{"product_id":"new-super-mario-bros-nintendo-ds-very-good-loose","title":"New Super Mario Bros. - Nintendo DS (Very 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 New Super Mario Bros.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew or Used:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn Case or Loose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loose\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good\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\u003eNintendo DS Game Cartridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManual \/ Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A (Loose Cart)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Artwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A (Loose Cart)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Type*:\u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A (Loose Cart)\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    The Mushroom Kingdom's greatest hero is back, and this time he's bringing the magic of classic Super Mario platforming into a whole new generation! In \u003cstrong\u003eNew Super Mario Bros.\u003c\/strong\u003e, everyone's favorite mustachioed plumber returns to his side-scrolling roots when Bowser Jr. kidnaps Princess Peach, launching Mario into an unforgettable rescue mission across eight colorful worlds. Dash through grassy plains, leap across scorching deserts, explore haunted houses, and battle through Bowser's dangerous castles in a spectacular adventure filled with familiar enemies and surprising new challenges. This \u003cstrong\u003e2D side-scrolling platformer for Nintendo DS\u003c\/strong\u003e combines the timeless excitement of the original \u003cem\u003eSuper Mario Bros.\u003c\/em\u003e games with smooth 3D character animation, inventive level design, and the irresistible charm that made Mario a gaming legend.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Think you've seen every trick in Mario's toolbox? Think bigger—MUCH bigger! Grab the incredible \u003cstrong\u003eMega Mushroom\u003c\/strong\u003e and transform Mario into a screen-filling giant capable of smashing through enemies, crushing pipes, and tearing apart entire sections of the landscape. Shrink down with the \u003cstrong\u003eMini Mushroom\u003c\/strong\u003e to squeeze through tiny passages, run across water, and uncover hidden areas that ordinary Mario could never reach. The Blue Shell power-up adds another twist, letting Mario retreat into a protective shell and slide across the ground like a speeding Koopa. Along the way, collect three Star Coins hidden throughout each stage, discover secret exits, and unlock alternate routes on the world map. With clever surprises around every corner, this physical Nintendo DS cartridge delivers classic Mario platforming with an exciting new bag of tricks.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    From its unforgettable opening moments to the final showdown with Bowser, \u003cstrong\u003eNew Super Mario Bros. is a celebration of everything that makes Super Mario special\u003c\/strong\u003e. Eight worlds packed with inventive stages, towering bosses, hidden pathways, and challenging platforming sequences provide a rewarding adventure for newcomers and longtime fans alike. Beyond the main quest, unlockable minigames offer touchscreen challenges and multiplayer fun, while the competitive \u003cstrong\u003eMario vs. Luigi mode\u003c\/strong\u003e lets two nearby players battle through local wireless Download Play using just one cartridge. With its brilliant balance of nostalgia and fresh ideas, this landmark Nintendo DS release stands as a must-own entry for Mario enthusiasts and collectors building a library of the handheld's most important games.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eGameplay Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eGuide \u003cstrong\u003eMario\u003c\/strong\u003e through eight colorful worlds packed with challenging stages, secret exits, and Bowser battles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUnleash the \u003cstrong\u003eMega Mushroom\u003c\/strong\u003e to grow into a giant and smash through enemies, obstacles, and scenery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDiscover hidden passages with \u003cstrong\u003eMini Mario\u003c\/strong\u003e, or slide through enemies using the Blue Shell power-up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCollect three \u003cstrong\u003eStar Coins per stage\u003c\/strong\u003e to unlock bonus areas, alternate paths, and extra challenges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEnjoy touchscreen \u003cstrong\u003eminigames\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring familiar Mario characters and entertaining bonus challenges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eChallenge a friend in \u003cstrong\u003eMario vs. Luigi\u003c\/strong\u003e through two-player local wireless Single-Card Download Play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003chr style=\"margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eLegacy and Influence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eNew Super Mario Bros. marked one of the greatest comebacks in Nintendo's platforming history.\u003c\/strong\u003e After years of Mario adventures centered around 3D exploration, racing, sports, and party games, this Nintendo DS release brought the series back to the pure side-scrolling excitement that had made \u003cem\u003eSuper Mario Bros.\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSuper Mario World\u003c\/em\u003e household names. It was the first original side-scrolling Super Mario platformer in more than a decade, proving that traditional 2D gameplay could still feel fresh, exciting, and essential in the modern gaming era. Its combination of \u003cstrong\u003eclassic platforming mechanics, new power-ups, and accessible level design\u003c\/strong\u003e became a winning formula for the franchise's future.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    That success sparked an entirely new era of Mario adventures. The game's enormous popularity helped establish the \u003cstrong\u003eNew Super Mario Bros. series\u003c\/strong\u003e, paving the way for \u003cem\u003eNew Super Mario Bros. Wii\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eNew Super Mario Bros. 2\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eNew Super Mario Bros. U\u003c\/em\u003e. Its blend of familiar Mushroom Kingdom enemies, secret-filled stages, collectible Star Coins, and imaginative power-ups became a recognizable foundation for Nintendo's modern 2D Mario games. More than a nostalgic throwback, \u003cstrong\u003eNew Super Mario Bros. helped restore side-scrolling Mario to the center of Nintendo's lineup\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it one of the defining releases of the Nintendo DS generation.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003chr style=\"margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eHistorical Trivia or Fun Fact\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eNew Super Mario Bros.\u003c\/strong\u003e launched in North America on May 15, 2006, developed by \u003cstrong\u003eNintendo EAD\u003c\/strong\u003e and published by Nintendo. It marked Mario's first original side-scrolling platform adventure since \u003cem\u003eSuper Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins\u003c\/em\u003e on Game Boy in 1992, with development led by director \u003cstrong\u003eShigeyuki Asuke\u003c\/strong\u003e and producer Takashi Tezuka, a veteran of the original Super Mario development team. 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