Product Overview
- Product Name: Dr. Mario
- 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 into the lab coat of Mario in Dr. Mario, the 1990 NES puzzle classic developed and published by Nintendo. In this vibrant, fast-paced game, players match falling two-colored vitamin capsules to eliminate red, blue, and yellow viruses inside a medicine bottle. With its addictive gameplay, catchy music, and escalating difficulty, Dr. Mario offers a unique twist on the falling block genre that keeps players coming back for more.
Gameplay Features
- Match four or more colors in a row to eliminate viruses and clear levels.
- Choose from three speed settings and start at any level up to 20 to tailor the challenge.
- Engage in competitive two-player mode, where clearing combos can hinder your opponent.
- Select between two iconic music tracks: "Fever" and "Chill" to enhance the experience.
- Enjoy vibrant visuals and responsive controls that make for smooth, strategic gameplay.
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Dr. Mario was originally developed under the working title "Virus" and marked a departure from Mario's traditional platforming adventures. The game's distinctive soundtrack, composed by Hirokazu Tanaka, has become iconic, with "Fever" and "Chill" recognized as classic Nintendo tunes.
Additional Details
- Variant:
- Genre: Puzzle & Cards
- Year Released: 1990
- Publisher: Nintendo
- Developer: Nintendo
- ESRB Rating: N/A
- UPC: 045496630621
- SKU: 8859
- 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
- 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.
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