One of the more perplexing decisions made by Nintendo was the limited release of Super Mario 3D All-Stars, a collection that brought together the beloved titles Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, and Super Mario Galaxy. While the collection featured updated controls for the Nintendo Switch and included playable soundtracks, it lacked significant enhancements. The discontinuation of this release has left these classic games in a curious state of limbo. Currently, players can enjoy Super Mario 64 through the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack and Super Mario Galaxy via its standalone release from earlier this year. However, Super Mario Sunshine remains exclusively available through the now-discontinued collection, making it a costly endeavor for those looking to add it to their library.
Super Mario Sunshine ‘ReShine’ is a cheaper alternative to the Nintendo Switch
The market for Super Mario 3D All-Stars is quite varied. While some sellers still offer it at its original retail price, others have inflated prices to an astonishing 0. Although this collection has become somewhat of a rarity, many gamers may find it hard to justify such a steep price tag. Fortunately, there is an alternative: the ‘ReShine’ version of Super Mario Sunshine, which has been made playable on PC through recent decompilation efforts.
Gameplay footage of this PC port has been shared by the user binsento on X, showcasing the game’s performance and fidelity. According to binsento, the port was developed using tools created by ExpansionPak (DolRecomp / ModernGekko) specifically for Linux. The video demonstrates that the game is fully playable, and to the casual observer, it closely resembles the original release.
pic.twitter.com/9Cod5gBsLQ— binsento 🇧🇷 (@binsent_o) July 14, 2026
As of now, the ReShine version is not publicly available for download, but it is expected to be released soon. To play it, users will need a physical copy of Super Mario Sunshine for the Nintendo GameCube, which typically retails for around -—significantly more affordable than the inflated prices for Super Mario 3D All-Stars.
Additionally, playing on PC opens up the possibility for mods, such as Super Mario Eclipse, and offers performance enhancements that improve resolution and framerate. This makes it an appealing option for many gamers. However, one downside of the PC version is the potential loss of the authentic experience that characterizes playing these classic titles. A simple solution to this is connecting a Bluetooth controller to the PC, which can help recreate the feel of the original gameplay. Nintendo has even released a Bluetooth GameCube controller for the Nintendo Switch 2, which should be compatible.
It is indeed puzzling that Nintendo chose to restrict Super Mario Sunshine to the 3D All-Stars collection. The absence of this title from the Nintendo Switch Online service for the Nintendo Switch 2 raises questions, particularly since adding it would undermine the value of the overpriced collection. In many ways, it seems as if the collection might as well have never existed at all.
