Pro Wrestling (PlayChoice-10)

Nintendo • 1986

Pro Wrestling (PlayChoice-10) — Title screen
Title screen
Pro Wrestling (PlayChoice-10) — Gameplay
Gameplay

Step into the ring with Nintendo’s Pro Wrestling, a two-player sports game released in 1986 as part of the PlayChoice-10 system. Players choose from a roster of colorful wrestlers and engage in head-to-head matches, utilizing an eight-way joystick to execute grapples, throws, and strikes. The gameplay focuses on strategic positioning and timing to gain an advantage over your opponent, working towards pins and submission holds to secure victory. This PlayChoice-10 version utilizes unique hardware for its presentation. While sharing a name with the later NES title, this arcade iteration offers a distinct experience rooted in wrestling fundamentals and straightforward competition. Two players can face off using simple controls, making it accessible while still demanding skillful execution. The game runs on a Zilog Z80 processor alongside a Zetex N2A03 chip for sound, providing the audio accompaniment to the wrestling action. For those seeking more information about the core gameplay mechanics, please refer to details regarding the original NES version of Pro Wrestling.

Details

Manufacturer
Nintendo
Year
1986
Players
2
Genre
Sports / Wrestling
Display
raster
Emulation status
good
MAME ID
pc_pwrst

Machine data derived from the MAME project.