{"title":"Retro-Bit Publishing game pre-orders","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrab the latest re-releases from \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/retro-bit\"\u003eRetro-Bit\u003c\/a\u003e gaming with special content and presentation packaging, \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 2007, Retro-Bit® has been a pioneer of the retro-gaming community.  One of its counterparts, Retro-Bit® Publishing has brought gamers the physical form of many rare and exclusive titles in the retro-gaming industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn order to provide this new way to play, Retro-Bit Publishing has re-created rare games into physical media and brought them to where they were never released.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRetro-Bit Publishing gives gamers and collectors across the globe the opportunity to experience an alternative way to play, and own one-of-a-kind and limited-edition exclusives that include many extra collectible items. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"battle-toads-double-dragon-collectors-edition-for-nintendo-game-boy-retro-bit-publishing","title":"Battle toads Double Dragon Collector's Edition for Nintendo Game Boy [PRE-ORDER] | Retro-bit publishing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Ultimate Team Green cartridge for Game Boy®\u003cbr\u003e- Numbered hardcover magnetic cartridge packaging\u003cbr\u003e- Detailed instruction manual\u003cbr\u003e- Region free - Works with official game boy \u0026amp; many third party consoles worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ultimate Team of ‘Toads and Dragons leaps onto the portable screen to bring down the Dark Queen and the Shadow Boss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLead the Double Dragons Billy and Jimmy Lee as they team up with Zitz, Pimple, and Rash against the gruesome twosome. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crossover brings this iconic team together to fi ght Big Blag, Abobo, Robo-Manus, and more in this toadally epic adventure!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003eQ) Where and when can I order this?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA) This will be an open pre-order available through online retailers from March 11th through April 13th, 2025.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003eQ) What is included in the physical release?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA) This collector’s edition includes - an Ultimate Team Green cartridge for the Game Boy®, Numbered hardcover magnetic cartridge packaging, and a detailed Instruction Manual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003eQ) How many will be made?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA) The total number will depend on the amount pre-ordered during the ordering window. Each one will be individually numbered during production via a label on the inside sleeve of the packaging.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003eQ) Will there be another reprint?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA) This is the only time you can purchase this release. We do not have plans for a reprint at this time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003eQ) Will you release a digital version?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA) We have no plans in place for any digital distribution at this time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003eQ) Are there plans in place for future Battletoads titles?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eA) We hope to bring more re-releases from Rare Ltd. and Arc System Works as both have plenty of classic games fans would like to see get the Retro-Bit treatment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003eQ) Is this game region-free?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA) All Game Boy® games are region-free.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003eQ) What consoles are able to run this?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA) This cartridge is compatible with all original Nintendo® consoles and adapters that can run Game Boy® cartridges. It is also compatible with 3rd party consoles such as the Analogue Pocket.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003eQ) What changes are made to this release versus the original?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA) We kept the game as the original with only updates to the licensing. 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