Product Overview
- Product Name: Break Time The National Pool Tour
- 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
- Original Retail Box: No
- Extras:
Game Description
Step into the competitive world of professional billiards with Break Time: The National Pool Tour for the NES. Released in 1993 by FCI and developed by Opera House, this top-down sports title lets you challenge animated pool pros across five U.S. cities, aiming for the national championship. With multiple game modes and realistic mechanics, it's a must-play for pool enthusiasts.
Gameplay Features
- Four classic pool games: 8-Ball, 9-Ball, Rotation, and 14-1 Rack
- National Pool Tour mode: face off against five unique opponents across the country
- Practice and Watch modes to hone your skills and study trick shots
- Digitized voice commentary and animated characters for an immersive experience
- Password save feature to continue your journey anytime
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
As one of the final NES releases in North America, Break Time: The National Pool Tour stands out for its attempt to bring a realistic pool experience to the console, complete with professional rules and a variety of game modes.
Additional Details
- Variant:
- Genre: Sports
- Year Released: 1993
- Publisher: FCI
- Developer: Opera House
- ESRB Rating: N/A
- UPC: 022909100179
- SKU: 8645
- 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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