nintendo has AnnouncedNintendo World Championship: NES Edition for switch. It will release on July 18 for $29.99 via Nintendo eShopand $59.99 as a “Deluxe Set” physical edition.
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On July 18, the Nintendo World Championship: NES Edition The game begins its global (or just living room) competition on the Nintendo Switch family of systems! And for those whose NES roots run deep, prepare for the explosion of nostalgia that is the Nintendo World Championship: NES Edition – Luxury set. This special edition bundle includes a physical version of the game, a set of five collectible pins, 13 art cards commemorating each of the featured NES classics, and a replica of the legendary gold-colored NES Game Pak (for display only, stand including). ) to commemorate the original 1990 Nintendo World Championship event. Perfect for collectors and to tower over your head in victory!
Paying tribute to the unforgettable in-person Nintendo World Championships held in 1990, 2015 and 2017, Nintendo World Championship: NES Edition challenges players to battle through bite-sized fragments of classic blockbusters. Both old and new school gamers can enjoy over 150 speedrun challenges taken from 13 classic NES games. Get ready by setting and beating your best times in single-player Speedrun mode, unlocking new challenges and unique in-game pins along the way, and then up to eight players can compete locally in Party mode. Nintendo Switch Online members can also enter World Championship mode to submit their best times in five challenges that rotate each week and compete for a place on the global leaderboard.
Test your mettle against speedrun challenges taken from these NES titles:
balloon fight
donkey kong
excite bike
ice climber
Icarus Child
Kirby’s Adventure
metroid
Super Mario Bros.
Super Mario Bros.2
Super Mario Bros.3
Super Mario Bros. The Lost Levels
The legend of Zelda
Zelda II: Link’s Adventure
It’s time to etch your own name in gaming history. Nintendo World Championship: NES Edition – The Deluxe Set ($59.99 MSRP) and the digital version of the game ($29.99 MSRP) are available for pre-order at Best Buy, GameStop, Target, and other select retailers. Additionally, those looking for the most authentic NES feel can purchase a pair of optional Nintendo Entertainment System controllers ($59.99 MSRP), available to paid Nintendo Switch Online members.
Watch the announcement trailer below. See the first screenshots in the gallery.