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

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

$ 16.00

Product Overview

Product Name: Mach Rider [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

Set in the year 2112, Mach Rider for the NES plunges players into a post-apocalyptic Earth overrun by hostile invaders. As the titular Mach Rider, you navigate treacherous highways on a high-speed, weaponized motorcycle, combating enemy vehicles known as Quadrunners. The game combines intense vehicular combat with strategic gear-shifting mechanics, offering a unique blend of action and racing in a desolate, futuristic landscape.

Gameplay Features

Fighting Course: Engage in a 10-sector campaign, choosing between two distinct routes per sector, each filled with enemies and obstacles.
Endurance Course: Race against the clock to cover set distances, balancing speed and survival.
Solo Course: Focus on pure racing without enemy interference, ideal for mastering controls.
Design Mode: Create custom tracks using a built-in editor; however, saving is unavailable on the NES version.
Advanced Controls: Utilize a four-gear system and machine gun to navigate and combat threats effectively.

Historical Trivia or Fun Fact

Released as one of the 18 launch titles for the NES in North America in 1985, Mach Rider stood out with its pseudo-3D graphics and complex gameplay mechanics. Although it never spawned a sequel, its high-speed combat racing inspired future titles like F-Zero. Notably, the game's protagonist's identity remains ambiguous, adding to its mystique and cult following among retro gaming enthusiasts.

Additional Details

Variant: 5-Screw, Black Box
Genre: Racing
Year Released: 1985
Publisher: Nintendo
Developer: HAL Laboratory
ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
UPC: 045496630065
SKU: 37978
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).