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Super Mario 64 N64

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Price Range £19.35 – £29.95
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2026-04-05 £23.82 £19.35 £29.95 10
2026-04-04 £23.52 £18.49 £29.95 10
2026-04-03 £21.83 £16.15 £29.95 10
2026-04-02 £22.88 £16.15 £35.02 10
2026-04-01 £23.76 £18.49 £35.02 10
2026-03-31 £20.05 £7.59 £35.02 10
2026-03-30 £21.75 £16.15 £35.02 10
2026-03-29 £22.20 £16.15 £35.02 10
2026-03-28 £20.98 £15.99 £35.02 10
2026-03-27 £21.57 £15.99 £35.02 10
2026-03-26 £21.03 £15.99 £35.02 10
2026-03-25 £21.27 £15.99 £35.02 10

Game Info

Developer
Nintendo EAD
Publisher
Nintendo
Platform
N64
Release Year
1996

Screenshots

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Game History

Super Mario 64 was developed by Nintendo EAD (Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development) and directed by Shigeru Miyamoto. The game was produced by Nintendo and published for the Nintendo 64 console, marking Mario's first major 3D adventure.

The game was released in Japan on June 23, 1996, serving as a launch title for the N64. It arrived in North America on September 29, 1996, and in Europe on March 1, 1997. The staggered global release helped establish the console's presence across different territories.

Super Mario 64 received widespread critical acclaim upon launch, with reviewers praising its innovative camera system, fluid 3D platforming mechanics, and imaginative level design. The game was commercially successful and became one of the best-selling N64 titles, helping drive console sales worldwide. Many critics and players considered it a landmark title that successfully translated the Mario franchise into three dimensions.

Today, Super Mario 64 holds significant value among collectors. Early cartridge versions, particularly Japanese releases and certain regional variants, command premium prices in the collector's market. The game's historical importance as a pioneering 3D platformer and its role in legitimizing the N64 as a serious gaming platform contribute to its collectibility. Original Nintendo 64 copies in excellent condition can fetch substantial prices, especially boxed versions with all original materials.

An interesting development note is that the game's innovative analog stick camera control system became influential for 3D gaming design. The development team created multiple imaginative "paintings" that served as portals to different worlds, a creative solution that influenced level design in subsequent 3D platformers. Additionally, the game went through significant development changes during the N64's design phase, as the console's capabilities evolved during production.

Super Mario 64 remains recognized as one of the most important video games ever created, fundamentally shaping how 3D platformers are designed and played. Its legacy extends far beyond its commercial success, influencing countless games that followed and cementing its status as a cornerstone title in gaming history.