The New Super Mario Bros. for the Nintendo DS (NDS) was released in North America on May 15, 2006. It is a side-scrolling platform game developed and published by Nintendo. The game is a part of the Mario franchise and marks a return to the classic 2D Mario gameplay style, after the series had previously shifted to 3D with titles like Super Mario 64.
The game follows Mario as he embarks on a mission to rescue Princess Peach from Bowser, with a variety of power-ups, enemies, and obstacles along the way. It introduced new gameplay elements such as the Mega Mushroom and Mini Mushroom, which significantly changed the player's abilities and interactions with the environment.
Regarding the USA cartridge, the physical game comes in a DS cartridge format, typically packaged in a box with the game manual. The front cover of the game features Mario in his signature red outfit, with a colorful background and various elements from the game. On the actual cartridge, you'll find the title "New Super Mario Bros." along with the Nintendo logo.
If you're referring to collecting or looking for the USA version of the New Super Mario Bros. cartridge for Nintendo DS, it would be a typical DS game cartridge with a label indicating the game's title and the region (USA) on it. It is often sought after by collectors due to its popularity and nostalgic value.