Nintendo World Championships Launch-Day Buying Guide – Walmart Finally Has The Deluxe Set

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Nintendo World Championships Deluxe Set Now Available

The Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition Deluxe Set is now available at select major retailers as of July 18. This nostalgic tribute to the NES and the iconic Nintendo World Championships of 1990 is currently in stock at Walmart, Best Buy, Target, and GameStop for $60. It’s a pleasant surprise for fans of first-party Nintendo Switch games, especially those who have noticed a lack of upcoming Switch titles available for preorder at certain retailers in recent months.

Where to Purchase Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition Deluxe Set

  • Buy at Walmart – Free delivery by July 20 | Order online and pick up in-store
  • Buy at Best Buy – Free delivery by July 20 | Order online and pick up in-store
  • Buy at Target – Free delivery by July 21 | Order online and pick up in-store
  • Buy at GameStop – $7 delivery unless order total is $79+ | Order online and pick up in-store

The Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition includes over 150 mini-games spread across 13 classic NES titles. From racing through Super Mario Bros to digging into Kirby’s Adventure and conquering The Legend of Zelda, this collection offers hours of retro gaming fun. Players with a Nintendo Switch Online membership can even compare their scores with others around the world. The deluxe set also comes with collectible items like a gold NES game cartridge replica, 13 art cards, and a set of pins.

Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition – Deluxe Set for Nintendo Switch

For those without a NSO membership, local multiplayer for up to eight players is available. Players receive ratings after each round and can earn in-game coins to unlock additional challenges based on their performance. Alternatively, the digital version of the game can be purchased for $30 through the Switch eShop.

Here is a list of all 13 games included in the collection:

  • Balloon Fight
  • Donkey Kong
  • Excitebike
  • Ice Climber
  • Kid Icarus
  • Kirby’s Adventure
  • Metroid
  • Super Mario Bros.
  • Super Mario Bros. 2
  • Super Mario Bros. 3
  • Super Mario Bros. The Lost Levels
  • The Legend of Zelda
  • Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
Super Mario Bros.
Super Mario Bros.

For players looking for alternative controllers, the 8BitDo SN30 Pro Wireless Controller is a great choice at $40.49 (usually $45). The controller is available in classic gray or a translucent green option. Another option is the 8BitDo Pro 2 for $50, which combines the retro look of the SN30 Pro with modern features similar to the DualSense controller.