Kudos, Japan. While we may be disappointed, it gives us a bright shiny ray of hope that maybe, just maybe, we'll be rocking out with this classic sometime in the future. However, Nintendo are tacking on an extra 100 Wii Points to the price tag, making the download a still-reasonable nine bucks. There's an extra dollar that will be lost forever, never to be spent on that bus fare to Grandma's house.
Check in after the break for the full list of Japan's June Virtual Console releases.
NES
Bio Miracle Bokutte Upa
Transformers: Convoy no Nazo
Nekketsu Koko Dodgeball Bu
Yoshi's Cookie
Super NES
Super Mario RPG (900 Wii Points)
Sega Master System
Rambo
Genesis
Phantasy Star IV
PC Engine
Power Tennis
Days of Thunder
Paranoia
Blazing Lazers
Neo Geo
King of the Monsters
Ninja Commando
Art of Fighting 2
MSX
Eggy (delayed)
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
5-30-2008 @ 11:19AM
Nigeria said...
I think the real story is that Sega have finally decided to release Rambo. Hopefully this incredible game will make it onto Pal shores.
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5-30-2008 @ 6:07PM
Zak Canard said...
I was half hoping it would have made an appearance during the recent Hanabi Festival event, but that's hope for you.
5-30-2008 @ 11:20AM
Giggity said...
Wow, they're getting some great games... when do we get em?
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5-30-2008 @ 11:25AM
Nathew said...
judging by the way they've actually been keeping the separate regions' releases pretty much the same, this bodes well.
hell, i thought this had already been released on the japanese VC and it was just NOA dragging their feet on its release.
however, i'm still waiting for earthbound.
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5-30-2008 @ 11:42AM
racecar said...
Yes!! Phantasy Star IV! Hopefully this means the wait will soon be over.
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5-30-2008 @ 12:09PM
Mr.ESC said...
Why don't you buy Sega Genesis collection? Is cheap and it includes some of the best Genesis titles.
I'm interested in Super Mario R(ocket)P(ropelled)G(renade).
5-30-2008 @ 2:25PM
Macfly said...
In reply to Mr.Esc's post:
I won't presume to answer in racecar's name, but could it possibly be because Sega Genesis Collection is a PlayStation 2 game?
5-30-2008 @ 11:59AM
3cubed (4squared plus 2squared) said...
OMG this can only be good news. I would gladly pay 900 Wii points for Super Mario RPG and now there is hope that it might actually be released in North America!
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5-30-2008 @ 6:08PM
Zak Canard said...
Or even make its first appearance in Europe.
5-30-2008 @ 12:00PM
JKAntwon said...
This is my all time Favorite Mario game! I can't wait for this to hit the States!
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5-30-2008 @ 12:35PM
GatorSax2010 said...
Looks like I have to change my answer on the Virtually Free post... This is now officially my most wanted VC game available in another region.
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5-30-2008 @ 12:46PM
ChunkyB said...
+1 million.
5-30-2008 @ 1:33PM
Donald said...
If this hits North America, I may need several new pairs of pants. Damn you, Nintendo!
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5-30-2008 @ 2:18PM
Roto13 said...
Squenix must have changed their mind about the DS port, then.
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5-30-2008 @ 2:34PM
Mr Khan said...
I agree with Roto13, I figured Square would eventually get Nintendo's permission to remake it on DS, and just distribute it that way
I'm surprised they're going with this
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5-30-2008 @ 3:00PM
CJLopez said...
Just, gotta, get it, when, it, is, released, here!!!!!!
For the moment, playing it using my HBC, xD
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5-30-2008 @ 3:30PM
Jeff said...
"One of the best game Ever Made" ? No, no, no may you look at Super Metroid again nothing stacks up to it.
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5-30-2008 @ 5:42PM
Yan said...
damn them. hope we get it in the states
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5-30-2008 @ 6:57PM
Gewurztraminer says: R.O.B. is the last Cylon! said...
tch, oh, well, now I feel ripped off. I mean, I spent $12 for Super Mario RPG 10 years ago. I should have waited...
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5-30-2008 @ 7:31PM
phenylketonurics said...
It's definitely worth having a Japanese console. Knowing basic kanji (seriously, b a s i c) is enough to get by on I believe. A good 40% of the menus have hiragana postscript so ... it all works out.
In the meantime, definitely looking forward to this soon! I've got the cartridge but there's an interesting charm to playing these games on the Wii~
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5-31-2008 @ 4:09AM
Atlantis1982 said...
If SMRPG is coming this month, I am going to have so MUCH expectations with not only just the game but that OVERRATED puppet as well.
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5-31-2008 @ 7:59PM
Coriff said...
That's freakin' awesome.. now where's Secret of Mana?
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