Super Mario Kart SNES
Recent eBay Listings
- Super Mario Kart (Super Nintendo SNES) Cartridge Only! £15.99
- Super Mario Kart SNES Super Nintendo PAL Game Cartridge £16.30
- SUPER MARIO KART - SUPER NINTENDO / SNES GAME CARTRIDGE £24.95
- Super Mario Kart For SNES/Super Nintendo, Cartridge Only £14.99
- Super Mario Kart for SNES Super Nintendo PAL Game Cartridge Only £19.99
- SUPER MARIO KART SUPER NINTENDO / SNES GAME CARTRIDGE £19.95
Price History
| Date | Avg Price | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-05 | £20.50 | £14.99 | £37.10 | 10 |
| 2026-04-04 | £22.53 | £16.15 | £39.50 | 10 |
| 2026-04-03 | £24.23 | £16.15 | £39.50 | 10 |
| 2026-04-02 | £23.37 | £16.30 | £39.50 | 10 |
| 2026-04-01 | £21.88 | £16.67 | £37.10 | 10 |
| 2026-03-31 | £22.39 | £16.67 | £37.10 | 10 |
| 2026-03-30 | £22.65 | £16.67 | £37.10 | 10 |
| 2026-03-29 | £22.05 | £16.67 | £37.10 | 10 |
| 2026-03-28 | £22.25 | £16.67 | £37.10 | 10 |
| 2026-03-27 | £22.65 | £16.67 | £37.10 | 10 |
| 2026-03-26 | £23.95 | £16.67 | £39.50 | 10 |
| 2026-03-25 | £24.53 | £16.67 | £39.50 | 10 |
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Game History
Super Mario Kart was developed by Nintendo EAD (Entertainment Analysis & Development) and published by Nintendo for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES). The game was directed by Shigeru Miyamoto and produced by a team that sought to create a racing game featuring characters from the Mario franchise.
Super Mario Kart was first released in Japan on September 27, 1992, followed by a North American release on September 1993 and a European release in 1992. The game became an early SNES title that demonstrated the console's Mode 7 graphics capabilities, which created the illusion of three-dimensional pseudo-scaling and rotation effects on the 2D Super Nintendo hardware.
The game received positive critical reception upon launch, with reviewers praising its accessibility, innovative use of the SNES hardware, and fun multiplayer modes. It sold exceptionally well, becoming one of the best-selling SNES games and helping to establish the kart racing genre as a viable and popular category of video games. The commercial success prompted numerous sequels across Nintendo platforms.
Super Mario Kart is historically significant because it essentially created the kart racing genre, establishing mechanics and design philosophies that would influence countless racing games for decades. It demonstrated how established video game franchises could be extended into unexpected genres while maintaining their core identity. For collectors today, original SNES cartridges remain sought-after, particularly complete copies in excellent condition, due to the game's foundational importance to gaming history and its lasting influence on the industry.
An interesting aspect of the development was how the team balanced competitive fairness with accessibility, implementing rubber-banding artificial intelligence and item randomization systems that made the game engaging for casual players while remaining challenging for experienced racers. The game's roster of eight playable characters, each with distinct handling characteristics, set a template for future Mario Kart entries and established many characters' personalities through their racing styles and animations.