New Super Mario Bros. Wii TV Commercial 2 for Nintendo Wii - 2009

New Super Mario Bros. Wii (2009) Release Dates and Regional Names: North America: November 15, 2009 – New Super Mario Bros. Wii Japan: December 3, 2009 – New Super Mario Bros. Wii Europe: November 20, 2009 – New Super Mario Bros. Wii Australia: November 12, 2009 – New Super Mario Bros. Wii Manufacturer: Nintendo (Wii) Publisher: Nintendo Developer: Nintendo EAD Tokyo Type: Platformer Media: Wii Optical Disc (~4.7 GB) Controller: Wii Remote (horizontal or with Nunchuk), Wii MotionPlus (optional) Gameplay and Plot: New Super Mario Bros. Wii is a 2D side-scrolling platformer, the fourth in the New Super Mario Bros. series. The story follows Mario, Luigi, and two Toads as they rescue Princess Peach from Bowser and the Koopalings, who invade the Mushroom Kingdom with a new castle. Gameplay spans nine worlds with 80 levels (plus secret exits), featuring power-ups like the Super Mushroom, Fire Flower, Ice Flower, and Penguin Suit, which adds sliding and ground-pounding. The game introduces simultaneous multiplayer for up to four players, with cooperative and competitive elements (e.g., grabbing tails, riding Yoshi). Modes include Story Mode and a Challenge Mode with time trials and leaderboards (offline after Wii services ended in 2014). Levels include auto-scrolling sections and boss fights (e.g., Bowser Jr., Bowser).Key Features: Up to 4-player simultaneous multiplayer Nine worlds with 80+ levels New power-ups: Ice Flower, Penguin Suit Yoshi riding and cooperative mechanics Challenge Mode with time trials Collectibles: Star Coins Game Length: Main story: ~8–12 hours (single-player), ~12–15 hours (multiplayer) Completionist (all Star Coins, challenges): ~15–20 hours Sales Numbers: Sold over 30.28 million units worldwide by March 2021, per Nintendo’s financial reports.Technical Specifications: Media: Wii Optical Disc (~4.7 GB) Resolution: 480p Frame Rate: ~30–60 FPS Save System: Wii internal memory (~25 blocks) Audio: Stereo System Requirements: Nintendo Wii Back of the Box Description (North America): “Join Mario, Luigi, and friends in New Super Mario Bros. Wii! Explore 9 worlds with 4-player action, new power-ups, and Yoshi. Save Princess Peach in this fun platform adventure!” Additional Details: Mechanics: 2D platforming with multiplayer dynamics Multiplayer: Local (up to 4 players), no online (services ended 2014) Difficulty: Easy to moderate, with co-op challenges Development: ~2 years by Nintendo EAD Tokyo Localization: English, Japanese, multilingual options; North America first Regional Differences: Japan release delayed, minor text tweaks ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) Technical Notes: Load Times: ~5–10 seconds Playable on: Wii, Wii U (backward compatible), emulators (e.g., Dolphin) Bugs: Rare multiplayer glitches (e.g., fall-through floors) Accessories: Wii MotionPlus enhances motion controls Changes from Concept: Added four-player co-op late in development Historical Context: Released November 15, 2009, in North America, New Super Mario Bros. Wii revitalized the Mario platformer genre with four-player co-op, launching during the Wii’s peak (over 80 million units sold by 2009). Priced at ~$49.99, it competed with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, selling 30.28 million units by 2021. Its success led to sequels like New Super Mario Bros. U (2012). Available on eBay or Wii U eShop.**Did You Know? First Mario game with four-player simultaneous play Features a secret final boss, Dry Bowser Sold 4.8 million copies in its first week Includes a “Super Guide” block for hints Won Best Wii Game at IGN’s 2009 Awards