Product Overview
- Product Name: Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: Loose
- Overall Condition: Acceptable
- Save Battery Status*: Not Applicable – Does Not Use Battery
- Notes: Cartridge label shows heavy wear, fading and writing; priced accordingly
Photos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.
What's Included
- Game Boy Advance Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: No
- Cartridge Case / Dust Cover: N/A
- Original Retail Box: No
- Extras:
Game Description
Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2 brings the beloved SNES classic to the Game Boy Advance, delivering one of the most iconic platformers of all time in portable form. Join Mario, Luigi, and the lovable Yoshi as they journey across Dinosaur Land to rescue Princess Peach from Bowser and his mischievous Koopalings. With sprawling levels, branching paths, and hidden exits, the game redefined platforming depth and set a new gold standard for the genre.
This enhanced GBA edition adds vibrant colors, updated sound, and expanded voice clips that make the adventure come alive on handheld hardware. Featuring over 90 stages, creative enemy designs, and clever secrets hidden throughout, it captures the magic of the 16-bit original while making it more accessible to a new generation of players. The introduction of Yoshi as a ridable companion, with his flutter jumps and fruit-eating powers, added a layer of gameplay innovation that became a staple of Mario’s world.
For collectors, Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2 is one of the crown jewels of the GBA library. Beyond being a handheld adaptation of one of Nintendo’s most celebrated games, it preserves the full experience of the 1990 Super Nintendo launch title. Its status as both a historic landmark and a timeless platformer ensures it remains one of the most essential Mario cartridges for any serious Game Boy Advance collection.
Gameplay Features
- Faithful handheld version of Super Mario World, one of the SNES’s defining launch titles
- Explore over 90 levels across Dinosaur Land, filled with secrets and alternate paths
- Ride Yoshi and harness his unique abilities for new platforming strategies
- Power up with classics like the Cape Feather and Fire Flower to tackle challenging stages
- Enhanced GBA visuals, sound effects, and new character voice clips
- A platforming masterpiece with near-endless replay value on handheld
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Originally released in 1990 as a launch title for the Super Nintendo, Super Mario World sold over 20 million copies worldwide and cemented its place as one of the most influential platformers ever made. The GBA version, released in 2002, allowed fans to experience the full adventure on the go with refined presentation and portability.
Collectors value this release not only as part of the Super Mario Advance series but also as a faithful preservation of a 16-bit masterpiece. Alongside Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3, it stands as a must-own cartridge for showcasing Nintendo’s greatest platformers on handheld systems — timeless classics that remain as playable and enjoyable today as they were decades ago.
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release
- Genre: Platformer
- Year Released: 2002
- Publisher: Nintendo
- Developer: Nintendo
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 045496731540
- SKU: 2601
- Format: Nintendo Game Boy Advance / GBA Cartridge
- Platform: Nintendo Game Boy Advance System / GBA Console
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
Important Information
- Game Boy Advance cartridges also play on: Game Boy Advance SP, Game Boy Micro, and Nintendo DS/DS Lite systems with a Game Boy Advance cartridge slot (not DSi or later).
- *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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