The Legend of Zelda – NES | Nintendo 1987 Original Gold Cartridge with Box & Dust Sleeve (No Manual)

The one that started it all. The Legend of Zelda for the Nintendo Entertainment System is the original 1987 NES release — the gold cartridge, the one that introduced save batteries to home consoles, the one that sent an entire generation into Hyrule and didn't let them leave until they'd found every dungeon, every heart container, and every secret the overworld had to offer. This copy includes the original gold cartridge (NES-ZL-USA, REV-A, © Nintendo 1985, Made in Japan), the original gold box, and the original black Nintendo dust sleeve. No manual included. Cart label is clean and intact. Box shows corner wear and some crushing on one end consistent with age. Dust sleeve is present.

What's Included:

• 🖋️ Original gold cartridge — NES-ZL-USA / REV-A / © Nintendo 1985 / Made in Japan
• 📦 Original gold box — present, shows corner wear and crushing on one end
• 🖤 Original black Nintendo dust sleeve — present
• ⚠️ Manual not included

Item Details:

• 🏷️ Publisher: Nintendo / Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)
• 📅 © Nintendo 1985 / NES release 1987 / Cart stamp: NES-ZLB71104 REV-A
• 🇺🇸 Cart ID: NES-ZL-USA / Made in Japan
• 🔊 Battery-backed save — original internal battery (functionality not guaranteed at this age; recommend testing)
• 💰 Original retail barcode: 0 45496 63032 4

Why Collectors Love It:

There is no more iconic cartridge in NES collecting than the gold Zelda. The REV-A stamp on this copy places it in the early production run, and having the original box and dust sleeve intact at this age is genuinely uncommon — most copies that surface loose have long since lost both. The box corner wear is honest and expected; a 35+ year old NES box that survived in any condition is a win. This is the copy for collectors who want the complete shelf presence of the original release without paying CIB prices, and for players who just want to run through Hyrule on original hardware the way it was meant to be played.

Condition Notes:

Includes game disc and case (no manual). Cart label is clean and intact. Box shows corner wear and crushing on one end consistent with age — please review photos for specific condition details. Original black Nintendo dust sleeve is present. Internal save battery is original; recommend testing before extended play.

Perfect For:

• NES collectors and Legend of Zelda series completionists
• Vintage Nintendo collectors seeking original gold cartridge releases
• Players who want to experience the original Hyrule on authentic hardware
• Anyone whose NES shelf is missing its most important title
• The collector who knows REV-A matters