Mini Classics
- Not to be confused with Classics.
The Mini Classics are a series of LCD handheld games featuring licensed ports of Game & Watch titles introduced in 1998, released only in Western territories. They were created by the German company Stadlbauer, and were distributed and published by numerous other manufacturers. The games are mostly identical to their original Game & Watch versions, including the clock function, though featuring a miniaturized form factor with a design resembling the Game Boy Pocket, as well as subtle differences in sound effects. Mini Classics have a stand built-in, with the exception of dual-screen units such as Donkey Kong.
List of Super Mario Mini Classics and colors[edit]
- Donkey Kong (Metallic Green)
- Donkey Kong Jr. (Dark Green, Yellow-Green, Yellow, Orange)
- Mario's Cement Factory (Yellow, Grey, Clear Yellow, Dark Blue)
- Super Mario Bros. (White, Blue, Green, Silver)
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 Donkey Kong 3 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)
Gold version of Super Mario Bros.
Gallery[edit]
Original Stadlbauer models[edit]
Donkey Kong
Donkey Kong Junior
Mario's Cement Factory
Super Mario Bros.
References[edit]
- ^ 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.
- ^ Nintendo Game & Watch Mini Classic Gold Super Mario Bros.. Console Variations (English).
| 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) • Donkey Kong II (1983, MS) • Donkey Kong Jr. (1983, TT/PS) • Donkey Kong 3 (1984, MVS) • Donkey Kong Circus (1984, PS) • Donkey Kong Hockey (1984, MVS) | |
| Miscellaneous | Green House (1982, MS) | |
