Following a leaked ESRB rating, Nintendo has officially announced Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition for Switch.

The game is a collection of over 150 speedrun challenges taken from 13 classic NES games, including The Legend Of Zelda, Super Mario Bros., and more. It will release on Jul 18th 2024 in digital form, as well as a Deluxe Physical edition which includes the following additional goodies:

• Physical version of the game
• Five collectible pins
• 13 art cards commemorating each of the featured NES classics
• A replica of the fabled gold-colored NES Game Pak

Over in Japan, there is a normal physical edition, as well as a “Special Edition” which has different contents from the Deluxe Edition:

• Physical copy of the game
• Five collectible pins
• 13 art cards commemorating each of the featured NES classics
• Switch Online Free Trial
• 2 Famicom Controllers

Check out the trailer below, along with additional details:

On July 18, the Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition game kicks off its worldwide—or just living room-bound—competition on the Nintendo Switch family of systems! And for those whose NES roots run deep, prepare for the nostalgia-plosion that is the Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition – Deluxe 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 fabled gold-colored NES Game Pak (for display only, stand included) to commemorate the original 1990 Nintendo World Championships event. Perfect for collectors, and for raising above your head in victory!

Paying tribute to the unforgettable in-person Nintendo World Championships held in 1990, 2015 and 2017, Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition challenges players to battle through bite-sized bits of classic blockbusters. Both old-school and new-school players can enjoy the rush of over 150 speedrun challenges taken from 13 classic NES games. Warm up by setting and beating your own best times in the single-player Speedrun Mode—unlocking new challenges and unique in-game pins along the way—then up to eight players can compete locally in Party Mode. Nintendo Switch Online members can also enter World Championships 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 against speedrun challenges taken from these NES titles:

• Balloon Fight
• Donkey Kong
• Excitebike
• Ice Climber
• Kid 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

It’s tme to etch your own name into gaming history. Nintendo World Championships: 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. Also, those seeking the most authentic NES feel can snag a pair of optional Nintendo Entertainment System controllers ($59.99 MSRP), available to paid Nintendo Switch Online members.

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