Release: 1997
Product code: BCRW-0021
Genre: Utility
Developer: Yutaka, Digitainment
Publisher: Digitainment
A nostalgic way to “protect your screen”
Released in 1997 for Windows PCs, Super Mario Collection Screensaver brought classic Mario imagery to life whenever users stepped away from their computers. Based on Super Mario Collection (the Japanese version of Super Mario All-Stars), this screensaver featured colourful animations and pixel-perfect recreations of scenes from the beloved 16-bit remakes. It was a charming addition for any Mario fan looking to personalise their desktop.
Featuring classic Mario moments
The screensaver cycled through various animations from Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 2 (Japan and USA versions), Super Mario Bros. 3, and The Lost Levels. Mario could be seen running, jumping, and interacting with familiar enemies and power-ups. The program also included subtle sound effects, making it more dynamic than a static screensaver.
A rare digital collectible
Developed by Yutaka and published by Digitainment, Super Mario Collection Screensaver was a Japan-exclusive release with limited availability. Distributed on CD-ROM, it came with the product code BCRW-0021 and is now a sought-after piece of Mario memorabilia, especially among collectors of obscure digital Mario content.