Product Overview
- Product Name: Super Mario 64
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: Loose
- Overall Condition: Good
- Save Battery Status*: Not Applicable – Does Not Use Battery
- Notes:
Photos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.
What's Included
- N64 Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: No
- Original Retail Box: No
- Extras:
Game Description
It's-a me, Mario! Princess Peach has invited everyone's favorite plumber to her castle for a delicious cake, but Bowser has other plans! In Super Mario 64, the King of the Koopas has stolen the castle's Power Stars, imprisoned Peach, and transformed her royal home into a magical gateway to incredible new worlds. Leap through mysterious paintings, explore enormous 3D environments, and embark on an unforgettable quest to recover 120 Power Stars scattered across dangerous mountains, haunted mansions, underwater kingdoms, and fiery fortresses. With its revolutionary freedom of movement, colorful characters, and imaginative challenges, Mario's first Nintendo 64 adventure delivers the kind of pure platforming magic that changed video games forever!
Forget simply running from left to right — Mario can now explore in every direction! Master an incredible collection of moves, including triple jumps, wall kicks, backflips, long jumps, and ground pounds, as you climb towering structures, navigate tricky platforms, and uncover hidden secrets. Journey through 15 main courses, from Bob-omb Battlefield and Cool, Cool Mountain to Big Boo's Haunt, Hazy Maze Cave, and Tick Tock Clock. Race Koopa the Quick, confront King Bob-omb, chase mischievous rabbits, and discover magical Wing, Metal, and Vanish Caps that grant extraordinary abilities. With multiple objectives in each world, secret castle passages, and unforgettable boss encounters, every new Power Star brings another thrilling discovery!
The adventure doesn't stop when Princess Peach is rescued! Return to your favorite courses to discover overlooked secrets, collect all 120 Power Stars, and perfect Mario's acrobatic moves in one of gaming's most rewarding 3D playgrounds. From the soaring heights of Whomp's Fortress to the treacherous platforms of Rainbow Ride, Super Mario 64 rewards curiosity, experimentation, and fearless exploration. Its memorable soundtrack, charming characters, and endlessly replayable challenges make it a cornerstone of any Nintendo 64 collection. Developed by Nintendo EAD and published by Nintendo in 1996, this authentic physical cartridge release represents Mario's spectacular leap into three dimensions — and one of the most essential platforming adventures ever created.
Gameplay Features
- Explore 15 imaginative 3D courses and collect 120 Power Stars hidden throughout Peach's Castle.
- Master triple jumps, wall kicks, long jumps, backflips, and ground pounds with precise analog controls.
- Discover Wing, Metal, and Vanish Caps that unlock flying, underwater walking, and secret passages.
- Challenge King Bob-omb, race Koopa the Quick, and confront Bowser across three dramatic boss battles.
- Adventure through Bob-omb Battlefield, Big Boo's Haunt, Tick Tock Clock, and other classic worlds.
- Uncover hidden castle secrets, solve clever puzzles, and pursue every Star in Mario's landmark 3D quest.
Legacy and Influence
When Super Mario 64 launched alongside the Nintendo 64 in North America, it didn't just introduce Mario to three dimensions — it helped establish the blueprint for modern 3D platforming. Under the direction of legendary Nintendo designer Shigeru Miyamoto, the development team transformed Mario's familiar running and jumping into a remarkably expressive system of analog movement, acrobatic abilities, and freely explorable environments. The Nintendo 64 controller's analog stick gave players unprecedented control over Mario's speed and direction, while the game's adjustable camera helped make navigating expansive 3D worlds feel natural. Its revolutionary approach to movement, exploration, and level design influenced generations of platformers and action-adventure games.
Equally groundbreaking was its open-ended Power Star structure, which encouraged players to revisit familiar environments and discover entirely new challenges instead of following a strictly linear path. Princess Peach's Castle became one of gaming's most recognizable hub worlds, connecting imaginative courses through paintings, secret entrances, and unlockable areas. The game's innovations helped shape later Mario adventures, including Super Mario Sunshine, Super Mario Galaxy, and Super Mario Odyssey, while inspiring countless developers to rethink what 3D platforming could accomplish. With its remarkable combination of precise controls, creative freedom, and unforgettable worlds, Super Mario 64 remains one of the most influential video games ever released — a landmark achievement that helped define an entire generation of gaming.
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Super Mario 64 debuted in Japan on June 23, 1996, before launching alongside the Nintendo 64 in North America on September 29, 1996. Directed by Shigeru Miyamoto and featuring an unforgettable soundtrack composed by Koji Kondo, the game introduced Mario's fully voiced exclamations, performed by Charles Martinet, to a mainline Super Mario adventure. One of its most charming secrets awaits players who collect all 120 Power Stars: a cannon opens outside Princess Peach's Castle, allowing Mario to reach the rooftop and meet Yoshi, who rewards him with extra lives and a special message from the development team. It's a fitting surprise in a game overflowing with Nintendo magic!
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release
- Genre: Platformer
- Year Released: 1996
- Publisher: Nintendo
- Developer: Nintendo EAD
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 045496870010
- SKU: 3924
- Format: Nintendo 64 Physical Video Game Cartridge
- Platform: Nintendo 64 System (N64 Video Game Console)
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
Important Information
- *Save battery (if present) has been tested or replaced and is verified working at the time of listing.
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