Product Overview
- Product Name: Metroid
- 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
Metroid introduced players to a new kind of adventure—one defined by isolation, exploration, and atmospheric intensity. Set on the desolate planet Zebes, you play as the mysterious bounty hunter Samus Aran, tasked with infiltrating an alien stronghold to eliminate the deadly space pirates and their bioweapon, the Metroid. As you acquire new abilities like the Morph Ball, Ice Beam, and high-jump boots, once-inaccessible areas open up, creating a non-linear gameplay loop that rewards discovery and persistence. With its moody soundtrack, hidden upgrades, and gradual power scaling, Metroid was a revolutionary blend of platforming and sci-fi exploration that pushed the NES to its limits.
Gameplay Features
- Explore the massive, interconnected planet Zebes with hidden rooms and secrets
- Unlock new paths using upgrades like the Morph Ball, missiles, and energy tanks
- Engage in intense battles against iconic bosses like Kraid and Ridley
- Nonlinear design allows players to backtrack and uncover hidden areas at will
- Innovative atmosphere with minimal dialogue and a haunting, ambient soundtrack
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Metroid shocked players at the time of release with its twist ending—revealing that the armored bounty hunter Samus Aran was a woman, making her one of gaming’s first female protagonists. The game laid the groundwork for the entire Metroidvania genre and has since become a must-own title for collectors. Complete-in-box copies, especially the original silver label version, are prized for their historical significance and scarcity.
Additional Details
- Variant:
- Genre: Platformer
- Year Released: 1987
- Publisher: Nintendo
- Developer: Nintendo
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 074299009914
- SKU: 9331
- 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.
- Backed by Retro Game Fan’s 60-day warranty.