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Tripon · Nov 11, 2013

For those of us that find it hard to believe that the NES (called “Famicom” in Japan) turned 30 this year, Nintendo is putting out an album of 26 of the best theme songs from classic games like Super Mario Brothers, The Legend of Zelda and Metroid. The two-disc album comes out December 4, making it the perfect holiday gift for that person in your life that loves the simple 8-bit tunes of yesteryear.

Nintendo says that this is the first time it is releasing this kind of NES theme song anthology. The songs themselves are recorded directly from the games and are promised to be the “clearest possible.”

Reaction has been largely positive among Japanese netizens who are looking forward to a 2,400 yen (US$24) trip down memory lane by listening to the nostalgic chiptune sounds of their childhood. But of course you cannot please everyone, and a few wished Nintendo had included the theme song from Excitebike.

Take a look at the song list below and let us know if any of these songs bring back memories of your NES days or if Nintendo left your favorite one out!

Disc 1

1. Super Mario Bros.

2. Donkey Kong

2. Donkey Kong Jr.

3. Mario Bros.

4. Baseball

5. Soccer

6. Volleyball

7. Pro Wrestling

8. Donkey Kong 3

9. Devil World

10. Clu Clu Land

11. Balloon Fight

12. Ice Climber

13. Wrecking Crew

14. Mach Rider

15. Famicom Wars

16. Super Mario Brothers 3

17. Dr. Mario

Disc 2

1. Famicom Disk System (boot-up music)

2. The Legend of Zelda

3. The Mysterious Murasame Castle

4. Metroid

5. Kid Icarus

6. Zelda II: The Adventure of Link

7. Famicom Fairytales: New Onigashima Vol. I

8. Famicom Fairytales: New Onigashima Vol. II

OK, I think we need to fire up our Wii’s Virtual Console tonight…

http://en.rocketnews24.com/2013/11/...bit-theme-songs-to-celebrate-30-years-of-nes/
http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00F4VB1TE/nataliemusic-22

No word on a U.S. or EU release.

Shauni · Nov 11, 2013

This is something I feel I shouldn't buy, but I totally would in an instant

L~A · Nov 11, 2013

Hmmm... no Famicom Tantei Club (2)?

Penguin · Nov 11, 2013

I feel like this would be a great Club Nintendo Plat award

Kokonoe · Nov 11, 2013

Heck yeah.

Kade · Nov 11, 2013

The Adventures of Rad Gravity menu song is the best NES song.

MrSaturn99 · Nov 11, 2013

why is the second disc so short

why aren't Kirby's Adventure and Mother on this shit

Makonero · Nov 11, 2013

No Super Mario Bros 2/USA?

cafemomo · Nov 11, 2013

Would of have been cool if they try to got some of the 3rd party NES titles like FF, MegaMan and Castlevania

Chrom · Nov 11, 2013

Oh wow, I really want this.

meltingparappa · Nov 11, 2013

I was hoping for something more along the lines of the godly Pictobits soundtrack.

foxuzamaki · Nov 11, 2013

Awesome.

Muchi Muchi Pink · Nov 11, 2013

Want to buy....

RaikuHebi · Nov 11, 2013

Mother Fuckers.

Dynamite Ringo Matsuri · Nov 11, 2013

L~A said:
Hmmm... no Famicom Tantei Club (2)?

God I wish Nintendo would resurrect this, loved the SNES game

MisterHero · Nov 11, 2013

Shin Onigashima.

I want it now

Haines · Nov 11, 2013

I will buy it if it comes to Canada. Why not.

Piccoro · Nov 11, 2013

Funny, in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, there's a medley in the Ice Climbers stage, that has most of the songs from that list plus Punch Out!

Garraboa · Nov 11, 2013

Wha-..? No Urban Champion?!

Good, that game can beat it

Snaku · Nov 11, 2013

Put this shit up on Amazon MP3.

BlackJace · Nov 11, 2013

And I'm buying it.

steveovig · Nov 11, 2013

Probably isn't coming to the US knowing NOA.

Anth0ny · Nov 11, 2013

About fucking time.

Bought.

Dark Schala · Nov 11, 2013

Looking at the album description on the Amazon Japan link, they're all clear sound recordings extracted from the actual game software. So essentially, they're the themes from each game extracted from the game software and put on a disc.

I'm disappointed they didn't attach a disc of remixes or arrangements to the album, to be honest with you.

thefro · Nov 11, 2013

steveovig said:
Probably isn't coming to the US knowing NOA.

Seems like a no-brainer to me to put it on ITunes/Amazon. Cost to do that is virtually nothing.

TheJollyCorner · Nov 11, 2013

Nice, but I'll take a similar collection for the SNES' 30 Year Anniversary.

javac · Nov 11, 2013

Club Nintendo reward for People who have registered a Wii U please. Thank you.

kittens · Nov 11, 2013

This sounds rad.

metsallica · Dec 4, 2013

I got this today, it's absolutely gorgeous!

kick51 · Dec 4, 2013

metsallica said:
I got this today, it's absolutely gorgeous!

if you have a chance, take some pics please! they only have the cover on the sites in the op

sixteen-bit · Dec 4, 2013

MrSaturn99 said:
why is the second disc so short

Longer compositions? The Famicom Disk System media had more storage space than the carts.

Night_Trekker · Dec 4, 2013

Dynamite Ringo Matsuri said:
God I wish Nintendo would resurrect this, loved the SNES game

They need to bring this series back, yes. Make it in the same vein as Hotel Dusk and Last Window.

ShinoguTakeruKoeru · Dec 4, 2013

How essential is this CD if one already owns all three Famicom 20th Anniversary Sound Track CDs? Those included third party games as well as the classic Nintendo stuff.

Beefwheat · Dec 4, 2013

Ctrl-F: "balloon fight"
yesssssss, I'm in

metsallica · Dec 4, 2013

kick51 said:
if you have a chance, take some pics please! they only have the cover on the sites in the op

Here you go, some random shots! Sorry for the quality:

Disc 1:

Disc 2:

CD Tray:

Booklet Page:

Booklet Back Cover:

Bonus Mario:

whitehawk · Dec 4, 2013

Here's hoping for a NA release.

DavionStriker · Dec 4, 2013

Okay, I am sorry, but $24? Really?? Nintendo just cant stop sticking it to the consumers.

sixteen-bit · Dec 4, 2013

DavionStriker said:
Okay, I am sorry, but $24? Really?? Nintendo just cant stop sticking it to the consumers.

Japanese media is universally expensive. This is on the lower end of game music CDs, lol.

blizzardjesus · Dec 4, 2013

DavionStriker said:
Okay, I am sorry, but $24? Really?? Nintendo just cant stop sticking it to the consumers.

I'm surprised its less than $35... you should look up japanese anime blu ray prices for fun.. most are easily over $50 to start. and that for 2 or 3 episodes.

DavionStriker · Dec 4, 2013

Hmm will do. Nuts

Fularu · Dec 4, 2013

DavionStriker said:
Okay, I am sorry, but $24? Really?? Nintendo just cant stop sticking it to the consumers.

There's always one bitching about Nintendo pricing

Had this been 10$, they would have complained anyway

Hoping for a Club Nintendo reward

Lijik · Dec 5, 2013

DavionStriker said:
Okay, I am sorry, but $24? Really?? Nintendo just cant stop sticking it to the consumers.

This is actually pretty cheap as far as Japanese media goes lol

rpmurphy · Dec 5, 2013

blizzardjesus said:
I'm surprised its less than $35... you should look up japanese anime blu ray prices for fun.. most are easily over $50 to start. and that for 2 or 3 episodes.

Or hop in the MC threads and see the prices for new game releases. lol

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