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Game Boy Advance · Racing
Mario Kart: Super Circuit
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2001 |
| Genre | Racing |
| Developer | Intelligent Systems |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Mario Kart |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 28 |
Released for the Game Boy Advance in 2001, Mario Kart: Super Circuit is a racing game developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo.
It belongs to the GBA's earliest wave of games. Other notable GBA releases from 2001 include Sonic Advance, Advance Wars and Wario Land 4. Among the 105 GBA racing games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the Mario Kart series. The series also appears on other systems with Mario Kart 64 (N64) and Mario Kart DS (DS). Intelligent Systems also made Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising, Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade and Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones for the GBA.
Mario Kart: Super Circuit supports up to 4 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to race and compete
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the GBA's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a story or exploration rather than laps
What playing Mario Kart: Super Circuit is like
Racing games range from realistic driving to kart racers with weapons and shortcuts. Races are short, making them great for quick sessions and split-screen rivalries.
Tip for newcomers: Learn each track's racing line and braking points; in kart racers, item strategy matters as much as driving.
Mario Kart: Super Circuit cheats & codes
26 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| Always Low Time | 83005C80
0000 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Retries | 3300000C
0003 |
| Max Coins | 33003D10
0063 |
| Always Have Single Green Shell | 83003D12
1000 |
| Always Have Triple Green Shell | 83003D12
1001 |
| Always Have Single Red Shell | 83003D12
1002 |
Mario Kart: Super Circuit walkthroughs & guides
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Playing GBA games today
The GBA is one of the best-value retro libraries around, with deep RPGs and tactics games that suit portable play. A growing selection is on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, and Rec0m88 supports GBA if you own the games.
Mario Kart: Super Circuit FAQ
When did Mario Kart: Super Circuit come out on the GBA?
Mario Kart: Super Circuit was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2001.
Who made Mario Kart: Super Circuit?
It was developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo.
Is Mario Kart: Super Circuit multiplayer?
Yes. Mario Kart: Super Circuit supports up to 4 players.
How long does Mario Kart: Super Circuit take to play?
As a racing game, Mario Kart: Super Circuit typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Mario Kart: Super Circuit on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.