Product Overview
- Product Name: F-Zero [Player's Choice]
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: In Box
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Save Battery Status*: Tested & Working
- Notes: Box shows light shelf wear with minimal creasing - box retains strong structure. Inner cardboard tray is present and well-kept. Instruction manual is in excellent condition, very clean and complete with firm staples. Cartridge is immaculate with labels bright and intact. A must-own SNES launch game that you need in your collection!
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What's Included
- SNES Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: Yes
- Cartridge Dust Cover / Sleeve: No
- Original Retail Box: Yes
- Extras: Super Nintendo advertisement poster included!
Game Description
F-Zero [Player's Choice] blasted onto the Super Nintendo Entertainment System as a revolutionary futuristic racing game that redefined speed and style in 16-bit gaming. Developed and published by Nintendo, this landmark title introduced players to the high-octane world of anti-gravity hover racing across the cityscapes and spaceways of the 26th century. Piloting the sleek Blue Falcon, players compete against rival machines in adrenaline-pumping races where precision, reflexes, and nerves of steel are the only path to victory.
Powered by the SNES’s cutting-edge Mode 7 graphics, F-Zero stunned players with its sense of speed and depth, creating a pseudo-3D racing perspective unlike anything seen before. Each of the 15 tracks features unique hazards—from magnets and jump plates to deadly gaps—and each pilot offers distinct stats that demand skillful control. The result is an experience that feels simultaneously futuristic and timeless, standing as one of the defining early titles that showcased what the Super Nintendo could do.
For collectors and retro fans, F-Zero is more than a launch title—it’s a piece of gaming history that influenced an entire genre. Its legacy paved the way for later series like Wipeout and Extreme-G, while its fast-paced design still ranks it among the most important SNES racing games ever released. The futuristic soundscape and iconic art direction remain instantly recognizable to this day.
Gameplay Features
- High-speed futuristic racing set in the 26th century with iconic hovercraft designs
- Powered by Mode 7 graphics technology for smooth, pseudo-3D track rotation and scaling
- Race across 15 intense courses including Mute City, Big Blue, and Fire Field
- Four distinct pilots with unique vehicles and handling characteristics
- Memorable soundtrack featuring fast-paced synth anthems like “Mute City”
- One of the most influential Super Nintendo racing games in history
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
F-Zero was one of the original SNES launch titles in 1990 (1991 in North America) and served as the technical showpiece for Nintendo’s Mode 7 capabilities. It set the standard for futuristic racing games and was instrumental in proving the Super Nintendo’s superiority in smooth scaling and rotation effects.
The game also marked the debut of Captain Falcon, who would later become a fan-favorite character in Super Smash Bros. Over three decades later, F-Zero continues to hold a legendary status among collectors and racing fans as one of the fastest, most skill-driven experiences on the Super Nintendo.
Additional Details
- Variant: Players Choice
- Genre: Racing
- Year Released: 1996
- Publisher: Nintendo
- Developer: Nintendo
- ESRB Rating: N/A
- UPC: 045496830021
- SKU: 42314
- Format: Super Nintendo Entertainment System (Super NES) game cartridge
- Platform: Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) 16-bit video game 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.
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