This person just beat super mario 64 with zero a button presses – Breaking News & Latest Updates 2026
Skip to main content
The homepageThe VergeThe Verge logo.
The homepageThe VergeThe Verge logo.
Posted
E
Emma Roth
This person just beat Super Mario 64 with zero A-button presses.

For nearly three decades Super Mario 64 fans have been trying to beat the game with the least number of A-button presses, which controls Mario’s jumps. But now, Twitch streamer Marbler finally whittled that number down to zero during a run on the Wii Virtual Console — a feat that took 86 hours to complete.

Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.
Comments
Loading comments
Getting the conversation ready...

Most Popular

Most Popular
  1. Zuckerberg’s yacht was closer, but someone else saved a stranded boat
  2. Buc-ee’s dodges John Oliver to sue another small business
  3. Is this $450 laptop from an unknown brand too good to be true?
  4. 49ers coach says his Tesla was on Autopilot when he crashed
  5. AI bots started a religion — humans immediately followed

More in Nintendo

The Zelda movie’s Ganondorf casting hints at more moviesThe Zelda movie’s Ganondorf casting hints at more movies
Nintendo beats earnings thanks to US tariff refunds it won’t share with gamersNintendo beats earnings thanks to US tariff refunds it won’t share with gamers
The Switch 2 is $50 off at Woot for new customersThe Switch 2 is $50 off at Woot for new customers
Nintendo keeps making shooters more friendly and approachableNintendo keeps making shooters more friendly and approachable
Nintendo’s Switch 2 bundle that includes a game is $50 offNintendo’s Switch 2 bundle that includes a game is $50 off
Blue Prince became a bonding — and learning — experience for my familyBlue Prince became a bonding — and learning — experience for my family

Top Stories