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Super Mario Bros 3 NES cartridge for the Nintendo Entertainment System. Nintendo released this platformer in North America in 1990. Cross eight kingdoms on a world map, fly with the Super Leaf and face the Koopalings. One player or two taking turns. Loose cartridge only, no box or manual. Ships within 2 business days.
| Platform | NES |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Condition | Loose Cartridge |
| Availability | In stock |
Super Mario Bros 3 NES is the platformer that Nintendo released in North America on February 12, 1990. Mario and Luigi cross eight kingdoms to stop Bowser and his seven children, the Koopalings. This listing is the loose cartridge, with no box or manual.
Nintendo developed and published the game. Wikipedia credits Nintendo Entertainment Analysis and Development, listed as Nintendo R&D4 in its infobox. It is a two-dimensional, side-scrolling platformer.
Between levels you move across an overworld map that links each kingdom's entrance to its castle. The game world has eight kingdoms. Each is split into several levels and has its own visual theme.
The Koopalings take over one kingdom each. They steal the king's magic wand and turn him into an animal. The Super Leaf gives Mario a raccoon look and lets him fly for a short time.
The overworld map was a big change for the series. You can see how the levels in a kingdom connect before you enter them, and the route always leads from the entrance to the castle. Each kingdom has its own look, so the eight worlds feel distinct. In two-player mode, both players share the same map and take turns as Mario and Luigi.
The game sold more than 17 million copies worldwide. According to Wikipedia, it held the record for the best-selling non-bundled video game for a long time. Unlike the first Super Mario Bros., it was sold on its own rather than packed in with a console. Two friends can share one Super Mario 3 NES cartridge by taking turns.
Browse our full range of NES games. Play the previous entry, Super Mario Bros. 2, or try the puzzle game Dr. Mario. Learn more about Super Mario Bros. 3 on Wikipedia.
When did Super Mario Bros. 3 come out in North America?
Nintendo released it on February 12, 1990.
Who developed it?
Nintendo developed and published it. Wikipedia credits Nintendo Entertainment Analysis and Development.
Can two people play?
Yes. Two players take turns on the overworld map and in the levels, as Mario and Luigi.
How many worlds are there?
Eight kingdoms, each split into several levels and ending at a castle.
Will it work on my NES?
It is an NES cartridge for the Nintendo Entertainment System, so it is made for the original console's cartridge slot.
Is this a complete copy?
No. You get the loose cartridge only, with no box or manual. Check the listing photos to see the cart you will receive.
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