Nintendo
has added the classic game Excitebike to its
list of downloadable titles in Europe, so that Wii owners can try
the racer that inspired the Wii title Excite Truck, which launches
today.
"Launching on the Nintendo
Entertainment System in 1986, Excitebike is a fast paced racer
that was one of the first titles to allow players to adjust the
pitch of their bike after a jump to correctly land, as well as
being one of the first ever racing games with a track builder,"
said a Nintendo spokesman.
Excitebike is joined by three other new additions to the Wii
Virtual Console, which brings the number of downloadable classic
games to 53.
The other titles include Kirby's Adventure, which originally
debuted on the Nintendo Entertainment System and features vast
worlds, unlockable bonus levels and addictive mini-games.
R-Type III: Third Lightning, a side-scrolling shooter that made its
debut on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, is also a new
addition.
New Adventure Island, a title originally created for the PC Engine,
is also now available for download.
The games can be purchased through the Wii Shop Channel using Wii
points. A card containing 2,000 Wii points costs £14.
Excitebike and Kirby's Adventure cost 500 Wii Points each, New
Adventure Island 600 Wii Points and R-Type III: Third Lightning 800
Points.