Authentic Super Mario 64 Tested/Works - Players Choice - Cart Only
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Manufacturer description
This product is an authentic Super Mario 64 game cartridge for the Nintendo 64 platform, released in 1996. It is part of the Super Mario video game series, published by Nintendo. The game is rated KA and features the official Nintendo Seal of Quality as well as the Players Choice seal. This NTSC-U/C (US/Canada) region game is a classic platformer that provides hours of entertainment for fans of the iconic Super Mario franchise.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Nintendo Authentic Super Mario 64 Tested/Works 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/C |
|---|---|
| players_choice | true |
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