Nintendo to Publish Official History of the NES this November

‘Playing with Power: Nintendo NES Classics’ Hits Shelves November 18

If you’re part of the Nintendo generation who grew up playing classics like Super Mario Bros. 3, Castlevania, and Metroid then you’re very likely anticipating the November release of the Miniature NES Classic. Now you have even more to be excited about for November as Nintendo has announced it’s collaborating on Playing with Power: Nintendo NES Classics, which is an official guide to the NES that’s being published by Prima Games. you’ll be able to get your mitts on the book on November 18th, just one week after the release of the NES mini.

Playing with Power NES Classics

As mentioned, Playing With Power: Nintendo NES Classics will be released on November 18 and you can currently pre-order it over on Amazon. It’s packed with a ton of retro-tastic touches:

  • Exclusive embossed slipcase holds this hardcover tome in a clever package that resembles a classic NES Game Pak!
  • A fascinating retrospective on 17 NES classics… including Super Mario Bros. 3, Donkey Kong, and The Legend of Zelda!
  • Interviews and commentary from Nintendo visionaries who pioneered this era of gaming.
  • A showcase of vintage advertising and priceless excerpts from Nintendo Power magazine back issues!
  • Plus hand-drawn maps, character and game environment art, and much more!