Thanks for the memories. Super Mario holds a special place in my heart not only because it was the game that was included with Nintendo at the time (that we all played until our thumbs were bleeding), but because it was one of only 2 video games in the local bowling alley when I was a kid (along with Rush'N Attack - a classic cold war game!).
I wonder how many of us have been inspired to dig out the old systems and fire up the emulators this week? (I know I have)