Product Overview
- Product Name: Dance Aerobics
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: Loose
- Overall Condition: Very 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 onto the mat and groove to the beat with Dance Aerobics for the NES, a 1989 fitness rhythm game developed by Human Entertainment and published by Nintendo. Utilizing the Power Pad accessory, players follow on-screen instructors through a series of aerobic routines, stepping in time to the music. With multiple modes and increasing difficulty levels, Dance Aerobics offers an engaging way to get moving and have fun.
Gameplay Features
- Three distinct modes: Normal Mode, Pad Antics, and Aerobics Mode.
- Progress through 12 levels featuring 64 unique aerobic routines.
- Interactive mini-games like Tune Up, Mat Melodies, and Ditto for varied gameplay.
- Real-time feedback with a scoring system that tracks performance.
- Password feature to save progress and resume workouts.
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Dance Aerobics is considered one of the earliest dance video games, predating the rhythm game boom by a decade. Its innovative use of the Power Pad laid the groundwork for future fitness and rhythm-based games.
Additional Details
- Variant:
- Genre: Dance
- Year Released: 1989
- Publisher: Nintendo
- Developer: Human Entertainment
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 045496630430
- SKU: 8801
- 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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