Product Overview
- Product Name: Mario Bros. Arcade Classics Series
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: Loose
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Save Battery Status*: Not Applicable – Does Not Use Battery
- Notes: Mario Bros. Arcade Classics Series is offered here as a genuine NES cartridge in very good condition, showing careful preservation over the years. The official label remains intact with no peeling and only minor scuffing, which is quite minimal for a cartridge of this age. Contacts have been cleaned and tested to ensure consistent performance on original Nintendo hardware. A well-presented, original cart with strong shelf appeal, ideal for collectors looking to add a classic arcade title to their NES lineup.
Photos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.
What's Included
- NES Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: No
- Cartridge Dust Cover / Sleeve: No
- Original Retail Box: No
- Styrofoam Insert: No
- Extras:
Game Description
Mario Bros. Arcade Classics Series brings Nintendo’s original arcade hit home in its purest form, preserving the game that first defined Mario as a global icon. This Nintendo NES 8-bit platformer captures the fast, competitive rhythm of the coin-op classic, where timing, positioning, and quick reactions are the keys to survival beneath a maze of pipes and platforms.
Unlike later side-scrolling adventures, Mario Bros. is built around tight, screen-based action that feels immediate and intense. Enemies emerge from pipes and must be flipped and cleared with precision, turning every stage into a focused test of skill and awareness. The simplicity of its design is exactly what makes it timeless—easy to understand, but endlessly replayable.
As part of Nintendo’s early NES-era lineup, the Arcade Classics Series release stands as a historical snapshot of Mario before sprawling worlds and power-ups redefined the genre. For collectors, this cartridge represents a foundational chapter in gaming history—the moment Mario transitioned from arcade stardom to living-room legend, making it a must-own centerpiece for any serious NES collection.
Gameplay Features
- Faithful home adaptation of the original Mario Bros. arcade experience
- Single-screen platforming focused on timing, movement, and enemy control
- Fast-paced stage progression that rewards precision and consistency
- Classic pipe-based arena layouts that emphasize spatial awareness
- Score-driven arcade structure built for repeated play and mastery
- Pure early-era NES design rooted in arcade challenge and replay value
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Mario Bros. was the first game to feature Mario as a plumber and introduce his brother Luigi, laying the groundwork for Nintendo’s most important franchise. Its arcade success directly paved the way for Super Mario Bros., one of the most influential video games of all time.
The Arcade Classics Series release preserved the original arcade structure at a time when many NES games were moving toward longer, exploratory formats. Today, this version is prized by collectors as a snapshot of Mario’s origins—an essential artifact from the earliest days of Nintendo’s 8-bit legacy.
Additional Details
- Variant: Classic Series
- Genre: Platformer
- Year Released: 1986
- Publisher: Nintendo
- Developer: Nintendo
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 734060045496
- SKU: 12000
- Format: Original Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) game cartridge
- Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System 8-bit 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.
- 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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