From Wikipedia:
"Donkey Kong is considered to be the earliest video game with a storyline that visually unfolds on screen. The eponymous Donkey Kong character is the game's de facto villain. The hero is a carpenter originally named Jumpman, later renamed Mario. The ape kidnaps Mario's girlfriend, originally known as Lady, but later renamed Pauline. The player must take the role of Mario and rescue her. This is the first occurrence of the damsel in distress scenario that would provide the template for countless video games to come."
The game is dated 1982. The label on the cartridge states it is "by Nintendo", but this game is not for the Nintendo system. It is for the Atari 2600.
Game cartridge only. There are no instructions on how to play but that should be easy to find on the internet. There is no original box.
CONDITION:
I purchased about a dozen different Atari game cartridges recently. The guy I purchased them from said the last time they were played was about 5 years ago and there were no problems. They have been in storage, each cartridge individually wrapped for protection. I do not have an Atari system to test the cartridge with so I will allow returns but only if I am notified within 24 hours of delivery (per USPS tracking) that the cartridge is in non-working condition. Original selling price and original shipping will be refunded, return shipping charges will not be refunded. A refund will be issued once it is determined that the returned cartridge is the same one that was mailed.
Buyer to pay USPS First Class Mail Parcel delivery charges of $6.45. Delivery is from Nevada.
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I do combine shipping on multiple items purchased as long as all items will safely fit into a single box or envelope. However, my web host is not set up to calculate multiple item shipping costs. At checkout, you will be charged full shipping price on each item purchased and I will refund the appropriate amount of overpayment. If you are uncomfortable with that, you can send me an email with your zip code and stating which items you'll be purchasing and I'll calculate the correct combined shipping charges and send you a custom invoice.
INTERNATIONAL PURCHASED: Sorry, I do not ship to locations outside of the United States.
All items in my listings come from either estate or garage sales. I do not know if they come from homes where smoking or pets were present. Unless otherwise stated, all items are sold in the same condition as when I obtained them.
