Hi everyone, I have a question about Super Mario 64 (original version)

im wondering if the Super Mario 64 cartridge has a built in save device so i could save my progress without the rumble pack, controller pack, or expansion pack. Please reply ASAP, I need my question answered fast, cuz i might be going to a vintage game store today to find Super Mario 64. Thank you

yes you can save direct to the cartridge. dont worry.

Yeah, you can save directly to the cartrige, but there is a chance the battery in there will have died. If so, you will need to open up the cartrige to replace the battery before you can save a file.

@judaspete: @judaspete: thank you for the suggestion and reply, I think I'll get the controller pack just in case. Thank you☺

The problem may be your save battery is dead. The batteries inside cartridges do not last forever. It's a relatively simple thing to fix, but you'll need a special "game bit" screwdriver to open your carts (you can buy the batteries anywhere). Generally speaking cart batteries seem to die after 15-20 years so SM64 batteries will be dying soon.