If you’re a fan of the EarthBound series, you know that finding a genuine, un-patched copy of this compilation is getting harder every day. Most listings you see now are cheap English "repro" carts. This is not one of those. This is the original 2003 Japanese release, exactly as it was sold in Tokyo over 20 years ago.
I’m a huge advocate for playing these games in their original form. Mother 1+2 is a fascinating time capsule—it contains the GBA port of the original Famicom game (with the added run button!) and the legendary Mother 2 (EarthBound). It’s the perfect way to see how this series evolved before the third game changed everything.
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Official Nintendo OEM: 100% original hardware and software. No fan patches or clones.
Format: Game Boy Advance (GBA)
Condition: CIB (Complete In Box)
Region Free: GBA hardware is not region-locked. This will boot on any GBA-compatible system worldwide.
Certified Open Box: I’ve personally inspected this unit to verify it is the genuine article.
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Language Note: This is a 100% authentic Japanese copy. The text is entirely in Japanese. It does not play in English, as there was never an official English release for this specific GBA cart.
System Support: Works on any Nintendo Game Boy Advance, GBA SP, Game Boy Micro, DS (Original), or DS Lite.
US Models: Plays perfectly on US-region GBA compatible console including Analogue Pocket
Tested: This cart has been professionally cleaned and tested to ensure it holds save files and runs flawlessly.
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For a lot of us, Mother 1 + 2 is the "missing link" of the trilogy. While the SNES version of EarthBound is a classic, seeing it ported to a handheld in 2003 was a huge moment. Because this is the original Japanese retail version, you get the authentic box art and the high-quality Japanese manuals that Nintendo was known for during the GBA era.
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1x Authentic Mother 1+2 GBA Cartridge (Tested & Working)
1x Original Japan Retail Box (Excellent Condition)
1x Original Japanese Manual & Inserts
1x Internal Cardboard Tray
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Box: Clean edges, vibrant red-and-yellow colors, and excellent structural integrity.
Cartridge: Original Nintendo board with the proper factory stamp. Pins are polished and clean.
Collector Quality: Stored in a smoke-free, climate-controlled environment in the Pacific Northwest.
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This listing is eligible for a 1-year warranty covered by Allstate through eBay. You're getting a vintage import with modern buyer protection.
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Perfect for fans of:
EarthBound / Mother series
Ness / Lucas / Ninten
Retro JRPG Collecting
Shigesato Itoi
Authentic Japanese Imports
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Ships Fast & Locally: Dispatched from the Pacific Northwest, USA 🇺🇸
No Import Fees: I’ve already handled the customs and international shipping. You pay zero tariffs or hidden domestic costs.
Same Day Shipping: Orders placed early go out the same day!
Eco-Conscious Packaging: I use extensive protective packaging to keep your items safe. To stay environmentally friendly, I often reuse sturdy cardboard, mailers, and other materials alongside new packaging.
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This is the real deal. No "easy mode" patches, no English hacks—just the pure, original experience that defined the series for a generation of Japanese fans. If you’re a purist who wants the actual physical history of the Mother series, this belongs on your shelf.
The legend of Ninten and Ness starts here. Authentic. Original. Classic. 🏆
If you are looking to complete the trilogy, I also have a Mother 3 available in similar minty condition.