nintendo to release special edition gold famicom classic packed with retro games

nintendo is releasing a special famicom mini preloaded with 20 manga-centric video games. originally released in 1983, the famicom is japan’s version of nintendo’s 8-bit console, the nintendo entertainment system or of course, NES for short).

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nintendo‘s special edition celebrates the 50th anniversary of weekly shonen jump magazine, which prints much-loved serial manga titles like black clover and one piece. the console’s preloaded games will include dragon ball, saint seiya, and fist of the north star. it launches on july 7 for ¥7,980 (around $73).