Product Overview
- Product Name: Gyromite [5 Screw]
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: Loose
- Overall Condition: Good
- Notes:
Photos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.
What's Included
- NES Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: No
- Cartridge Dust Cover / Sleeve: No
- Original Retail Box: No
- Styrofoam Insert: No
- Extras:
Game Description
Step into the innovative world of Gyromite, a 1985 NES puzzle-platformer that introduced players to Nintendo's Robotic Operating Buddy (R.O.B.). In this unique title, you assist Professor Hector in defusing dynamite scattered throughout his laboratory by manipulating red and blue pillars. Utilizing R.O.B. to press buttons on a second controller, players coordinate movements to clear paths, avoid enemies known as Smicks, and collect all explosives before time runs out. Gyromite offers a distinctive gameplay experience that blends traditional controls with robotic interaction.
Gameplay Features
- Innovative use of R.O.B. to interact with in-game elements via a second controller.
- Two gameplay modes: Game A focuses on collecting dynamite, while Game B challenges players to guide a sleepwalking Professor Hector safely.
- Engaging puzzle-platform mechanics requiring coordination and timing.
- Unique enemies called Smicks that can be distracted with radishes or eliminated by strategic pillar movements.
- Early example of integrating physical accessories to enhance video game interactivity.
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Early 5-screw cartridges of Gyromite sometimes contained a hidden Famicom-to-NES adapter inside, allowing players to use Japanese Famicom games on a North American NES. This unintentional feature has made these cartridges a valuable find for collectors and retro gaming enthusiasts.
Additional Details
- Variant: 5-Screw, Black Box
- Genre: Other
- Year Released: 1985
- Publisher: Nintendo
- Developer: Nintendo
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 045496630010
- SKU: 37970
- Format: Original Nintendo Entertainment system (NES) game cartridge
- Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System 8-bit video game console
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
NES Game Cartridge Compatibility (NTSC Region)
This chart shows which video game systems support original NES cartridges:
| System | Supports NES Cartridges | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) | Yes | Original 1985–1995 model (front-loading design). |
| NES-101 "Top Loader" | Yes | Redesigned top-loading NES model released in 1993. |
| Analogue Nt / Nt Mini | Yes | Premium modern system with FPGA accuracy and HDMI out. |
| RetroUSB AVS | Yes | Modern FPGA-based console with 720p output. |
| Polymega (with EM01 NES Module) | Yes | Modular system supports NES cartridges via add-on EM01 module (emulation-based; compatibility may vary). |
| Retron 1 / 2 / 3 / 5 | Yes | Supports NES cartridges (emulation-based; compatibility may vary). |
| Japanese Famicom | No (without adapter) | Requires 72-to-60 pin adapter (uses different cartridge format). |
Note: Compatibility may vary on emulation-based or clone systems depending on cartridge variant and mapper chip used.
Important Information
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- All used items are cleaned, tested, and 100% guaranteed to work.
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