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Revision as of 05:44, 24 May 2012
The Virtual Console is a service from Nintendo that allows players to download video games originally released on older gaming consoles for play on the company's current systems. In June 2011, Virtual Console was launched on the Nintendo 3DS handheld system. Along with Virtual Console, the Nintendo 3DS also supports a separate set of games, dubbed "3D Classics", which are reprogrammed ports of other older games, enhanced with 3D effects visible on the system's 3D top screen.
This is a list of current and upcoming Virtual Console games and 3D Classics that are available on the Nintendo 3DS in North America.
Virtual Console titles
Nintendo Game Boy
These games were originally released for use on the Game Boy system, which was launched in 1989. There are currently 29 games avalible to purchase.
Nintendo Game Boy Color
These games were originally released for use on the Game Boy Color system, which was launched in 1998. There are currently 2 games available to purchase.
| Title | Publisher | Developer(s) | Release Date | ESRB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX | Nintendo | Nintendo R&D2 | June 7, 2011 | E |
| Blaster Master: Enemy Below | Sunsoft | Sunsoft | December 15, 2011 | E |
Nintendo Entertainment System
These games were originally released for use on the Nintendo Entertainment System, which was launched in 1985. There are currently 3 games available to purchase. The other 3 are only available to those of ambassador status since September 1, 2011.
| Title | Publisher | Developer(s) | Release Date | ESRB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balloon Fight | Nintendo | Nintendo R&D1 | September 1, 20111 | E |
| Donkey Kong Jr. | Nintendo | Nintendo R&D1 | September 1, 20111 | E |
| Ice Climber | Nintendo | Nintendo R&D1 | September 1, 20111 | E |
| NES Open Tournament Golf | Nintendo | Nintendo R&D2 | September 1, 20111 | E |
| The Legend of Zelda | Nintendo | Nintendo EAD | September 1, 20111 | E |
| Wrecking Crew | Nintendo | Nintendo R&D1 | September 1, 20111 | E |
| Yoshi | Nintendo | Game Freak | September 1, 20111 | E |
| Zelda II: The Adventure of Link | Nintendo | Nintendo EAD | September 1, 20111 | E |
| Super Mario Bros. | Nintendo | Nintendo EAD | September 1, 20111 February 16, 2012 |
E |
| Metroid | Nintendo | Nintendo R&D1 | September 1, 20111 March 1, 2012 |
E |
| Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream | Nintendo | Nintendo EAD | March 8, 2012 | E |
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Nintendo Game Boy Advance
These games were originally released for use on the Game Boy Advance, which was launched in 2001. There are currently 10 games only available to those of ambassador status. Nintendo has not plans yet to release these games to non-ambassadors.
| Title | Publisher | Developer(s) | Release Date | ESRB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F-Zero: Maximum Velocity | Nintendo | Nd Cube | December 16, 20111 | E |
| Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones | Nintendo | Intelligent Systems | December 16, 20111 | E |
| Kirby & the Amazing Mirror | Nintendo | HAL Laboratory | December 16, 20111 | E |
| The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap | Nintendo | Capcom | December 16, 20111 | E |
| Mario Kart: Super Circuit | Nintendo | Intelligent Systems | December 16, 20111 | E |
| Mario vs. Donkey Kong | Nintendo | Nintendo Software Technology | December 16, 20111 | E |
| Metroid Fusion | Nintendo | Nintendo R&D1 | December 16, 20111 | E |
| Wario Land 4 | Nintendo | Nintendo R&D1 | December 16, 20111 | E |
| WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgames! | Nintendo | Nintendo R&D1 | December 16, 20111 | E |
| Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3 | Nintendo | Nintendo EAD | December 16, 20111 | E |
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Sega Game Gear
These games were originally released for use on the Game Gear system, which was launched in 1991. There are currently 3 games available to purchase.
| Title | Publisher | Developer(s) | Release Date | ESRB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Crystal | Sega | Sega | March 15, 2012 | E10+ |
| Shinobi | Sega | Sega | March 15, 2012 | E |
| Sonic the Hedgehog: Triple Trouble | Sega | Aspect Co. | March 15, 2012 | E |
3D Classics titles
These games, originally released in 2D form, have been remade to take advantage of the system's 3D display. There are currently 6 games available to purchase.
| Title | Original Platform | Publisher | Developer(s) | Release Date | ESRB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excitebike | NES | Nintendo | Arika | June 6, 2011 | E |
| Xevious | Arcade | Nintendo | Namco | July 21, 2011 | E |
| Urban Champion | NES | Nintendo | Arika | August 18, 2011 | E10+ |
| TwinBee | NES | Nintendo | Konami | September 22, 2011 | E |
| Kirby's Adventure | NES | Nintendo | Arika | November 17, 2011 | E |
| Kid Icarus | NES | Nintendo | Arika | March 23, 20121 April 19, 2012 |
E |
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Future releases
The following is a list of titles that have been announced for the Virtual Console. Nintendo has announced new games and release dates through its press room site.[1] Sega[2] has revealed upcoming titles on their sites. Hudson has revealed new titles and release dates through its forums and on its websites.[3] New games (if any) are added to the Nintendo eShop Thursdays at noon ET/9 am PT.
| Title | Publisher(s) | Release Date | ESRB | Platforms | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game & Watch Gallery 2 | Nintendo | May 24, 2012 | E | Game Boy Color | Note 1 |
| Bonk's Adventure | Hudson Soft | TBA | E | TurboGrafx-16 | Cubed3 |
| Columns | Sega | TBA | E | Game Gear | andriasang |
| Dr. Mario | Nintendo | TBA | E | Game Boy | Nintendo Life |
| Sonic Drift 2 | Sega | TBA | E | Game Gear | andriasang |
| Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 | Nintendo | TBA | E | Game Boy | Nintendo Life |
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See also
- List of Virtual Console games for Nintendo 3DS (Japan)
- List of DSiWare games and applications
- Nintendo 3DS Download Software
- List of Virtual Console games (North America)