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Like the [[Game & Watch]], '''Mini Classics''' are a series of portable games. They have keychains, so they can be taken easily anywhere. Like Game & Watch, the game plays in black and white.  
{{distinguish|Classics}}
The '''Mini Classics''' are a series of LCD handheld games featuring licensed ports of {{a|G&W|l}} titles. They had only ever been released in the {{wp|Western world}}. They were created by German company Stadlbauer, and they were distributed and published by numerous other manufacturers. They are smaller than the originals and have keychains, increasing their portability. Additionally, the Mini Classics can also serve as a clock. The games are mostly identical to their original (Game & Watch) versions, although there are some subtle differences in sound effects. Their appearance is that of a small {{iw|nwiki|Game Boy Pocket}}, only missing the {{button|gb|start}}, {{button|gb|select}}, and {{button|gb|B}} buttons and the cartridge slot. They also have a stand, but it is missing in the dual-screen Mini Classics such as ''{{id|DK|G&W}}''.


== List of ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' Mini Classics and colors ==
*''{{id|DK|G&W}}'' (Metallic Green)
*''{{id|DKJR|G&W}}'' (Dark Green, Yellow-Green, Yellow, Orange)
*{{a|MCF|l}} (Yellow, Grey, Clear Yellow, Dark Blue)
*{{id|SMB|G&W}} (White, Blue, Green, Silver)
The ''{{a|DK}}'' model was discontinued shortly after its release, but the other three continued production into the 2000s.{{ref needed}} U.S. distribution of the handhelds seems to have ended around 2013, although they may still be available in other countries. No elements were changed with the later models, aside from sound improvements, color variations, and packaging.


== List of [[Mario]] Mini Classics ==
It appears that there was a planned Mini Classics version of {{a|DK3|G&W}} that was canceled. It can be seen only in an old stock image, in which the game is mislabeled as ''Donkey Kong Junior''.<ref>{{cite|deadlink=y|archive=web.archive.org/web/20200806101145/https://www.forevergeek.com/get_nintendo_classic_games_on_your_keyring|title=Get Nintendo classic games on your keyring|author=Andy|date=August 5, 2009|publisher=Forever Geek|language=en|accessdate=December 30, 2024}}</ref>
All the games must be bought seperatly and notice that the games are not exact ports of the classic game-they are actually quite different.
*''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''
*''[[Donkey Kong Jr. (game)|Donkey Kong Jr.]]''
*''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]''
*''[[Mario's Cement Factory]]''


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An extremely rare limited-edition gold version of {{a|SMB}} existed, of which only 99 units were ever produced. This version was available only as a gift to "Special Friends and Partners" of Stadlbauer. Each of them includes a signed letter from Dr. Dieter Stadlbauer, head of the Stadlbauer company.<ref>{{cite|url=consolevariations.com/collectibles/nintendo-game-watch-mini-classic-gold-super-mario-bros|title=Nintendo Game & Watch Mini Classic Gold {{a|SMB}}|publisher=Console Variations|language=en}}</ref>
<gallery>
DK3_Stock_Photo.png|Unreleased ''Donkey Kong 3'' (mislabeled as ''Donkey Kong Junior'')
SMB G&W Mini Classics Gold Version.png|Gold version of ''Super Mario Bros.''
</gallery>
 
==Gallery==
===Original Stadlbauer models===
<gallery>
Donkey Kong Mini Classics.jpg|''Donkey Kong''
Donkey Kong Jr Mini Classics.jpg|''Donkey Kong Junior''
Mario's Cement Factory Mini Classics.jpg|''Mario's Cement Factory''
Super Mario Bros Mini Classics.jpg|''Super Mario Bros.''
</gallery>
 
==References==
<references/>
 
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[[Category:Systems unreleased in Japan]]
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[[Category:Game & Watch series]]
[[Category:Re-releases]]

Latest revision as of 06:17, January 1, 2025

Not to be confused with Classics.

The Mini Classics are a series of LCD handheld games featuring licensed ports of Game & Watch titles. They had only ever been released in the Western world. They were created by German company Stadlbauer, and they were distributed and published by numerous other manufacturers. They are smaller than the originals and have keychains, increasing their portability. Additionally, the Mini Classics can also serve as a clock. The games are mostly identical to their original (Game & Watch) versions, although there are some subtle differences in sound effects. Their appearance is that of a small Game Boy Pocket, only missing the Start Button, Select Button, and B Button buttons and the cartridge slot. They also have a stand, but it is missing in the dual-screen Mini Classics such as Donkey Kong.

List of Super Mario Mini Classics and colors[edit]

The Donkey Kong model was discontinued shortly after its release, but the other three continued production into the 2000s.[citation needed] U.S. distribution of the handhelds seems to have ended around 2013, although they may still be available in other countries. No elements were changed with the later models, aside from sound improvements, color variations, and packaging.

It appears that there was a planned Mini Classics version of G&W that was canceled. It can be seen only in an old stock image, in which the game is mislabeled as Donkey Kong Junior.[1]

An extremely rare limited-edition gold version of Super Mario Bros. existed, of which only 99 units were ever produced. This version was available only as a gift to "Special Friends and Partners" of Stadlbauer. Each of them includes a signed letter from Dr. Dieter Stadlbauer, head of the Stadlbauer company.[2]

  • Unreleased Donkey Kong 3 (mislabeled as Donkey Kong Junior)

    Unreleased Donkey Kong 3 (mislabeled as Donkey Kong Junior)

  • Gold version of Super Mario Bros.

    Gold version of Super Mario Bros.

Gallery[edit]

Original Stadlbauer models[edit]

  • Donkey Kong

    Donkey Kong

  • Donkey Kong Junior

    Donkey Kong Junior

  • Mario's Cement Factory

    Mario's Cement Factory

  • Super Mario Bros.

    Super Mario Bros.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Andy (August 5, 2009). Get Nintendo classic games on your keyring. Forever Geek (English). Archived August 6, 2020, 10:11:45 UTC from the original via Wayback Machine. Retrieved December 30, 2024.
  2. ^ Nintendo Game & Watch Mini Classic Gold Super Mario Bros.. Console Variations (English).
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Game & Watch games
Super Mario franchise Donkey Kong (1982, MS) • Mario Bros. (1983, MS) • Mario's Cement Factory (1983, TT/NWS) • Mario's Bombs Away (1983, PS) • Donkey Kong Hockey (1984, MVS) • Super Mario Bros. (1986, CrS | 1987, Sp | 1988, NWS) • Mario the Juggler (1991, NWS) • Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros. (2020, CoS)
Donkey Kong franchise Donkey Kong (1982, MS) • Donkey Kong Jr. (1982, NWS | 1983, TT/PS) • Donkey Kong II (1983, MS) • Donkey Kong 3 (1984, MVS) • Donkey Kong Circus (1984, PS) • Donkey Kong Hockey (1984, MVS)
Miscellaneous Green House (1982, MS)
MS: Multi Screen • TT: Table Top • PS: Panorama Screen • NWS: New Wide Screen • MVS: Micro VS. System • CrS: Crystal Screen • Sp: Special • CoS: Color Screen
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Video game systems and add-ons
Nintendo home consoles Family Computer/Nintendo Entertainment System (Family BASIC, Family Computer Disk System) • Super Famicom/Super Nintendo Entertainment System (Satellaview, Super Game Boy) • Nintendo 64 (Nintendo 64DD) • Nintendo GameCube (Game Boy Player) • Wii (Virtual Console, WiiWare) • Wii U (Virtual Console) • Nintendo Switch
Nintendo handhelds Game & Watch • Game Boy • Virtual Boy • Game Boy Color • Game Boy Advance • Nintendo DS (Nintendo DSi, DSiWare) • Nintendo 3DS (Virtual Console) • Nintendo Switch
Other MS-DOS • VS. System • Nintendo PlayChoice-10 • Nintendo Super System • Nelsonic Game Watch • Super Mario Bros. Watch • Gamewatch Boy • Philips CD-i • Mini Classics • Triforce • Visteon Dockable Entertainment System • Classics • LodgeNet • Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo
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