Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 Game Boy Advance
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Price History
| Date | Avg Price | Low | High | Sales |
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| 2026-04-05 | £27.05 | £13.47 | £54.99 | 10 |
| 2026-04-04 | £26.96 | £13.47 | £54.99 | 10 |
| 2026-04-03 | £27.18 | £13.47 | £54.99 | 10 |
| 2026-04-02 | £25.75 | £13.47 | £54.99 | 10 |
| 2026-04-01 | £25.67 | £13.47 | £54.99 | 10 |
| 2026-03-31 | £22.95 | £12.99 | £54.99 | 10 |
| 2026-03-30 | £27.74 | £14.01 | £55.56 | 10 |
| 2026-03-29 | £24.60 | £14.00 | £55.56 | 10 |
| 2026-03-28 | £24.49 | £13.09 | £54.99 | 10 |
| 2026-03-27 | £22.27 | £13.00 | £54.99 | 10 |
| 2026-03-26 | £22.90 | £14.01 | £54.99 | 10 |
| 2026-03-25 | £23.10 | £14.01 | £54.99 | 10 |
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Game History
Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 was developed by Nintendo R&D1 and published by Nintendo for the Game Boy Advance handheld system. The game is a remake of the classic 1988 NES title Super Mario Bros. 3, adapted for the portable platform with enhanced graphics and additional features.
The game was first released in Japan on July 19, 2003, followed by a North American release on October 2, 2003, and a European release in November 2003. It became one of the later notable releases in the Game Boy Advance's library during the system's lifecycle.
Super Mario Advance 4 received generally positive reviews from critics upon launch, who praised its faithful adaptation of the original game and the colorful presentation on the GBA's screen. The gameplay remained largely true to the NES original while taking advantage of the handheld's technical capabilities. However, commercial performance was modest compared to other Mario titles, partly due to the Game Boy Advance's aging market position as newer hardware approached.
Today, the game holds significance among collectors for several reasons. It features e-Reader compatibility, a Game Boy Advance peripheral that allowed players to scan cards to unlock additional power-ups and exclusive content within the game. This feature made certain cards highly sought after by completionists. Additionally, the e-Reader cards have become rare collectibles, driving interest in the complete version of the game among enthusiasts.
An interesting aspect of the game's development was the inclusion of new power-ups and Advance-exclusive content that distinguished it from the original Super Mario Bros. 3. The e-Reader cards represented an ambitious integration of the accessory peripheral into gameplay, though the feature's niche appeal limited its overall impact.
Super Mario Advance 4 remains a notable entry in the Game Boy Advance library and the wider Mario franchise history, representing both a successful handheld port of a classic game and an example of Nintendo's experimentation with peripheral-based gameplay features during the GBA era.