It also has a couple new characters, new items (there's a Boo item that lets you temporarily pass through attacks or hazards like bananas, possible Blue Shell counter), and the ability to carry two items at once.
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It is expensive, yes. I would recommend a big screen version to fully appreciate the size and environments of the game
I actually just saw this at GameStop for $59USD the other day. In America it was exclusive to them so they were "smart" and only released limited quantities in 2 separate runs, and managed to keep the price high when they have it in stock. Lame