Instructional DVD - Revision history

MasterLuma at 06:43, 11 July 2025

2025-07-11T06:43:12Z

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	These discs feature 24-minute-long, 9:16, MPEG2 videos showing some of the game's basic mechanics (how to navigate the various player controls, mostly).		These discs feature 24-minute-long, 9:16, MPEG2 videos showing some of the game's basic mechanics (how to navigate the various player controls, mostly).

	Interestingly, it can be seen in text on the inside of the disc cases, explicitly stated, that the videos recorded for these discs were played on development builds of Super Mario Galaxy 2 (for each region, respectively). What precisely are the build dates or time frames, we are unsure about. However, given that these discs were released alongside these Super Mario Galaxy 2 regions, they must be very close to the retail builds. In observations from various clips from both discs, 3 main cutaways of debug capabilities of these builds are the supposed ability to silence or change stage BGM, a StageSelectMenu of some kind (as seen from some stages being played on 0 Stars counted) and perhaps a PAD recorder for maintaining consistency in player movements between language sections.		Interestingly, it can be seen in text on the inside of the disc cases, explicitly stated, that the videos recorded for these discs were played on development builds of Super Mario Galaxy 2 (for each region, respectively). What precisely are the build dates or time frames, we are unsure about. However, given that these discs were released alongside these Super Mario Galaxy 2 regions, they must be very close to the retail builds. In observations from various clips from both discs, 3 main cutaways of debug capabilities of these builds are the supposed ability to silence or change stage BGM, a [https://mariogalaxy.org/wiki/StageSelectMenu StageSelectMenu] of some kind (as seen from some stages being played on 0 Stars counted) and perhaps a PAD recorder for maintaining consistency in player movements between language sections.

	Secondly, it can also be seen that these discs have been assigned with an ID starter of 9B4, instead of the retail SB4; making it one of the few non-Wii compatible discs to be assigned with a Wii-disc-like ID (and ring code).		Secondly, it can also be seen that these discs have been assigned with an ID starter of 9B4, instead of the retail SB4; making it one of the few non-Wii compatible discs to be assigned with a Wii-disc-like ID (and ring code).

MasterLuma at 06:39, 11 July 2025

2025-07-11T06:39:54Z

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	Secondly, it can also be seen that these discs have been assigned with an ID starter of 9B4, instead of the retail SB4; making it one of the few non-Wii compatible discs to be assigned with a Wii-disc-like ID (and ring code).		Secondly, it can also be seen that these discs have been assigned with an ID starter of 9B4, instead of the retail SB4; making it one of the few non-Wii compatible discs to be assigned with a Wii-disc-like ID (and ring code).

	The following Gallery currently only contains image scans (made by a Canon printer) of the EU version of these discs.		The following Gallery currently only contains image scans (made by a Canon printer) of the EU version of these discs, with full disc image ISO dumps and web recreations linked below.

	== Gallery ==		== Gallery ==

GalaxyMaster: add links

2025-04-27T04:22:22Z

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-The Super Mario Galaxy 2 Instructional Discs are standard DVD-ROM discs that came separately with some European and Japanese region Super Mario Galaxy 2 disc purchases (none were ever issued or available for CHN, KOR, TWN, USA). Due to the region protections, standard American DVD players are unable to play these discs. However, their disc images/ISOs can be dumped (currently only tested) on Linux (dumps of which will soon be available for preservation purposes).
+The Super Mario Galaxy 2 Instructional Discs are standard DVD-ROM discs that came separately with some European and Japanese region Super Mario Galaxy 2 disc purchases (none were ever issued or available for KOR, TWN, USA). Due to the region protections, standard American DVD players are unable to play these discs. However, their disc images/ISOs can be dumped (currently only tested) on Linux.
 These discs feature 24-minute-long, 9:16, MPEG2 videos showing some of the game's basic mechanics (how to navigate the various player controls, mostly).
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 File:DiscObverse.jpg|Disc obverse
 </gallery>

MasterLuma: Added in descriptors for the JP version of this disc and grammar agreements, other misc. edits.

2025-04-26T05:46:52Z

Added in descriptors for the JP version of this disc and grammar agreements, other misc. edits.

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	The Super Mario Galaxy 2 Instructional ~~Disc is a~~ standard DVD-ROM ~~disc~~ that came separately with some European and Japanese region Super Mario Galaxy 2 disc purchases (none ~~was~~ ever issued or available for USA). Due to the region protections, standard American DVD players are unable to play ~~the~~ disc.		The Super Mario Galaxy 2 Instructional Discs are standard DVD-ROM discs that came separately with some European and Japanese region Super Mario Galaxy 2 disc purchases (none were ever issued or available for CHN, KOR, TWN, USA). Due to the region protections, standard American DVD players are unable to play these discs. However, their disc images/ISOs can be dumped (currently only tested) on Linux (dumps of which will soon be available for preservation purposes).

	~~The disc features a~~ 24-minute-long, 9:16, MPEG2 ~~video~~ showing some of the game's basic mechanics (how to navigate the various player controls mostly).		These discs feature 24-minute-long, 9:16, MPEG2 videos showing some of the game's basic mechanics (how to navigate the various player controls, mostly).

	Interestingly, it can be seen in text on the inside of the disc ~~case~~, that the ~~video~~ recorded for ~~this disc was~~ played on a development ~~build~~ of Super Mario Galaxy 2. What precisely is the build ~~date~~ or time ~~frame, or what unique things this build had~~, we are unsure about. ~~But~~ given these discs were released alongside these Super Mario Galaxy 2 regions, it must be very close to the retail ~~build~~. Secondly, it can also be seen that ~~the disc has~~ been assigned with an ID starter of 9B4, instead of the retail SB4; making it one of the few non-Wii compatible discs to be assigned with a Wii-disc-like ID (and ring code).		Interestingly, it can be seen in text on the inside of the disc cases, explicitly stated, that the videos recorded for these discs were played on development builds of Super Mario Galaxy 2 (for each region, respectively). What precisely are the build dates or time frames, we are unsure about. However, given that these discs were released alongside these Super Mario Galaxy 2 regions, they must be very close to the retail builds. In observations from various clips from both discs, 3 main cutaways of debug capabilities of these builds are the supposed ability to silence or change stage BGM, a StageSelectMenu of some kind (as seen from some stages being played on 0 Stars counted) and perhaps a PAD recorder for maintaining consistency in player movements between language sections.

			Secondly, it can also be seen that these discs have been assigned with an ID starter of 9B4, instead of the retail SB4; making it one of the few non-Wii compatible discs to be assigned with a Wii-disc-like ID (and ring code).

			The following Gallery currently only contains image scans (made by a Canon printer) of the EU version of these discs.

	== Gallery ==		== Gallery ==
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	File:DiscObverse.jpg\|Disc obverse		File:DiscObverse.jpg\|Disc obverse
	</gallery>		</gallery>

	~~These scans were made with a Canon printer.~~
	~~</center>~~

GalaxyMaster at 10:13, 12 December 2024

2024-12-12T10:13:35Z

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	~~'''TODO: Fix how the images here are displayed'''~~

	The Super Mario Galaxy 2 Instructional Disc is a standard DVD-ROM disc that came separately with some European and Japanese region Super Mario Galaxy 2 disc purchases (none was ever issued or available for USA). Due to the region protections, standard American DVD players are unable to play the disc.		The Super Mario Galaxy 2 Instructional Disc is a standard DVD-ROM disc that came separately with some European and Japanese region Super Mario Galaxy 2 disc purchases (none was ever issued or available for USA). Due to the region protections, standard American DVD players are unable to play the disc.

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	<center>		<center>
	<gallery>		<gallery>
	File:Front.jpg		File:Front.jpg\|Disc sleeve exterior obverse
	File:Back.jpg		File:Back.jpg\|Disc sleeve exterior reverse
	File:~~Inside~~.jpg		File:Outside.jpg\|Disc sleeve exterior
	File:~~Outside~~.jpg		File:Inside.jpg\|Disc sleeve interior
	File:InfoSheetFront.jpg		File:InfoSheetFront.jpg\|Info sheet obverse
	File:InfoSheetBack.jpg		File:InfoSheetBack.jpg\|Info sheet reverse
	File:DiscObverse.jpg		File:DiscObverse.jpg\|Disc obverse
	</gallery>		</gallery>

	These scans were made with a Canon printer.		These scans were made with a Canon printer.
	</center>		</center>

GalaxyMaster at 10:01, 12 December 2024

2024-12-12T10:01:46Z

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	'''TODO: Fix how the images here are displayed'''		'''TODO: Fix how the images here are displayed'''

	The Super Mario Galaxy 2 Instructional Disc is a standard DVD-ROM disc that came separately with some European and Japanese region Super Mario Galaxy 2 disc purchases (none was ever issued or available for USA). Due to the ~~regional read protection locking on these discs~~, ~~USA~~ DVD ~~readers (no other DVD reader types have yet been tested) will not recognize or refuse to have its contents copied/read (for dumping purposes), even including being able~~ to ~~just~~ play the disc.		The Super Mario Galaxy 2 Instructional Disc is a standard DVD-ROM disc that came separately with some European and Japanese region Super Mario Galaxy 2 disc purchases (none was ever issued or available for USA). Due to the region protections, standard American DVD players are unable to play the disc.

	The disc features a 24-minute-long, 9:16, MPEG2 video showing some of the game's basic mechanics (how to navigate the various player controls mostly).		The disc features a 24-minute-long, 9:16, MPEG2 video showing some of the game's basic mechanics (how to navigate the various player controls mostly).
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	Interestingly, it can be seen in text on the inside of the disc case, that the video recorded for this disc was played on a development build of Super Mario Galaxy 2. What precisely is the build date or time frame, or what unique things this build had, we are unsure about. But given these discs were released alongside these Super Mario Galaxy 2 regions, it must be very close to the retail build. Secondly, it can also be seen that the disc has been assigned with an ID starter of 9B4, instead of the retail SB4; making it one of the few non-Wii compatible discs to be assigned with a Wii-disc-like ID (and ring code).		Interestingly, it can be seen in text on the inside of the disc case, that the video recorded for this disc was played on a development build of Super Mario Galaxy 2. What precisely is the build date or time frame, or what unique things this build had, we are unsure about. But given these discs were released alongside these Super Mario Galaxy 2 regions, it must be very close to the retail build. Secondly, it can also be seen that the disc has been assigned with an ID starter of 9B4, instead of the retail SB4; making it one of the few non-Wii compatible discs to be assigned with a Wii-disc-like ID (and ring code).

	Gallery ~~(scans taken by Canon Printer):~~		== Gallery ==
	[[File:Front.jpg]]
	[[File:Back.jpg]]		<center>
	[[File:Inside.jpg]]		<gallery>
	[[File:Outside.jpg]]		File:Front.jpg
	[[File:InfoSheetFront.jpg]]		File:Back.jpg
	[[File:InfoSheetBack.jpg]]		File:Inside.jpg
	[[File:DiscObverse.jpg]]		File:Outside.jpg
			File:InfoSheetFront.jpg
			File:InfoSheetBack.jpg
			File:DiscObverse.jpg
			</gallery>

			These scans were made with a Canon printer.
			</center>

MasterLuma at 23:58, 26 June 2023

2023-06-26T23:58:02Z

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			'''TODO: Fix how the images here are displayed'''

	The Super Mario Galaxy 2 Instructional Disc is a standard DVD-ROM disc that came separately with some European and Japanese region Super Mario Galaxy 2 disc purchases (none was ever issued or available for USA). Due to the regional read protection locking on these discs, USA DVD readers (no other DVD reader types have yet been tested) will not recognize or refuse to have its contents copied/read (for dumping purposes), even including being able to just play the disc.		The Super Mario Galaxy 2 Instructional Disc is a standard DVD-ROM disc that came separately with some European and Japanese region Super Mario Galaxy 2 disc purchases (none was ever issued or available for USA). Due to the regional read protection locking on these discs, USA DVD readers (no other DVD reader types have yet been tested) will not recognize or refuse to have its contents copied/read (for dumping purposes), even including being able to just play the disc.

MasterLuma at 04:24, 22 June 2023

2023-06-22T04:24:02Z

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	Gallery (scans taken by Canon Printer):		Gallery (scans taken by Canon Printer):
	[[File:Front.jpg~~\|thumb~~]]		[[File:Front.jpg]]
	[[File:Back.jpg~~\|thumb~~]]		[[File:Back.jpg]]
	[[File:Inside.jpg~~\|thumb~~]]		[[File:Inside.jpg]]
	[[File:Outside.jpg~~\|thumb~~]]		[[File:Outside.jpg]]
	[[File:InfoSheetFront.jpg~~\|thumb~~]]		[[File:InfoSheetFront.jpg]]
	[[File:InfoSheetBack.jpg~~\|thumb~~]]		[[File:InfoSheetBack.jpg]]
	[[File:DiscObverse.jpg~~\|thumb~~]]		[[File:DiscObverse.jpg]]

MasterLuma at 04:18, 22 June 2023

2023-06-22T04:18:51Z

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	The disc features a 24-minute-long, 9:16, MPEG2 video showing some of the game's basic mechanics (how to navigate the various player controls mostly).		The disc features a 24-minute-long, 9:16, MPEG2 video showing some of the game's basic mechanics (how to navigate the various player controls mostly).

	Interestingly, it can be seen in text on the inside of the disc case, that the video recorded for this disc was played on a development build of Super Mario Galaxy 2. What precisely is the build date or time frame, or what unique things this build had, we are unsure about. But given these discs were released alongside these Super Mario Galaxy 2 regions, it must be very close to the retail build.		Interestingly, it can be seen in text on the inside of the disc case, that the video recorded for this disc was played on a development build of Super Mario Galaxy 2. What precisely is the build date or time frame, or what unique things this build had, we are unsure about. But given these discs were released alongside these Super Mario Galaxy 2 regions, it must be very close to the retail build. Secondly, it can also be seen that the disc has been assigned with an ID starter of 9B4, instead of the retail SB4; making it one of the few non-Wii compatible discs to be assigned with a Wii-disc-like ID (and ring code).

	Gallery (scans taken by Canon Printer):		Gallery (scans taken by Canon Printer):
			[[File:Front.jpg\|thumb]]
			[[File:Back.jpg\|thumb]]
			[[File:Inside.jpg\|thumb]]
			[[File:Outside.jpg\|thumb]]
			[[File:InfoSheetFront.jpg\|thumb]]
			[[File:InfoSheetBack.jpg\|thumb]]
			[[File:DiscObverse.jpg\|thumb]]

MasterLuma at 04:02, 22 June 2023

2023-06-22T04:02:05Z

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	The Super Mario Galaxy 2 Instructional Disc is a standard DVD-ROM disc that came separately with some European and Japanese region Super Mario Galaxy 2 disc purchases (none was ever issued or available for USA). Due to the regional read protection locking on these discs, USA DVD readers will not recognize or refuse to have its contents copied/read (for dumping purposes), even including being able to just play the disc.		The Super Mario Galaxy 2 Instructional Disc is a standard DVD-ROM disc that came separately with some European and Japanese region Super Mario Galaxy 2 disc purchases (none was ever issued or available for USA). Due to the regional read protection locking on these discs, USA DVD readers (no other DVD reader types have yet been tested) will not recognize or refuse to have its contents copied/read (for dumping purposes), even including being able to just play the disc.

	The disc features a 24-minute-long, 9:16, MPEG2 video showing some of the game's basic mechanics (how to navigate the various player controls mostly).		The disc features a 24-minute-long, 9:16, MPEG2 video showing some of the game's basic mechanics (how to navigate the various player controls mostly).