Product Overview
- Product Name: Side Pocket
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: Loose
- Overall Condition: Good
- Save Battery Status*: Not Applicable – Does Not Use Battery
- Notes: Overall in good condition with light cosmetic wear.
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
Side Pocket brings precision-focused billiards action to the Nintendo NES 8-bit, challenging players to clear a series of carefully arranged pool tables using accurate angles, controlled power, and smart shot planning. Each stage presents a new layout, turning classic pocket billiards into a structured, skill-driven progression rather than a simple exhibition match.
More than a straightforward sports simulation, Side Pocket emphasizes mastery and consistency, rewarding players who can read the table and execute clean runs under pressure. Its sharp presentation, smooth controls, and escalating difficulty give it a distinctive arcade sensibility that has helped it endure as a standout cue sports title on the NES.
Gameplay Features
- Arcade-style billiards gameplay focused on precision, angles, and shot control
- Progressive table layouts that increase complexity and strategic challenge
- Clear aiming and power mechanics designed for accurate, repeatable shots
- Score-based structure that rewards efficient table clearing and clean runs
- Faithful NES adaptation of classic pool with an accessible learning curve
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Side Pocket was developed and published by Data East, a company well known for its arcade sports and action titles during the 1980s. The game originated in arcades before being adapted for home consoles, helping introduce structured, goal-driven billiards gameplay to the NES audience.
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release
- Genre: Sports
- Year Released: 1987
- Publisher: Data East
- Developer: Data East
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 013252002098
- SKU: 12417
- 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.
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