Mario Hoops 3 On 3 – Nintendo DS

Mario Hoops 3 On 3 is a Nintendo DS sports game that brings Mushroom Kingdom basketball to handheld play. It stands out with stylus-based dribbling, power-ups, super shots, and crossover appearances from Final Fantasy characters.

• Cleaned, tested, and guaranteed to play. Authentic cartridge.
• Arcade-style 3-on-3 basketball mixes Mario sports action with exaggerated courts and item-based play.
• Playable characters include Mario, Peach, Bowser, and other Mushroom Kingdom favorites.
• Stylus controls handle tricky dribbles, shot timing, power-up throws, and special super shots.
• Tournament play offers a structured single-player route through themed basketball matches.
• Local wireless modes support competitive matches and minigames, including Single-Card Download Play and Multi-Card Play.

The game was developed by Square Enix, which explains the unusual Final Fantasy crossover within a Mario sports release. Its mix of touch-screen controls and character-based basketball gives it a distinct place among Nintendo DS Mario spin-offs.