Buoyed by the positive response to the additions found in Super Mario Advance 3, Nintendo opted to take a similar approach for the release of its sequel, Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3. Once again, the graphics and visuals remained largely untouched from the All-Stars version of Super Mario Bros. 3, but with the help of the e-Reader, players were treated to a plethora of new content.

By swiping certain e-Cards, players were able to unlock new stages, while also gaining access to instant power-ups. A brand new power-up, the Boomerang, was also created specifically for the release. As the E-reader never received an official release in the region, Europeans missed out on most of the new functionality offered in the GBA port. That didn't damage the game's reputation with reviewers though, with the title currently boasting an impressive 94 rating on Metacritic.