The R36S is a Mario paradise. Super Mario 64, Super Mario World, Mario Kart, Super Mario RPG, Super Mario Bros 3 — every classic Mario game runs at 100% on the R36S, all preloaded. iGC tested every Mario title across NES, SNES, N64, and GBA. Here are the definitive rankings.
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🏆 Top 5 Mario Games on R36S — iGC Definitive Ranking
The greatest 2D Mario ever made. 96 exits, Yoshi, Cape Feather, Star World. Perfect 100% on R36S. The definitive Mario experience. iGC score: 10/10. Playtime: 8-15h.
The game that defined 3D gaming. 120 Power Stars, 15 worlds, Bob-omb Battlefield. 97% on R36S — excellent. Dual analog sticks make this fully playable. iGC score: 9.5/10. Playtime: 10-20h.
The greatest Mario RPG. Square Enix collaboration. Geno, Mallow, Bowser as allies. 100% on R36S. Timeless JRPG-platformer hybrid. iGC score: 10/10. Playtime: 15-20h.
The greatest NES game ever made. 8 worlds, Tanooki Suit, Frog Suit, Hammer Bros Suit. 100% on R36S. Still holds up perfectly. iGC score: 10/10. Playtime: 3-5h.
The original Mario Kart. 8 characters, 20 tracks, Battle Mode. 100% on R36S. The game that started the kart racing genre. iGC score: 9/10. Playtime: 3-6h.
🎮 SNES Mario Games on R36S — All at 100%
| Game | iGC Score | Compat. | Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Mario World | 10/10 | 100% | Greatest 2D Mario. 96 exits. Yoshi. |
| Super Mario RPG | 10/10 | 100% | Square collab. Geno. 15-20h JRPG. |
| Super Mario Kart | 9/10 | 100% | Original kart racer. 8 chars, 20 tracks. |
| Super Mario All-Stars | 9.5/10 | 100% | SMB 1/2/3 + Lost Levels remastered. |
⭐ N64 Mario Games on R36S
| Game | iGC Score | Compat. | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Mario 64 | 9.5/10 | 97% | Defined 3D gaming. Dual sticks essential. |
| Mario Kart 64 | 9/10 | 95% | 16 tracks. Multiplayer via save states. |
🎮 NES Mario Games on R36S — All at 100%
| Game | iGC Score | Compat. | Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Mario Bros 3 | 10/10 | 100% | Greatest NES game. 8 worlds. Tanooki. |
| Super Mario Bros | 9.5/10 | 100% | The original. Where it all began. 1985. |
| Super Mario Bros 2 | 8.5/10 | 100% | 4 playable chars. Unique gameplay. |
⚡ GBA Mario Games on R36S — All at 100%
| Game | iGC Score | Compat. | Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Mario Advance 4 (SMB3) | 9.5/10 | 100% | SMB3 on GBA. Extra e-Reader levels. |
| Mario Kart Super Circuit | 9/10 | 100% | 40 tracks. Best portable kart racer. |
| Mario & Luigi Superstar Saga | 9.5/10 | 100% | Best GBA RPG. Bros attacks. 20h. |
❓ FAQ
Yes. Super Mario 64 (N64) runs at 97% on the R36S. All 120 Power Stars accessible. Dual analog sticks make it fully playable. Minor frame drops in some areas. iGC score 9.5/10.
Yes. Super Mario World (SNES) runs at 100% on the R36S. All 96 exits, Yoshi, Cape Feather, Star World. Perfect performance. iGC score 10/10. The best Mario game on R36S.
Yes. Super Mario RPG (SNES) runs at 100% on the R36S. Full game, all characters (Geno, Mallow, Bowser), all bosses. 15-20h playtime. iGC score 10/10.
iGC top 3: Super Mario World (SNES, 10/10), Super Mario RPG (SNES, 10/10), Super Mario Bros 3 (NES, 10/10). All at 100%. Super Mario 64 (N64) at 97% is also excellent.
50+ Mario titles preloaded: NES (SMB 1/2/3, All-Stars), SNES (World, Kart, RPG, All-Stars), N64 (Mario 64, Kart 64), GBA (Advance 1-4, Kart Super Circuit, Mario & Luigi). All in $79.99.
