Mario Kart 7 (Nintendo 3DS) — Cartridge only (no box)

Mario Kart 7 (Nintendo 3DS) — detail photo 1

Mario Kart 7 (Nintendo 3DS) — detail photo 2

Used — good condition2011 · Racing

Nintendo 3DS

Mario Kart 7

Name: Mario Kart 7
SKU: N3DS-177729211622
Price: 21.80 EUR
Availability: InStock

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+ €35.95 shipping · total €57.75

Margin scheme (Dutch law) — VAT not itemised.

Condition

Used — good condition

May show light signs of use — a well-kept copy

One of a kind — only reserved at checkout

30-day working guarantee · personally tested

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Shipping €35.95 — your parcel leaves the Netherlands.

Order more than one and you share the shipping: a second game rides along free.

Kuwait has no VAT. Kuwaiti customs usually charges 5% import duty on the value of the goods, collected by Kuwait Post before delivery — it is not included in the price at checkout.

Crossing the border costs you more and takes longer. That you accept that anyway means a great deal to me.

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100% original Nintendo — authenticity check on every item
Personally tested — cartridge cleaned and tested on original hardware before shipping
Shipped from the Netherlands with PostNL tracking — no VAT in Kuwait
30-day returns — send it back tracked, we sort it out together

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Specifications

Platform: Nintendo 3DS
Release year: 2011
Developer: Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development / Retro Studios
Condition: Used — good condition
Contents: Cartridge only (no box)
Region: NTSC-U
Language: English
Genre: Racing

Shipping to Kuwait

Small parcel (1-3 games), tracked: €35.95
Parcel (console / 4+ items), tracked: €53.95
Delivery time: 13-26 working days

We ship from the Netherlands: your parcel crosses the world, so it takes longer and costs more than a domestic delivery. Kuwait has no VAT; Kuwaiti customs usually charges 5% import duty on the value of the goods, collected by Kuwait Post before delivery — it is not included in the price at checkout.

On your console in Kuwait: Nintendo 3DS games are region-locked: this US (NTSC-U) edition plays on a US (NTSC-U) Nintendo 3DS — check the region of your console, or ask us in the chat.

Kuwait is outside the EU and has no VAT. Kuwaiti customs usually charges 5% import duty on the value of the goods; Kuwait Post collects it before delivery. It is not included in the price at checkout. You pay in euros — Credit card or PayPal. Mollie does not process Kuwaiti dinars; next to every price you see the approximate amount in dinars, and your card converts the euro amount at its own rate.

Why does shipping abroad cost this much?

Inside the Netherlands a single game fits through the letterbox — €4.40, tracking included. That service stops at the border. Anything leaving the country goes with PostNL as an international parcel, which is a different and considerably more expensive service. That is where the €35.95 comes from: the border itself is not what costs money, the cheap service simply ends there.

That amount covers the PostNL rate to your country plus the packaging: bubble mailer or box, an antistatic sleeve for the cartridge, and tape. We never drop the tracking — on a parcel that crosses a border, shipping without proof of delivery is a risk for both of us.

Without you there would be nothing to grow. Every order that comes in here is the reason this shop can get bigger — and the reason I can keep doing this.

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About this product

Mario Kart 7 for Nintendo 3DS — Mario Kart is still one of Nintendo's best-loved series to this day.

3DS kart classic with gliding and underwater mechanics. Online multiplayer via Nintendo Network (servers offline, local play works).

Cartridge cleaned and tested on original hardware, ready to play.

The Nintendo 3DS came out in 2011: autostereoscopic 3D screen, StreetPass, backwards compatible with DS games. On the original cartridge the game runs the way it was meant to — and keeps working for years to come.

Who is this for? Anyone who would rather play on a real Nintendo 3DS than in an emulator — collectors who want the original in their hands, and players who simply want that feeling back.

Nintendo 3DS games are region-locked: this US (NTSC-U) edition plays on a US (NTSC-U) Nintendo 3DS — check the region of your console, or ask us in the chat. Every item passes our authenticity check (shell, board, Nintendo markings) and a function test — you're buying 100% original Nintendo.

Shipped from the Netherlands with PostNL tracking to Kuwait: from €35.95; no VAT in Kuwait, customs usually charges 5% duty on delivery. 30-day returns.

All Mario games →All Nintendo games with Kuwait delivery →

Seen it cheaper elsewhere?

For most titles there’s also a private listing online, sometimes a few euros cheaper. The difference isn’t in the title, but in the copy itself and in everything around it.

Does it work?: Here: Has been running here — save and label checked — before it went online.; Private seller: ‘Works’ in the photo. You test it yourself, after buying.
Is it genuine?: Here: Label, product code on the back, colour and shape of the card, and booting. A reproduction doesn’t get through.; Private seller: Fakes are a plague with Pokémon and GBA games, and in a photo you can’t tell the difference.
If it disappoints?: Here: 30-day cooling-off period, and a 30-day warranty that it works.; Private seller: No right of withdrawal: consumer law doesn’t apply between private individuals. Buyer protection only covers the first 48 hours after delivery; after that you’re on your own.
Who’s behind it?: Here: One person, who has held this game personally and answers your question personally.; Private seller: Varies per listing.

Why you still remember this

The blue shell curse, in the back seat

Two handhelds side by side and one cartridge, because everyone else just raced along without a game of their own. The last bend of Rainbow Road, the blue shell that came exactly one second too early, and someone shouting “I’m not playing any more” — and ten seconds later playing again.

One copy, this copy. Races like this work with a cartridge you slide in and a handheld that’s on straight away — not with an account and a four-gigabyte update.

Gameplay trailer

Gameplay of Mario Kart 7

Official trailer — get a quick feel for the gameplay before you buy. Click the image to load the video (privacy-friendly nocookie mode).

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Will it work on my console?

Compatibility — Nintendo 3DS

Nintendo 3DS cartridges are region-locked (EU/US/JP are separate regions) but work on the whole 3DS family — and those consoles also play DS games through backwards compatibility.

Important — import version

Please note: this is the American (NTSC-U) release. Nintendo 3DS games are region-locked, so this copy does NOT work on a European (PAL) Nintendo 3DS. It is meant for American consoles or a region-free modded console.

Compatibility overview for Mario Kart 7: which consoles this cartridge works on.
Console	Works?	Details
Nintendo 3DS	No	Does not work with this US version (region lock)
Nintendo 3DS XL	No	Does not work with this US version (region lock)
Nintendo 2DS	No	Does not work with this US version (region lock)
New Nintendo 3DS	No	Does not work with this US version (region lock)
New Nintendo 3DS XL	No	Does not work with this US version (region lock)
New Nintendo 2DS XL	No	Does not work with this US version (region lock)

Nintendo 3DS: Does not work with this US version (region lock)
Nintendo 3DS XL: Does not work with this US version (region lock)
Nintendo 2DS: Does not work with this US version (region lock)
New Nintendo 3DS: Does not work with this US version (region lock)
New Nintendo 3DS XL: Does not work with this US version (region lock)
New Nintendo 2DS XL: Does not work with this US version (region lock)

Please note

•DS games also work on every 3DS model (backwards compatible).

Authenticity check

How we test Nintendo 3DS games for authenticity

3DS cartridges (2011-2020) have anti-counterfeit security, but fakes exist. We go through these five steps. Every Nintendo 3DS game in our shop goes through this five-step check before it is sold.

1
Card with a tab + sharp label
A 3DS card has a small protruding tab on the right, so it does not fit in a DS, and a slightly matte, sharply printed label. Glossy or blurry print is suspicious.
2
Product code CTR-XXXX
On the back: CTR- prefix (the internal codename of the 3DS). CTR-P-ECRP = Omega Ruby EU. No CTR- prefix or a mismatch = fake.
3
"Nintendo 3DS" branding
The cartridge must say "Nintendo 3DS", NOT "Nintendo DS" or "Nintendo DSi". Fakes often get this wrong.
4
Start-up test on a 3DS
The cartridge appears as an icon in the 3DS Home menu. An original cartridge gives the cinematic intro. Fakes give "data corrupted" or open a strange launcher.
5
Region and save test
A European card starts on a European 3DS or 2DS — an American or Japanese one does not, so the region on the label has to match. Then: save, switch off, switch on again; the save must still be there.

What we see with Nintendo 3DS games

Our experience

3DS cartridges can be recognised by the CTR product code and the tab on the side — that tab keeps them out of a DS. Since the eShop closed (March 2023), loose cartridges are the only way left to get 3DS games. We check cartridges with a start-up test, a region check and a save test.

Our tip

3DS cartridges only work on 3DS/2DS systems. NOT backwards compatible to DS systems (it does work the other way round: a 3DS plays DS games). The nicest screen is in the New 3DS XL and the New 2DS XL.

Based on hand-testing every Nintendo 3DS cartridge that comes in hereLast updated: October 14, 2026

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About the Nintendo 3DS

The Nintendo 3DS (2011) is the direct successor to the DS and adds a glasses-free 3D effect to the top screen. The platform is fully backwards compatible with all DS games, which means you can effectively play 3,000+ titles. The 3DS eShop closed in March 2023 — since then, physical cartridges are the only way to get new content.

Fully backwards compatible with all Nintendo DS games.
The 3D effect can be switched off — it works in 2D for comfort during long sessions.
The eShop has been closed since March 2023. Physical 3DS cartridges get more expensive every year as supply dwindles.
Pokémon X/Y, Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon and Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D are the most sought-after titles.

Our tip: 3DS cartridges are rarely counterfeited — the chip technology is too complex. So when buying, pay attention above all to the region (an American cartridge does not start on a European 3DS), the condition and the label quality; we check every copy anyway.

Nintendo 3DS games

Frequently asked questions about Mario Kart 7

Is Mario Kart 7 original?

Yes, this is a 100% original Nintendo 3DS product. Every item is personally checked for authenticity before it ships.

What condition is Mario Kart 7 in?

Condition: Used — good condition. Completeness: Cartridge only (no box). Every item is personally tested and checked for quality before it ships.

How fast will Mario Kart 7 be shipped?

Mario Kart 7 goes out with PostNL on the next working day after your order and reaches you within 13-26 working days, with tracking. Shipping: €35.95.

Can I return it?

Yes, you have 30 days to change your mind — more than the 14 days the law requires. Return shipping is at your own cost, unless the item is faulty or we made a mistake — then we pay it.

How much does Mario Kart 7 cost?

Mario Kart 7 (Used — good condition) costs €22.95 at Gameshop Enter. Shipping: €35.95. Pay securely with Credit card or PayPal.

Which payment methods can I use?

You can pay with Credit card or PayPal. All payments are processed securely and encrypted by Mollie, a payment provider licensed by the Dutch central bank (De Nederlandsche Bank).

Is Mario Kart 7 PAL or NTSC?

This copy of Mario Kart 7 is an import: the American release (NTSC-U). Nintendo 3DS games are region-locked: this copy does NOT work on a European (PAL) console, only on one from the same region or a region-free modded console.

Do I get a warranty on Mario Kart 7?

Yes. Every game is personally tested before it ships (start-up, saving, multiplayer where relevant) and comes with a 30-day working warranty from Gameshop Enter, plus 30 days to change your mind (more than the law requires). If it is faulty: free replacement or a refund — return shipping on us.

How is Mario Kart 7 packed and shipped?

It goes into a protective sleeve and a padded envelope with bubble wrap, via PostNL with tracking. Shipped on the next working day after payment.

Will I pay customs or import duties?

Kuwait has no VAT. Kuwaiti customs usually charges 5% import duty on the value of the goods, collected by Kuwait Post before delivery — it is not included in the price at checkout.

Will Mario Kart 7 work on my Nintendo 3DS?

Note: this copy is an import. Nintendo 3DS games are region-locked, so it does NOT work on a European (PAL) console — only on a console from the same region or a region-free modded one.

Do you have more Mario games?

Yes, we have more Mario games in stock — all original and personally tested.

I hope Gameshop Enter gives you back a piece of how it used to be.

That it’s soon in your hands again and feels exactly the way you remember it — that’s what this shop was started for.