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The '''Classic NES Series''', known as the '''NES Classics''' in Europe 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 [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]]/[[Famicom]] video games, including six games of the [[Mario (series)|''Mario'' series]]. They are mostly unchanged from the originals, but features such as multiplayer using the link cable (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."
The '''Classic NES Series''' is a series of video games for the [[Game Boy Advance]] that are ports of old [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] video games with the only changes being the graphics, which were "squished" to fit the GBA screen. In Europe, the series was called '''NES Classics'''. In Japan, each game is called a '''Famicom Mini'''. Several of these games were only released in Japan. The cartridges of the Famicom Mini series 1, 2, and 3 are yellow unlike other GBA ones.


Mario games released were:
In Japan, [[Nintendo]] released 29 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.
*'''''Classic NES Series: [[Donkey Kong (arcade game)|Donkey Kong]]''''' - it should be noted that this game does not include the "pie factory" level, a level exclusive to the arcade version of the game. Presumably the level was kept out due to the game being a port of the NES version.  This port was released on June 7, 2004 in North America, and on July 9, 2004 in Europe.
*'''''Classic NES Series: [[Dr. Mario (game)|Dr. Mario]]''''' - This port was released on May 21, 2004 in Japan, and on October 25, 2004 in North America.
*'''''Classic NES Series: [[Super Mario Bros.]]''''' - This port was released on February 14, 2004 in Japan, and on June 7, 2004 in North America.


Japan only games:
==''Mario'' Games==
*'''''Famicom Mini: [[Mario Bros. (game)|Mario Bros.]]'''''
''Mario'' games released internationally:
*'''''Famicom Mini: [[Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels|Super Mario Bros. 2]]''''' - This is a remake of the ''Lost Levels'', as ''Super Mario Bros. 2'' is what the Lost Levels are called in Japan. Follow the link to the game's page for more information.
*'''''[[Donkey Kong (arcade game)|Donkey Kong]]''''' – Released on  on February 14, 2004 in Japan, on June 7, 2004 in North America, and on July 9, 2004 in Europe. Notably, this game does not include the "pie factory" level, a level exclusive to the arcade version of the game.
*'''''Famicom Mini: [[Wrecking Crew]]'''''
*'''''[[Dr. Mario (game)|Dr. Mario]]''''' – Released on May 21, 2004 in Japan,  on October 25, 2004 in North America, and on January 7, 2005 in Europe.
*'''''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''''' – Released on February 14, 2004 in Japan, on June 7, 2004 in North America, and on July 9, 2004 in Europe. On September 13, 2005, it was re-released in Japan on the occasion of the game's 20th anniversary.
 
''Mario'' games released in Japan only:
*'''''[[Mario Bros. (game)|Mario Bros.]]''''' – Released on May 21, 2004.
*'''''[[Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels|Super Mario Bros. 2]]''''' – Released on August 10, 2004. Known as ''Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels'' in the West.
*'''''[[Wrecking Crew]]''''' – Released on May 21, 2004.
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:CNS-SMB_Cover.jpg|<center>[[Super Mario Bros.]]</center>
Image:CNS-SMB_Cover.jpg|<center>''[[Super Mario Bros.|Classic NES Series: Super Mario Bros.]]
Image:CNS-DMario.jpg|<center>[[Dr. Mario (game)|Dr. Mario]]</center>
Image:ClassicNES DK.jpg|<center>''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Classic NES Series: Donkey Kong]]
Image:ClassicNES DK.jpg|<center>[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]</center>
Image:CNS-DMario.jpg|<center>''[[Dr. Mario (game)|Classic NES Series: Dr. Mario]]
Image:FM Mario Bros JAP cover.jpg|''<center>[[Mario Bros. (game)|Famicom Mini: Mario Bros.]]
Image:FM Wrecking Crew JAP cover.jpg|''<center>[[Wrecking Crew|Famicom Mini: Wrecking Crew]]
Image:FM Super Mario Bros 2 JAP cover.jpg|''<center>[[Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels|Famicom Mini: Super Mario Bros. 2]]
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>
==External Links==
*[http://ms.nintendo-europe.com/nesclassics/enGB/ Official European Website]
*Official Japanese Website
**[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n08/fmk/index.html Series 1]
**[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n08/fmk2/index.html Series 2]
**[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n08/fmk3/index.html Series 3]
**[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n08/fsmj/index.html ''Super Mario Bros.'' 20th Anniversary]
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Revision as of 13:04, May 20, 2009

The Classic NES Series, known as the NES Classics in Europe 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 NES/Famicom video games, including six games of the Mario series. They are mostly unchanged from the originals, but features such as multiplayer using the link cable (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 29 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.

Mario Games

Mario games released internationally:

  • Donkey Kong – Released on on February 14, 2004 in Japan, on June 7, 2004 in North America, and on July 9, 2004 in Europe. Notably, this game does not include the "pie factory" level, a level exclusive to the arcade version of the game.
  • Dr. Mario – Released on May 21, 2004 in Japan, on October 25, 2004 in North America, and on January 7, 2005 in Europe.
  • Super Mario Bros. – Released on February 14, 2004 in Japan, on June 7, 2004 in North America, and on July 9, 2004 in Europe. On September 13, 2005, it was re-released in Japan on the occasion of the game's 20th anniversary.

Mario games released in Japan only:

Gallery

External Links


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Game Boy Advance games
Super Mario franchise Super Mario Advance (2001) • Mario Kart: Super Circuit (2001) • Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2 (2001) • Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 (2003) • Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga (2003) • Mario Golf: Advance Tour (2004) • Mario vs. Donkey Kong (2004) • Mario Pinball Land (2004) • Mario Party Advance (2005) • Dr. Mario & Puzzle League (2005) • Mario Tennis: Power Tour (2005)
Donkey Kong franchise Donkey Kong Country (2003) • Donkey Kong Country 2 (2004) • DK: King of Swing (2005) • Donkey Kong Country 3 (2005)
Yoshi franchise Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3 (2002) • Yoshi Topsy-Turvy (2004)
Wario franchise Wario Land 4 (2001) • WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$! (2003) • WarioWare: Twisted! (2004)
Classic NES series Classic NES Series: Donkey Kong (2004) • Classic NES Series: Super Mario Bros. (2004) • Classic NES Series: Dr. Mario (2004)
Famicom Mini series Famicom Mini: Mario Bros. (2004) • Famicom Mini: Wrecking Crew (2004) • Famicom Mini: Super Mario Bros. 2 (2004)
e-Reader Donkey Kong Jr.-e (2002) • Pinball-e (2002) • Donkey Kong-e (2002) • Mario Bros.-e (2002) • Mario Party-e (2003) • Donkey Kong 3-e (2003) • Golf-e (2003)
Other Game & Watch Gallery 4 (2002) • Densetsu no Stafy 3 (2004) • Donkey Kong Coconut Crackers (canceled) • Diddy Kong Pilot (2001/2003) (canceled)

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