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The video starts by acknowledging the long history of Mario games since the 80s. It discusses the original Super Mario Brothers games on Nintendo, including the inability to save in Super Mario Bros. 3 and the Japan-exclusive Super Mario Brothers 2 The Lost Levels, which later became available digitally. It then moves on to Super Mario games for the Game Boy, noting their lack of native color but color support on the Game Boy Color.
The video highlights Super Nintendo titles, where saving games became possible. It mentions a Game Boy Color release allowing portable play of Super Mario Brothers and the Nintendo 64's Super Mario 64, which was the first 3D Mario game.
A series of Game Boy Advance games are presented, allowing classic Nintendo and Super Nintendo games to be played on the go. The GameCube's Super Mario Sunshine, where players collect shines, and the DS's Super Mario 64 DS, a portable version of the N64 title with four playable characters, are also covered.
The video touches on two Wii games, known for Mario traveling to different galaxies. It then details a 3DS game, a 3D Mario experience with time-limited levels, and a Wii U game featuring a four-player mode. The Nintendo Switch's Super Mario Odyssey, where Mario can control enemies by throwing his hat, is also mentioned.
The New Super Mario Brothers series is highlighted for its old-school feel with new mechanics like wall jumping. Mario Kart games are discussed for their unlockable content, and Super Mario Maker games are presented as platforms for creating custom levels in various styles, with five styles available in Super Mario Maker 2.
The video notes Super Mario All-Stars for Super Nintendo and Wii, which includes Super Mario Bros. 2 The Lost Levels. It concludes by mentioning the upcoming Super Mario 3D All-Stars and Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury releases.