{"product_id":"super-mario-64-ds-nintendo-ds-like-new","title":"Super Mario 64 DS - Nintendo DS (Like New)","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 Super Mario 64 DS\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 In Case\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Like New\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 Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Artwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Type*:\u003c\/strong\u003e OEM\/Original\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtras:\u003c\/strong\u003e Also included; Nintendo Power Subscription Form, Nintendo DS Health \u0026amp; Safety Precautions Booklet\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 castle is calling, the Power Stars are missing, and one of Mario's greatest adventures is back with more surprises than ever! In \u003cstrong\u003eSuper Mario 64 DS\u003c\/strong\u003e, Nintendo's legendary plumber returns to the magical world of Princess Peach's castle, where paintings become gateways to extraordinary 3D playgrounds filled with hidden treasures, dangerous enemies, and unforgettable challenges. But Bowser has another sinister scheme underway, and Mario, Luigi, and Wario have mysteriously disappeared after entering the castle! The adventure begins with Yoshi searching for his missing friends before the expanded cast joins the quest to rescue Princess Peach and recover the stolen Power Stars. This \u003cstrong\u003e3D platforming adventure for Nintendo DS\u003c\/strong\u003e brings the groundbreaking Nintendo 64 classic to handheld gaming with new characters, additional challenges, and an even bigger world of discovery.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Remember the thrill of diving into your first painting? Now there are even more reasons to explore every corner! Journey through legendary locations like \u003cstrong\u003eBob-omb Battlefield, Whomp's Fortress, Cool, Cool Mountain, and Hazy Maze Cave\u003c\/strong\u003e, tackling inventive platforming challenges and hunting down an expanded collection of \u003cstrong\u003e150 Power Stars\u003c\/strong\u003e—30 more than the original Nintendo 64 release. Switch between four playable heroes, each with abilities that transform how you approach the adventure. Mario brings his signature acrobatics and wall jumps, Luigi can leap incredible heights, Wario smashes through obstacles with raw strength, and Yoshi swallows enemies and launches eggs at distant targets. Discover new secret stages, character-specific Power Flower abilities, hidden pathways, and reworked challenges that make familiar worlds feel exciting all over again.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    This isn't simply the Mario adventure you remember—it's an expanded celebration of one of gaming's all-time greats! \u003cstrong\u003eSuper Mario 64 DS\u003c\/strong\u003e preserves the magic of exploring Princess Peach's castle while adding fresh objectives, new boss encounters, and clever secrets that reward curiosity and experimentation. Beyond the massive single-player quest, unlock \u003cstrong\u003e36 touchscreen minigames\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring puzzles, action challenges, and card games starring familiar Nintendo characters. For some friendly competition, up to four nearby players can battle for Power Stars in local wireless VS Mode using Single-Card Download Play. Whether you're revisiting a childhood favorite or experiencing Mario's legendary 3D adventure for the first time, this physical Nintendo DS cartridge delivers a remarkable combination of nostalgia, expanded gameplay, and collectible Nintendo history that belongs in any serious Mario collection.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eGameplay Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExplore \u003cstrong\u003ePrincess Peach's castle\u003c\/strong\u003e and magical painting worlds while hunting down 150 hidden Power Stars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePlay as \u003cstrong\u003eMario, Luigi, Wario, and Yoshi\u003c\/strong\u003e, using their unique abilities to overcome challenging obstacles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRevisit classic 3D courses like \u003cstrong\u003eBob-omb Battlefield and Whomp's Fortress\u003c\/strong\u003e with expanded objectives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDiscover \u003cstrong\u003ePower Flower transformations\u003c\/strong\u003e, secret stages, new bosses, and character-specific challenges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUnlock \u003cstrong\u003e36 touchscreen minigames\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring puzzles, card games, and fast-paced action challenges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBattle up to \u003cstrong\u003efour players through local wireless VS Mode\u003c\/strong\u003e using 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    When \u003cem\u003eSuper Mario 64\u003c\/em\u003e arrived on Nintendo 64 in 1996, it changed the rules of platform gaming forever. Mario's leap into three dimensions introduced an extraordinary sense of freedom, with \u003cstrong\u003eanalog movement, acrobatic jumps, interactive environments, and open-ended Power Star challenges\u003c\/strong\u003e that helped establish the blueprint for countless 3D platformers. \u003cstrong\u003eSuper Mario 64 DS brought that legendary adventure to an entirely new generation\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserving the thrill of exploring Peach's castle while expanding the experience with four playable characters and additional collectibles. Rather than simply recreating the original, Nintendo gave longtime fans fresh reasons to return to the Mushroom Kingdom and newcomers a chance to discover why Mario's first major 3D adventure became a gaming milestone.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    As a \u003cstrong\u003eNintendo DS launch title in North America\u003c\/strong\u003e, Super Mario 64 DS also made an unforgettable statement about the possibilities of Nintendo's new handheld. Here was a sprawling 3D Mario adventure, once associated with the power of a home console, now playable wherever you went! Its combination of expanded character abilities, touchscreen minigames, and local wireless competition showcased the system's distinctive features while preserving the exploration-driven gameplay that made the original famous. Alongside later Nintendo DS favorites like \u003cem\u003eNew Super Mario Bros.\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eMario Kart DS\u003c\/em\u003e, this release helped establish the handheld as an essential destination for Mario fans. \u003cstrong\u003eSuper Mario 64 DS remains a defining early showcase of the system\u003c\/strong\u003e and a memorable new chapter in one of Nintendo's most celebrated adventures.\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\u003eSuper Mario 64 DS\u003c\/strong\u003e launched in North America on November 21, 2004, alongside the original Nintendo DS hardware, with development handled by \u003cstrong\u003eNintendo EAD\u003c\/strong\u003e. The game expanded the groundbreaking 1996 Nintendo 64 adventure, originally directed by \u003cstrong\u003eShigeru Miyamoto\u003c\/strong\u003e, increasing the Power Star total from 120 to 150 and adding Luigi, Wario, and Yoshi as playable heroes. 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