To be clear: Any claim otherwise is either a memory of emulation, a homebrew fan project, or an internet hoax.

Use the NesterJ emulator to play games like the original Super Mario Bros. 1 , and 3 . SNES (Super Nintendo): Use SNES9xTYL for titles like Super Mario World and Super Mario Kart Game Boy Advance: Use gpSP to play Super Mario Advance titles and Mario Kart: Super Circuit 2. Native Fan Ports & Homebrew

Mario is Nintendo’s flagship character, historically reserved for Nintendo consoles (NES, SNES, N64, Game Boy, Switch). During the mid-2000s, when the PSP was at its height, Nintendo was actively promoting the Nintendo DS. Therefore, any Mario game on a Sony device would have been, and still is, a violation of intellectual property. Top Super Mario Fan Games on PSP (Homebrew)

A major milestone for PSP homebrew was the . Unlike emulation, which simulates hardware, a port involves rewriting the game's source code to run directly on the PSP.

The absence of official titles led to a creative explosion in the homebrew community. Talented developers crafted original Mario-inspired games specifically for the PSP. Here are some of the most notable ones:

Super Mario War is perhaps the most famous fan-made Mario game. It is a fast-paced multiplayer deathmatch game. Players jump on each other's heads to win, with customizable rules, maps, and characters. The PSP port is incredibly stable and offers a chaotic, fun experience that works well on the handheld’s screen. 2. Mario Kart PSP (Homebrew)

While there are for the Sony PSP because the franchise is exclusive to Nintendo platforms, you can still play Mario on the handheld through fan-made ports and emulation. Popular Ways to Play Mario on PSP