NINTENDO 64 · 1996
Super Mario 64 price alerts
Super Mario 64 sold in huge numbers, so there is plenty of supply, which makes a strict all-in price the best way to catch a genuinely good deal. RetroSnag reads your eBay saved-search alerts for Super Mario 64 and emails you only listings at or under your all-in price (item + shipping), with obvious reproductions and the wrong region or condition filtered out.
Loose vs CIB vs sealed
- Loose: the cartridge only, no box or manual. The cheapest way to play.
- CIB (complete in box): the box, the manual, the cartridge and the cardboard inner tray that holds the cart. Condition of the box and manual makes a big difference.
- Sealed: still in the original factory packaging. Resealed copies exist, so buy sealed games only from sellers you trust, ask detailed questions, and consider professionally graded copies.
It was released as an original black-label edition and later as a Player's Choice edition. Both are genuine, but they are different releases, so check which one a listing shows.
Sellers don't always use these terms consistently ("complete" sometimes means cart and manual, no box), so check the photos. RetroSnag lets you choose loose, CIB or sealed for each wishlist item.
Region: make sure it works on your console
N64 games are region-locked: NTSC-U (North America), PAL (Europe/Australia) and NTSC-J (Japan) carts have physical tabs that stop them fitting other regions' consoles without modification. RetroSnag lets you limit alerts to NTSC-U, PAL or NTSC-J.
How to spot a reproduction Super Mario 64
- Ask for a photo of the circuit board (it uses a security screw). Genuine boards carry Nintendo and NUS part-number printing; fakes often show a black epoxy "blob" chip or unmarked board.
- Compare the label colour, finish and print sharpness against photos of a known genuine copy. Fake labels are often glossier or washed out.
- Check the back of the shell for the moulded Nintendo text and the sticker label found on originals.
- Be wary of stock photos, many identical copies from one seller, or prices far below other recent listings.
RetroSnag automatically drops listings whose titles say repro, reproduction, custom, homebrew, aftermarket, bootleg, replica or fan-made. Many fakes are not labelled, though, so always check photos, the seller's feedback, and the return policy before you buy.
How to set a Super Mario 64 price alert
- On eBay, search for
super mario 64 n64, save the search, and turn on email alerts. - Sign up for RetroSnag (free beta) and set your max all-in price, condition and region.
- Forward eBay's alert emails to your private RetroSnag address. You'll only hear about listings that match.
FAQ
What does CIB mean for Super Mario 64?
Complete in box: the box, the manual, the cartridge and the cardboard inner tray that holds the cart.
How do I spot a reproduction Super Mario 64?
Ask for a photo of the circuit board (it uses a security screw). Genuine boards carry Nintendo and NUS part-number printing; fakes often show a black epoxy "blob" chip or unmarked board. Compare the label colour, finish and print sharpness against photos of a known genuine copy. Fake labels are often glossier or washed out.
Can RetroSnag alert me when Super Mario 64 is under my price?
Yes. Save an eBay search for Super Mario 64 with email alerts on, forward the alerts to your RetroSnag address, and set your max all-in price (item + shipping). RetroSnag emails you only matching listings and drops ones that say repro, reproduction, bootleg and similar.