{"product_id":"super-mario-64-nintendo-64-good-loose","title":"Super Mario 64 - 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 Super Mario 64\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    It's-a me, Mario! Princess Peach has invited everyone's favorite plumber to her castle for a delicious cake, but Bowser has other plans! In \u003cstrong\u003eSuper Mario 64\u003c\/strong\u003e, the King of the Koopas has stolen the castle's Power Stars, imprisoned Peach, and transformed her royal home into a magical gateway to incredible new worlds. Leap through mysterious paintings, explore enormous 3D environments, and embark on an unforgettable quest to recover \u003cstrong\u003e120 Power Stars\u003c\/strong\u003e scattered across dangerous mountains, haunted mansions, underwater kingdoms, and fiery fortresses. With its revolutionary freedom of movement, colorful characters, and imaginative challenges, Mario's first Nintendo 64 adventure delivers the kind of pure platforming magic that changed video games forever!\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Forget simply running from left to right — Mario can now explore in every direction! Master an incredible collection of moves, including \u003cstrong\u003etriple jumps, wall kicks, backflips, long jumps, and ground pounds\u003c\/strong\u003e, as you climb towering structures, navigate tricky platforms, and uncover hidden secrets. Journey through \u003cstrong\u003e15 main courses\u003c\/strong\u003e, from Bob-omb Battlefield and Cool, Cool Mountain to Big Boo's Haunt, Hazy Maze Cave, and Tick Tock Clock. Race Koopa the Quick, confront King Bob-omb, chase mischievous rabbits, and discover magical Wing, Metal, and Vanish Caps that grant extraordinary abilities. With multiple objectives in each world, secret castle passages, and unforgettable boss encounters, every new Power Star brings another thrilling discovery!\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The adventure doesn't stop when Princess Peach is rescued! Return to your favorite courses to discover overlooked secrets, collect all 120 Power Stars, and perfect Mario's acrobatic moves in one of gaming's most rewarding 3D playgrounds. From the soaring heights of Whomp's Fortress to the treacherous platforms of Rainbow Ride, \u003cstrong\u003eSuper Mario 64\u003c\/strong\u003e rewards curiosity, experimentation, and fearless exploration. Its memorable soundtrack, charming characters, and endlessly replayable challenges make it a \u003cstrong\u003ecornerstone of any Nintendo 64 collection\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Under the direction of legendary Nintendo designer \u003cstrong\u003eShigeru Miyamoto\u003c\/strong\u003e, the development team transformed Mario's familiar running and jumping into a remarkably expressive system of analog movement, acrobatic abilities, and freely explorable environments. The Nintendo 64 controller's analog stick gave players unprecedented control over Mario's speed and direction, while the game's adjustable camera helped make navigating expansive 3D worlds feel natural. Its revolutionary approach to movement, exploration, and level design influenced generations of platformers and action-adventure games.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Equally groundbreaking was its \u003cstrong\u003eopen-ended Power Star structure\u003c\/strong\u003e, which encouraged players to revisit familiar environments and discover entirely new challenges instead of following a strictly linear path. Princess Peach's Castle became one of gaming's most recognizable hub worlds, connecting imaginative courses through paintings, secret entrances, and unlockable areas. The game's innovations helped shape later Mario adventures, including \u003cem\u003eSuper Mario Sunshine\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSuper Mario Galaxy\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eSuper Mario Odyssey\u003c\/em\u003e, while inspiring countless developers to rethink what 3D platforming could accomplish. 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