{"product_id":"sonic-rush-nintendo-ds-like-new","title":"Sonic Rush - Nintendo DS (Like New)","description":"\u003c!-- ==================== PRODUCT OVERVIEW ==================== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sonic Rush\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew or Used:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn Case or Loose:\u003c\/strong\u003e In Case\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Like New\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ==================== WHAT’S INCLUDED ==================== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNintendo DS Game Cartridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManual \/ Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Artwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Type*:\u003c\/strong\u003e OEM\/Original\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtras:\u003c\/strong\u003e Also included; Nintendo Power Subscription Form, Nintendo DS Health \u0026amp; Safety Precautions Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c!-- ==================== GAME DESCRIPTION ==================== --\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eGame Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Hold on tight, because Sonic is about to break the speed limit on BOTH screens! In \u003cstrong\u003eSonic Rush\u003c\/strong\u003e, Sega's legendary blue hedgehog races into an explosive new adventure when a mysterious visitor named \u003cstrong\u003eBlaze the Cat\u003c\/strong\u003e arrives from another dimension. With Dr. Eggman and his sinister counterpart Eggman Nega threatening the balance between two worlds, Sonic and Blaze must recover powerful emeralds before their universes collide. This \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-speed 2D action platformer for Nintendo DS\u003c\/strong\u003e combines the lightning-fast excitement of classic Sonic games with dazzling 3D characters, spectacular boss battles, and a fresh storyline starring two heroes with very different abilities.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Run faster, jump higher, and turn every stage into a spectacular stunt show! The innovative \u003cstrong\u003edual-screen level design\u003c\/strong\u003e sends Sonic and Blaze rocketing between the Nintendo DS displays as they race through enormous loops, towering ramps, steep drops, and gravity-defying obstacles. Perform midair tricks to build your \u003cstrong\u003eTension Gauge\u003c\/strong\u003e, then unleash the Sonic Boost or Blaze's Fire Boost to smash through enemies and accelerate across the landscape. Race through colorful environments such as Leaf Storm, Water Palace, and Night Carnival, collecting rings and discovering alternate routes along the way. With responsive controls and exhilarating momentum-based gameplay, this physical Nintendo DS cartridge delivers an unforgettable burst of old-school Sonic action.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Two heroes mean twice the adventure! Play through \u003cstrong\u003eseparate Sonic and Blaze storylines\u003c\/strong\u003e, each featuring different stage progression, unique abilities, and encounters that gradually reveal the connection between their worlds. Challenge enormous 3D bosses, hunt down Chaos Emeralds in Sonic's \u003cstrong\u003estylus-controlled Special Stages\u003c\/strong\u003e, and revisit completed levels to improve your performance in Time Attack. Blaze brings her own fiery techniques and acrobatic movement, making her adventure feel distinct from Sonic's trademark speed. There's even a two-player Battle Mode where nearby friends can race against each other through local wireless communication, including Single-Card Download Play. For longtime Sonic fans and Nintendo DS collectors, Sonic Rush delivers an energetic combination of classic platforming, inventive handheld features, and tremendous replay value.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eGameplay Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRace as \u003cstrong\u003eSonic the Hedgehog and Blaze the Cat\u003c\/strong\u003e through two interconnected adventures with distinct abilities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBlast through \u003cstrong\u003edual-screen stages\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring giant loops, towering jumps, steep drops, and alternate paths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePerform aerial tricks to charge the \u003cstrong\u003eTension Gauge\u003c\/strong\u003e, then unleash powerful Boost attacks at incredible speeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBattle \u003cstrong\u003eDr. Eggman and Eggman Nega\u003c\/strong\u003e in dramatic 3D boss encounters across seven action-packed zones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCollect Chaos Emeralds in \u003cstrong\u003etouchscreen Special Stages\u003c\/strong\u003e and replay levels to improve your Time Attack records.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eChallenge a friend in \u003cstrong\u003etwo-player local wireless races\u003c\/strong\u003e, including Single-Card Download Play with one game.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003chr style=\"margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eHistorical Trivia or Fun Fact\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eSonic Rush\u003c\/strong\u003e launched in North America on November 15, 2005, marking \u003cstrong\u003eSonic the Hedgehog's first original adventure on Nintendo DS\u003c\/strong\u003e. Developed through a collaboration between \u003cstrong\u003eSonic Team and Dimps\u003c\/strong\u003e, the game introduced Blaze the Cat, who would become a recurring character in the Sonic franchise, while pioneering the high-speed Boost gameplay that later influenced major Sonic releases. Its distinctive soundtrack was composed primarily by \u003cstrong\u003eHideki Naganuma\u003c\/strong\u003e, celebrated for his work on \u003cem\u003eJet Set Radio\u003c\/em\u003e, giving the game an energetic blend of electronic beats, funk-inspired rhythms, and unmistakable arcade attitude.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- ==================== ADDITIONAL DETAILS ==================== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eAdditional Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard Release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!-- ==================== e.g. Standard Release, Nintendo Selects, Collectors Edition, NFR ==================== --\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Platformer\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear Released:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2005\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sega\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeveloper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sonic Team, Dimps\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eESRB Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e E - Everyone\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 010086670011\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4144\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nintendo DS Video Game Cartridge (Authentic physical release)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlatform:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nintendo DS System (DS Handheld Console)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e NTSC (North America, Canada)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ==================== IMPORTANT INFORMATION ==================== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNintendo DS cartridges play on:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Nintendo DS systems, plus all Nintendo 3DS and 2DS systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e*Used cases may be replaced with a new aftermarket one if damaged.\u003c\/strong\u003e Listing above indicates if it's \"OEM\/Original\" or \"Aftermarket.\" Aftermarket cases typically differ in color \u0026amp;\/or build quality from original Nintendo DS cases. 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