Product Overview
- Product Name: Karate Champ [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 dojo with Karate Champ for the NES, the groundbreaking title that laid the foundation for the one-on-one fighting game genre. Assuming the role of a disciplined karateka, players engage in point-based matches where precision and timing are paramount. Utilizing a unique dual-joystick control scheme, each combination executes distinct moves, from swift punches to strategic foot sweeps. Victory isn't about depleting health bars but landing clean hits to earn points, embodying the true spirit of martial arts competition.
Gameplay Features
- Innovative controls allowing 24 unique martial arts techniques.
- Authentic point-based scoring system mirroring real karate tournaments.
- Engaging bonus rounds, including breaking tiles and evading flying objects.
- Varied backdrops, from serene dojos to challenging outdoor arenas.
- Two-player mode enabling competitive matches against friends.
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Karate Champ's NES port was inspired by the "Player vs Player" arcade edition, introducing competitive multiplayer to home consoles. Its pioneering mechanics influenced future classics like Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat, cementing its legacy in gaming history.
Additional Details
- Variant: 5-Screw
- Genre: Fighting
- Year Released: 1986
- Publisher: Data East
- Developer: Data East
- ESRB Rating: N/A
- UPC: 0
- SKU: 39518
- 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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