Product Overview
- Product Name: Super Smash Bros.
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: Loose
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Save Battery Status*: Tested & Working
- Notes:
Photos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.
What's Included
- N64 Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: No
- Original Retail Box: No
- Extras:
Game Description
Mario versus Link? Pikachu versus Donkey Kong? The ultimate Nintendo showdown has finally arrived! Super Smash Bros. brings together legendary heroes from the Mushroom Kingdom, Hyrule, Dream Land, and beyond for an outrageous fighting-game free-for-all unlike anything you've played before. Choose from an all-star lineup featuring Mario, Donkey Kong, Link, Samus Aran, Yoshi, Kirby, Fox McCloud, and Pikachu, then unlock four additional challengers to complete the roster. Forget traditional fighting-game rules — here, the goal is to launch your opponents off the stage with spectacular attacks, powerful Smash moves, and perfectly timed aerial strikes. With frantic action, familiar Nintendo characters, and unforgettable rivalries, every battle is a celebration of gaming's greatest heroes!
The bigger the damage percentage, the farther your opponents fly! Master each fighter's unique abilities, from Kirby's copy powers and Link's Master Sword to Samus's Charge Shot and Pikachu's electrifying Thunder attack. Battle across iconic Nintendo-inspired arenas, including Hyrule Castle, Saffron City, Planet Zebes, Sector Z, and Peach's Castle, where moving platforms and environmental hazards keep the action unpredictable. Grab Poké Balls, unleash powerful Hammer attacks, and turn the tables with devastating items. Challenge the single-player 1P Game, conquer Break the Targets and Board the Platforms bonus stages, and face the mysterious Master Hand in a spectacular final confrontation.
But the real magic begins when four controllers are plugged in! Gather your friends for four-player Free-for-All and Team Battles, customize match rules, and settle the age-old question of which Nintendo hero truly reigns supreme. Unlock Luigi, Captain Falcon, Ness, and Jigglypuff, discover the hidden Mushroom Kingdom arena, and experiment with different characters until you find your ultimate champion. Every match delivers new rivalries, dramatic comebacks, and hilarious moments that make this a permanent favorite for multiplayer game nights. Developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Nintendo in 1999, this physical Nintendo 64 cartridge release launched one of gaming's most beloved crossover fighting franchises — and remains an essential addition to any serious Nintendo collection.
Gameplay Features
- Choose from 12 Nintendo fighters, including Mario, Link, Kirby, Pikachu, Samus, and Fox McCloud.
- Master damage-based knockback combat with powerful Smash attacks, throws, and aerial moves.
- Battle across nine arenas, including Hyrule Castle, Saffron City, Dream Land, and Planet Zebes.
- Challenge Master Hand in 1P Game and conquer Break the Targets and Board the Platforms trials.
- Unlock Luigi, Ness, Captain Falcon, and Jigglypuff plus the hidden Mushroom Kingdom stage.
- Enjoy four-player Free-for-All or Team Battles with customizable rules and chaotic items.
Legacy and Influence
Before Super Smash Bros., Nintendo's greatest characters largely ruled their own separate worlds. HAL Laboratory and director Masahiro Sakurai changed everything by bringing these beloved heroes together in a fighting game that anyone could pick up and enjoy. Rather than relying on complex arcade-style button combinations and traditional health bars, the game introduced an accessible damage-percentage and knockback system that made positioning, recovery, and clever use of the environment essential to victory. Its blend of platforming movement, character-specific abilities, and unpredictable items created a fresh approach to competitive fighting, establishing the foundation for an entirely new style of multiplayer combat.
What began as a surprising Nintendo 64 crossover quickly grew into one of gaming's most celebrated franchises. The original game's four-player battles, recognizable arenas, and legendary character matchups established the formula that later installments would expand with enormous rosters, new mechanics, and increasingly elaborate stages. Super Smash Bros. Melee brought the series to GameCube, followed by Super Smash Bros. Brawl, the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U installments, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Along the way, the series became a major force in both casual multiplayer gaming and competitive fighting-game communities. Yet the original still delivers the same irresistible appeal: Nintendo's greatest heroes battling for bragging rights in one unforgettable arena.
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Super Smash Bros. began development as an experimental fighting game called Dragon King: The Fighting Game, created by Masahiro Sakurai and programmer Satoru Iwata before Nintendo characters were added to the concept. The game launched in Japan on January 21, 1999, before reaching North America on April 26, 1999, introducing a remarkable crossover that would eventually become one of Nintendo's biggest franchises. Its original roster featured just 12 playable fighters, with Luigi, Captain Falcon, Ness, and Jigglypuff hidden as unlockable characters. What started as a modest experiment in accessible multiplayer combat ultimately paved the way for some of the largest character crossovers in video game history!
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release
- Genre: Fighting
- Year Released: 1999
- Publisher: Nintendo
- Developer: HAL Laboratory
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 045496870461
- SKU: 3925
- Format: Nintendo 64 Physical Video Game Cartridge
- Platform: Nintendo 64 System (N64 Video Game Console)
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
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