Classic NES Series

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Not to be confused with Classics or Nintendo Classics (also referred to as Classic Series).
"NES Classics" redirects here. For the Adobe Flash advergame, see NES Classics (Flash game).
"Famicom Mini" redirects here. For the mini console, see Nintendo Classic Mini: Family Computer.

The Classic NES Series, known as the NES Classics in Europe and Australia, and as Famicom Mini in Japan, is a series of video games for the Game Boy Advance released in 2004 and 2005. All games are emulated versions of classic Famicom/NES video games, including six games of the Super Mario franchise. They are mostly unchanged from the originals, but features such as multiplayer using the link cable or wireless adapter (only if the original game included multiplayer) and save functions for high scores and custom levels were added in certain cases. The resolution of the games was altered to fit the GBA screen, making the graphics look "squished."

In Japan, Nintendo released 30 games in three series in total, while North America and Europe only saw 12 games in two series. Several NES games were also released in North America on e-Reader cards, though. The Japanese releases feature game packaging almost identical to the original packaging for the Famicom.

Super Mario games[edit]

Game Japan release date North America release date Europe release date Version differences
Donkey Kong 2004 / 02 / 14 2004 / 06 / 07 2004 / 07 / 09
Dr. Mario 2004 / 05 / 21 2004 / 10 / 25 2005 / 01 / 07
  • The two-player option is removed from the title screen. To access it, player 1 has to press the L Button and R Button buttons together to open the menu and select linked play. Player 2 can then download the game onto their system.
  • The edges are heavily cropped (even more so than in Nintendo Puzzle Collection), especially on top and bottom.
Mario Bros. 2004 / 05 / 21 N/A N/A The "2 Player Game A" and "2 Player Game B" choices are removed from the title screen. The method to access them is the same as for Dr. Mario except the menu is in Japanese.
Super Mario Bros. 2004 / 02 / 14;
2005 / 09 / 13 (20th anniversary)
2004 / 06 / 07 2004 / 07 / 09
  • The counters on top are moved to the upper edge, and the text font is changed to require fewer pixels.
  • This release is almost identical to the "Hot Mario! Campaign" version that was awarded to 3,000 Japanese contestants in a drawing that ended on January 15, 2004. That version is unable to connect with the wireless adapter.
Super Mario Bros. 2 (Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels) 2004 / 08 / 10 N/A N/A
  • Holding the A Button or B Button while the Game Boy Advance logo is shown will trigger the Family Computer Disk System's "Please Set Disk Card" screen.
  • The counters on top are moved to the upper edge, and the text font is changed to require fewer pixels.
  • A pause menu is available during gameplay, with options to Continue, Reset, Save High Score, and Sleep Mode.
  • After beating World 8-4, the message "ハイスコアとスタすうを セーブしまた ボタンをおしてください" is shown.
Wrecking Crew 2004 / 05 / 21 N/A N/A

Famicom Mini Collection[edit]

A single game cartridge consisting of 11 Famicom Mini titles was planned to be released exclusively in China by iQue, but it was canceled due to the huge scene of piracy in China at that time. Had it been released, it would have come out in 2007 or later, according to the approval year from the government.

Neither the included Famicom/NES games nor the Classic NES Series menus have been translated in the prototype (they were in English). The game also has a crudely made title screen and menu that are also left in English.

The Famicom Mini Collection included all of the Super Mario games that have received a Classic NES Series or Famicom Mini release.

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ファミコンミニ[?]
Famikon Mini
Famicom Mini

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