{"product_id":"super-mario-64-nintendo-64-like-new-loose","title":"Super Mario 64 - Nintendo 64 (Like New, 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 Like New\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    Behind the doors of Princess Peach's Castle lies a world of impossible adventures — and Mario has a royal rescue mission to complete! \u003cstrong\u003eSuper Mario 64\u003c\/strong\u003e invites you to explore a magnificent castle filled with mysterious paintings, hidden chambers, and magical portals leading to extraordinary new kingdoms. Bowser has seized the castle's Power Stars and trapped Princess Peach, leaving Mario to navigate a sprawling three-dimensional playground packed with secrets. Dive into enchanted paintings, scale towering mountains, swim through underwater caverns, and discover challenges hiding around every corner. With \u003cstrong\u003eunrestricted 3D exploration, imaginative platforming, and Mario's unmistakable charm\u003c\/strong\u003e, this Nintendo 64 adventure turns a simple rescue mission into an unforgettable journey of discovery!\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Every painting tells a different story, and every Power Star demands a new approach! Scale the treacherous slopes of \u003cstrong\u003eTall, Tall Mountain\u003c\/strong\u003e, explore the flooded depths of Dire, Dire Docks, and brave the shifting sands of Shifting Sand Land. Navigate the changing water levels of Wet-Dry World, conquer the enormous obstacles of Tiny-Huge Island, and test your nerves against the bottomless drops of Rainbow Ride. Master \u003cstrong\u003ewall jumps, side somersaults, diving attacks, and precise analog movement\u003c\/strong\u003e to reach seemingly impossible locations. Race penguins down slippery mountain slides, collect eight red coins, uncover secret switches, and challenge Bowser's minions in creative encounters that reward skill, curiosity, and clever thinking.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Think you've seen everything Peach's Castle has to offer? Think again! Search behind ordinary-looking walls, discover hidden bonus stages, and experiment with the game's remarkable movement system to reach areas you never imagined possible. Hunt down \u003cstrong\u003eall 120 Power Stars\u003c\/strong\u003e, uncover alternate solutions to familiar challenges, and discover why players have spent decades perfecting Mario's jumps, shortcuts, and daring acrobatic tricks. From its instantly recognizable castle music to its colorful enemies and imaginative environments, \u003cstrong\u003eSuper Mario 64\u003c\/strong\u003e captures the magic of classic Nintendo adventure like few games before or since. Created by Nintendo EAD and published by Nintendo in 1996, this physical Nintendo 64 cartridge release remains a defining treasure for platforming enthusiasts and collectors celebrating Mario's legendary leap into 3D gaming.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eGameplay Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDiscover \u003cstrong\u003e120 Power Stars\u003c\/strong\u003e scattered across 15 main courses, secret stages, and Peach's Castle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExplore \u003cstrong\u003eTall, Tall Mountain, Tiny-Huge Island, and Rainbow Ride\u003c\/strong\u003e in spectacular 3D worlds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaster side somersaults, wall jumps, dives, and precise analog movement to reach hidden areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRace penguins, collect eight red coins, solve environmental puzzles, and uncover secret challenges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNavigate \u003cstrong\u003eWet-Dry World's changing water levels\u003c\/strong\u003e and Shifting Sand Land's dangerous pyramids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDiscover \u003cstrong\u003ehidden castle passages and bonus stages\u003c\/strong\u003e while perfecting Mario's acrobatic skills.\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\u003eSuper Mario 64\u003c\/strong\u003e did more than bring Nintendo's most famous hero into a three-dimensional world — it showed developers how to make that world feel like a genuine playground. Instead of treating 3D environments as elaborate corridors, Nintendo EAD built courses around freedom of movement, experimentation, and discovery. Players could approach many objectives from different directions, explore areas without immediately completing a mission, and use Mario's extraordinary agility to uncover unexpected shortcuts. The game's \u003cstrong\u003emission-based level design and flexible movement system\u003c\/strong\u003e helped establish an enduring foundation for exploration-driven platformers, encouraging developers to create worlds that rewarded curiosity rather than simply demanding players reach the finish line.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Another remarkable achievement was the game's approach to navigating and viewing three-dimensional spaces. The innovative \u003cstrong\u003eLakitu camera system\u003c\/strong\u003e gave players limited manual control over their perspective, while the Nintendo 64's analog stick provided smooth movement in virtually any direction. These ideas helped solve some of the biggest challenges facing early 3D game design and became influential throughout the industry. The game's emphasis on collectible objectives, hidden challenges, and interconnected exploration can be seen in later adventures such as \u003cem\u003eBanjo-Kazooie\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eDonkey Kong 64\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eSuper Mario Odyssey\u003c\/em\u003e. Decades after its debut, \u003cstrong\u003eSuper Mario 64 remains a benchmark for responsive character movement and imaginative 3D level design\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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\u003c\/strong\u003e began development as Nintendo explored how its famous platforming formula could work in fully three-dimensional environments, with early experimentation focusing heavily on making Mario's movement feel natural and enjoyable. One of the game's most unusual innovations was its \u003cstrong\u003eLakitu camera operator\u003c\/strong\u003e, who appears in the opening sequence holding a camera and explains why players can adjust their viewpoint throughout the adventure. The game also became famous for its mysterious courtyard inscription, often interpreted by fans as \u003cstrong\u003e\"L is real 2401,\"\u003c\/strong\u003e which helped fuel years of rumors about Luigi being a hidden playable character. Although Luigi is not playable in the original Nintendo 64 release, the mystery became one of the most recognizable legends in Mario gaming history.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- ==================== ADDITIONAL DETAILS ==================== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eAdditional Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard Release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!-- ==================== e.g. Standard Release, Player’s Choice, NFR ==================== --\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Platformer\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear Released:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1996\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nintendo\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeveloper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nintendo EAD\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eESRB Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e E - Everyone\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 045496870010\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3924\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nintendo 64 Physical Video Game Cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlatform:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nintendo 64 System (N64 Video Game Console)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e NTSC (North America, Canada)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ==================== IMPORTANT INFORMATION ==================== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e*Save battery (if present) has been tested or replaced and is verified working at the time of listing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePhotos show the exact item for sale — \u003cem\u003ewe never use stock images for used games\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAll used items are cleaned, tested, and 100% guaranteed to work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBacked by Retro Game Fan’s 60-day warranty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nintendo","offers":[{"title":"peLNL","offer_id":44581255217239,"sku":"3924","price":82.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/4235\/files\/N64-Super-Mario-64-Like-New-Loose-1.webp?v=1793712075","url":"https:\/\/retrogamefan.com\/products\/super-mario-64-nintendo-64-like-new-loose","provider":"Retro Game Fan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}