Nintendo World Championships: NES™ Edition - Nintendo Switch

Play it like it's 1990
Test your speedrunning skills in over 150 challenges. Each challenge relives a memorable moment from one of 13 NES games, including classics like Super Mario Bros. 3, The Legend of Zelda, Donkey Kong, and Metroid. 

See how quickly you can blaze through the first level of Super Mario Bros. or how fast you can gobble up an enemy in Kirby’s Adventure. Hone your skills and see if you have what it takes to be a champion! 

Jump into World Championship Mode and see how your best times match up against those of other players of varying skill levels. No need to master entire games – anyone can become a Nintendo World Champion if they can conquer these “byte-size” challenges! Record your best time in the five weekly challenges and see if you can emerge as the fastest player of the week.  

This software includes modes or features for which an internet connection and a paid membership to Nintendo Switch Online are required. Any online play modes require a paid membership to Nintendo Switch Online.

Rating: G

Consumer Advice: Very mild violence, online interactivity

Put your skills to the test: With "byte-sized" challenges, you don't need to master entire games to feel like a Nintendo World Champion. And don’t worry if you’ve never played a millisecond of the original games—newcomers are welcome!

Select a challenge: Relive memorable moments with challenges across 13 classic NES games*. Start small by seeing how quickly you can blaze through the first level of the Super Mario Bros.™ game or how fast you can gobble up an enemy in the Kirby’s Adventure™ game.

See how it's done: Before you get started, you can watch a video clip showing how to complete the challenge. Use this info as a guide for your own run.

Speedrun like the wind: Complete challenges to earn a letter ranking. If you play a challenge again, your previous best run will play side by side with your current run. See if you can set a new personal best!

Unlock more stuff: Complete challenges to earn in-game coins. Use them to unlock even more challenges to take on!