Product Overview
- Product Name: Super Mario Bros 2
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: Loose
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Save Battery Status*: Not Applicable – Does Not Use Battery
- Notes: Super Mario Bros. 2 is offered here as a genuine NES cartridge in very good overall condition, appearing clean and well kept. The original label features bright colors and vivid artwork with no peeling, giving the cartridge strong visual appeal. Contacts are clean, shiny, and tested to ensure reliable performance on original Nintendo hardware. The instruction manual is included and remains complete with the binding staple intact. A very nice copy that’s perfect for collectors looking for a well-preserved classic.
Photos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.
What's Included
- NES Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: Yes
- Cartridge Dust Cover / Sleeve: No
- Original Retail Box: No
- Styrofoam Insert: No
- Extras:
Game Description
Super Mario Bros. 2 is one of the most distinctive and imaginative Nintendo NES 8-bit platformers ever released, standing apart from the rest of the series with its bold creativity and dreamlike atmosphere. Set in the surreal world of Subcon, the game sends Mario, Luigi, Princess Toadstool, and Toad into a strange land filled with unfamiliar enemies, towering bosses, and mechanics that immediately signal this is a very different kind of Mario adventure.
Rather than relying on traditional power-ups, Super Mario Bros. 2 builds its gameplay around lifting, throwing, and stacking objects, encouraging experimentation and clever problem-solving. Each character’s unique abilities dramatically change how stages are approached, giving the game a sense of flexibility and replay value that was rare for the era. The result is a playful, creative experience that feels both surprising and deeply memorable.
Over the years, Super Mario Bros. 2 has earned recognition as a crucial chapter in Mario history, standing proudly alongside Super Mario Bros. and Super Mario Bros. 3 as part of the NES trilogy. For collectors, it represents Nintendo at its most experimental—a cartridge that captures the fearless creativity of the 8-bit era and remains an essential centerpiece of any serious Mario collection.
Gameplay Features
- Unique platforming built around lifting, throwing, and vertical exploration
- Four playable characters with distinct abilities that alter stage strategy
- Dreamlike environments filled with memorable enemies and oversized bosses
- Nontraditional Mario mechanics that reward creativity and experimentation
- High replay value driven by character choice and varied approaches
- Iconic NES-era design that stands apart from traditional Mario gameplay
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Super Mario Bros. 2 was adapted for Western audiences from the Japanese game Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic, giving it a gameplay style unlike any other mainline Mario title. This unique origin explains the game’s unusual mechanics, characters, and overall tone.
Despite its unconventional roots, the game introduced enemies and ideas that became permanent fixtures in the Mario universe. Characters like Birdo and mechanics centered on object interaction went on to influence later entries, helping Super Mario Bros. 2 leave a lasting and important mark on Nintendo’s most iconic franchise.
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release
- Genre: Platformer
- Year Released: 1988
- Publisher: Nintendo
- Developer: Nintendo EAD
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 045496630386
- SKU: 12010
- 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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