Product Overview
- Product Name: Tetris
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: Loose
- Overall Condition: Very 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
Test your reflexes and strategic thinking in Tetris for the NES — a puzzle classic that launched a global phenomenon. Players must rotate and align falling blocks (tetrominoes) to complete horizontal lines, which disappear to make room for more pieces. As the speed increases, so does the intensity, creating an endlessly addictive challenge that rewards quick thinking and spatial awareness. Whether you're aiming for a high score or just clearing lines, Tetris is as timeless as it is challenging.
Gameplay Features
- Classic falling-block gameplay with infinite replay value.
- Two game modes: endless scoring (Type A) and puzzle clearing (Type B).
- Sharp controls and clean visual design for pure gameplay focus.
- Iconic 8-bit music, including a version of “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.”
- Gradual speed increases that escalate tension and test endurance.
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Tetris for NES was developed and published by Nintendo in 1989 after a major licensing dispute with Tengen, who had released their own version earlier that year. Nintendo’s legal win made their version the official one on consoles — and it went on to sell millions. Tetris also helped prove that puzzle games could achieve massive commercial success and was instrumental in popularizing the Game Boy, where it became the bundled launch title.
Additional Details
- Variant:
- Genre: Puzzle & Cards
- Year Released: 1989
- Publisher: Nintendo
- Developer: Nintendo
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 045496630539
- SKU: 9964
- 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
- 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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