The ultimate NES nostalgia showdown: How to compete in the digital Nintendo World Championships

The upcoming Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition promises to be an exciting and nostalgic event for fans of classic Nintendo games. Held on July 18, players will have the opportunity to test their skills from home in order to qualify for the World Championship in an online format.

The digital-only edition of the competition will take place on July 18th and is open to players from all around the world on the Nintendo Switch. Participants will compete in over 150 small challenges based on classic NES games, including Balloon Fight, Donkey Kong, Excitebike, Ice Climber, Kid Icarus, Kirby’s Adventure and more.

Players are encouraged to practice by breaking their own records in single-player mode (Speedrun) before moving on to compete locally in Party mode. Subscription to Nintendo Switch Online will grant access to the World Championship mode where players can compete in five rotating challenges each week to try and secure a place on the global leaderboard.

On July 18th a Deluxe edition of Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition will be available featuring a physical version of the title, collectible pins, illustrated cards, and a replica of the golden NES ‘game pak’. This event pays homage to the in-person Nintendo World Championships that were held in 1990, 2015 and 2017.

Overall this event is a great opportunity for fans of classic Nintendo games to showcase their skills and compete on a global level.