Nintendo has officially unveiled Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition, a brand-new games that calls back to the iconic event – in particular the 1990 iteration – with retro speedrunning challenges based on classic NES titles.
The game, which launches digitally and physically on July 18th for Switch, features over 150 bite-sized moments from across 13 original NES games for players to test their skills and compete on the global leaderboards in weekly rotating challenges. Challenges will range from things like finishing the first level of Super Mario Bros. as quickly as possible to seeing how fast you can eat your first enemy in Kirby’s Adventure.
Nintendo has also revealed a very slick Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition – Deluxe Set, which contains a physical copy of the game along with a replica of the iconic Gold NES cartridge in commemoration of the 1990 Nintendo World Championships, 13 art cards based on the games and their covers, and a set of 5 pins. This edition is EB Exclusive in Australia.
WHERE TO GET NINTENDO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS: NES EDITION IN AUSTRALIA
Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition is available to pre-order physically as a standard edition or EB Exclusive Deluxe Set.
THE BEST SHIPPED PRICE IS CURRENTLY AT THE GAMESMEN FOR $47.95
Amazon – TBA
Big W – TBA
JB Hi-Fi – $48
EB Games – $49.95 standard | $89.95 Deluxe Set
MightyApe – $49
Gamesmen – $47.95
Nintendo Switch eShop – $49.95
ARE THERE PRE-ORDER BONUSES?
There are no pre-order bonuses for this game as of yet.
WHAT’S IN EACH EDITION?
Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition comes as a standard edition, or a special physical Deluxe Set. Here’s what’s in each:
Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition Standard Edition
- Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition digital or physical game
Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition Deluxe Set
- Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition game card
- Gold replica NES™ cartridge and stand to commemorate the 1990 World Championships
- 13 art cards
- Set of 5 pins
ARE THERE TRADE DEALS?
There have been no trade deals announced for this game as of yet.
WHEN DOES IT UNLOCK?
The digital version of Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition should start unlocking at 12AM local time on July 18th.
OUR REVIEW
We don’t yet have a review for this game but keep an eye on this space!
WHERE ARE THE TRAILERS?
Take a look at the reveal trailer for Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition below:
