Super Game III

Super Game III appeared in arcades in 1996 and offers players a selection of fifteen classic NES titles playable in two-player cooperative mode. Resembling earlier PlayChoice-10 machines, this compilation presents familiar gameplay experiences like navigating Mario's Mushroom Kingdom in Super Mario Bros. 3, battling through hordes as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, or platforming across challenging levels in Adventure Island II. Each game session is limited to a short duration, typically between three and ten minutes depending on arcade operator settings. The cabinet itself houses custom hardware containing ROM chips with copies of these popular NES games; it’s not a standard cartridge system. Players can choose from a diverse set of action, puzzle, and platforming titles including Contra, Rockman 5, and Ninja Ryukenden. Some game title screens display an incorrect number reference, hinting at their origin on earlier arcade versions. While the games are presented in a slightly altered color palette compared to their original NES counterparts, Super Game III provides a quick burst of familiar fun for two players wanting a taste of classic console gaming in an arcade environment.