Excitebike [5-Screw] Nintendo NES (Very Good, Loose)

Excitebike [5-Screw] Nintendo NES (Very Good, Loose)

$ 21.00

Product Overview

Product Name: Excitebike [5 Screw]
New or Used: Used
In Box or Loose: Loose
Overall Condition: Very Good
Notes:

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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

Burn rubber and defy gravity in Excitebike, Nintendo’s trailblazing 1985 motocross racer for the NES. As a lone daredevil or in competitive heats, race against time and rivals across dirt tracks filled with jumps, mud pits, and turbo zones. Balance risk and speed with precise air control and engine management to avoid overheating and claim victory in the Excitebike Grand Prix.

Gameplay Features

Race solo or against AI riders in time trials or full competition mode.
Strategically manage turbo boost to maximize speed without overheating.
Adjust mid-air angles and recover from crashes to maintain momentum.
Five official tracks plus a custom track mode using the in-game editor.
Smooth horizontal scrolling and arcade-style controls for fast-paced fun.

Historical Trivia or Fun Fact

The 5-screw variant of Excitebike is an early production version, making it a prized collectible among NES enthusiasts. These cartridges feature five visible screws on the back shell and lack a cartridge locking tab, common to Nintendo’s earliest U.S. releases.

Additional Details

Variant: 5-Screw, Black Box
Genre: Racing
Year Released: 1985
Publisher: Nintendo
Developer: Nintendo
ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
UPC: 045496630058
SKU: 37977
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).