Squeezing the 1985 NES game onto a much smaller handheld screen meant Nintendo had to compromise: the view in Super Mario Bros. Deluxe is narrower than the original, so pressing up or down shifts the camera to peek at what is ahead. Beyond that, this 1999 Game Boy Color release is a faithful port of all eight worlds, plus a stack of extras that make it far more than a straight conversion.
Challenge mode revisits each stage with hidden red coins and a Yoshi egg to find, alongside a score target. Two players can race head-to-head over a link cable, and a Toy Box section holds a calendar, fortune teller and printable pictures. Score enough points in the main game and Super Mario Bros. for Super Players unlocks, an adaptation of the tougher Japanese sequel better known in the West as The Lost Levels.
Tips for Super Mario Bros. Deluxe
Press up or down while standing still to scroll the view and spot enemies hidden off the small screen.
Warp pipes in World 1-2 and World 4-2 work just as they did on the NES.
Play Challenge mode for the red coins; they are often tucked above the screen or behind breakable blocks.
How to Play Super Mario Bros Deluxe
Click Play Now to launch Super Mario Bros Deluxe directly in your browser — no downloads or plugins needed. Z jumps and X runs or throws fireballs once Mario grabs a Fire Flower. Enter pauses. You can also connect a USB or Bluetooth gamepad for a more authentic feel.
Save states let you save your progress at any point. Create a free account to sync saves across devices. Press F11 for fullscreen mode.
Click the "Play Now" button to start playing Super Mario Bros Deluxe directly in your browser. No downloads or installations are needed — the game runs instantly using our built-in emulator.
Is Super Mario Bros Deluxe free to play?
Yes, Super Mario Bros Deluxe is completely free to play on RetroVault.GG. Just visit the game page and start playing in your browser.
What console is Super Mario Bros Deluxe for?
Super Mario Bros Deluxe is a Game Boy Color title. Our browser-based emulator lets you experience it exactly as it was on the original hardware — no console required.
What genre is Super Mario Bros Deluxe?
Super Mario Bros Deluxe is a platformer game. It was made for the Game Boy Color.
Can I play Super Mario Bros Deluxe on my phone?
Super Mario Bros Deluxe is fully playable on mobile devices. Open this page in your phone's browser and tap Play Now — touch controls appear automatically.