New Super Mario delayed, DS Lite could be the culprit

by James Ransom-Wiley { Apr 3rd 2006 at 1:25PM }

According to the official website, the North American release of New Super Mario Bros. has been pushed back to May 21 (Sunday). The title will likely show up in stores early that week, quite possibly, alongside the new DS Lite. Indeed, 1UP speculates that the game was delayed in order to accompany the launch of the DS Lite in North America. It wouldn't be the first time Nintendo deployed the plumbers to help move new (or updated) system units — and if true, it won't be the last.

Tags: DS Lite, DsLite, New Super Mario Bros., NewSuperMarioBros.

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Pretty Obvious @ Apr 3rd 2006 1:35PM

Actually, knowing Nintendo watch this get pushed back until November

Excalibur @ Apr 3rd 2006 1:39PM

First!

I knew it.They were planning this all along. Why do you think that they only came out with MArio 64 on the original DS?(This isnt hate against Big N, I�m a diehard fan)*pushes pstwo slim underneath bed with foot*

Ron Smith @ Apr 3rd 2006 1:43PM

Kind of like the Micro being bundles with play yan in US,

oops it didnt happen

don_sf @ Apr 3rd 2006 1:44PM

AAAAAAAAAA FCCCCCUUUUUUUKKKKKKKKKK THIS

u know how long i been waiting for this game? these was the reason i bort my clown ass ds. wos their problem.

this is taking the pis.

fcuk

Paul @ Apr 3rd 2006 1:48PM

OH NOES THEY DELAYED IT FOUR DAYS!

Seriously, over-react much?

Gonzo @ Apr 3rd 2006 2:00PM

Well I had a feeling I'd have to wait but I am a little disappointed that it'll only look good on the lite.
I like my "phat".

Charles Garcia @ Apr 3rd 2006 2:14PM

It's ok, I wasn't planning on buying this game until I got a DS Lite anyway. I had the original DS but sold it like 3 weeks later. There were no good games at the time.

Trevor @ Apr 3rd 2006 2:16PM

@Paul

It was scheduled to come out on May 7th.

Scooby Doo @ Apr 3rd 2006 2:17PM

Okay, so this doesn't really 'break' my Nintendo release date rules:

1st Date = Take expected release date and add 6 months
2nd Date = Take new release date and add 2 months
Addl. Dates - Take new release date and add 2-4 weeks

(In cases of Zelda, ignore all rules and add 6-12 months.)

Seeing how this new release date is less than a week from the last one, I'd say Nintendo is releasing it early.

There's an old saying in business: People remember when you do something wrong a lot more than doing something on time.

Paul @ Apr 3rd 2006 2:20PM

@Trevor

I thought it was the 17th.

barneycool @ Apr 3rd 2006 2:22PM

I still think the ds lite won't be released in the states until around September. My reason for this is 2 fold:
(1) The release numbers for ds lite in Japan are rediculously low (though still the best selling console) due to slow start to production. Unless Nintendo can ramp up the production to 750,000 units a month or more for every region then I sincerely doubt they will launch the ds lite in may in the states.

(2) The initial release of the GBA in Japan was March as well I believe. They didn't release it in the states until August or September if my memory is correct. The production shortage of the original GBA seems to mirror the DS lite situation pretty well.

In conclusion, I wouldn't get my hopes up for a May DS lite release unless they can all-of-a-sudden toss out an addition 1-2 million units in Japan.

DG @ Apr 3rd 2006 2:23PM

Nintendo delay a high profile game? Weird.

mjp @ Apr 3rd 2006 2:30PM

It'll be May. The push it too far after E3, they'll get people saving their duckets for the Revolution (or whatever they're going to name it). I'd look for E3 to show connectivity between the devices though, and hopefully the launch of their VoIP.

Jago @ Apr 3rd 2006 2:41PM

Ehh...I Can wait a little longer, besides I'll be able to play it at E3 anyways. It wouldn't surprise me if they did delay it for the DS Lite launch...but I've already got one so I won't need to fight the crowds. :-)

I think Pretty Obvious is the new "Kizza" b/c he bashes Nintendo left and right...

Matters @ Apr 3rd 2006 2:59PM

What software doesn't have delays? It happens all the freaking time. Every game you have ever played was probably delayed. (several times if you consider internal delays). Shoot half the games I want for the 360 are "TBA 2006". Can anybody tell me when Gears of War will come out and how many delays there will be before that happens? How about Halo 3? I didn't think so.

Half a month is hardly anything worth crying over.

Metroid Prime Hunters was worth the wait I'll say that much.

Was Mario Kart delayed? That was worth the wait too, if it was.

You could always go buy Princess Peach if you're in the mood for a decent side scrolling mario game right now and can't wait 2 months.

Paul @ Apr 3rd 2006 3:05PM

Uh, BraveErudite, this is the first new 2D Mario platformer in nearly 15 years.

Jesse @ Apr 3rd 2006 3:06PM

DS Lite won't be until JUNE not May...

Matters @ Apr 3rd 2006 3:08PM

Speak for your self Brave. I've been waiting for a good side scrolling Mario game since Mario World on the SNES and I'm not alone. Just because Nintendo makes a lot of games with Mario in it doesn't mean they don't do a lot of other stuff too. A lot of those games are pretty unique with our with out Mario.

I don't see anybody complaining about there being over 12 Final Fantasy games.

Jago @ Apr 3rd 2006 3:18PM

"DS Lite won't be until JUNE not May..."

Care to prove that b/c last time I checked NO release date was announced for the US yet.

Matthew Rader @ Apr 3rd 2006 3:20PM

I've been waiting since Super Mario World for this game!!!

Spike @ Apr 3rd 2006 3:28PM

Ugh!!
That means the pal version will surely come in June.
Well, that isnt too shabby. Animal crossing took like 4 months and MP:hunters and Tetris will come...May.

"Mario shit over and over is making me hate Nintendo I had enough Mario back when I played Mario 1 so if you really going to bring Revolution stop trying to re invent the fucking wheel and let those to fucking plubmers die."
You Sir, are a fool. (always wanted to say that! :P)

Marc @ Apr 3rd 2006 4:02PM

Hey Paul, I'm just wondering, do you really think a Mario platformer has to be in 2D? I mean think, Mario's had a few games since the SNES. I can name two right now, Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Sunshine.

skuber @ Apr 3rd 2006 4:22PM

Well:

DS lite for rest of world : Ages away
New Mario for DS : Delayed

Answer? Be happy with your first gen DS and play Animal Crossing, MarioKart DS, Super Mario DS, Metroid Hunters etc etc.. i.e chill and enjoy what you have already! :)

MrPolarBare @ Apr 3rd 2006 4:53PM

Damn. Now it looks like I will have to play Meteos or Yoshi Touch & Go on my clunky DS at E3 this year. Worse yet, is I'll have to drool over the Japanese gamers' DS Lites with Mario while we all wait together in the ridiculously long lines for all of the flagship games at E3. UUUUHHH! The torture!

Marc @ Apr 3rd 2006 5:10PM

Oh yeah, and Spike, about your comment about losing faith in Nintendo b/c they "keep reinventing the wheel", it's called maketing.

You see, Nintendo saw that Mario was a big hit, so, they made a franchise out of it. Just like MS with Halo. But you might say that Mario's got more games than Halo, of course he would, he's been around longer.

All your comment says to me is that you wouldn't understand a good idea if it bit you in the ass.

Jesse @ Apr 3rd 2006 5:11PM

Jago: Anonymous sources from throughout the retail industry... Just like IGN announcing Halo 3 from anonymous sources.. I have mine..

http://www.gamersurvival.com/index.php/site/nintendo_ds_lite_now_to_launch_in_june/

Sorry joystiq not tryin to shamless plug.. Just showing what I've found for my site.

Marc @ Apr 3rd 2006 5:12PM

^just to clear up my last comment, I was talking about the guy you were quoting.

Paul @ Apr 3rd 2006 5:14PM

Nah Marc, I like the 3D ones. Even counting those, it has been a while. Mario 64 was what, 96? 97? Mario Sunshine was... 2002?

There are a LOT of Mario games, but aside from Mario Party, it seems there is only one Mario of each genre on any given system(except NES and SNES). You're gonna get a Mario racer, puzzler, fighter, platformer, soccer, baseball, tennis, RPG, other, but you're only going to get one on each system. He's not nearly as oversaturated as people say. They act like all the Mario games are exactly the same, when they're all totally different genres.