Mini Project - What-If Classic Consoles

[FireMountain]

In 2016, Nintendo released the NES Classic Edition, a cute little plug-and-play system that comes with 30 classic NES games. Despite only being made to be something to fill the gap between the Wii-U and Switch, the NES Classic sold very well. So well that Nintendo released the SNES Classic Edition in 2017, with 20 classic SNES games on it (plus a bonus game). Nintendo's success caught the attention of other gaming companies who wanted a piece of the pie. Mainly Sega with their Sega Genesis Mini and Sony with their PlayStation Classic.
However, in an interview, former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé said that they have no plans to make any more classic systems and focus on releasing older games through the Nintendo Switch Online service.

But what if they didn't?
In this thread I'll be detailing the game lists for Classic Editions of the rest of Nintendo's home consoles and handhelds, as well as the rest of Sega and Sony's systems (And Xbox too, why not).
So, sit back, relax, and get ready to see some classics!​

 

[FireMountain]

Table of Contents

Nintendo Consoles
Nintendo 64
Nintendo GameCube
Nintendo Wii
Nintendo Wii U

Nintendo Handhelds
Nintendo Game Boy
Nintendo Game Boy Color
Nintendo Virtual Boy*
Nintendo Game Boy Advance
Nintendo DS
Nintendo 3DS

Sega Systems
Sega Saturn
Sega Dreamcast

Sony Systems
PlayStation 2
PlayStation 3

Xbox Systems
Xbox

*there's some debate as to whether the Virtual Boy is a handheld or not, but Nintendo officially said it was a handheld so it counts
Another note: I know that the Sega Master System, Game Gear, PSP, PS Vita, and XB360 are missing, but I can't think of any games for those


Almost all system lists will have 20 games, no bonuses.

Ground Rules (for Nintendo):

Only games released in North America
All games must have had a physical release
No M-Rated games
No licensed games
No game compilations

Honorable mentions will be listed for games that don't make the cut

As for Sony, Sega, and Xbox, anything's on the table.​

 

[FireMountain]

Nintendo 64 Classic Edition

Game List:

1080 Snowboarding
Banjo Kazooie
Bomberman 64
Diddy Kong Racing
Donkey Kong 64
Excitebike 64
F-Zero X
Jet Force Gemini
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
Super Mario 64
Mario Kart 64
Mario Party 2
Paper Mario
Pokemon Snap
Star Fox 64
Super Smash Bros
Wave Race 64
Yoshi's Story
Zelda Majora's Mask
Zelda Ocarina of Time



Honorable Mentions
Blast Corps, Mischief Makers, Pilotwings 64: Not enough space for them.
Conker's Bad Fur Day, Doom 64, Perfect Dark: No M-Rated Games
Goldeneye 007: No licensed games
Pokemon Stadium: Uses a Transfer Pak, which wouldn't work here.
Mario Golf, Dr Mario 64, Mario Tennis: Didn't want too many Mario games.
Mario Party 1: Never rereleased due to blister-causing minigames.​

 

[FireMountain]

Nintendo GameCube Classic Edition

Game list

Animal Crossing
Chibi Robo
F-Zero GX
Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance
Kirby Air Ride
Luigi's Mansion
Mario Kart: Double Dash
Metroid Prime
Metroid Prime 2: Echoes
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
Pikmin
Pokemon Colosseum
Super Mario Sunshine
Super Monkey Ball 2
Super Smash Bros Melee
Tales of Symphonia
Viewtiful Joe
Wave Race Blue Storm
Zelda Twilight Princess
Zelda Wind Waker




Honorable Mentions:
Custom Robo, Star Fox Adventures/Assault: Not enough space
Resident Evil 4, Perfect Darkness, Geist: No M-Rated Games
Star Wars: Rogue Leader: No licensed games
Sonic Mega Collection: No game compilations
Super Mario Strikers: Didn't want too many Mario games​

 

[Twilight_Roxas]

What about Japan exclusive games?

 

[FireMountain]

What about Japan exclusive games?

While a neat idea, these are game lists for the North American versions. I really don't want to research dozens of Japan-Exclusive games and I doubt many in the US would care about those

 

[Twilight_Roxas]

Really because the snes online has some Japan exclusive games plus some were downloadable on the Wii shop channel so N64 classic should have some like Sin & Punishment, and the original Animal Forest even the Japan game playing a godlike giant, and the N64DD Mario Paint. As for GameCube you kinda left some Sonic games that were made after SEGA discontinued the Dreamcast becoming a third party company.

 

[Miru]

Nintendo GameCube Classic Edition

Game list

Animal Crossing
Chibi Robo
F-Zero GX
Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance
Kirby Air Ride
Luigi's Mansion
Mario Kart: Double Dash
Metroid Prime
Metroid Prime 2: Echoes
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
Pikmin
Pokemon Colosseum
Super Mario Sunshine
Super Monkey Ball 2
Super Smash Bros Melee
Tales of Symphonia
Viewtiful Joe
Wave Race Blue Storm
Zelda Twilight Princess
Zelda Wind Waker




Honorable Mentions:
Star Fox Adventures/Assault: Not enough space
Resident Evil 4, Perfect Darkness, Geist: No M-Rated Games
Star Wars: Rogue Leader: No licensed games
Super Mario Strikers: Didn't want too many Mario games​

I would have also added one of the Sonic games, they were a big part of the console. If we don’t count Wind Waker as a “puzzle” game, Puyo Puyo Fever would work.

 

[JokersWild]

Nintendo GameCube Classic Edition

Game list

Animal Crossing
Chibi Robo
F-Zero GX
Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance
Kirby Air Ride
Luigi's Mansion
Mario Kart: Double Dash
Metroid Prime
Metroid Prime 2: Echoes
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
Pikmin
Pokemon Colosseum
Super Mario Sunshine
Super Monkey Ball 2
Super Smash Bros Melee
Tales of Symphonia
Viewtiful Joe
Wave Race Blue Storm
Zelda Twilight Princess
Zelda Wind Waker




Honorable Mentions:
Star Fox Adventures/Assault: Not enough space
Resident Evil 4, Perfect Darkness, Geist: No M-Rated Games
Star Wars: Rogue Leader: No licensed games
Super Mario Strikers: Didn't want too many Mario games​

Finally someone who appreciates Chibi Robo. Your proposed list is a great mix of classics!

 

[FireMountain]

I would have also added one of the Sonic games, they were a big part of the console. If we don’t count Wind Waker as a “puzzle” game, Puyo Puyo Fever would work.

The only games Sonic had on GC were ports of the Adventure games, and I'm saving those for the Dreamcast Classic.
Puyo Puyo Fever is a good pick, I'll give you that.

 

[FireMountain]

Wii Classic Edition

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Game list

Animal Crossing: City Folk
Donkey Kong Country Returns
Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn
Kirby: Return to Dream Land
Mario Kart Wii
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
New Super Mario Bros Wii
Punch-Out!
Rhythm Heaven Fever
Sin & Punishment: Star Successor
Sonic Colors
Super Mario Galaxy
Super Mario Galaxy 2
Super Smash Brothers Brawl
Wario Land: Shake It!
WarioWare: Smooth Moves
Wii Sports
Wii Sports Resort
Xenoblade Chronicles
Zelda Skyward Sword





Honorable Mentions:

No More Heroes (1 and 2), MadWorld, House of the Dead Overkill: No M-Rated Games
Boom Blox, ExciteBots, Klonoa, Red Steel 2, Super Paper Mario, Wii Party: Not Enough Space
Kirby's Dream Collection: No game compilations
Mario Strikers Charged, Mario Party 8: Didn't want too many Mario games
Kirby's Epic Yarn: 1 Kirby game is good enough

​

 

[Miru]

The only games Sonic had on GC were ports of the Adventure games, and I'm saving those for the Dreamcast Classic.
Puyo Puyo Fever is a good pick, I'll give you that.

Actually, it also had three more; Heroes, Shadow, and Riders. Fever is also on Dreamcast.

On the Wii: Sonic Colors was liked in its day but is now considered an uninspiring game that has aged badly. Black Knight, meanwhile has become an underrated gem. Super Paper Mario should have gotten in too, as SMG2 just feels like more of the same.

 

[FireMountain]

Actually, it also had three more; Heroes, Shadow, and Riders. Fever is also on Dreamcast.

On the Wii: Sonic Colors was liked in its day but is now considered an uninspiring game that has aged badly. Black Knight, meanwhile has become an underrated gem. Super Paper Mario should have gotten in too, as SMG2 just feels like more of the same.

Those other Sonic games were multiplats, they didn't really define the GC era. But I see where you're coming from, they are decent games.
Didn't know Black Knight had a decent following, I just think Colors was more generation-defining, y'know?
I disagree on SMG2, while the gameplay is pretty similar to the OG, the level design and worlds are pretty unique and well designed. It brings some new stuff to the table and there are many people that prefer it over the first, I'd imagine some would be mad if it didn't make the cut.
SHOOT YOU'RE RIGHT I FORGOT SUPER PAPER MARIO! Dang it!

 

[Twilight_Roxas]

There’s also Sonic Mega Collection, and Sonic Unleashed Wii version Sonic Riders Zero Gravity, and Sonic and the Secret Rings, Nights Journey of Dreams.

 

[Twilight_Roxas]

Well Sonic Adventure DX isn’t a port.

 

[FireMountain]

Wii U Classic Edition

Game list:
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
Hyrule Warriors
Mario Kart 8
NES Remix Pack
New Super Luigi U
New Super Mario Bros U
Nintendo Land
Paper Mario: Color Splash
Pikmin 3
Pokkén Tournament
Splatoon
Star Fox Zero
Super Mario 3D World
Super Mario Maker
Super Smash Bros for Wii U
The Wonderful 101
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE
Xenoblade Chronicles X
Yoshi's Woolly World


Honorable Mentions:
Bayonetta 2: No M-Rated Games
Zelda Breath of the Wild: Would fit better on a Switch Classic.



And that concludes our journey through Nintendo's home systems! Next we'll look through the handhelds​

 

[Miru]

I’d only include one NSMB game, and Color Splash is decisively unpopular. But then again, what other games are there?

Also, I have another thing; SNES Classic+, a new SNES Classic with 30 base games like the NES Classic;
The new additions are;

* Megaman 7
* Terranigma
* Illusion of Gaia
* Demon’s Crest
* Final Fight 3
* Chrono Trigger
* Actraiser
* Ganbare Goemon
* Earthworm Jim
* Megaman X2

 

[Twilight_Roxas]

When you get to the Game Boy the Pokemon games are going to be tough.

 

[FireMountain]

Game Boy Classic

Better late than never, right? Sorry for the wait. Anyway, here's the first Nintendo handheld.


Game list:

Donkey Kong
Donkey Kong Land
Final Fantasy Adventure
Gargoyle's Quest
Kid Dracula
Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters
Kirby's Dream Land
Kirby's Dream Land 2
Mario's Picross
Mega Man: Dr Wily's Revenge
Metroid 2: Return of Samus
Mole Mania
Pokémon Blue
Pokémon Green
Pokémon Red
Super Mario Land
Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins
Tetris
Wario Land: Super Mario Bros 3
Zelda Link's Awakening​

 

[FireMountain]

Game Boy Color Classic

Game list:
Bionic Commando: Elite Forces
Dragon Warrior 3
Grand Theft Auto
Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble
Mario Tennis
Metal Gear Solid
Pokémon Crystal
Pokémon Gold
Pokémon Pinball
Pokémon Silver
Resident Evil Gaiden
Shantae
Stranded Kids
Super Mario Bros DX
Toki Tori
Wario Land 2
Wario Land 3
Zelda Link's Awakening DX
Zelda Oracle of Ages
Zelda Oracle of Seasons​