Product Overview
- Product Name: Paperboy
- New or Used: Used
- In Case or Loose: In Case
- Overall Condition: Like New
- Save Battery Status*: Not Applicable – Does Not Use Battery
- Notes: For a game of this age, it is in absolutely amazing condition. Case, artwork and Manual are virtually perfect. Hang tab intact. Stunning condition, looks as if it was rarely handled.
Photos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.
What's Included
- Sega Master System Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: Yes
- Case Artwork: Yes
- Case Type**: OEM/Original
- Extras:
Game Description
Deliver the morning news with a twist in Paperboy, the arcade classic reimagined for the Sega Master System. Players guide a daring paper carrier on a bicycle, racing down suburban streets while tossing newspapers into mailboxes and porches. Avoiding cars, dogs, breakdancers, and runaway tires, the challenge is not just hitting targets but surviving the hazards of the neighborhood.
Known for its quirky humor and chaotic gameplay, Paperboy quickly became a household name in arcades and home consoles alike. The Master System version retained the offbeat charm and challenge of the original, making it one of the most recognizable arcade-to-home conversions of its era.
Gameplay Features
- Ride your bike and deliver newspapers across increasingly hazardous streets
- Arcade-style controls that demand quick reflexes and sharp aim
- Dodge obstacles including traffic, pedestrians, and neighborhood animals
- Earn points for accuracy while causing mischief by breaking windows or hitting targets
- A faithful Master System port of Atari’s beloved arcade hit
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Paperboy was originally an Atari arcade game released in 1985, notable for its unique handlebar-shaped controller. By the time Sega brought it to the Master System in 1990, it was already a pop-culture staple, remembered for blending suburban satire with fast-paced action that captured the spirit of 1980s arcades.
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release
- Genre: Arcade
- Year Released: 1990
- Publisher: Sega
- Developer: Tiertex Design Studios
- ESRB Rating: N/A
- UPC: 010086051216
- SKU: 18929
- Format: Sega Master System Video Game Cartridge
- Platform: Sega Master System 8-Bit Console
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
Important Information
- *Save battery (if present) has been tested or replaced and is verified working at the time of listing.
- **Used cases may be replaced with a new aftermarket one if damaged. Listing above indicates if it's "OEM/Original" or "Aftermarket." Aftermarket cases typically differ in color &/or build quality from original Sega Master System cases. (See photos)
- Photos show the exact item for sale — we never use stock images for used games.
- All used items are cleaned, tested, and 100% guaranteed to work.
- Backed by Retro Game Fan’s 60-day warranty.
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