Product Overview
- Product Name: Gyruss
- 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
- Cartridge Dust Cover / Sleeve: No
- Original Retail Box: No
- Styrofoam Insert: No
- Extras:
Game Description
Embark on an interstellar mission in Gyruss, the 1989 NES shoot-'em-up from Ultra Games and Konami. As a lone pilot, journey from the outer reaches of the solar system towards Earth, battling waves of enemies in a unique 360-degree circular motion. With its distinctive tube shooter mechanics, Gyruss challenges players to navigate and survive intense space combat scenarios, all set to a riveting electronic rendition of Bach's "Toccata and Fugue in D Minor."
Gameplay Features
- Innovative 360-degree movement allowing full circular navigation around the screen's center.
- Progressive level structure, advancing through planets from Pluto to the Sun.
- Power-ups including double shots and energy-based super phasers to enhance firepower.
- Challenging boss battles at the end of each planetary stage.
- Bonus stages offering opportunities to rack up points without enemy retaliation.
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Gyruss was designed by Yoshiki Okamoto, who, after leaving Konami, went on to create iconic titles like Street Fighter II at Capcom. Interestingly, the NES version of Gyruss is not a direct arcade port but a complete remake, featuring additional levels, new enemies, and enhanced gameplay elements.
Additional Details
- Variant:
- Genre: Shoot-em-up
- Year Released: 1989
- Publisher: Ultra Games
- Developer: Konami
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 083717120056
- SKU: 12258
- 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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- All used items are cleaned, tested, and 100% guaranteed to work.
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