{"product_id":"super-smash-bros-nintendo-64-very-good-loose","title":"Super Smash Bros. - Nintendo 64 (Very Good, Loose)","description":"\u003c!-- ==================== PRODUCT OVERVIEW ==================== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Super Smash Bros.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew or Used:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn Box or Loose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loose\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSave Battery Status*:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tested \u0026amp; Working\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ==================== WHAT’S INCLUDED ==================== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eN64 Game Cartridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManual \/ Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Retail Box:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtras:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ==================== GAME DESCRIPTION ==================== --\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eGame Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Mario versus Link? Pikachu versus Donkey Kong? The ultimate Nintendo showdown has finally arrived! \u003cstrong\u003eSuper Smash Bros.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003elaunch your opponents off the stage\u003c\/strong\u003e 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!\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The bigger the damage percentage, the farther your opponents fly! Master each fighter's unique abilities, from \u003cstrong\u003eKirby's copy powers and Link's Master Sword\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003e1P Game\u003c\/strong\u003e, conquer Break the Targets and Board the Platforms bonus stages, and face the mysterious Master Hand in a spectacular final confrontation.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    But the real magic begins when four controllers are plugged in! Gather your friends for \u003cstrong\u003efour-player Free-for-All and Team Battles\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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 \u003cstrong\u003eHAL Laboratory\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eGameplay Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eChoose from \u003cstrong\u003e12 Nintendo fighters\u003c\/strong\u003e, including Mario, Link, Kirby, Pikachu, Samus, and Fox McCloud.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaster \u003cstrong\u003edamage-based knockback combat\u003c\/strong\u003e with powerful Smash attacks, throws, and aerial moves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBattle across nine arenas, including Hyrule Castle, Saffron City, Dream Land, and Planet Zebes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eChallenge Master Hand in 1P Game and conquer Break the Targets and Board the Platforms trials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUnlock \u003cstrong\u003eLuigi, Ness, Captain Falcon, and Jigglypuff\u003c\/strong\u003e plus the hidden Mushroom Kingdom stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEnjoy \u003cstrong\u003efour-player Free-for-All or Team Battles\u003c\/strong\u003e with customizable rules and chaotic items.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003chr style=\"margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eLegacy and Influence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Before \u003cstrong\u003eSuper Smash Bros.\u003c\/strong\u003e, Nintendo's greatest characters largely ruled their own separate worlds. HAL Laboratory and director \u003cstrong\u003eMasahiro Sakurai\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003edamage-percentage and knockback system\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    What began as a surprising Nintendo 64 crossover quickly grew into one of gaming's most celebrated franchises. The original game's \u003cstrong\u003efour-player battles, recognizable arenas, and legendary character matchups\u003c\/strong\u003e established the formula that later installments would expand with enormous rosters, new mechanics, and increasingly elaborate stages. \u003cem\u003eSuper Smash Bros. Melee\u003c\/em\u003e brought the series to GameCube, followed by \u003cem\u003eSuper Smash Bros. Brawl\u003c\/em\u003e, the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U installments, and \u003cem\u003eSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate\u003c\/em\u003e. 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.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003chr style=\"margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eHistorical Trivia or Fun Fact\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eSuper Smash Bros.\u003c\/strong\u003e began development as an experimental fighting game called \u003cstrong\u003eDragon King: The Fighting Game\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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 \u003cstrong\u003e12 playable fighters\u003c\/strong\u003e, with Luigi, Captain Falcon, Ness, and Jigglypuff hidden as unlockable characters. 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