Super Mario 64 (Nintendo 64 N64, 1996) Cart Only - Tested & Working (AUTHENTIC)
Bottom line: The Nintendo Super Mario 64 Cart Only is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the games & cartridges category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Manufacturer description
used worn, has some wear on the outside. authentic. fast shipping
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Nintendo Super Mario 64 Cart Only using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the games & cartridges category. Nintendo's games & cartridges lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
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Full Specifications
| region | NTSC-U |
|---|---|
| edition | Standard |
| platform | Nintendo 64 |
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Super Mario 64 (Nintendo 64 N64, 1996) Cart Only - Tested & Working (AUTHENTIC) is vintage hardware; the used and vintage market on eBay carries most of the live inventory. 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.
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