is enjoyable, because that is the single biggest success of the game, the sheer amount of fun provided in traversing the amazing and often breathtaking galaxies that Nintendo has created here. No, the game isn't going to provide the hours of playtime of an RPG or a good multiplayer racing/fighting/shooting, etc type of game, nor is it going to be talked about for its mind blowing graphics (which are still pretty spectacular I might add). And the story element is the same as it's always been in a Mario game; there really isn't one. But if you're playing a Mario game for those reasons, you're playing the wrong game anyways. Galaxy is a true platformer, and anyone who's played a game in perhaps the most famous video game series of all time should know what makes them work so flawlessly. I can't speak for everyone, but I know as a gamer that the number one reason I got into games, and will likely always be into them, is to have fun, and no game has ever fit that ticket like a Mario platformer.
So then what sets Galaxy apart from all of its predecessors? In a nutshell, it's that it is nothing short of a gaming masterpiece. You have thirty something perfectly crafted galaxies that make up the game (each unique and memorable in their own way), environmental diversity (all the classic Mario levels like lava, ice, desert, ghost house, etc are here, as well as some new ones (giant toys anyone?). There's spectacular soundtrack and sound effects, the music can easily rival some of the best video game soundtracks ever. This is the first game for Wii that, to me, looks like a true seventh gen game and not something that could have been done on the GameCube. No, the Wii isn't the 360 or PS3 in terms of graphical capabilities, but that said I doubt Galaxy could look much better on either system; the game has a very solid frame rate, and is technically and artistically gorgeous. You also have all the little things like the suits, which fans of Super Mario Bros 3 will be happy to know are back in a big way. I was pleased with the Wii motion controls, which while not groundbreaking, really do add a nice component to the classic Mario gameplay. Then there are the "galaxies" of Galaxy themselves, which contain many innovations. For example gliding along a "gusty garden" themed galaxy via a flower, scaling a giant honeycomb, or navigating acrylic "space capsule" mazes are just a few examples of things I did in Galaxy, (I've) never done in a game, and are just an absolute joy to actually play. Really my only minor gripe that warrants mentioning is that the difficulty is a little on the easy side, especially for experienced gamers.
I could go on forever about what makes me adore this game, but for the sake of the length of this review, I'll wrap it up. Super Mario Galaxy is not as revolutionary as games like the original Super Mario Bros or Super Mario 64, but then again will we ever again see games as innovative for their time such as those? It's also on the easy side for experienced gamers, though getting all 120 stars should provide some challenge to the hardcore crowd. None of those reasons though divert the game from being the best Mario, and one of the best games I've ever played. After the fun, but mostly redundant and gimmicky disappointment of Super Mario Sunshine, it's great to see Nintendo's plumber back at the top of the video game heap.
Graphics-5/5
Sound-5/5
Gameplay-5/5
Fun Factor-5/5
Lasting Appeal-4/5
Overall-5/5
Makes me want to buy a Wii myself April 17, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this game for my little cousin for his birthday and then played it with him on a visit. The game is truly worthy of the Mario brand, amazing graphics and great playability. I was actually thinking about buying myself a Wii just to play this game, but I've since reconsidered as I wouldn't get anything done otherwise. :)
Everything a Video Game Should Be April 12, 2008
I've been playing video games since the Apple II/Commodore 64 days; I even programmed a few simple ones. Since then, I've played thousands of games of every type imaginable. Additionally, I value my opinion very highly, as should everyone. So when I say that Super Mario Galaxy is the best video game I've ever experienced, there's really no other option than for you to buy it and play it. Right now. Do it.
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