Nintendo Classic Mini Famicom Weekly Shonen Jump Edition: Release Date, Price, and Complete Game List Revealed
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Published on: May 10, 2018
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Nintendo Unveils Classic Mini Famicom Weekly Shonen Jump Edition For Japan: Release Date, Price, and Included Games
Nintendo has officially announced the Nintendo Classic Mini Famicom Weekly Shonen Jump 50th Anniversary Edition, a commemorative hardware release that pays tribute to the rich legacy of manga and gaming.
Revealed in the latest issue of Weekly Jump, this special edition mini console is scheduled to launch exclusively in Japan on July 7th, 2018 with a retail price of 7,980 yen.
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the iconic Weekly Shonen Jump magazine, the Mini Famicom Weekly Shonen Jump Edition features a vibrant design inspired by the famed manga publication and comes pre-loaded with a curated collection of 20 classic Famicom games based on some of the magazine’s most beloved series.
This unique offering from Nintendo highlights the deep cultural influence of Shonen Jump properties within Japan’s video game history, allowing fans to revisit an era when iconic manga franchises first made their mark on interactive entertainment.
The collection represents a broad cross-section of classic titles, ranging from action and sports to role-playing games, all inspired by hallmark Shonen Jump manga.
Nintendo’s spokesperson shared that, “This release is designed to celebrate the longstanding collaboration between popular manga franchises and the Famicom system, bringing nostalgia and historical context to a new generation of gamers.”
Full List of Games Included in the Mini Famicom Weekly Shonen Jump 50th Anniversary Edition:
- Ankoku Shinwa: Yamato Takeru Densetsu
- Captain Tsubasa
- Captain Tsubasa 2
- Destiny of an Emperor
- Dragon Ball 3: Gokuden
- Dragon Ball Z: Kyoushuu! Saiyajin
- Dragon Ball: Shenron no Nazo
- Dragon Quest
- Famicom Jump II: Saikyou no Shichinin
- Famicom Jump: Hero Retsuden
- Hokuto no Ken
- Hokuto no Ken 3: Shin Seiki Souzou Seiken Restuden
- Kinnikuman: Kinnikusei Oui Soudatsusen
- Magical Taruruuto-kun: Fantastic World!!
- Rokudenashi Blues
- Saint Seiya: Ougon Densetsu
- Saint Seiya: Ougon Densetsu Kanketsuhen
- Sakigake!! Otokojuku Shippuu Ichi Gou Sei
- Sekiryuuou
- Tag Team Match: Muscle
Fans and collectors alike will appreciate this comprehensive lineup, which draws from decades of Shonen Jump’s influence on both manga and video games.
The system, styled after the original Famicom hardware, includes classic controllers and features designed to recapture the feel of the 1980s gaming experience, all while offering plug-and-play convenience for modern televisions.
The Nintendo Classic Mini Famicom Weekly Shonen Jump 50th Anniversary Edition stands as a celebration of not just video game history, but the enduring legacy of Japan’s manga culture.
With its Japan-exclusive launch and curated game selection, this special edition mini console cements the historic partnership between Nintendo, Weekly Shonen Jump, and the timeless appeal of retro gaming.
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