Product Overview
- Product Name: To the Earth
- 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
Blast through space and defend humanity in To the Earth for the NES, a fast-paced light gun shooter that puts you at the helm of a planetary defense ship. As Earth’s last hope against an alien invasion, you must pilot your vessel across the solar system—traveling to planets like Uranus, Saturn, and Jupiter—while using the NES Zapper to destroy incoming enemy waves with pinpoint accuracy. Reflexes and precision are essential as you navigate increasingly intense alien assaults on your journey back to Earth.
Gameplay Features
- Compatible with the NES Zapper for light gun shooting action
- Travel through four distinct planetary routes toward Earth
- Fast-paced gameplay with challenging enemy formations
- Power-ups and special attacks to aid your mission
- Sci-fi setting with reactive hit detection and high replayability
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Unlike most NES Zapper games that used stationary targets, To the Earth was notable for its fast-moving, screen-filling enemies—pushing the limits of the peripheral’s accuracy. It remains one of the few Zapper titles with a space sci-fi theme, making it a unique gem for light gun enthusiasts and collectors.
Additional Details
- Variant:
- Genre: Light Gun
- Year Released: 1989
- Publisher: Nintendo
- Developer: Cirque Verte
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 045496630492
- SKU: 12490
- 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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