Mario Hoops 3-on-3 DS box art

Nintendo DS · Sports

Mario Hoops 3-on-3

Certified classic

SystemNintendo DS
GenreSports
DeveloperSquare Enix
PublisherNintendo
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 15

Released for the Nintendo DS, Mario Hoops 3-on-3 is a sports game developed by Square Enix and published by Nintendo.

Among the 71 DS sports games in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.

Square Enix also made The World Ends with You, Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates and Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift for the DS.

Mario Hoops 3-on-3 supports up to 2 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 DS's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing Mario Hoops 3-on-3 is like

Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.

Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Mario Hoops 3-on-3 gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Mario Hoops 3-on-3 cheats & codes

48 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

Max Profile Points and SSS Rank020F7898 0001869F
All Practice Stages120F7928 000001FF
All Balls Unlocked020F7920 0003FFFF
All Courts120F7918 0000FFFF
Unlock Pro Difficulty020F7930 FFFFFFFF
Ball 01: Normal Ball220F78A1 00000000

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Mario Hoops 3-on-3 walkthroughs & guides

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Mario Hoops 3-on-3 FAQ

Who made Mario Hoops 3-on-3?

It was developed by Square Enix and published by Nintendo.

Is Mario Hoops 3-on-3 multiplayer?

Yes. Mario Hoops 3-on-3 supports up to 2 players.

How long does Mario Hoops 3-on-3 take to play?

As a sports game, Mario Hoops 3-on-3 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 Hoops 3-on-3 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.

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