There’s nothing quite like the wild world of NES bootlegs—and I just added some fantastic (and hilariously bizarre) new cartridges to my collection. Bootleg games are one of my favorite parts of retro collecting because you never know what surprises you’ll find, both inside and out. Let’s check out the latest additions:
🎮 Super Wonderful Mario
First up, we have “Super Wonderful Mario,” featuring a label with a slightly terrifying Mario and Princess Peach on it. The artwork alone is worth the price of admission—it’s like a fever dream version of the Mushroom Kingdom. I’m dying to pop this in and see what kind of Mario adventure (or hack) awaits.
🐵 Donkey Kong Clone (Unknown Title)
Next, there’s another gray cart with a pink label featuring Donkey Kong tossing barrels. It’s clearly trying to ride on the coattails of Nintendo’s classic, but who knows if it’s a direct port, a bizarre hack, or a completely different game hiding under a misleading label. Bootleggers love to keep us guessing.
🗒 52-in-1 Multicart
No bootleg collection is complete without a multicart, and this gray beauty boasts “52-in-1” on the label, with a list of game titles in Chinese characters and colorful cartoon artwork. These multicarts are legendary for cramming as many games (and repeats) as possible onto a single cartridge. Whether it’s 52 unique games or just five games repeated under different names remains to be seen—but that’s part of the fun!
⚾ Super Sports Challenge
Last but not least, there’s a black cart labeled “Super Sports Challenge,” featuring a mishmash of sports scenes: baseball, soccer, tennis, and BMX. The label alone screams 90s sports cheese, and I’m fully prepared for some janky but entertaining sports action—or possibly a glitchy mess. Either way, I’m in.
Collecting bootlegs is like gaming archaeology. Each cart is a mystery, and half the thrill is discovering whether it’s a playable gem, a hilarious hack, or an unplayable oddity. I’ll be testing these out soon and reporting back on what treasures (or disasters) I find.
Have you ever encountered any of these specific bootlegs in your own collecting adventures? Let me know your stories in the comments—I’d love to hear them!
Happy hunting, and long live the bootlegs!
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