{"product_id":"kirby-64-the-crystal-shards-nintendo-64-good-loose","title":"Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards - Nintendo 64 (Good, Loose)","description":"\u003c!-- ==================== PRODUCT OVERVIEW ==================== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew or Used:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn Box or Loose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loose\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSave Battery Status*:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not Applicable – Does Not Use Battery\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ==================== WHAT’S INCLUDED ==================== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eN64 Game Cartridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManual \/ Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Retail Box:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtras:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ==================== GAME DESCRIPTION ==================== --\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eGame Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    A sparkling crystal has shattered across the stars, and only one pink hero can put it back together! \u003cstrong\u003eKirby 64: The Crystal Shards\u003c\/strong\u003e sends Nintendo's lovable puffball on a colorful rescue mission after the sinister Dark Matter invades Ripple Star, home of the peaceful fairies. Teaming up with a young fairy named Ribbon, Kirby sets out to recover the scattered Crystal Shards and restore peace to the galaxy. Along the way, familiar friends become unexpected foes, mysterious worlds hide valuable secrets, and \u003cstrong\u003eclassic side-scrolling platforming\u003c\/strong\u003e bursts to life with charming 3D graphics and delightful surprises.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Why settle for one superpower when you can mix two together? Kirby's incredible \u003cstrong\u003ePower Combo system\u003c\/strong\u003e lets you combine seven different Copy Abilities to unleash 28 imaginative combinations! Merge Burning and Cutter to wield a blazing sword, mix Ice and Spark to transform into a food-spitting refrigerator, or combine Bomb and Cutter to unleash explosive ninja stars. Journey through the grassy landscapes of Pop Star, the scorching deserts of Rock Star, and the mysterious machinery of Shiver Star while hunting down cleverly concealed treasures. 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