Kirby Super Star SNES
Recent eBay Listings
- Kirby Super Star SNES -Cartridge, Manual & Box - Authentic & Working - £156.43
- Kirby Super Star SNES Super Famicom Nintendo Japan Version Cartridge Only £25.19
- Kirby Super Star Deluxe – SNES Official Nintendo Guidebook (Action) Visual Guide £26.49
- Kirby Super Star Ultra Nintendo DS Japanese Games NDS Hoshi no Kirby SNES £19.68
- Kirby SUPER STAR SNES SFC Nintendo Super Famicom Japanese Version £17.92
- Hoshi no Kirby Super Deluxe Star SFC Super Famicom Game Cartridge Only Used £30.53
Price History
| Date | Avg Price | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-05 | £41.96 | £11.92 | £156.43 | 10 |
| 2026-04-04 | £41.96 | £11.92 | £156.43 | 10 |
| 2026-04-03 | £42.84 | £11.92 | £156.41 | 10 |
| 2026-04-02 | £43.82 | £11.92 | £155.99 | 9 |
| 2026-04-01 | £42.85 | £11.92 | £156.46 | 10 |
| 2026-03-31 | £43.19 | £11.92 | £156.86 | 10 |
| 2026-03-30 | £44.19 | £11.92 | £156.34 | 9 |
| 2026-03-29 | £44.37 | £11.92 | £156.34 | 9 |
| 2026-03-28 | £44.49 | £11.92 | £156.34 | 9 |
| 2026-03-27 | £44.43 | £11.89 | £155.87 | 9 |
| 2026-03-26 | £43.36 | £11.89 | £156.02 | 10 |
| 2026-03-25 | £44.14 | £11.89 | £156.03 | 9 |
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Game History
Kirby Super Star was developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Nintendo for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES). The game was directed by Masahiro Sakurai, who would become a key figure in the Kirby franchise's development and later the creator of the Super Smash Bros. series.
The game was released in Japan on March 21, 1996, under the title Hoshi no Kirby Super Deluxe. It arrived in North America on September 1996 and in Europe in 1997. The game was one of the later major releases for the SNES in its home region.
Kirby Super Star received strong critical acclaim upon its release, with reviewers praising its variety, colorful graphics, and creative use of Kirby's signature copy ability. The game featured multiple sub-games and modes, which differentiated it from previous Kirby titles. Commercially, it performed well and became a beloved entry in the Kirby franchise.
The game is historically significant to collectors today for several reasons. It represents a high point in 16-bit Kirby games and features some of the most polished presentation on the SNES. The cartridge itself has maintained strong collector value, particularly North American copies. Original copies have become increasingly expensive on the secondary market due to the game's popularity and relative scarcity compared to other SNES titles.
An interesting aspect of Kirby Super Star's design was its emphasis on accessibility and variety. Rather than following a traditional single-campaign structure, the game included multiple shorter adventures, making it appealing to players seeking different experiences. The game also introduced Kirby's "Super Abilities," powered-up versions of his copy abilities, which became a series staple.
In 2008, Nintendo released an enhanced remake titled Kirby Super Star Ultra for the Nintendo DS, which introduced new mini-games and updated graphics while preserving the original's core design. This remake introduced the game to a new generation of players and further cemented the original's legacy as a significant entry in both the Kirby series and the SNES library.