Super Mario Bros. 3
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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-08-21. Price and availability subject to change.
Bottom line: The Super Mario Bros. 3 is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the games & cartridges category, priced around $24.95. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
SpecPicks Verdict
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Common buyer scenarios for games & cartridges of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Classic action game
- ✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy
Cons
- ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
- ✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified
Key Features
- Classic action game
- Save the Mushroom Kingdom from Bower's Koopa Kids
- Run, jump, and smash your way to victory
- Lots of hidden treasure and power-ups
- For 1 or 2 players
Full Specifications
| Rated | Everyone |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Type of item | Video Game |
| Computer Platform | Nintendo NES |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00045496630584 |
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Super Mario Bros. 3 is sold on the used and vintage market, where eBay carries the live inventory — Amazon does not stock this part. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-08-21. Price and availability subject to change.
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