Product Overview
- Product Name: Rad Racer
- 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
Strap in and hit the asphalt in Rad Racer, Square's high-speed arcade-style racing game for the NES. Choose between a sleek Ferrari 328 or a Formula One machine as you blaze through eight diverse courses, from sun-drenched coastlines to snow-covered highways. With tight time limits, turbo boosts, and oncoming traffic, Rad Racer delivers a thrilling test of reflexes and precision driving. Activate the 3D mode for an immersive experience that was ahead of its time.
Gameplay Features
- Select between two high-performance vehicles: Ferrari 328 or Formula One car.
- Race through eight challenging courses with varying environments and difficulty.
- Utilize turbo boosts to reach speeds up to 255 km/h.
- Experience stereoscopic 3D visuals with compatible glasses.
- Dynamic background music selection to enhance the racing atmosphere.
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Rad Racer was developed by Square and featured contributions from industry legends Hironobu Sakaguchi, Nasir Gebelli, and composer Nobuo Uematsu, who later collaborated on the iconic Final Fantasy series. The game also gained pop culture fame by appearing in the 1989 film "The Wizard," showcasing its compatibility with the Power Glove.
Additional Details
- Variant:
- Genre: Racing
- Year Released: 1987
- Publisher: Nintendo
- Developer: SquareSoft
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 045496630362
- SKU: 12378
- 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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