Product Overview
- Product Name: Super Mario Kart
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: Loose
- Overall Condition: Good
- Save Battery Status*: Tested & Working
- Notes: Good condition copy with normal cosmetic wear, rear of cart has some yellowing. Battery tested and working - Don't miss this great game!
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What's Included
- SNES Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: No
- Cartridge Dust Cover / Sleeve: No
- Original Retail Box: No
- Extras:
Game Description
The race that started it all—Super Mario Kart for the Super Nintendo is where the world’s most famous plumber traded fireballs for finish lines and reinvented multiplayer gaming forever. Released in 1992 by Nintendo EAD, this groundbreaking kart racing classic brought together beloved characters like Mario, Luigi, Bowser, and Princess Peach in fast, colorful battles across iconic circuits. Combining tight racing mechanics with item-based chaos, Super Mario Kart became a revolution—an instant masterpiece that spawned one of gaming’s most enduring franchises.
Beneath its cheerful exterior lies one of the most perfectly tuned racing systems ever designed. Each character controls differently, drifting and accelerating with unique physics that reward skill and strategy. The use of Mode 7 graphics created the illusion of smooth, 3D-style track movement, setting a new visual benchmark for the Super Nintendo. Whether zipping through Mario Circuit, dodging oil slicks on Donut Plains, or skidding across Rainbow Road, every track remains a vivid reminder of just how inventive early 1990s Nintendo could be.
Super Mario Kart isn’t just a game—it’s a cornerstone of Nintendo’s legacy and a must-own for collectors. It laid the foundation for the entire kart racing genre and redefined what local multiplayer could be. From its instantly recognizable soundtrack to its competitive spirit that still shines today, it remains one of the most influential and replayable titles on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System—and an irreplaceable piece of gaming history.
Gameplay Features
- Choose from eight classic Super Mario characters, each with unique handling and speed
- Race through 20 inventive tracks using Mode 7 technology for smooth, pseudo-3D visuals
- Master drift boosts, shortcuts, and precise steering to dominate every cup
- Use iconic power-ups like red shells, banana peels, and lightning bolts to outsmart rivals
- Includes the legendary Battle Mode—a head-to-head balloon-popping showdown
- Timeless gameplay and music that continue to define the Mario Kart franchise decades later
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Super Mario Kart was developed by Nintendo EAD under Shigeru Miyamoto’s direction and is widely credited with inventing the kart-racing subgenre. The team originally designed it as a technical follow-up to F-Zero, but its focus on multiplayer fun and item-based combat quickly transformed it into something entirely new.
The game’s success led to one of the longest-running and best-selling franchises in gaming history, influencing titles across generations. Original SNES cartridges of Super Mario Kart remain highly collectible—celebrated as both a technological showcase for the 16-bit era and the joyous starting line of a Nintendo legacy still racing strong today.
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release
- Genre: Racing
- Year Released: 1992
- Publisher: Nintendo
- Developer: Nintendo EAD
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 045496830144
- SKU: 7139
- Format: Super Nintendo Entertainment System (Super NES) game cartridge
- Platform: Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) 16-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.
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