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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.
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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 [[Family Computer|Famicom]]/[[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] video games, including six games of the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]]. They are mostly unchanged from the originals, but features such as multiplayer using the [[Game Boy Advance#Game Link Cable|link cable]] or [[Game Boy Advance#Wireless Adaptor|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."


Mario games released were:
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.
*'''''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.
==''Super Mario'' games==
*'''''Classic NES Series: [[Super Mario Bros.]]''''' - This port was released on February 14, 2004 in Japan, and on June 7, 2004 in North America.
''Super Mario'' games released internationally:
*'''''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]''''' – Released 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 [[50m]], a level exclusive to [[Donkey Kong (Game Boy)|the Game Boy version]] and the arcade version of the game.
*'''''[[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.
''Super 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. Being a port of a [[Family Computer Disk System]] game, ''Super Mario Bros. 2'' also includes the classic "Please Set Disk Card" screen that can be triggered by holding the A button while the Game Boy Advance logo is shown.
*'''''[[Wrecking Crew]]''''' – Released on May 21, 2004.
 
==Famicom Mini Collection==
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.


Japan only games:
*'''''Famicom Mini: [[Mario Bros. (game)|Mario Bros.]]'''''
*'''''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.
*'''''Famicom Mini: [[Wrecking Crew]]'''''
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<gallery>
Image:CNS-SMB_Cover.jpg|<center>[[Super Mario Bros.]]</center>
ClassicNES DK.jpg|''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Classic NES Series: Donkey Kong]]''
Image:CNS-DMario.jpg|<center>[[Dr. Mario (game)]]</center>
ClassicNES SMB.jpg|''[[Super Mario Bros.|Classic NES Series: Super Mario Bros.]]''
Image:ClassicNES DK.jpg|<center>[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]</center>
ClassicNES DRMario.jpg|''[[Dr. Mario (game)|Classic NES Series: Dr. Mario]]''
</gallery></center>
DonkeyKong.Famicom Mini front cover.jpg|''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Famicom Mini: Donkey Kong]]''
<br clear=all>
Famicom Mini Mario Bros cover.jpg|''[[Mario Bros. (game)|Famicom Mini: Mario Bros.]]''
Famicom Mini Wrecking Crew cover.jpg|''[[Wrecking Crew|Famicom Mini: Wrecking Crew]]''
SMB Famicom Mini Box.jpg|''[[Super Mario Bros.|Famicom Mini: Super Mario Bros.]]''
Famicom Mini Super Mario Bros 2J cover.jpg|''[[Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels|Famicom Mini: Super Mario Bros. 2]]''
Dr.Mario.Famicom Mini front cover.jpg|''[[Dr. Mario (game)|Famicom Mini: Dr. Mario]]''
Famicom Mini Collection.png|Famicom Mini Collection prototype title screen.
Famicom Mini Collection ISBN.png|ISBN and government approval information of the Famicom Mini Collection prototype.
Famicom Mini Collection Gamelist.png|List of games included in the Famicom Mini Collection prototype.
</gallery>
 
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=ファミコンミニ
|JapR=Famikon Mini
|JapM=Famicom Mini
}}
 
==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]
 
{{Super Mario games}}
{{GBA}}
{{GBA}}
{{Japan-Only}}
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[[Category:Reissues]]

Latest revision as of 03:45, April 28, 2024

Not to be confused with Classics.

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]

Super Mario games released internationally:

  • Donkey Kong – Released 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 50m, a level exclusive to the Game Boy version and 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.

Super Mario games released in Japan only:

  • Mario Bros. – Released on May 21, 2004.
  • Super Mario Bros. 2 – Released on August 10, 2004. Known as Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels in the West. Being a port of a Family Computer Disk System game, Super Mario Bros. 2 also includes the classic "Please Set Disk Card" screen that can be triggered by holding the A button while the Game Boy Advance logo is shown.
  • Wrecking Crew – Released on May 21, 2004.

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
Japanese ファミコンミニ
Famikon Mini
Famicom Mini

External links[edit]