NES CIB Guide
Blades of Steel
Blades of Steel features several common NES variant types. Among these are all three Nintendo Seals of Quality, indicated on all three components (box, manual and cartridge). There are also USA code variants that can be found on Blades of Steel’s box and cartridge.
A variant specific to Blades of Steel are the two different Konami Classic Series boxes, which makes the game the only third-party NES game to have a Classic Series release. The first box has the partial printing of the Konami logo on the side of the box without the iconic “bacon strips,” while the other box has the full Konami logo.
Boxes
Circle SoQ, Rev-A, USA
Oval SoQ (TM), USA
Oval SoQ (R), USA
Classic Series, Partial Konami Logo, USA-1
Classic Series, Full Konami Logo, USA-1
Cartridges
Circle SoQ, USA
Oval SoQ (TM), USA
Oval SoQ (R), USA
Classic Series, USA-1
Manuals
Circle SoQ, USA
Oval SoQ (TM), USA
Oval SoQ (R), USA
Oval SoQ (R), Circle T, USA
Matching Components
Circle SoQ, Rev-A, USA
Cartridge:
Circle SoQ, USA
Oval SoQ (TM), USA
Manual:
Circle SoQ, USA
Oval SoQ (TM), USA
Oval SoQ (TM), USA
Cartridge:
Oval SoQ (TM), USA
Manual:
Oval SoQ (TM), USA
Oval SoQ (R), USA
Cartridge:
Oval SoQ (R), USA
Manual:
Oval SoQ (R), USA
Classic Series, Partial Konami Logo, USA-1
Cartridge:
Classic Series, USA-1
Manual:
Oval SoQ (R), Circle T, USA
Classic Series, Full Konami Logo, USA-1
Cartridge:
Classic Series, USA-1
Manual:
Oval SoQ (R), Circle T, USA
Castlevania
Some of the more common NES variant types can be found on Castlevania. These include a hangtab box, changes to the Nintendo Seal of Quality, and five- and three-screw cartridges. A unique variant for Castlevania can be found on the two five-screw cartridges. The first cartridge has a larger sized “Castlevania” logo that extends from the end label over to the front label, while the second cartridge has a smaller logo that only covers the end label.
Boxes
Hangtab, Circle SoQ, USA
Circle SoQ, USA
Circle SoQ, Rev-A, USA
Oval SoQ (TM), USA
Cartridges
Five Screw, Circle SoQ, Large Logo, USA
Five Screw, Circle SoQ, Small Logo, USA
Three Screw, Circle SoQ, USA
Three Screw, Oval SoQ (TM), USA
Left: Five Screw, Circle SoQ, Large Logo, USA
Right: Five Screw, Circle SoQ, Small Logo, USA
Manuals
Circle SoQ, USA
Oval SoQ (TM), USA
Matching Components
Hangtab, Circle SoQ, USA
Cartridge:
Five Screw, Circle SoQ, Large Logo, USA
Five Screw, Circle SoQ, Small Logo, USA
Manual:
Circle SoQ, USA
Circle SoQ, USA
Cartridge:
Five Screw, Circle SoQ, Small Logo, USA
Three Screw, Circle SoQ, USA
Manual:
Circle SoQ, USA
Circle SoQ, Rev-A, USA
Cartridge:
Three Screw, Circle SoQ, USA
Manual:
Circle SoQ, USA
Oval SoQ (TM), USA
Cartridge:
Three Screw, Oval SoQ (TM), USA
Manual:
Oval SoQ (TM), USA
The Legend of Zelda
The Legend of Zelda is one of the more complicated NES games to collect variants for. It has a large amount of boxes, cartridges and manuals that feature nearly every common NES variant. These include all three Nintendo seals of quality, trademark symbol changes, the addition of Rev-A, five- and three-screw cartridges, ZIP code changes, USA codes and star codes.
There are also several variants unique to The Legend of Zelda. One of these can be found on the boxes. Earlier productions of the boxes feature a ladder screenshot on the back, while later productions exhibit a water screenshot. There are also color differences on the cartridges. Most of the cartridges have a gold finish, but the last cartridge that was packaged with the Classic Series release is standard grey. Another specific variant is found in the manual. The first print manual refers to the game cartridge as a “cassette” on page 11. This was corrected to “Game Pak” for all subsequent printings.
Boxes
Circle SoQ, NES (TM)
Circle SoQ, NES (R), Ladder Screenshot
Circle SoQ, NES (R), Water Screenshot
Circle SoQ, Rev-A
Circle SoQ, Rev-A, NES-GP, USA
Oval SoQ (TM), Five Digit ZIP Code, USA
Oval SoQ (TM), USA/Canada, USA (Star)
Oval SoQ (TM), USA/Canada/Mexico, USA
Oval SoQ (R), USA
Classic Series, USA-1
Left: Circle SoQ, NES (TM)
Right: Circle SoQ, Rev-A, NES-GP, USA
Cartridges
Gold, Five Screw, Circle SoQ, NES (TM)
Gold, Five Screw, Circle SoQ, NES (R)
Gold, Three Screw, Circle SoQ, NES (TM)
Gold, Three Screw, Circle SoQ, NES (R)
Gold, Circle SoQ, Made in Japan
Gold, Three Screw, Circle SoQ, USA
Gold, Three Screw, Oval SoQ (TM), USA
Gold, Three Screw, Oval SoQ (R), USA
Grey, Oval SoQ (R), USA-1
Top left: Gold, Five Screw, Circle SoQ, NES (R)
Top right: Gold, Three Screw, Circle SoQ, NES (R)
Bottom left: Gold, Circle SoQ, Made in Japan
Bottom right: Gold, Three Screw, Circle SoQ, USA
Manuals
Circle SoQ, NES (TM), Cassette
Circle SoQ, NES (TM), Game Pak
Circle SoQ, NES (R)
Circle SoQ, USA
Circle SoQ, USA-1
Oval SoQ (TM), USA-1
Oval SoQ (TM), USA-1 (Star)
Oval SoQ (R), USA-1
Oval SoQ (R), USA-1 (Star)
Oval SoQ (R), Circle T, USA-2
Circle SoQ, NES (TM), Cassette
Game Specific Inserts
Maps/Strategies, Large Sticker
Maps/Strategies, Small Sticker
Window Bag
Game Save Caution, NES-ZL-US
Matching Components
Circle SoQ, NES (TM)
Cartridges:
Gold, Five Screw, Circle SoQ, NES (TM)
Gold, Three Screw, Circle SoQ, NES (TM)
Manuals:
Circle SoQ, NES (TM), Cassette
Circle SoQ, NES (TM), Game Pak
Game Specific Inserts:
Maps/Strategies, Large Sticker
Window Bag
Circle SoQ, NES (R), Ladder Screenshot
Cartridges:
Gold, Five Screw, Circle SoQ, NES (TM)
Gold, Three Screw, Circle SoQ, NES (TM)
Gold, Five Screw, Circle SoQ, NES (R)
Gold, Three Screw, Circle SoQ, NES (R)
Manuals:
Circle SoQ, NES (TM), Game Pak
Circle SoQ, NES (R)
Game Specific Inserts:
Maps/Strategies, Large Sticker
Maps/Strategies, Small Sticker
Window Bag
Circle SoQ, NES (R), Water Screenshot
Cartridges:
Gold, Three Screw, Circle SoQ, NES (R)
Gold, Circle SoQ, Made in Japan
Manual:
Circle SoQ, NES (R)
Game Specific Inserts:
Maps/Strategies, Large Sticker
Maps/Strategies, Small Sticker
Window Bag
Game Save Caution, NES-ZL-US
Circle SoQ, Rev-A
Cartridges:
Gold, Circle SoQ, Made in Japan
Manuals:
Circle SoQ, NES (R)
Game Specific Inserts:
Maps/Strategies, Large Sticker
Maps/Strategies, Small Sticker
Window Bag
Circle SoQ, Rev-A, NES-GP, USA
Cartridges:
Gold, Circle SoQ, Made in Japan
Gold, Three Screw, Circle SoQ, USA
Manuals:
Circle SoQ, NES (R)
Circle SoQ, USA
Circle SoQ, USA-1
Game Specific Inserts:
Maps/Strategies, Large Sticker
Maps/Strategies, Small Sticker
Window Bag
Oval SoQ (TM), 5 Digit ZIP Code, USA
Cartridges:
Gold, Three Screw, Circle SoQ, USA
Gold, Three Screw, Oval (TM), USA
Manuals:
Circle SoQ, USA-1
Oval SoQ (TM), USA-1
Game Specific Inserts:
Maps/Strategies, Large Sticker
Maps/Strategies, Small Sticker
Window Bag
Oval SoQ (TM), USA/Canada, USA (Star)
Cartridges:
Gold, Three Screw, Oval SoQ (TM), USA
Manuals:
Oval SoQ (TM), USA-1
Game Specific Inserts:
Maps/Strategies, Large Sticker
Maps/Strategies, Small Sticker
Window Bag
Oval SoQ (TM), USA/Canada/Mexico, USA
Cartridges:
Gold, Three Screw, Oval SoQ (TM), USA
Manuals:
Oval SoQ (TM), USA-1 (Star)
Game Specific Inserts:
Maps/Strategies, Large Sticker
Maps/Strategies, Small Sticker
Window Bag
Oval SoQ (R), USA
Cartridges:
Gold, Three Screw, Oval SoQ (R), USA
Manuals:
Oval SoQ (R), USA-1
Oval SoQ (R) USA-1 (Star)
Game Specific Inserts:
Maps/Strategies, Large Sticker
Maps/Strategies, Small Sticker
Window Bag
Classic Series, Oval SoQ (R), USA-1
Cartridges:
Grey, Oval SoQ (R), USA-1
Manuals:
Oval SoQ (R), USA-1 (Star)
Oval SoQ (R) Circle T, USA-2
Game Specific Inserts:
Maps/Strategies, Small Sticker
Mega Man
Mega Man has some common NES variant types, such as Nintendo SoQ changes, five- and three-screw cartridges and USA code changes. Two of the game’s boxes feature Capcom’s Captain Commando sticker on the front of the box, while two others do not. There is also a unique misprint on the first box, which refers to “Dr. Wright” instead of “Dr. Wily.” This mistake was corrected for subsequent printings.
Boxes
Circle SoQ, Dr. Wright, Captain Commando Sticker, USA
Circle SoQ, Dr. Wily, Captain Commando Sticker, USA
Circle SoQ, Dr. Wily, USA
Oval SoQ (R), USA-1
Left: Circle SoQ, Dr. Wright, Captain Commando Sticker
Right: Circle SoQ, Dr. Wily, Captain Commando Sticker
Cartridges
Three Screw, Circle SoQ, USA
Five Screw, Circle SoQ, USA
Three Screw, Oval SoQ (R), USA
Manuals
Circle SoQ, USA
Oval SoQ (R), USA (Star)
Oval SoQ (R), USA
Oval SoQ (R), Circle T, USA-1
Game Specific Insert
Watch Offer, CAP-MN-US
Matching Components
Circle SoQ, Dr. Wright, Captain Commando Sticker, USA
Cartridge:
Three Screw, Circle SoQ, USA
Manual:
Circle SoQ, USA
Game Specific Insert:
Watch Offer, CAP-MN-US
Circle SoQ, Dr. Wily, Captain Commando Sticker, USA
Cartridges:
Three Screw, Circle SoQ, USA
Five Screw, Circle SoQ, USA
Manual:
Circle SoQ, USA
Game Specific Insert:
Watch Offer, CAP-MN-US
Circle SoQ, Dr. Wily, USA
Cartridges:
Three Screw, Circle SoQ, USA
Three Screw, Oval SoQ (R), USA
Manual:
Oval SoQ (R), USA (Star)
Oval SoQ (R), USA-1
Cartridge:
Three Screw, Oval SoQ (R), USA
Manual:
Oval SoQ (R), Circle T, USA-1
Metroid
Metroid features most of the common NES variant types, including a hangtab box, all three Nintendo Seals of Quality, the addition of Rev-A, five- and three-screw cartridges, USA codes, star codes and a Classic Series release.
Boxes
Hangtab, Circle SoQ
Circle SoQ, Rev-A
Circle SoQ, Rev-A, USA
Oval SoQ (TM), 5 Digit ZIP Code, USA
Oval SoQ (TM), 9 Digit Zip Code, USA (Star)
Oval SoQ (R), USA
Classic Series, USA-1
Left: Oval SoQ (TM), 5 Digit ZIP Code, USA
Right: Oval SoQ (TM), 9 Digit ZIP Code, USA (Star)
Cartridges
Five Screw, Circle SoQ
Three Screw, Circle SoQ, Made in Japan
Three Screw, Circle SoQ, USA
Three Screw, Oval SoQ (TM), USA
Three Screw, Oval SoQ (R), USA
Classic Series, USA-1
Manuals
Circle SoQ, NES (TM)
Oval SoQ (TM), NES (TM)
Oval SoQ (TM), USA
Oval SoQ (R), Circle T, USA-1
Classic Series, Circle T, USA-1
Game Specific Insert
Watch Offer, CAP-MN-US
Matching Components
Hangtab, Circle SoQ
Cartridge:
Five Screw, Circle SoQ
Manual:
Circle SoQ, NES (TM)
Circle SoQ, Rev-A
Cartridges:
Three Screw, Circle SoQ, Made in Japan
Three Screw, Circle SoQ, USA
Manual:
Circle SoQ, NES (TM)
Oval SoQ (TM), 5 Digit ZIP Code, USA
Cartridge:
Three Screw, Oval SoQ (TM), USA
Manual:
Oval SoQ (TM), USA
Oval SoQ (TM), 9 Digit ZIP Code, USA (Star)
Cartridge:
Three Screw, Oval SoQ (TM), USA
Manual:
Oval SoQ (TM), USA
Oval SoQ (R), USA
Cartridge:
Three Screw, Oval SoQ (R), USA
Manual:
Oval SoQ (R), USA (Star)
Classic Series, USA-1
Cartridge:
Classic Series, USA-1
Manual:
Classic Series, Circle T, USA-1
Left: Classic Series, USA-1
Center: Classic Series, USA-1
Right: Classic Series, USA-1
Mike Tyson's Punch Out!!
Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!! has many variants. Among these are changes to the Nintendo Seal of Quality, five- and three-screw cartridges, and the addition of Rev-A, USA codes and star codes. This game also features a specific variant on both the boxes and cartridges. The first production run has white bullet points printed on the cover art of the box and the cartridge label. However, subsequent production runs changed to orange bullet points.
Boxes
White Bullets, Circle SoQ
Orange Bullets, Circle SoQ
Circle SoQ, Rev-A
Circle SoQ, Rev-A, USA
Oval SoQ (TM), 5 Digit ZIP Code, USA
Oval SoQ (TM), 9 Digit ZIP Code, USA (Star)
Top left: White Bullets, Circle SoQ
Top right: Orange Bullets, Circle SoQ
Bottom left: Oval SoQ (TM), 5 Digit ZIP Code, USA
Bottom right: Oval SoQ (TM), 9 Digit ZIP Code, USA (Star)
Cartridges
Three Screw, White Bullets, Circle SoQ
Three Screw, Orange Bullets, Circle SoQ
Five Screw, Orange Bullets, Circle SoQ
Three Screw, Circle SoQ, USA
Three Screw, Oval SoQ (TM), USA
Manuals
Circle SoQ, (C) 1987
Circle SoQ, USA
Oval SoQ (TM), USA
Game Specific Insert
Mike Tyson’s Letter, Red Outline
Matching Components
White Bullets, Circle SoQ
Cartridge:
Three Screw, White Bullets, Circle SoQ
Circle SoQ, (C) 1987
Game Specific Insert:
Mike Tyson’s Letter, Red Outline
Orange Bullets, Circle SoQ
Cartridge:
Three Screw, Orange Bullets, Circle SoQ
Manual:
Circle SoQ, (C) 1987
Game Specific Insert:
Mike Tyson’s Letter, Red Outline
Circle SoQ, Rev-A
Cartridges:
Three Screw, Orange Bullets, Circle SoQ
Five Screw, Orange Bullets, Circle SoQ
Manual:
Circle SoQ, (C) 1987
Game Specific Insert:
Mike Tyson’s Letter, Red Outline
Circle SoQ, Rev-A, USA
Cartridges:
Three Screw, Orange Bullets, Circle SoQ
Three Screw, Circle SoQ, USA
Manuals:
Circle SoQ, (C) 1987
Circle SoQ, USA
Game Specific Insert:
Mike Tyson’s Letter, Red Outline
Oval SoQ (TM), 5 Digit ZIP Code, USA
Cartridge:
Three Screw, Oval SoQ (TM), USA
Manual:
Oval SoQ (TM), USA
Game Specific Insert:
Mike Tyson’s Letter, Red Outline
Oval SoQ (TM), 9 Digit ZIP Code, USA (Star)
Cartridge:
Three Screw, Oval SoQ (TM), USA
Manual:
Oval SoQ (TM), USA
Game Specific Insert:
Mike Tyson’s Letter, Red Outline
Rad Racer
Rad Racer has several common NES variant types, including changes to the Nintendo Seal of Quality, the addition of Rev-A, five- and three-screw cartridges and changes to the USA codes and star codes. A couple unique variants can also be found on the boxes and the manuals. For example, the first production run of Rad Racer features three daytime screenshots on the back of the box, while subsequent production runs have nighttime screenshots. Also, the first Rad Racer manual is black in color like Nintendo’s black box series of games. Later printings of the manual are silver in color, more in line with Metroid and Kid Icarus.
Boxes
Daytime Screenshots, Circle SoQ
Nighttime Screenshot, Circle SoQ
Circle SoQ, Rev-A
Circle SoQ, Rev-A, USA
Oval SoQ (TM), 5 Digit ZIP Code, USA
Oval SoQ (TM), 9 Digit ZIP Code, USA (Star)
Left: Daytime Screenshots, Circle SoQ
Right: Nighttime Screenshot, Circle SoQ
Cartridges
Five Screw, Circle SoQ, Made in Japan
Three Screw, Circle SoQ, Made in Japan
Three Screw, Circle SoQ, USA
Three Screw, Oval SoQ (TM), USA
Manuals
Black, Circle SoQ
Silver, Circle SoQ
Silver, Circle SoQ, USA
Silver, Oval SoQ (TM), USA
Game Specific Inserts
3-D Glasses, Black Plastic
Warning Card, NES-RC-US
3-D Glasses, Black Plastic
Matching Components
Daytime Screenshots, Circle SoQ
Cartridges:
Five Screw, Circle SoQ, Made in Japan
Three Screw, Circle SoQ, Made in Japan
Manual:
Black, Circle SoQ
Game Specific Insert:
3-D Glasses, Black Plastic
Warning Card, NES-RC-US
Nighttime Screenshot, Circle SoQ
Cartridges:
Five Screw, Circle SoQ, Made in Japan
Three Screw, Circle SoQ, Made in Japan
Manuals:
Black, Circle SoQ
Silver, Circle SoQ
Game Specific Insert:
3-D Glasses, Black Plastic
Warning Card, NES-RC-US
Circle SoQ, Rev-A
Cartridge:
Three Screw, Circle SoQ, Made in Japan
Manual:
Silver, Circle SoQ
Game Specific Insert:
3-D Glasses, Black Plastic
Warning Card, NES-RC-US
Circle SoQ, Rev-A, USA
Cartridges:
Three Screw, Circle SoQ, Made in Japan
Three Screw, Circle SoQ, USA
Manuals:
Silver, Circle SoQ
Silver, Circle SoQ, USA
Game Specific Insert:
3-D Glasses
Oval SoQ (TM), 5 Digit ZIP Code, USA
Cartridge:
Three Screw, Oval SoQ (TM), USA
Manuals:
Silver, Circle SoQ, USA
Silver, Oval SoQ (TM), USA
Game Specific Insert:
3-D Glasses
Oval SoQ (TM), 9 Digit ZIP Code, USA (Star)
Cartridge:
Three Screw, Oval SoQ (TM), USA
Manuals:
Silver, Oval SoQ (TM), USA
Game Specific Insert:
3-D Glasses
Super Mario Bros. 2
Super Mario Bros. 2 features many of the variants common for the latter half of the NES lifespan. All three different Nintendo Seals of Quality were used during Super Mario Bros. 2’s production. Meanwhile, there were USA and star code revisions, different manuals either with and without a circled T printed on the cover, and several warranty changes.
Boxes
Circle SoQ, Rev-A, USA
Oval SoQ (TM), USA
Oval SoQ (TM), USA/Canada, USA (Star)
Oval SoQ (R), USA/Canada, USA (Star)
Oval SoQ (R), USA/Canada/Mexico, USA
Oval SoQ (R), 4 Line Red Box Warranty, USA
Oval SoQ (R), 3 Line Red Box Warranty, USA-1
Left: Oval SoQ (R), 4 Line Red Box Warranty, USA
Right: Oval SoQ (R), 3 Line Red Box Warranty, USA-1
Cartridges
No SoQ, USA
Oval SoQ (TM), USA
Oval SoQ (R), USA
Manuals
Circle SoQ, USA
Oval SoQ (TM), USA
Oval SoQ (R), USA
Oval SoQ (R), USA (Star)
Oval SoQ (R), Circle T, USA
Oval SoQ (R), Circle T, USA-1
Oval SoQ (R), Circle T, USA-2
Oval SoQ (R), Circle T, USA-3
Left: Oval SoQ (R), USA (Star)
Center: Oval SoQ (R), Circle T, USA
Right: Oval SoQ (R), Circle T, USA-3
Matching Components
Circle SoQ, Rev-A, USA
Cartridge:
No SoQ, USA
Manual:
Circle SoQ, USA
Oval SoQ (TM), USA
Cartridge:
Oval SoQ (TM), USA
Manual:
Oval SoQ (TM), USA
Oval SoQ (TM), USA/Canada, USA (Star)
Cartridges:
Oval SoQ (TM), USA
Oval SoQ (R), USA
Manual:
Oval SoQ (TM), USA
Oval SoQ (R), USA/Canada, USA (Star)
Cartridge:
Oval SoQ (R), USA
Manual:
Oval SoQ (R), USA
Oval SoQ (R), USA/Canada/Mexico, USA
Cartridge:
Oval SoQ (R), USA
Manual:
Oval SoQ (R), USA (Star)
Oval SoQ (R), 4 Line Red Box Warranty, USA
Cartridge:
Oval SoQ (R), USA
Manuals:
Oval SoQ (R), Circle T, USA
Oval SoQ (R), Circle T, USA-1
Oval SoQ (R), Circle T, USA-2
Oval SoQ (R), 3 Line Red Box Warranty, USA-1
Cartridge:
Oval SoQ (R), USA
Manual:
Oval SoQ (R), Circle T, USA-3
Super Mario Bros. 3
Super Mario Bros. 3 has many of the standard NES variant types, as well as some unique ones. There are Nintendo seals of quality changes, warranty changes, USA codes and star codes. Two of the boxes were console pack-ins used for the NES Challenge Set. These boxes have either a gloss or matte finish Challenge Set sticker.
Super Mario Bros. 3 also features a significant design change. The first production run of Super Mario Bros. 3 features a title design with the word “Bros.” oriented to the left. This can be found on the box, the cartridge label, and the manual. Subsequent printings of the components position the word “Bros.” to the right side of the title logo.
Boxes
Left Bros., Oval SoQ (TM), USA
Oval SoQ (TM), USA/Canada, USA-1
Oval SoQ (R), USA/Canada, USA-1
Oval SoQ (R), USA/Canada/Mexico, USA-1
Challenge Set (Gloss), Oval SoQ (R), USA/Canada/Mexico
Challenge Set (Matte), Oval SoQ (R), USA/Canada/Mexico
Left: Oval SoQ (TM), USA
Right: Oval SoQ (TM), USA/Canada, USA-1
Cartridges
Left Bros., Oval SoQ (TM), USA
Oval SoQ (R), USA-1
Manuals
Left Bros., Oval SoQ (TM), USA
Oval SoQ (TM), USA-1
Oval SoQ (R), USA-1 (Star)
Oval SoQ (R), Circle T, USA-1
Game Specific Insert
Nintendo Power Offer, PMG-UM
Nintendo Power Offer, PMG-USA
Matching Components
Left Bros., Oval SoQ (TM), USA
Cartridge:
Left Bros., Oval SoQ (TM), USA
Manual:
Left Bros., Oval SoQ (TM), USA
Game Specific Insert:
Nintendo Power Offer, PMG-UM
Oval SoQ (TM), USA-1
Cartridge:
Oval SoQ (R), USA-1
Manual:
Oval SoQ (TM), USA-1
Game Specific Insert:
Nintendo Power Offer, PMG-UM
Oval SoQ (R), USA/Canada, USA-1
Cartridge:
Oval SoQ (R), USA-1
Manual:
Oval SoQ (R), USA-1 (Star)
Game Specific Insert:
Nintendo Power Offer, PMG-UM
Oval SoQ (R), USA/Canada/Mexico, USA-1
Cartridge:
Oval SoQ (R), USA-1
Manuals:
Oval SoQ (R), USA-1 (Star)
Oval SoQ (R), Circle T, USA
Game Specific Insert:
Nintendo Power Offer, PMG-UM
Challenge Set (Gloss), Oval SoQ (R), USA/Canada/Mexico
Cartridge:
Oval SoQ (R), USA-1
Manuals:
Oval SoQ (R), USA-1 (Star)
Oval SoQ (R), Circle T, USA-1
Challenge Set (Matte), Oval SoQ (R), USA/Canada/Mexico
Cartridge:
Oval SoQ (R), USA-1
Manuals:
Oval SoQ (R), USA-1 (Star)
Oval SoQ (R), Circle T, USA-1
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link (often just called Zelda II) has several common NES variant types. These common variants include changes to the Nintendo Seal of Quality, changes to USA and star codes and a Classic Series release.
Boxes
Circle SoQ, Rev-A, USA
Oval SoQ (TM), 5 Digit ZIP Code, USA
Oval SoQ (TM), USA/Canada, USA (Star)
Oval SoQ (R), USA
Classic Series, USA-1
Left: Rev-A, USA
Right: Oval SoQ (TM), 5 Digit ZIP Code, USA
Cartridges
Gold, Circle SoQ, USA
Gold, Oval SoQ (TM), USA
Gold, Oval SoQ (R), USA
Grey, Oval SoQ (R), USA-1
Manuals
Circle SoQ, USA
Oval SoQ (TM), USA
Oval SoQ (R), USA
Oval SoQ (R), USA (Star)
Oval SoQ (R), Circle T, USA-1
Game Specific Insert
Window Bag
Matching Components
Circle SoQ, Rev-A, USA
Cartridge:
Gold, Circle SoQ, USA
Manual:
Circle SoQ, USA
Game Specific Insert:
Window Bag
Oval SoQ (TM), 5 Digit ZIP Code, USA
Cartridges:
Gold, Circle SoQ, USA
Gold, Oval SoQ (TM), USA
Manual:
Oval SoQ (TM), USA
Game Specific Insert:
Window Bag
Oval SoQ (TM), USA/Canada, USA (Star)
Cartridge:
Gold, Oval SoQ (TM), USA
Manuals:
Oval SoQ (TM), USA
Oval SoQ (R), USA (Star)
Game Specific Insert:
Window Bag
Oval SoQ (R), USA
Cartridge:
Gold, Oval SoQ (R), USA
Manual:
Oval SoQ (R), USA
Game Specific Insert:
Window Bag
Classic Series, USA-1
Cartridge:
Grey, Oval SoQ (R), USA-1
Manual:
Oval SoQ (R), Circle T, USA-1