No. 100011609

Nintendo - Game & Watch - Multi Screen - Mario Bros. (MW-56) – Complete in Box – 1983 - Handheld game console - In original box
No. 100011609

Nintendo - Game & Watch - Multi Screen - Mario Bros. (MW-56) – Complete in Box – 1983 - Handheld game console - In original box
Nintendo Game & Watch – Mario Bros. (MW-56) – Complete in Box – Multi Screen – 1983
Offered here is a highly collectible Nintendo Game & Watch “Mario Bros.” (model MW‑56) in Multi Screen format, complete with original box, styrofoam tray and both instruction leaflets (English and French). This is one of the most sought‑after titles in the Game & Watch line and an iconic piece of early Nintendo and Mario history.
Item Description
Brand: Nintendo
Product line: Game & Watch – Multi Screen series
Title: Mario Bros.
Model number: MW‑56
Year of release: 1983
Region: Made in Japan
Display: Dual LCD (Multi Screen, “book style”)
Characters: Mario & Luigi working in a bottling factory
The console features the classic clamshell dual-screen design:
Left screen dedicated to Luigi’s side of the conveyor.
Right screen for Mario’s side,
With the familiar red/burgundy housing, metallic front plates, and orange buttons.
Gameplay is fast and challenging: Mario and Luigi move crates across a series of conveyor belts without dropping them. It perfectly captures Nintendo’s early arcade design philosophy in pocket form.
What’s Included:
Original Game & Watch “Mario Bros.” console (MW‑56)
Original cardboard box with Mario Bros. artwork (front and back)
Original styrofoam inner tray
English instruction booklet – “Game & Watch Multi Screen Mario Bros. (MW‑56)”
French instruction booklet – “Jeu et montre à écrans multiples – Les Frères Mario (MW‑56)”
Condition
Console:
Casing shows light signs of use consistent with age (small surface marks or tiny scratches).
Screen areas are clean and clear with no major scratches or bleeding visible.
Printed logos and text are intact and legible.
Buttons and switches are present and cosmetically in very good condition.
Box:
The outer cardboard box is intact.
Visible edge and corner wear, scuffs and creases from storage and handling (see photos).
Colors on the front artwork remain strong and vibrant.
Styrofoam tray:
Original tray is present and fits the console correctly.
Shows normal minor chipping/indentation in places.
Manuals / paperwork:
English manual: generally clean, with light handling wear, minor creases or edge wear.
French manual: paper has aged to a warmer tone with small stains/spotting and edge wear typical for its age.
Text and images in both manuals remain fully readable.
Overall, I would describe the set as Good to Very Good condition for its age, with honest wear but no major damage. Please check all photos carefully for an accurate impression.
Functionality
Tested and fully functional. Both screens display correctly, and the GAME A / GAME B modes, time function and sound were checked. Buttons respond well. Batteries are not included due to shipping regulations.
Rarity & Collectibility
One of the most iconic Game & Watch titles, featuring Mario & Luigi before the NES era.
Complete sets with box, tray and both English and French manuals are becoming increasingly hard to find.
Excellent piece for Nintendo, Mario, or handheld game collectors and a great display item thanks to the attractive packaging and dual‑screen design.
Shipping & Packaging
The item will be carefully packed, with the console and box protected in additional padding to prevent movement.
Shipped with tracking and insurance where possible, according to Catawiki’s guidelines.
Batteries will not be included.
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