Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island marked 30 years since its Japanese Super Famicom release on August 5, 2025. Nintendo’s official release date is August 5, 1995; it is not a worldwide anniversary date.
When did the original Yoshi’s Island come out?
Nintendo lists Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island as a Super Famicom game released in Japan on August 5, 1995. That makes August 5, 2025 the 30th anniversary of its Japanese release. Nintendo’s corporate record specifies that its dates refer to original Super Famicom versions. Nintendo’s Japanese game listing and its corporate release record establish that date; they do not establish a single worldwide release date.
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Super Mario World Game - Super Nintendo | $39.99 | Buy on Amazon |
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Super Mario World (Renewed) | $35.41 | Buy on Amazon |
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Super Mario World (Super Nintendo) (Pre-Played - Game Only) | $32.35 | Buy on Amazon |
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Mario Kart™ World (Nintendo Switch 2) | $79.00 | Buy on Amazon |
What is Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island about?
Nintendo describes it as a one-player Super Famicom action game. In its premise, Yoshi carries one of the twin babies and sets out to rescue the other, who was taken by Kamek. The game’s central actions include using eggs, while transformation items let Yoshi take forms such as a helicopter or mole tank. Nintendo also highlights six worlds and a warm, picture-book-like hand-drawn visual style.
How can you play or collect the original game?
Nintendo currently lists Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island in its Super Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Classics collection for Nintendo Switch Online. Access depends on membership, platform, and local catalog availability, so check Nintendo’s current listing for your region.
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Quick Recap
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- Race from one course to another through interconnected paths that span the world
- Traverse mountains, forests, cities, and more—with shifting weather patterns and a day/night cycle
- Ride on rails, jump off walls, skim across water, and more as you race for the finish line
- Take on the adrenaline-packed Knockout Tour—a fierce 24-driver elimination mode
- Explore courses at your own pace and wander the world to discover fun surprises in Free Roam
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- Mario's off on his biggest adventure ever, and this time he's brought along a friend. Yoshi the dinosaur teams up with Mario to battle Bowser, who has kidnapped Princess Toadstool once again. Guide Mario and Yoshi through nine peril-filled worlds to the final showdown in Bowser's castle. Use Mario's new powers and Yoshi's voracious monster-gobbling appetite as you explore 96 levels filled with dangerous new monsters and traps. Climb mountains and cross rivers, and descend into subterranean
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- Super Mario World with instruction manual
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