Mega Man X3

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Item Condition Mega Man X3 for the Super Nintendo comes as a loose cartridge, ready to plug in and play. Coolection has tested this game and it was performing as expected — dashing , wall-jumping, and boss-blasting just as it should, though as with any vintage SNES cartridge, performance can vary a bit depending on your console and setup. If you'd like a closer look before pulling the trigger, just hit the "Request Additional Pictures" button on this page and we'll send you high-resolution photos of the exact cartridge in hand. Please refer to the provided photos for the exact details of the item's condition. Item Description Mega Man X3 is the third chapter in Capcom's beloved X series and the last of the trilogy to appear on the Super Nintendo — and for fans of 16-bit action platformers, it remains a bucket-list cart. Building on everything that made X and X2 so celebrated, X3 doubles down on the formula: eight Maverick bosses with exploitable weaknesses, a labyrinth of stages packed with secrets, and the series-first ability to play as Zero for brief stretches, making this entry feel like a genuine evolution rather than a retread. The action is fast, tight, and demanding in all the right ways. What sets X3 apart is its ambition. The game introduced sub-tanks, heart tanks, and a host of upgrades that rewarded thorough exploration — including the legendary Gold Armor, which fans still debate the best route to unlock. The stage design throws environmental hazards, mini-bosses, and vertical traversal at you in ways that keep even returning players on their toes. Composer Kinuyo Yamashita and the team delivered a soundtrack that hits hard through SNES audio hardware, with energetic, melodic tracks that stick with you long after the cart is back on the shelf. Late production runs and strong demand among action-platformer collectors have kept this title consistently sought after in the retro market. The cartridge itself sports the distinctive blue SNES shell that X series fans immediately recognize, and playing it on original hardware delivers an experience that emulation still hasn't fully replicated for purists. Whether you're completing your X trilogy or revisiting the hardest entry in the SNES run, this is a game that holds up. This one is for the dedicated SNES collector or the Mega Man devotee chasing the full 16-bit X experience on original hardware. Show more