{"product_id":"excitebike-nes","title":"Excitebike for NES (Pre-Owned)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rgm-v2-summary\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"rgm-v2-lead\"\u003eExcitebike is Nintendo's 1985 motocross racer, a simple two-button game about hitting ramps at the right angle and keeping your engine from overheating, with a track editor built in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rgm-condition-note\"\u003eImages are representative product references, not photographs of the exact pre-owned copy. They do not guarantee its cosmetic condition or included packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- rgm:story --\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v2-story\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRamps, mud and an overheating engine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcitebike launched with the NES in North America in 1985. You race a motocross bike across a side-view track with four lanes. The A button accelerates normally, while the B button gives extra speed but heats the engine, and if the temperature bar maxes out, the bike stalls while it cools off. Ramps demand the right landing angle, which you set with the D-pad in the air, and mud patches slow you down. Clip another rider's back wheel and you tumble off.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- rgm:story --\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v2-story\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSelection A, Selection B and Design mode\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelection A is a solo race against the clock, while Selection B adds computer-controlled riders who get in your way. Each has five tracks, and a qualifying time decides whether you move on. Design mode lets you build your own course by placing ramps, mud and cooling markers, then race it. The US cartridge cannot save those designs, so a custom track lasts only until you turn off the power.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- rgm:story --\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v2-story\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInspecting a secondhand NES cart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe listing covers the loose cartridge unless the title says otherwise, and the photo is representative. Look at the label, then at the edge connector, which should be bright and free of heavy grime. Excitebike has no save battery, since it keeps no data after you power down. A dust sleeve, box and manual are included only if the title says so.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- rgm:details --\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v2-facts\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGame\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcitebike\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePlatform\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNES\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePhysical format\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCartridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGame style\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRacing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRelease\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1985\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePlayers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNintendo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-owned, individual cosmetic condition varies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBox, manual and accessories\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConfirm individual item contents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"rgm-v2-faq\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions about this game\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow does Excitebike play on NES?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a side-scrolling motocross racer. You accelerate with A or B, switch lanes with the D-pad, manage the engine temperature and angle your bike in the air for clean landings. Races are short, so it is easy to pick up for a few minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I save tracks I build in Design mode?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot on the US cartridge. The Japanese Famicom version could save to an add-on tape recorder, but the NES release has no save feature, so your track is lost when you turn the system off. You can still build and race as many as you like in one session.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich consoles play this cartridge?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt plays on the original front-loading NES, the top-loading NES-101 and other consoles that accept 72-pin NES cartridges. It does not work on the NES Classic Edition, which has built-in games only, though Excitebike happens to be one of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Excitebike cartridge on its own. A dust sleeve, box and manual are included only if the title says so. The photo is representative, so label wear varies from copy to copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cp class=\"rgm-shipping\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree U.S. Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo minimum order. No shipping fees.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nintendo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67610479165736,"sku":"R118-099","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/9263\/2616\/files\/R118-099-1.jpg?v=1790512404","url":"https:\/\/www.rgmretrogames.com\/products\/excitebike-nes","provider":"RGM Retro Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}