Product Overview
- Product Name: Paperboy
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: Loose
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Save Battery Status*: Not Applicable – Does Not Use Battery
- Notes: Label shows some light scuffing, but cartridge is clean and in good working order.
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
Paperboy delivers a distinctive Nintendo NES 8-bit arcade experience that turns a suburban paper route into a fast-paced obstacle course. Players guide a determined paper carrier through neighborhood streets, tossing newspapers to subscribers while avoiding hazards like traffic, unruly pedestrians, and unpredictable obstacles that can end the route in an instant.
Adapted from the arcade original, Paperboy stands out for its unusual isometric perspective and its clever blend of precision, timing, and memorization. The game’s quirky sense of humor, escalating difficulty, and instantly recognizable presentation helped make it one of the most memorable arcade-style conversions on the NES, appealing to both casual players and dedicated score chasers.
Gameplay Features
- Arcade-style action centered on delivering newspapers while navigating busy streets
- Isometric viewpoint that adds depth and challenge to movement and aiming
- Increasingly complex routes filled with hazards, obstacles, and interactive objects
- Score-based progression that rewards accuracy, efficiency, and risk-taking
- Distinct suburban settings that evolve as difficulty ramps up
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Paperboy was originally developed by Atari Games and later brought to the NES by Tengen, known for producing standout arcade conversions on Nintendo hardware. Its innovative perspective and unconventional theme helped cement it as a lasting icon of late-1980s arcade culture.
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release
- Genre: Arcade
- Year Released: 1988
- Publisher: Mindscape
- Developer: Tengen
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 050047103110
- SKU: 9528
- Format: Original Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) game cartridge
- Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System 8-bit video game console
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
Important Information
- *Save battery (if present) has been tested or replaced and is verified working at the time of listing.
- 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.
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