Punch-Out Special Edition (Nintendo NES)

Released in 1987 and given away exclusively for Nintendo’s US Golf Tournament, this golden, beautiful version of Punch Out is a truly special game. US Golf was a Disk System game developed and published by Nintendo, and for a tournament competition involving the game 10,000 of these carts were produced. The carts were distributed to the tournament winners and also through various raffles. This original console version of Punch Out, also referred to as Punch Out Special, was the first home version of Nintendo’s arcade classic.

The title proved to be so popular that the right’s to Mike Tyson’s name and likeness were secured and the game was next released in North America as Mike Tyson’s Punch Out, and under the same name and with the same license in Japan.

Think of this first, golden edition of Punch Out to be kind of a prototype. It’s essentially the same game, with several color differences. The game also has alternative music when the phrase “TITLE BOUT!” flashes on the screen.

The gold version also ends after Super Macho Man, exactly the same as the arcade title Super Punch Out.

Gold Punch Out is also the only known Famicom game that uses NES chips on it’s board. Although the game looks similar to a NES cart in appearance, it is in reality much smaller in size.

A Note on Item Conditions when ordering from us!

When shopping any of our websites or in our stores, you will notice that we segment games, systems and accessories into condition categories:

• Brand New* - new or original seal in original packaging and includes original components.
• Complete - Very Good* - item is complete in box (CIB) with all original components. It will include jewel case/box, artwork, instruction manuals and any included items where applicable. All items will show very little wear.
• Complete - Good* - item is complete and will include jewel case/box, artwork and manual. Labels/Manuals/Boxes might show light to minor wear.
• Complete - Acceptable* - item is complete with original case/artwork, manual and game. Item will show heavy wear from use.
• Game Only/Game System Only/Accessory Only* - these items might not be complete. These items will be game or system/accessory only and might not include original boxes or manuals. These items will show wear from use and might also have sticker or marker residue on them.
• Ugly* - they might not be pretty but they work! We sometimes get items that show label damage, dents, deep scratches, cracks, etc. We're happy to offer these at a discount. If you just want to play a game, check the Ugly’s out and save a few bucks to boot!
• Game Manual Only - these listings are for loose game manuals. Many gamers are looking to complete their collections and often missing is the original game manual. These items are in good, complete, clean condition but might show light wear from use and could have the occasional dog ear/ink/sticker to a page.

*Downloadable content, if applicable, may have already been previously redeemed or no longer available. Some games are online only even if in physical form – please confirm before ordering.)

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