Product Overview
- Product Name: Rad Racer II
- 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
Buckle up for high-speed thrills in Rad Racer II, SquareSoft’s 1990 sequel that pushes NES racing to the limit. Race across eight intense courses—from the neon lights of Las Vegas to the bustling streets of New York City—while mastering tight turns, dodging traffic, and hitting checkpoints before time runs out. With enhanced visuals, a new directional indicator, and the addition of a turbo boost mechanic, this follow-up delivers a refined yet challenging arcade-style driving experience.
Gameplay Features
- New Turbo Boost system propels your car instantly to 255 MPH from a standstill.
- Directional arrow indicator replaces the mini-map, helping you anticipate upcoming turns.
- Eight diverse tracks featuring both daytime and nighttime driving conditions.
- Improved graphics with added terrain variety, including hills and parallax scrolling.
- Spin-out crash animations replace the original's dramatic flips for a fresh visual twist.
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Unlike its predecessor, Rad Racer II was released exclusively in North America, making it a unique entry in SquareSoft’s NES library. Notably, the game features a soundtrack composed by Nobuo Uematsu, renowned for his work on the Final Fantasy series.
Additional Details
- Variant:
- Genre: Racing
- Year Released: 1990
- Publisher: SquareSoft
- Developer: SquareSoft
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 154961041425
- SKU: 12379
- 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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