Supermario 128 ●

The legend truly began at Nintendo Space World 2000. Nintendo showcased a tech demo that left everyone breathless. On a saucer-like stage, a single Mario multiplied until there were moving independently. The demo wasn't just about character counts; it showed off:

The console's ability to handle massive amounts of AI and objects simultaneously. SuperMario 128

While we never saw a box with "Super Mario 128" on the shelf, the project didn't die—it evolved. Miyamoto later famously said, "Most of you already played it... in a game called ." The legend truly began at Nintendo Space World 2000