Nintendo Australia is pulling out all the stops! On top of the Brain Training promotion we reported earlier another DS Connection tour is planned this time WA is included! The Tour will be also returning to NSW, Vistoria and Queensland however sorry folks from NT, SA and Tassie no luck this time. Well enough ranting read the press release!

Melbourne, Australia May 24th 2006 Nintendo Australia are pleased to announce the Nintendo DS Connection Tour 06 – Celebrating 20 Years of Super Mario Bros.

Twenty years ago the first Super Mario Bros. game was released and the world of videogames changed forever.

To celebrate this great occasion and the release of New SUPER MARIO BROS. the Nintendo DS Connection Tour is coming to a Shopping Centre near you!

To find out about all the Events Planned and Where they will be click “”Continue Reading””
Mario Retro Area
You can take a trip down Memory Lane and play Super Mario games from the past 20 Years in the Special Mario Retro area. You can also sample new Nintendo DS games.

Super Mario Challenge
If thats not enough, put your Mario hat on, as The Super Mario Challenge is here! Nintendo is giving you the chance to be crowned the Super Mario Champion by competing in New Super Mario Bros. and Mario Kart DS against opponents to win an exclusive 20th Anniversary Super Mario Bros. pack.

The Prize
The Super Mario Bros. pack includes a Nintendo DS Lite, a Super Mario belt, a Super Mario mug, a Limited Edition Super Mario soccer shirt and a Limited Edition Mario figurine.

Simply register, compete on the day and see if you have what it takes to be the Super Mario Champion! Arrive early to register as places are limited.

Nintendo.com.au Members Bonus!
Before the event, nintendo.com.au will be sending out special invitations to members mobile phones via SMS. Any member that attends the event and shows their SMS invitation will receive a members only bonus gift to celebrate 20 years of Super Mario Bros.

To take part, please click below to visit the members page of Nintendo.com.au and then choose the option to change your details. Tick the box to receive SMS messages. If you are not yet a member then sign up now. Follow this link to the Members Area of Nintendo.com.au

More fun!
Dont forget to bring your Nintendo DS and Nintendogs along, to interact with other owners, unlock more breeds and get some tips and tricks on how to raise your puppy!

In addition, there are heaps of downloads available for your Nintendo DS, including Animal Crossing gifts and the opportunity to race Mario Kart DS against the fastest racer from the Nintendo Japanese Development Team. This is the perfect opportunity to meet other Animal Crossing owners and swap Friends Codes.

Also, Mario will be joining us to for the celebrations! Dont miss your chance to meet Mario and take your photo with him! Plus many giveaways! Dont miss out on the fun, come celebrate with Mario!

Locations
The Nintendo DS Connection Tour 06 Celebrating 20 Years of Super Mario Bros. will be visiting the following Shopping Centres:
VIC
Chadstone Saturday 17 June 2006, 9:30am 4pm
Eastland Sunday 18 June 2006, 10:00am 4:30pm
QLD
Indooroopilly Sunday 2 July 2006, 10:00am 4:30pm
Hyperdome Monday 3 July, 9:30am 4pm
NSW
Erina Fair Saturday 15 July 2006, 9:30am 4pm
Macquarie Centre Sunday 16 July 2006, 10:00am 4:30pm
WA
Lakeside Joondalup Friday 21 July 2006, 9:30am 4pm
Garden City Saturday 22 July 2006, 9:30am 4:30pm