The Largest Public Collection of Japanese and European Video Games in the World

Summary

The National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York, has recently acquired a collection of almost 7,000 Japanese and European video games. This acquisition boasts the largest public collection of Japanese video games around the world.

The Collection
Rare Finds and Collectibles
Famicon and Nintendo Versions
PC Engine and CD-ROM Games
Conclusion

Introduction

In this blog post, we are going to explore one of the most significant acquisitions of video games ever made – at the National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York. We will dive into the collection, and take a closer look at some of the most rare finds, collectibles and nostalgic items that have been included in the collection, the Famicon and Nintendo version, and PC Engine and CD-ROM games.

Q&A

The Collection

What are the details of the collection? The collection consists of a whopping 7,000 Japanese and European video games – the largest public collection of Japanese video games around the world.

Rare Finds and Collectibles

What are some of the rarest video games that are included in the collection? There are different rare finds and collectibles in the collection, which include the expansion pack to Doshin the Giant, the Mega Drive version of Tetris, and Seiken Densetsu, which is known in the US as Secret of Mana.

What are some of the promotional games that are included in the collection? Promotional games are included in the collection along with contest prizes.

What is one of the best video games that is included in the collection? One of the best video games of all time, Seiken Densetsu, is included in the collection.

Famicon and Nintendo Versions

Are there any retro versions of the video games in the collection? Yes, one of the collections includes the retro versions of the video games.

What are some of the Nintendo versions that were included in the collection? The collection includes Mother, Bionic Command, and Top Secret Return of Hitler in Japan that’s known as Bionic Commando in the US.

PC Engine and CD-ROM Games

What are some of the PC Engine and CD-ROM games that are included in the collection? The collection includes a vast collection of PC Engine games, still sealed in the box.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York boasts the largest public collection of Japanese video games in the world, containing a mind-boggling 7,000 Japanese and European video games. What makes this acquisition truly unique and special is the inclusion of rare finds, collectibles, retro versions, and PC Engine and CD-ROM games. This is a must-see collection for gamers who are looking to step back in time and experience the nostalgia of some of the most iconic video games ever created.