Product Overview
- Product Name: Mario Kart Super Circuit
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: In Box
- Overall Condition: Good
- Save Battery Status*: Not Applicable – Does Not Use Battery
- Notes: Box shows light shelf wear with minimal creasing and slight bowing. Artwork remains vibrant with no sun fading. Inner cardboard tray is present and in perfect condition. Cartridge is in acceptable condition with heavy label wear and insertion marks on the back. Manual is in very good condition with only minimal signs of handling. A good condition copy and a solid addition for display or play.
Photos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.
What's Included
- Game Boy Advance Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: Yes
- Cartridge Case / Dust Cover: N/A
- Original Retail Box: Yes
- Extras:
Game Description
Mario Kart Super Circuit brings kart racing to the Game Boy Advance with the series’ trademark blend of tight controls, drift-focused handling, and item strategy. Race as Mario, Luigi, Peach, Bowser, and the rest of the crew across colorful circuits packed with dash panels, hazards, and smartly placed shortcuts designed for skilled drivers.
Built with smooth Mode-7 style effects and vibrant sprite work, each course emphasizes readable turns and satisfying cornering. Coins return as a core mechanic, rewarding clean racing with a higher top speed, while precision driving is encouraged through Time Trials and ghost replays. Quick Run lets you jump straight into any track for practice or score-chasing without menu fatigue.
As the first handheld entry in the franchise and the only installment developed by Intelligent Systems, this edition is a favorite among collectors. It combines a deep track list with classic feel, capturing the best of early Mario Kart design in portable form and making it a standout piece for any Game Boy Advance racing collection.
Gameplay Features
- Classic item-based kart racing refined for handheld play with responsive drift and power-slide handling
- 40 total tracks: 20 new circuits plus 20 reimagined courses from the Super Nintendo era
- Coins boost top speed and unlock extras, rewarding clean lines and efficient driving
- Time Trial mode with ghost replays for mastering racing lines and chasing personal bests
- Quick Run pick-a-track mode for immediate practice or high-score attempts
- Performance grading that evaluates precision, encouraging replay and course mastery
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
This is the only Mario Kart developed by Intelligent Systems, giving it a distinctive feel that bridges the precision of the 16-bit original with the spectacle of later entries. It also popularized bringing back classic courses in a dedicated “retro” set, a tradition that became a mainstay of the series.
The track count was unusually generous for its time on a handheld, helping the game earn long-term replay value and collector appeal. Many fans view it as the definitive portable expression of early Mario Kart design, celebrated for its balance of speed, drifting nuance, and short-but-challenging courses.
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release
- Genre: Racing
- Year Released: 2001
- Publisher: Nintendo
- Developer: Intelligent Systems
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 045496731465
- SKU: 2335
- Format: Nintendo Game Boy Advance / GBA Cartridge
- Platform: Nintendo Game Boy Advance System / GBA Console
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
Important Information
- Game Boy Advance cartridges also play on: Game Boy Advance SP, Game Boy Micro, and Nintendo DS/DS Lite systems with a Game Boy Advance cartridge slot (not DSi or later).
- *Save battery (if present) has been tested or replaced and is verified working at the time of listing.
- Photos show the exact item for sale — we never use stock images for used games.
- All used items are cleaned, tested, and 100% guaranteed to work.
- Backed by Retro Game Fan’s 60-day warranty.
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