First Mario Bros. Game: Arcade (1983) vs. NES (1985) vs. Computer Ports

Mario Bros. (1983, Arcade) — first game with "Mario Bros." title, featuring Mario & Luigi.

Super Mario Bros. (1985, NES) — first platformer with both brothers, launched the franchise.

Timeline

• 1981: Donkey Kong (Mario debut as "Jumpman").
• 1983: Mario Bros. (Arcade) — 2-player co-op, pipes, POW block, Shellcreepers/Sidesteppers.
• 1985: Super Mario Bros. (NES/Famicom) — side-scrolling, power-ups, 8 worlds, Bowser.
• 1986: Super Mario Bros. 2 (JP) / Lost Levels.
• 1988: Super Mario Bros. 2 (US) / Super Mario USA.
• 1988/1990: Super Mario Bros. 3.

Computer Ports

• Atari 8-bit / C64 / Amstrad / ZX Spectrum: Got Mario Bros. (1984–1986) — arcade port.
• PC (DOS): No official Mario until Super Mario Bros. Special (fan port, 2010s) or emulators.

So: First "Mario Bros." = 1983 Arcade. First "Super Mario" platformer = 1985 NES. First on computer = 1984 Mario Bros. ports (not Super).