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Nintendo speed-running has been a popular trend in gaming since the inception of the NES. And now, the gaming company is making it easier to perform and share online as players grow through the ranks of the fast-paced community. Nintendo World Championship: NES Editionwhich falls on Thursday July 18.
The deluxe set retails for $59.99 at Target and features more than 150 mini-competitions across a variety of classic NES titles. Check out a full list of games, below:
- Balloon fight
- Donkey Kong
- Excitebike
- Ice Climber
- Child Icarus
- 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: The Adventure of Link
And if you're a member of the Target Circle, you can order now and get it Nintendo World Championship: NES Edition Deluxe Set delivered straight to your door in two days (on orders over $35).
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Furthermore, Nintendo World Championship: NES Edition The Deluxe Set is available at Walmart and Best Buy.
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'Nintendo World Championship: NES Edition' Deluxe Set
In terms of gameplay, you can either challenge yourself to achieve your personal best speeds or you can play with players from around the world online with global leaderboards to bring out the best of the best.
The deluxe set comes with the game itself, a gold replica of the NES Game Pak of the same name from 1990, 13 art cards for each game included, and a set of five pins.
Priced at $59.99 and available for purchase at Target, Walmart and Best Buy, Nintendo World Championship: NES Edition The Deluxe Set is out now. In the meantime, watch the gameplay overview trailer below:
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