2) The game is the very first Super Mario title to use 3D graphics and became the benchmark of several sequels in the series.
3) Did you know that Super Mario 64 was originally designed for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) and not for Nintendo 64? The game title may not be the same if the first console was used.
4) A sequel for the game called Super Mario 64 2 was scheduled to be released in 1999, but was cancelled abruptly due to the poor sales turnout of Nintendo 64 Disk Drive.
5) A remake called Super Mario 64 DS was released in 2004 for Nintendo DS handheld console. Some changes were made but retained most of the game's original features.
6) The Jolly Roger Bay is the third obstacle course in Super Mario 64. The words "Jolly Roger" is most likely named after the black flag commonly used by pirates as symbol of their ship. The flag's design usually comprised of a skull with crossbones or swords.
7) Jolly Roger is also a name of a ship owned by Captain Hook in Walt Disney's Peter Pan.
8) Unagi the Eel is one of the enemies encountered in the Jolly Roger Bay. The word Unagi is actually named after a Japanese freshwater eel. Thus, "Unagi the Eel" could also mean "Eel the Eel" no matter how funny it seems to be.
9) In the French version of the game, Unagi the Eel is called Anguy. It is a portmanteau for the French word Anguille, which means "eel" and the English word "guy."
10) Did you know that Super Mario 64 was released in North America 3 days prior to the release of Nintendo 64 console?
11) Plugging a controller in the 2nd port of Nintendo 64 console will unlock a camera control for the game.
12) Most of Mario's moves in Super Mario 64 were reused in Super Smash Bros., which is another Mario game for Nintendo 64 and Virtual consoles.
