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The Arkanoid 5 Screw cartridge is the five-screw shell version of Taito’s 1987 NES block breaker. Guide the Vaus through 36 stages, catch power-up capsules and face DOH at the end. Loose cartridge only, with no box, manual or paddle controller. Ships within 2 business days.
| Platform | NES |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Taito Video Games |
| Condition | Loose Cartridge |
| Availability | In stock |
This is the Arkanoid 5 Screw listing: Taito's block breaker for the NES, released in North America in August 1987, in a cartridge shell held together with five screws. It is a loose cartridge only, with no box, manual or paddle controller.
The story sets up the action. The starship Arkanoid is attacked by a mysterious space entity called DOH, and a small craft called the Vaus is ejected from the ship. You control the Vaus as a paddle and bounce a ball into a formation of blocks.
Some blocks release capsules when they break. Catch one to get a power-up, such as a longer Vaus, a slower ball or an extra life.
The NES version runs to 36 stages, while most other versions end at 33. DOH waits in the final stage. Once you reach it, losing all your lives ends the game with no continue.
Early NES cartridges were held together with five small slotted screws. PriceCharting lists Arkanoid [5 Screw] as its own entry, apart from the standard cart. An Arkanoid five screw cartridge holds the same game. Only the shell is different. The NES port was packaged with a custom paddle controller that uses a control knob. That controller is not part of this listing. Check the photos on this page to see the exact cartridge you will receive.
Browse all NES games. We also sell the standard Arkanoid cartridge. For another Arkanoid Taito NES stablemate, try Bubble Bobble. Read more about Arkanoid on Wikipedia.
How is this different from the standard Arkanoid?
This copy has the five-screw cartridge shell. The game is the same.
Is the paddle controller included?
No. This listing is the loose cartridge only.
How many stages does the NES version have?
36, ending with a fight against DOH.
When did Arkanoid come out on the NES?
Taito released it in North America in August 1987.
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Loose is the game cartridge only. Complete (CIB) includes the cartridge, the original box and the manual. Brand New is factory sealed. Choose one above; options shown in grey are not in stock right now.
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