Item Condition
This is a loose cartridge, meaning it comes as the game only — no box and no manual are included. The cartridge shows typical wear consistent with a well-loved NES game from its era, including some light scuffing or scratching on the label and general handling marks on the shell. It has been tested by Coolection and was playing as it should, though as with any vintage cartridge, performance can vary depending on the console and setup you're using. Please refer to the provided photos for the exact details of the item's condition.
Item Description
Few games in the NES library hit as hard as Contra. Released in 1988 and ported from Konami's beloved arcade original, this run-and-gun classic dropped players into a relentless jungle warzone and never let up. From the moment that iconic title screen appears and the music kicks in, you know you're in for something special — a game that demands quick reflexes, sharp instincts, and more than a little grit.
The gameplay is elegantly brutal. You and a friend — because Contra's two-player co-op is half the experience — blast through side-scrolling stages, overhead fortress levels, and unforgettable indoor base sequences, mowing down alien soldiers with everything from spread guns to laser beams. The weapon pickups are perfectly tuned, and learning when to hold onto a Spread versus gamble on a new pickup is the kind of micro-strategy that keeps veterans coming back decades later.
Contra is also the game that gave us one of the most legendary cheat codes in all of gaming. You almost certainly know it. Even people who have never held an NES controller know it. That cultural footprint alone tells you something about just how deeply this game burrowed into the DNA of an entire generation of players.
Visually and sonically, Konami was operating at the top of their craft here. The sprites are bold and expressive, the scrolling is smooth, and the soundtrack — propulsive, relentless, perfectly matched to the on-screen chaos — remains one of the finest compositions the NES ever produced. It's the kind of game that sounds as good coming out of a television speaker today as it did in a living room in 1988.
Contra on the NES is an absolute must-own for any serious retro game collector, and it holds up brilliantly as a playable experience too. Whether you grew up dying on Stage 1 and eventually conquering the Alien Lair, or you're discovering it for the first time, this is one of the platform's crown jewels — and a cornerstone piece for any NES shelf.
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Contra
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REGULAR
Contra
$34.99
Submitting an offer does not guarantee acceptance. You’ll hear from us shortly with our response.
