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The Virtual Console was a service for the Nintendo 3DS similar to the Virtual Console on the Wii, found on the Nintendo eShop. With it, players could download Game Boy and Game Boy Color games such as Super Mario Land and The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX onto their Nintendo 3DS. Other games came from other portable systems like Sega's Game Gear. Pricing was in dollars (plus applicable tax) rather than points, where retailers would have $20 Nintendo 3DS cards available for those that want to purchase games and redeem on their eShop account. The service added new games every Thursday at noon ET/9am PT. Though all the games could be played on a high-scale resolution, players could change to the original console resolution by holding START and SELECT at boot up. This would also add an original Game Boy border to the screen.

Game Boy[]

There were 48 games for the Game Boy, set at $2.99 unless otherwise noted.

Title Publisher Release Date ESRB Price
Adventure Island Hudson Soft 2011-12-01December 1, 2011 01Everyone $3.99
Alleyway Nintendo 2011-06-07June 6, 2011 01Everyone
Avenging Spirit Jaleco 2011-08-11August 11, 2011 01Everyone
Balloon Kid Nintendo 2011-11-03November 3, 2011 01Everyone
Baseball Nintendo 2011-07-14July 14, 2011 01Everyone
Bionic Commando Capcom 2011-12-29December 29, 2011 01Everyone 10+ $3.99
BurgerTime Deluxe G-Mode 2011-10-27October 27, 2011 01Everyone
Castlevania: The Adventure Konami 2012-10-25October 25, 2012 01Everyone 10+ $3.99
Catrap Nintendo 2011-10-13October 13, 2011 01Everyone
Donkey Kong Nintendo 2011-06-16June 16, 2011 01Everyone $3.99
Double Dragon Aksys Games 2011-10-20October 20, 2011 02Everyone 10+
Dr. Mario Nintendo 2012-10-04October 4, 2012 01Everyone $3.99
Fortified Zone Jaleco 2011-07-07July 7, 2011 01Everyone
Game & Watch Gallery Nintendo 2011-07-14July 14, 2011 01Everyone
Gargoyle's Quest Capcom 2011-08-25August 25, 2011 01Everyone $3.99
Golf Nintendo 2011-09-08September 8, 2011 01Everyone
Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters Nintendo 2012-07-192July 19, 2012 01Everyone $3.99
Kirby's Block Ball Nintendo 2012-05-17May 17, 2012 01Everyone
Kirby's Dream Land Nintendo 2011-06-30June 30, 2011 01Everyone $3.99
Kirby's Dream Land 2 Nintendo 2013-08-01August 1, 2013 01Everyone $3.99
Kirby's Pinball Land Nintendo 2012-07-12July 12, 2012 01Everyone $3.99
Kirby's Star Stacker Nintendo 2013-01-17January 17, 2013 01Everyone
Lock 'n' Chase G-Mode 2012-01-19January 19, 2012 01Everyone
Mario's Picross Nintendo 2011-08-04August 4, 2011 01Everyone $3.99
Maru's Mission Jaleco 2012-02-09February 9, 2012 01Everyone
Mega Man: Dr. Wily's Revenge Capcom 2011-09-15September 15, 2011 01Everyone $3.99
Mega Man II Capcom 2014-05-08May 8, 2014 01Everyone
Mega Man III Capcom 2014-05-08May 8, 2014 01Everyone
Mega Man IV Capcom 2014-05-15May 15, 2014 01Everyone
Mega Man V Capcom 2014-05-22May 22, 2014 01Everyone $3.99
Metroid II: Return of Samus Nintendo 2011-11-24November 24, 2011 01Everyone $3.99
Mole Mania Nintendo 2012-07-26July 26, 2012 01Everyone
Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon Konami 2012-09-13September 13, 2012 01Everyone
Pac-Man Bandai Namco 2011-09-01September 1, 2011 01Everyone $3.99
Revenge of the 'Gator Nintendo 2013-10-17October 17, 2013 01Everyone
Pokémon Red Nintendo 2016-02-27February 27, 2016 01Everyone $9.99
Pokémon Blue Nintendo 2016-02-27February 27, 2016 01Everyone $9.99
Qix Nintendo 2011-07-07July 7, 2011 01Everyone
Quarth Konami 2012-09-27September 27, 2012 01Everyone
Radar Mission Nintendo 2011-06-07June 6, 2011 01Everyone
Side Pocket G-Mode 2011-10-06October 6, 2011 01Everyone
Super Mario Land Nintendo 2011-06-07June 6, 2011 01Everyone $3.99
Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins Nintendo 2011-09-29September 29, 2011 01Everyone $3.99
Sword of Hope II Kemco 2012-07-12July 12, 2012 01Everyone
Tennis Nintendo 2011-06-23June 23, 2011 01Everyone
Tetris (Delisted January 2015) Nintendo 2011-12-22December 22, 2011 01Everyone $3.99
Tumblepop G-Mode 2012-07-19July 19, 2012 01Everyone
Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 Nintendo 2012-07-26July 26, 2012 01Everyone $3.99

Game Boy Color[]

There were 28 games for the Game Boy Color, set at $3.99 unless otherwise noted.

Title Publisher Release Date ESRB Price
Bionic Commando: Elite Forces Capcom 2015-01-01January 1, 2015 01Everyone $5.99
Blaster Master: Enemy Below Sunsoft 2011-12-15December 15, 2011 01Everyone $4.99
Game & Watch Gallery 2 Nintendo 2012-05-24May 24, 2012 01Everyone
Game & Watch Gallery 3 Nintendo 2015-02-04February 5, 2015 01Everyone
Harvest Moon GBC Natsume 2013-05-16May 16, 2013 01Everyone $4.99
Harvest Moon 2 GBC Natsume 2014-10-16October 16, 2014 01Everyone $4.99
Harvest Moon 3 GBC Natsume 2014-12-11December 11, 2014 01Everyone $4.99
Legend of The River King Natsume 2013-03-28March 28, 2013 01Everyone
Legend of the River King 2 Natsume 2014-09-18September 18, 2014 01Everyone
Lufia: The Legend Returns Natsume 2015-01-15January 15, 2015 01Everyone $5.99
Mario Golf Nintendo 2012-10-11October 11, 2012 01Everyone $4.99
Mario Tennis Nintendo 2013-12-26December 26, 2013 01Everyone $4.99
Mega Man Xtreme Capcom 2014-05-02May 2, 2014 01Everyone
Mega Man Xtreme 2 Capcom 2014-05-29May 29, 2014 01Everyone $4.99
Pokémon Crystal Nintendo January 26, 2018 01Everyone $9.99
Pokémon Gold Nintendo September 22, 2017 01Everyone $9.99
Pokémon Puzzle Challenge Nintendo 2014-11-06November 6, 2014 01Everyone $4.99
Pokémon Silver Nintendo September 22, 2017 01Everyone $9.99
Pokémon Trading Card Game Nintendo 2014-11-13November 13, 2014 01Everyone $5.99
Pokémon Yellow Nintendo 2016-02-27February 27, 2016 01Everyone $9.99
Prince of Persia Ubisoft 2012-06-07June 7, 2012 01Everyone 10+ $4.99
Rayman Ubisoft 2012-05-31May 31, 2012 01Everyone $4.99
Shantae WayForward Technologies 2013-07-18July 18, 2013 01Everyone $4.99
Super Mario Bros. Deluxe Nintendo 2014-12-25December 25, 2014 01Everyone $5.99
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX Nintendo 2011-06-07June 7, 2011 01Everyone $5.99
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages Nintendo 2013-05-30May 30, 2013 01Everyone $5.99
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons Nintendo 2013-05-30May 30, 2013 01Everyone $5.99
Toki Tori Two Tribes 2012-08-30August 30, 2012 01Everyone
Wario Land 2 Nintendo 2012-12-20December 20, 2012 01Everyone $4.99
Wario Land 3 Nintendo 2013-08-29August 29, 2013 01Everyone $4.99
Xtreme Sports WayForward Technologies 2014-08-21August 21, 2014 01Everyone

3D Classics[]

There were 22 games that were part of the 3D Classics, set at $5.99 unless otherwise noted. Note: Kid Icarus was released on March 23, 2012 via a special code at GameStop retailers.

Title Publisher Platform Release Date ESRB Price
Excitebike Nintendo NES 2011-06-06June 6, 2011 01Everyone
Kid Icarus Nintendo NES 2012-04-19April 19, 2012 01Everyone
Kirby's Adventure Nintendo NES 2011-11-17November 17, 2011 01Everyone $6.99
TwinBee Nintendo NES 2011-09-22September 22, 2011 01Everyone $4.99
Urban Champion Nintendo NES 2011-08-18August 18, 2011 01Everyone 10+ $4.99
Xevious Nintendo Arcade 2011-07-21July 21, 2011 01Everyone
Sonic the Hedgehog Sega Sega Genesis December 5, 2013 01Everyone
Altered Beast Sega Sega Genesis December 5, 2013 01Everyone 10+
Ecco the Dolphin Sega Sega Genesis December 12, 2013 01Everyone
Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master Sega Sega Genesis December 19, 2013 01Everyone 10+
Streets of Rage Sega Sega Genesis December 19, 2013 01Everyone 10+
Space Harrier Sega Arcade November 28, 2013 01Everyone 10+
Super Hang-On Sega Arcade November 28, 2013 01Everyone 10+
Galaxy Force II Sega Arcade December 12, 2013 01Everyone
3D Afterburner 2 Sega Arcade 2015-01-15January 15, 2015 01Everyone
3D Fantasy Zone Sega Arcade 2015-02-12February 12, 2015 01Everyone
3D Outrun Sega Arcade 2015-03-12March 12, 2015 01Everyone
3D Fantasy Zone II Sega Arcade 2015-04-16April 16, 2015 01Everyone
3D Thunder Blade Sega Arcade 2015-05-14May 14, 2015 01Everyone
Streets of Rage 2 Sega Genesis 2015-07-23July 23, 2015 01Everyone 10+
Gunstar Heroes Sega Genesis 2015-08-20August 20, 2015 02Teen
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Sega Genesis 2015-10-08October 8, 2015 01Everyone 10+

NES[]

There were 64 games released for the Nintendo Entertainment System, set at $4.99 unless otherwise noted. 10 games were released on September 1, 2011 that were free to 3DS Ambassadors.

Title Publisher Release Date ESRB Price
Adventure Island II Konami 2014-03-06March 6, 2014 01Everyone
Adventures of Lolo Nintendo 2015-01-08January 8, 2015 01Everyone
Balloon Fight Nintendo 2013-05-02May 2, 2013 01Everyone
Bases Loaded HAMSTER 2014-07-10July 10, 2014 01Everyone
Blaster Master SunSoft 2014-07-24July 24, 2014 01Everyone
Castlevania Konami 2013-04-04April 4, 2013 01Everyone
Castlevania II: Simon's Quest Konami 2014-01-16January 16, 2014 01Everyone
Castlevania III Konami 2014-06-26June 25, 2014 Everyone
City Connection HAMSTER 2013-11-21November 21, 2013 01Everyone
Clu Clu Land Nintendo 2014-03-27March 27, 2014 01Everyone
Crash 'n the Boys: Street Challenge Arc System Works 2013-12-19December 19, 2013 01Everyone
Dig Dug Bandai Namco 2013-02-14February 14, 2013 01Everyone
Donkey Kong Nintendo 2013-08-15August 15, 2013 01Everyone
Donkey Kong: Original Edition (Free promo offer until January 6, 2013) Nintendo 2012-10-15October 15, 2012 01Everyone
Donkey Kong 3 Nintendo 2013-12-05December 5, 2013 01Everyone
Donkey Kong Jr. Nintendo 2012-06-14June 14, 2012 01Everyone
Double Dragon Arc System Works 2013-12-12December 12, 2013 01Everyone 10+
Double Dragon II: The Revenge Aksys Games 2014-06-12June 12, 2014 01Everyone 10+
Galaga Bandai Namco 2014-03-13March 13, 2014 01Everyone
Gargoyle's Quest II Capcom 2014-10-30October 30, 2014 01Everyone
Ghosts 'n Goblins Capcom 2012-10-25October 25, 2012 01Everyone
Gradius Konami 2012-10-18October 18, 2012 01Everyone
Ice Climber Nintendo 2013-01-31January 31, 2013 01Everyone
Life Force Konami 2014-01-23January 23, 2014 01Everyone
Mach Rider Nintendo 2014-04-10April 10, 2014 01Everyone
Mario Bros. Nintendo 2014-01-30January 30, 2014 01Everyone
Mega Man Capcom 2012-12-27December 27, 2012 01Everyone
Mega Man 2 Capcom 2013-02-07February 7, 2013 01Everyone
Mega Man 3 Capcom 2013-03-14March 14, 2013 01Everyone
Mega Man 4 Capcom 2013-04-25April 25, 2013 01Everyone
Mega Man 5 Capcom 2013-05-16May 16, 2013 01Everyone
Mega Man 6 Capcom 2013-06-20June 20, 2013 01Everyone
Metroid Nintendo 2012-03-01March 1, 2012 01Everyone
Mighty Bomb Jack Koei Tecmo 2012-12-06December 6, 2012 01Everyone
Mighty Final Fight Capcom 2014-11-27November 27, 2014 01Everyone
Milon's Secret Castle Konami 2013-10-31October 31, 2013 01Everyone
NES Open Tournament Golf Nintendo 2012-07-05July 5, 2012 01Everyone
Ninja Gaiden Koei Tecmo 2012-12-13December 13, 2012 01Everyone
Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos Koei Tecmo 2013-08-22August 22, 2013 01Everyone
Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom Koei Tecmo 2013-11-28November 28, 2013 01Everyone
Pac-Man Bandai Namco 2012-11-29November 29, 2012 01Everyone
Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream Nintendo 2012-03-08March 8, 2012 01Everyone
Renegade Aksys Games 2014-02-27February 27, 2014 01Everyone 10+
River City Ransom Aksys Games 2013-11-14November 14, 2013 01Everyone 10+
S.C.A.T.: Special Cybernetic Attack Team Natsume 2015-01-22January 22, 2015 01Everyone
Shadow of the Ninja Natsume 2015-01-29January 29, 2015 01Everyone
Sky Kid Bandai Namco 2014-02-20February 20, 2014 01Everyone
Solomon's Key ($3.99) Koei Tecmo 2013-09-19September 19, 2013 01Everyone
Spelunker Tozai Games 2013-06-27June 27, 2013 01Everyone
Star Soldier Konami 2013-10-24October 24, 2013 01Everyone
Street Fighter 2010: The Final Fight Capcom 2014-09-04September 4, 2014 01Everyone
Summer Carnival '92: Recca JP Naxat 2013-09-05September 5, 2013 01Everyone
Super C Konami 2013-01-24January 24, 2013 01Everyone
Super Dodge Ball Aksys Games 2014-06-12June 18, 2014 01Everyone
Super Mario Bros. Nintendo 2012-02-16February 16, 2012 01Everyone
Super Mario Bros. 2 Nintendo 2013-07-11July 11, 2013 01Everyone
Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels JP Nintendo 2012-12-27December 27, 2012 01Everyone
Super Mario Bros. 3 Nintendo 2014-04-17April 17, 2014 01Everyone
Tecmo Bowl Koei Tecmo 2013-09-12September 12, 2013 01Everyone
The Legend of Zelda Nintendo 2012-07-05July 5, 2012 01Everyone
The Mysterious Murasame Castle JP Nintendo 2014-08-07August 7, 2014 01Everyone
Wario's Woods Nintendo 2013-11-07November 7, 2013 01Everyone
Wrecking Crew Nintendo 2013-03-07March 7, 2013 01Everyone
Yoshi Nintendo 2013-02-21February 21, 2013 01Everyone
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link Nintendo 2012-11-22November 22, 2012 01Everyone

Game Boy Advance[]

The following games that were released on December 16, 2011 were free to 3DS Ambassadors.

Title Publisher Release Date ESRB Price
F-Zero: Maximum Velocity Nintendo 2011-12-16December 16, 2011 01Everyone
Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones Nintendo 2011-12-16December 16, 2011 01Everyone
Kirby & The Amazing Mirror Nintendo 2011-12-16December 16, 2011 01Everyone
Mario Kart: Super Circuit Nintendo 2011-12-16December 16, 2011 01Everyone
Mario vs. Donkey Kong Nintendo 2011-12-16December 16, 2011 01Everyone
Metroid Fusion Nintendo 2011-12-16December 16, 2011 01Everyone
Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap Nintendo 2011-12-16December 16, 2011 01Everyone
Wario Land 4 Nintendo 2011-12-16December 16, 2011 01Everyone
WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$! Nintendo 2011-12-16December 16, 2011 01Everyone
Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3 Nintendo 2011-12-16December 16, 2011 01Everyone

Sega Game Gear[]

There were 16 games for the Game Gear console.

Title Publisher Release Date ESRB Price
Columns Sega 2013-06-13June 13, 2013 01Everyone $3.99
Crystal Warriors Sega 2013-06-27June 27, 2013 01Everyone 10+ $3.99
Defenders of Oasis Sega 2013-06-20June 20, 2013 01Everyone 10+ $3.99
Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine Sega 2013-06-13June 13, 2013 01Everyone $2.99
Dragon Crystal Sega 2012-03-15March 15, 2012 01Everyone 10+ $2.99
G-LOC: Air Battle Sega 2013-07-04July 4, 2013 01Everyone $3.99
Shining Force: The Sword of Hajya Sega 2013-06-13June 13, 2013 01Everyone 10+ $3.99
Shinobi Sega 2012-03-15March 15, 2012 01Everyone $3.99
Sonic Blast Sega 2013-06-20June 20, 2013 01Everyone $3.99
Sonic Drift 2 Sega 2013-07-04July 4, 2013 01Everyone $3.99
Sonic Labyrinth Sega 2013-06-27June 27, 2013 01Everyone $4.99
Sonic the Hedgehog Sega 2013-06-13June 13, 2013 01Everyone $4.99
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Sega 2013-06-27June 27, 2013 01Everyone $4.99
Sonic Triple Trouble Sega 2012-03-15March 15, 2012 01Everyone $4.99
Tails Adventure Sega 2013-06-20June 20, 2013 01Everyone $4.99
Vampire: Master of Darkness Sega 2013-07-04July 4, 2013 01Everyone 10+ $4.99

Super Nintendo[]

These titles were only available for the New 3DS, New 3DS XL, and New 2DS XL. There were 30 titles from the Super Nintendo.

Title Publisher Release Date ESRB Price
Breath of Fire Capcom October 20, 2016 01Everyone
Breath of Fire II Capcom November 24, 2016 01Everyone
Castlevania: Dracula X Konami December 29, 2016 01Everyone
Contra III: The Alien Wars Konami 2016-05-19May 19, 2016 01Everyone 10+ $7.99
Demon's Crest Capcom December 8, 2016 01Everyone
Donkey Kong Country Nintendo 2016-03-24March 24, 2016 01Everyone $7.99
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest Nintendo 2016-04-14April 14, 2016 01Everyone $7.99
Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! Nintendo 2016-06-02June 2, 2016 01Everyone $7.99
EarthBound Nintendo 2016-03-24March 24, 2016 01Teen $9.99
F-Zero Nintendo 2016-03-03March 3, 2016 01Everyone $7.99
Final Fight Capcom July 14, 2016 01Everyone
Final Fight 2 Capcom September 22, 2016 01Everyone 10+
Final Fight 3 Capcom September 22, 2016 01Teen
Kirby's Dream Course Nintendo July 28, 2016 01Everyone
Mega Man 7 Capcom 2016-06-16June 16, 2016 01Everyone $7.99
Mega Man X Capcom August 11, 2016 01Everyone
Mega Man X2 Capcom October 6, 2016 01Everyone
Mega Man X3 Capcom November 10, 2016 01Everyone
Pilotwings Nintendo 2016-03-03March 3, 2016 01Everyone $7.99
Street Fighter Alpha 2 Capcom August 25, 2016 01Teen
Street Fighter II Turbo: Hyper Fighting Capcom August 25, 2016 01Teen
Super Castlevania IV Konami September 8, 2016 01Everyone 10+
Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts Capcom June 23, 2016 01Everyone
Super Mario Kart Nintendo 2016-03-24March 24, 2016 01Everyone $7.99
Super Mario World Nintendo 2016-03-03March 3, 2016 01Everyone $7.99
Super Metroid Nintendo 2016-04-14April 14, 2016 01Everyone $7.99
Super Punch-Out!! Nintendo 2016-05-05May 5, 2016 01Everyone $7.99
Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers Capcom August 25, 2016 01Teen
The Legend of the Mystical Ninja Konami July 7, 2016 01Everyone
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Nintendo 2016-04-14April 14, 2016 01Everyone $7.99

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