Super Mario Kart
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Super Mario Kart for SNES
Super Mario Kart turns the Mushroom Kingdom into a compact, competitive racing series built around eight familiar drivers and a lively mix of driving skill, item timing, and track knowledge. Mario, Luigi, Peach, Yoshi, Bowser, Donkey Kong Jr., Koopa Troopa, and Toad each have different strengths, so choosing a racer changes how quickly the kart accelerates, corners, and recovers from contact. Mode 7 graphics give the courses a rotating, pseudo-3D perspective while coins collected on the track improve top speed.
Grand Prix and Time Trial
Mario Kart GP places one or two players in a field of eight racers. The Mushroom, Flower, Star, and unlockable Special Cups each contain five courses, for 20 race tracks in all. Engine classes change the pace: 50cc is the more approachable starting point, while 100cc raises the speed and challenge. Item panels provide shells, banana peels, mushrooms, feathers, stars, and other tools that can turn a close race. Time Trial removes rivals and items so a single player can concentrate on clean laps and recorded best times.
Local Versus and Battle
Two players can race directly in Match Race or compete in Battle Mode across four dedicated arenas. Battle gives each driver three balloons; hits from items remove them until one kart remains. These modes make the cartridge as much a local competition game as a solo racer, with no online connection required.
This North American SNES release combines accessible controls with meaningful differences among drivers and courses. It is a strong fit for players who want short races, repeatable time attacks, and head-to-head sessions that reward both precision and clever item use.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Super Mario Kart | SNES | Super Nintendo Entertainment System.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | Australia, New Zealand | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Nintendo EAD | Australia, New Zealand | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Mattel Pty. Ltd. | Australia, New Zealand | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Video One | Australia, New Zealand | MobyGames |
| Published by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Nintendo EAD | Germany | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Nintendo of Europe GmbH | Germany | MobyGames |
| Published by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | Belgium, France, Luxembourg, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Nintendo EAD | Belgium, France, Luxembourg, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Bandai S.A. | Belgium, France, Luxembourg, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Published by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | Spain | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Nintendo EAD | Spain | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Erbe Software, S.A. | Spain | MobyGames |
| Published by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | Japan | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Nintendo EAD | Japan | MobyGames |
| Published by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Nintendo EAD | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Nintendo of America Inc. | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Package Design by | Tim Girvin Design, Inc. | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Published by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | Sweden | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Nintendo EAD | Sweden | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Bergsala AB | Sweden | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Nintendo of Europe GmbH | Sweden | MobyGames |
| Published by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | Brazil | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Nintendo EAD | Brazil | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Playtronic Industrial Ltda. | Brazil | MobyGames |
| Published by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | United States, Canada; Player's Choice Series | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Nintendo EAD | United States, Canada; Player's Choice Series | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Nintendo of America Inc. | United States, Canada; Player's Choice Series | MobyGames |
| Package Design by | Tim Girvin Design, Inc. | United States, Canada; Player's Choice Series | MobyGames |
| Media Type | Cartridge | SNES | MobyGames |
| Color Depth | 8-bit (256 colors) | SNES | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Required | Gamepad | SNES | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Options | Same/Split-Screen | SNES | MobyGames |
| Number of Players Supported | 1-2 Players | SNES | MobyGames |
| Miscellaneous Attributes | Battery Backed RAM | SNES | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
| Genre | Racing | North America | PriceCharting |
| Developer | Nintendo EAD | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Everyone | North America | PriceCharting |
| Model number | #SNS-MK-USA | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1-2 players | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Nintendo | North America | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Racing | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Australia, New Zealand | MobyGames |
| 1992 | Germany | MobyGames |
| 1992 | Belgium, France, Luxembourg, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| 1992 | Spain | MobyGames |
| 1992-08-27 | Japan | MobyGames |
| 1992-09-01 | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| 1993-01-21 | Sweden | MobyGames |
| 1993-08-30 | Brazil | MobyGames |
| 1996-05-20 | United States, Canada; Player's Choice Series | MobyGames |
| 1992-09-01 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| 1992-08-27 | North America | PriceCharting |
| August 27, 1992 | North America | PriceCharting |
| September 1, 1992 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Media PN | SNSP-MK-AUS | Australia, New Zealand | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 045496830144 | Australia, New Zealand | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 214713832 | Australia, New Zealand | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | SNSP-MK-NOE | Germany | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 045496830144 | Germany | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 214713832 | Germany | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 045496830144 | Belgium, France, Luxembourg, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | SNSP-MK-FAH | Belgium, France, Luxembourg, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 214713832 | Belgium, France, Luxembourg, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | SNSP-MK-ESP | Spain | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 045496830144 | Spain | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 214713832 | Spain | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | SHVC-MK-JPN | Japan | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 4902370501575 | Japan | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 1602852741 | Japan | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 045496830144 | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | SNS-MK-USA | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 214713832 | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B00002SVFR | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 045496830144 | Sweden | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | SNSP-MK-SCN | Sweden | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 214713832 | Sweden | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B00002SVFR | Sweden | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 7896273600138 | Brazil | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 045496830144 | United States, Canada; Player's Choice Series | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | SNS-MK-USA-2 | United States, Canada; Player's Choice Series | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 214713832 | United States, Canada; Player's Choice Series | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B00002SVFR | United States, Canada; Player's Choice Series | MobyGames |
| upc | 045496830144 | North America | PriceCharting |
| asin | B00002SVFR | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 214713832 | North America | PriceCharting |
| model | #SNS-MK-USA | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 1423273624 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| epid | 1423273624 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
