Product Overview
- Product Name: Bill and Ted's Excellent Video Game
- 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
Embark on a time-traveling quest with Bill S. Preston, Esq. and Ted "Theodore" Logan in Bill & Ted's Excellent Video Game Adventure for the NES. When historical figures are displaced across time by mischievous rebels, it's up to the duo to retrieve them and restore the timeline. Navigate diverse eras, interact with quirky locals, and use inventive items to overcome obstacles, all in a mission to ensure the future of Wyld Stallyns' music legacy.
Gameplay Features
- Alternate control between Bill and Ted, each aiding the other's journey through time.
- Explore various historical periods, from Ancient Egypt to Medieval Europe, in an isometric view.
- Collect and utilize unique items like pudding cups and boomboxes to distract or eliminate adversaries.
- Engage with NPCs to gather clues, avoid being jailed, and find essential "historical bait" items.
- Navigate the time circuits using the phone booth, requiring strategic coin management for directional changes.
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Despite its connection to the popular film, the game received mixed reviews, with some critics highlighting its unconventional mechanics and challenging gameplay. Over time, it has garnered a cult following among retro gaming enthusiasts.
Additional Details
- Variant:
- Genre: Action Adventure
- Year Released: 1991
- Publisher: LJN
- Developer: Rocket Science Games
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 023582051697
- SKU: 8606
- 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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