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New Super Mario Bros
Nintendo DS
🏃Platform📅2006

New Super Mario Bros

R36S: Limited

The game that revived 2D side-scrolling Mario for a new generation.

📝About This Game

The game that revived 2D side-scrolling Mario for a new generation.

The game that revived 2D side-scrolling Mario for a new generation. Originally a Platform title for the Nintendo DS, New Super Mario Bros is part of the library supported by the R36 handheld series. On R36S (RK3326): only lighter 2D DS games run acceptably; demanding 3D titles struggle significantly. On R36 Max/Ultra (RK3566): most of the library becomes playable.

✨R36S Features for New Super Mario Bros

✓Save states — save progress at any point
✓Fast forward support
✓Customisable button mapping
✓Display scaling to fit the R36 screen
✓Rewind support (ArkOS setting dependent)

🎮How to Play on R36S

  1. 1From the ArkOS main menu, navigate to the Nintendo DS system
  2. 2Scroll to find "New Super Mario Bros" in the game list
  3. 3Press A (or your configured button) to launch the game
  4. 4Use the SELECT + X shortcut to open the in-game RetroArch menu
  5. 5Access save states and display settings from the RetroArch quick menu

📱About Nintendo DS

Nintendo DS revolutionized gaming with dual screens and touch input in 2004. Its innovative design and massive game library made it one of the best-selling handhelds ever.

R36S Compatibility (Limited): On R36S (RK3326): only lighter 2D DS games run acceptably; demanding 3D titles struggle significantly. On R36 Max/Ultra (RK3566): most of the library becomes playable.

Game Details

Platform
📱Nintendo DS
Genre
🏃Platform
Era
~2006
R36S
Limited
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Why Play New Super Mario Bros on R36S?

New Super Mario Bros is part of the Nintendo DS library available on the R36S handheld series. The R36S runs Nintendo DS games through ArkOS, bringing classic Platform gameplay to a portable form factor with a handful of quality-of-life additions.

ArkOS Features for New Super Mario Bros

  • Save States: Save your progress anywhere — no need to reach an in-game save point
  • Display Scaling: Scale the original resolution to fill the R36S screen comfortably
  • Button Remapping: Reassign controls to suit your preferred layout
  • Fast Forward: Skip through loading screens or grind-heavy sections
  • Rewind: Roll back a few seconds after a mistake (core dependent)

Nintendo DS on R36S — Compatibility

On R36S (RK3326): only lighter 2D DS games run acceptably; demanding 3D titles struggle significantly. On R36 Max/Ultra (RK3566): most of the library becomes playable.

Game Info: New Super Mario Bros is a Platform game originally released for the Nintendo DS. It is listed in the R36S game library and can be played via ArkOS with save states, display filters, and customisable controls. Individual game performance may vary.

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