Super Mario World SNES
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- Super Mario World - Super Nintendo SNES PAL UK cartridge Only Free ;Post  £12.99
- SUPER MARIO WORLD - SUPER NINTENDO / SNES GAME CARTRIDGE £17.95
- Super Mario World Nintendo SNES Game Cartridge Only PAL £11.00
- SUPER MARIO ALLSTARS & WORLD (Super Nintendo SNES) Cartridge Only! £17.99
- SNES: SUPER MARIO WORLD 2 - YOSHI'S ISLAND (CARTRIDGE) £24.99
- SUPER MARIO WORLD SUPER NINTENDO / SNES GAME CARTRIDGE £17.95
Price History
| Date | Avg Price | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-05 | £19.72 | £11.00 | £29.95 | 10 |
| 2026-04-04 | £17.80 | £10.80 | £29.95 | 10 |
| 2026-04-03 | £18.09 | £11.79 | £32.95 | 10 |
| 2026-04-02 | £18.57 | £12.99 | £32.95 | 10 |
| 2026-04-01 | £17.33 | £11.79 | £32.95 | 10 |
| 2026-03-31 | £18.03 | £11.82 | £32.95 | 10 |
| 2026-03-30 | £16.70 | £11.75 | £32.95 | 10 |
| 2026-03-29 | £16.70 | £11.75 | £32.95 | 10 |
| 2026-03-28 | £15.01 | £11.75 | £26.70 | 10 |
| 2026-03-27 | £15.90 | £11.70 | £26.70 | 10 |
| 2026-03-26 | £19.11 | £11.66 | £32.95 | 10 |
| 2026-03-25 | £18.70 | £9.95 | £32.95 | 10 |
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Game History
Super Mario World was developed by Nintendo EAD (Entertainment Analysis & Development) and published by Nintendo for the Super Famicom in Japan on November 21, 1990, and for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) in North America on August 13, 1991. The game was directed by Shigeru Miyamoto, the legendary creator of the Mario franchise, with producer Takashi Tezuka playing a key role in its design.
The game launched as a pack-in title with the SNES in North America, meaning millions of copies were bundled with console hardware. This distribution strategy significantly boosted its commercial success. Super Mario World received widespread critical acclaim upon release, with reviewers praising its vibrant graphics, tight controls, creative level design, and the introduction of Yoshi, the rideable dinosaur companion who became an iconic character in his own right.
Super Mario World became one of the best-selling games on the SNES, with approximately 20 million copies sold worldwide across all releases and ports. It is historically significant to collectors today as one of the most desirable SNES cartridges, particularly early production runs and variant releases. The game is considered a masterpiece of 2D platformer design and helped establish the SNES as a dominant console during the 16-bit era.
An interesting development story involves the creation of Yoshi. While dinosaur concepts existed in early Mario games, Yoshi was specifically designed for Super Mario World to provide new gameplay mechanics and visual appeal. The character's popularity exceeded expectations, leading to numerous spin-off games and merchandise.
The game's level design introduced innovative mechanics such as the ability to carry shells and throw them, conditional power-ups, and secret exits that unlocked alternate paths through the game world. Super Mario World's influence on platformer design remains evident in modern games. Today, it is regarded as one of the greatest video games ever made and continues to command strong prices in the collector's market, particularly for mint-condition cartridges and early variants.