Item description
Original Japanese Super Famicom release of Super Metroid, catalog SHVC‑RI, complete in box with manual, inner tray and controller command card.
Cartridge shell, front and back labels and contacts are clean with only light signs of use; tested on genuine hardware and working perfectly.
Outer box shows minor edge/corner wear and light surface marks but retains strong color and presents very well in a collection display.
Includes original plastic inner tray, registration/warning slip and the small move/ability reference card often missing from loose copies.
Contents
- Original outer box (Super Famicom, red spine design)
- Game cartridge (SHVC‑RI, Japan)
- Instruction manual
- Plastic inner tray
- Controller command / ability reference card
- Original inner paperwork (warning/consumer info sheet)
Condition notes
Box: Light rubbing and small dings on edges and flaps, no crushing or major tears.
Manual: Good overall, no missing pages; may have very small handling marks from reading.
Cart: Clean shell with intact screws, sharp label, and bright print; pins cleaned and game booted/played without issues.
Inserts: Tray not cracked, paperwork/card present with only minor handling wear.
Why collectors want this
Landmark 1994 action‑adventure widely regarded as one of the best 16‑bit titles and a key influence on the entire "Metroidvania" genre.
Japanese Super Famicom complete‑in‑box copies are increasingly hard to source in clean, original condition with all small inserts present.
Iconic Yoshio Sakamoto–led design, atmospheric soundtrack, and non‑linear world make this a centerpiece for any Nintendo or Metroid focused collection.
Ideal for collectors building a near‑mint Super Famicom library or upgrading from a loose cart to a display‑worthy boxed copy.
Shipping & other info
Ships well‑packed in a box with additional protection for the outer carton and manual.
Super Famicom cartridge: requires Japanese or region‑modified Super Nintendo hardware to play.
