How fast can you collect a room full of coins Super Mario Bros.? Or grab the sword at the start The Legend of Zelda? Or clear the entire first course Super Mario Bros. 3? Can you do it faster than your friends? OK — can you do it faster than The others the world? Well, it’s time to find out!
It’s July 18 Nintendo World Cup: NES Edition the game begins its worldwide – or just inside the living room – competition on Nintendo Switchsystem family! And for those whose NES roots run deep, get ready for a blast of nostalgia that’s real Nintendo World Cup: NES Edition – Deluxe set. This special edition bundle includes a physical version of the game, a set of 5 collectible pins, 13 art cards commemorating each of the featured NES classics, and a gold-colored replica of the legendary NES Game Pak (display only, stand included) to commemorate the original Nintendo World championship from 1990. Perfect for collectors, and to lift above your head in victory!
Paying homage to the memorable personal Nintendo World Championships held in 1990, 2015 and 2017, Nintendo World Cup: NES Edition challenges players to fight their way through bites of classic blockbusters. Both old and new players can enjoy a rush of over 150 speedrun challenges taken from 13 classic NES games. Warm up by setting and beating your own best times in single-player Speedrun mode – unlocking new challenges and unique in-game pins along the way – then up to 8 players* can compete locally in Party mode. Nintendo Switch Onlinemembers** can also enter World Championship mode to submit their best times in five challenges that rotate each week and compete for a spot on the global leaderboard.
Test your mettle in speedrun challenges taken from these NES titles:
- balloon fight
- Donkey Kong
- Excitebike
- Ice climber
- Little Icarus
- Kirby’s Adventure
- Metroid
- Super Mario Bros.
- Super Mario Bros. 2
- Super Mario Bros. 3
- Super Mario Bros. Lost levels
- The Legend of Zelda
- Zelda II: Link’s Adventure
It’s time to etch your name into gaming history. Nintendo World Cup: NES Edition – 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.
Source: Nintendo of America
