Product Overview
- Product Name: Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
- New or Used: Used
- In Case or Loose: Loose
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Notes:
Photos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.
What's Included
- Nintendo 3DS Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: N/A (Loose Cart)
- Case Artwork: N/A (Loose Cart)
- Case Type*: N/A (Loose Cart)
- Extras:
Game Description
Mario versus Sonic. Link versus Mega Man. Pikachu versus Pac-Man. The ultimate Nintendo showdown has officially gone portable! In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, gaming's greatest heroes and villains collide in spectacular battles where anything can happen. Choose from an enormous lineup of legendary fighters, unleash devastating special attacks, and send opponents flying off the screen in an explosion of colorful chaos! From Kirby's incredible copying abilities to Little Mac's devastating punches, every challenger brings a distinctive fighting style to the arena. With iconic Nintendo characters and unforgettable crossover battles, the next legendary Smash showdown is always just one match away!
Forget ordinary fighting games—Smash is all about racking up damage, launching rivals into the distance, and surviving the mayhem! This platform fighting game for Nintendo 3DS delivers fast-paced action across imaginative stages inspired by Nintendo's greatest adventures, including Rainbow Road, Gerudo Valley, and the Spirit Train. Master powerful Smash Attacks, unleash spectacular Final Smashes, and discover countless ways to turn the tables on your opponents. Dive into the exclusive Smash Run mode, where five frantic minutes of enemy battles and power-up collecting lead to an unpredictable final challenge. With customizable fighters, hidden unlockables, and thrilling four-player matches, every battle offers another reason to shout, "One more round!"
For Nintendo fans, few sights are more exciting than watching characters from completely different gaming worlds settle their rivalries in the same arena. This spectacular crossover brings together generations of favorites from Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Pokémon, Metroid, Fire Emblem, and beyond. Whether you're reliving unforgettable handheld battles or discovering the excitement of classic Smash for the first time, this 2014 physical Nintendo 3DS cartridge release deserves a place in any serious Nintendo collection. It's a celebration of gaming history, unforgettable characters, and the kind of competitive fun that turns a quick match into an entire afternoon!
Gameplay Features
- Battle as Mario, Link, Sonic, Mega Man, and dozens of other legendary fighters from gaming history.
- Explore Smash Run, collecting power-ups during five-minute adventures before a surprise final contest.
- Unleash devastating Smash Attacks and Final Smashes to launch rivals beyond the battlefield.
- Fight across exclusive stages inspired by Rainbow Road, Gerudo Valley, Spirit Train, and other Nintendo worlds.
- Create custom Mii Fighters with Brawler, Swordfighter, or Gunner styles and unique special moves.
- Conquer Classic Mode, survive All-Star battles, and collect trophies celebrating Nintendo's gaming history.
Legacy and Influence
When Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS arrived in 2014, it accomplished something Nintendo fans had dreamed about since the series debuted on Nintendo 64 in 1999: bringing a full-scale Smash experience to a portable system. What began as a wildly entertaining crossover fighter had grown into one of Nintendo's signature franchises, and this handheld debut proved its frantic multiplayer formula could thrive beyond the television screen. With a massive character roster, spectacular battles, and recognizable arenas, the game helped establish portable Super Smash Bros. as a major attraction in its own right.
But this wasn't simply a smaller version of a console favorite! The Nintendo 3DS edition established its own identity through Smash Run, a distinctive adventure-and-battle mode, alongside stages celebrating Nintendo's handheld heritage. It also introduced customizable Mii Fighters and expanded the series' crossover appeal with newcomers such as Mega Man, Pac-Man, and Little Mac. These additions helped set the stage for the even larger character celebrations that followed in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on Nintendo Switch. For fans of Nintendo's greatest franchises, this release remains a standout example of how much Smash excitement could fit into a handheld.
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Released in North America on October 3, 2014, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS became the first handheld installment in Nintendo's legendary crossover fighting series, arriving ahead of its companion Wii U release that November. Series creator Masahiro Sakurai directed the project, with Sora Ltd. and Bandai Namco Studios collaborating to bring the enormous character lineup and fast-paced battles to life. The game's launch was a knockout success: Nintendo announced that worldwide sales had already surpassed 2.8 million copies by October 7, 2014, just days after its North American debut. It was an impressive opening for a franchise making its long-awaited leap into portable gaming!
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release
- Genre: Fighting
- Year Released: 2014
- Publisher: Nintendo
- Developer: Bandai Namco Studios / Sora Ltd.
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone 10+
- UPC: 045496742904
- SKU: 35151
- Format: Nintendo 3DS Physical Video Game Cartridge
- Platform: Nintendo 3DS System (3DS Handheld Console)
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
Important Information
- Nintendo 3DS cartridges play on: All Nintendo 3DS and 2DS systems. (Not compatible with Nintendo DS systems.)
- *Used cases may be replaced with a new aftermarket one if damaged. Listing above indicates if it's "OEM/Original" or "Aftermarket." Aftermarket cases typically differ in color &/or build quality from original Nintendo 3DS cases. (See photos)
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