Star Fox - Super Nintendo (Good, Loose)

Product Overview Product Name: Star Fox New or Used: Used In Box or Loose: Loose Overall Condition: Good Save Battery Status*: Not Applicable – Does Not Use Battery Notes: Label shows some scuffs, with yellowing on the rear cartridge shell. Rear label has a small tear. Cartridge is cleaned, tested, and fully functional — see photos for details. Photos show actual product for sale — no stock images used. What's Included SNES Game Cartridge: Yes Manual / Instructions: No Cartridge Dust Cover / Sleeve: No Original Retail Box: No Extras: Game Description Star Fox, developed by Argonaut Games in collaboration with Nintendo, launched in 1993 as one of the most groundbreaking action adventure titles on the Super Nintendo. Piloting the sleek Arwing fighter, players join Fox McCloud and the Star Fox team on a daring mission to defend the Lylat system from the villainous Andross. What set the game apart was its pioneering use of the Super FX chip, which introduced real-time polygonal graphics to home consoles for the very first time. The adventure takes players across a variety of interstellar battlefields, from asteroid belts to alien armadas and hostile planetary surfaces. Each stage delivers cinematic dogfights, tight corridor chases, and massive boss encounters that pushed the SNES hardware to its absolute limits. With branching paths that allowed for multiple playthroughs, Star Fox offered replay value and depth rarely seen in early ’90s console gaming. Beyond its technical achievements, the game introduced fans to a charismatic cast of characters—Fox McCloud, Falco Lombardi, Slippy Toad, and Peppy Hare—who would go on to become Nintendo icons. Its mix of fast-paced shooting, memorable dialogue, and cutting-edge graphics made Star Fox both a commercial success and a cultural milestone. Owning a physical cartridge of this SNES classic means preserving one of the most influential titles in Nintendo’s history. Gameplay Features First SNES title to use the revolutionary Super FX chip for 3D polygonal graphics Pilot the Arwing starfighter through space battles, planetary missions, and asteroid fields Face off against colossal bosses and enemy armadas that test reflexes and precision Choose branching mission paths that affect difficulty and replay value Memorable cast of characters with distinct personalities that added charm to the action One of the most innovative and historically important games in the Super Nintendo library Historical Trivia or Fun Fact Star Fox was a true showcase for the Super Nintendo, with its Super FX chip co-designed by Argonaut Games’ engineers, including Jez San. The chip allowed the SNES to render 3D polygons at a time when such visuals were unheard of on home consoles. Critics hailed it as a technological leap forward, making it one of the system’s most talked-about releases. The game also marked the first appearance of Fox McCloud and his team, characters who would later star in sequels across Nintendo 64, GameCube, and beyond. Its influence can be seen in later rail-shooter classics and in the enduring popularity of Captain Falcon’s rival pilot, Falco Lombardi, within Nintendo’s crossover titles. For retro fans, Star Fox is not just a cartridge—it’s a piece of gaming history that introduced 3D graphics to millions of players. Additional Details Variant: Standard Release Genre: Shoot-em-up Year Released: 1993 Publisher: Nintendo Developer: Argonaut Games ESRB Rating: N/A UPC: 045496830069 SKU: 7106 Format: Super Nintendo Entertainment System (Super NES) game cartridge Platform: Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) 16-bit video game console Region: NTSC (North America, Canada) Important Information *Save battery (if present) has been tested or replaced and is verified working at the time of listing. Photos show the exact item for sale — we never use stock images for used games. All used items are cleaned, tested, and 100% guaranteed to work. Backed by Retro Game Fan’s 60-day warranty.