Product Overview
- Product Name: Super Mario Sunshine
- New or Used: Used
- In Case or Loose: In Case
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Disc Condition: No scratches / Scratch free
- Notes: Amazing condition overall. Would be an incredible addition to your collection!
Photos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.
What's Included
- GameCube Game Disc: Yes
- Disc Count: 1
- Manual / Instructions: Yes
- Case Artwork: Yes
- Case Type: OEM/Original*
- Extras: Includes Nintendo GameCube "Precautions Booklet", "Animal Crossing" advertisement, and "Nintendo Power" subscription pamphlet.
Game Description
Super Mario Sunshine took Nintendo’s iconic plumber into bold new territory in 2002, delivering a vibrant tropical platforming adventure on the GameCube. Set on the sun-drenched Isle Delfino, Mario is wrongfully accused of polluting the island and must clear his name by cleaning up the mess. Equipped with the versatile FLUDD (Flash Liquidizer Ultra Dousing Device), Mario blasts water to wash away sludge, hover across gaps, and solve inventive environmental puzzles.
The game expanded upon the open 3D platforming formula pioneered in Super Mario 64, offering expansive levels filled with hidden Shine Sprites, clever platforming challenges, and playful secrets. Isle Delfino’s distinct tropical theme, from bustling plazas to sun-soaked beaches, gave the game a cohesive atmosphere unlike any other Mario title. Combined with tight controls and fresh water-based mechanics, Super Mario Sunshine offered a refreshing twist on Nintendo’s flagship series.
Over the years, Super Mario Sunshine has earned recognition as one of the most unique and inventive Mario adventures ever released. For collectors, it stands as an essential GameCube title — a first-party release that remains highly sought after, celebrated for both its innovation and its place in Mario’s evolution.
Gameplay Features
- Explore the tropical world of Isle Delfino across diverse, open-ended stages
- Use the FLUDD water pack to clean graffiti, hover, rocket upward, and fight enemies
- Collect Shine Sprites to unlock new areas and progress the story
- Classic Mario platforming mixed with puzzle-solving and exploration
- Memorable boss battles including Petey Piranha and Bowser’s dramatic showdown
- Bright visuals and island-inspired soundtrack that capture a summer atmosphere
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Developed by Nintendo EAD under producer Shigeru Miyamoto and director Yoshiaki Koizumi, Super Mario Sunshine marked Koizumi’s first major directorial role in the Mario series. His influence introduced new storytelling elements and a stronger narrative framework, traits that carried forward into later Mario and Zelda titles.
Today, the game is celebrated for its inventive design, playful world-building, and memorable use of the FLUDD mechanic. Original GameCube copies remain highly collectible, valued as one of the console’s defining first-party experiences and a must-have for any serious Mario collection.
Additional Details
- Variant: Black Label
- Genre: Platformer
- Year Released: 2002
- Publisher: Nintendo
- Developer: Nintendo
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 045496960698
- SKU: 3584
- Format: Nintendo GameCube video game disc
- Platform: Nintendo GameCube console (GCN system)
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
Important Information
- *Used cases may be replaced with a new aftermarket one if damaged. Listing above indicates if it's "OEM/Original" or "Aftermarket." Aftermarket cases typically differ in color &/or build quality from original GameCube cases. (See photos)
- Any online features (multiplayer, DLC, patches) may no longer be supported.
- Photos show the exact item for sale — we never use stock images for used games.
- Used discs are professionally resurfaced via our commercial-grade repair system to remove scratches.
- All used items are cleaned, tested, and 100% guaranteed to work.
- Backed by Retro Game Fan’s 60-day warranty.
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