Features:
● First official cartridge releases outside of Japan
● Newly localized by Nathan Deren with translations by Jonathan Antonioli
● River City Basketball Collector’s Edition 8-Bit Cartridge
● River City Fighting Legend Collector’s Edition 8-Bit Cartridge
● Special edition collection slipcase
PRE-ORDER - ETA FEB-MAR 2026 - This is a best estimate and may be subject to delay.
Description:
Get ready for hot-blooded action! For the first time outside of Japan, physical cartridges for River City Basketball and River City Fighting Legend are being released in the River City Ball & Brawl Bundle.
Featuring Kunio and his friends, these Technōs Japan classics get a whole new translation in their first official Western physical release.
The competition heats up in River City Fighting Legend as Kunio enters a 2v2 fighting tournament to prove his worth against various combatants.
Then you enter the world of streetball in River City Basketball with Kunio and friends teaming up to play a tournament against teams across the United States.
You can also invite friends for co-op or versus multiplayer action.
River City Basketball description:
Kunio wins a trip to the United States on a quiz show and travels with his pal Riki and hot-tempered Godai. While there, they find Johnny who invites them to join a basketball tournament. Never one to back down from a challenge, Kunio and friends set up at Niagara Falls and form Team Nekketsu to take on teams like the hip New York Keys, the carrier-bound Navy Seals, the psychic Florida Espers, the wranglin’ Texas Boys, the blazing Hawaii Fires, the buff San Francisco Rose, and the magical Las Vegas Gamblers. This version of Nekketsu! Street Basketball All-Out Dunk Heroes has been newly translated into English for its first physical release outside of Japan.
● First official cartridge release outside of Japan
● Newly localized by Nathan Deren with translations by Jonathan Antonioli
● Street Chalk Cartridge for 8-bit consoles
● Numbered Deluxe Hardcover Cartridge Packaging
● Full-Colored Instruction Manual
● Exclusive Acrylic Cartridge Display Stand
River City Fighting Legends description:
Kunio finds a note on his locker at school one day announcing a fighting tournament held by the Saber Tiger association. Rising to the challenge, Kunio sets out to prove his strength and is joined by his pal Riki. The tournament pits Kunio and Riki against eight teams to decide which is the strongest. Along with Story Mode, you can also try the Battle Mode and various multiplayer modes. This version of Nekketsu Fighting Legend has been newly translated into English for its first physical release outside of Japan.
● First official cartridge release outside of Japan
● Localized by Nathan Deren with translations by Jonathan Antonioli
● Zanshin Cartridge for 8-bit consoles
● Numbered Deluxe Hardcover Cartridge Packaging
● Full-Colored Instruction Manual
● Exclusive Acrylic Cartridge Display Stand
FAQ:
Q) When can I order this?
A) This will be an open pre-order available from September 16th 2025 through October 19th, 2025. Independent retailers will have limited quantities after it has been released.
Q) What is included in this release?
A) Each release will come with a special white cartridge, a numbered deluxe hardcover game box, a full-colored instruction manual, and an exclusive acrylic cartridge display stand. For those who buy the bundle, you’ll receive a special edition slipcase to house both titles.
Q) How many will be made?
A) This is an open pre-order during the designated dates. Whatever is ordered once the window is closed is what will be produced.
Q) Will there be another reprint?
A) Like all of the titles we offer, this will be an open pre-order window for a limited time. There are no plans to reissue this collection.
Q) Will other titles from the Nekketsu series get a release as well?
A) At this time, we cannot make any further commitments. We are proud to work alongside Arc System Works in providing these games a physical release for the West.
Q) Will this be available for download or on other consoles?
A) This is a physical re-release of the NES®. We currently do not have plans to release it in any other form.
Q) What consoles can play these games?
A) These games are compatible with original NES® consoles (NTSC-U and PAL) as well as most 3rd party clone consoles.
Q) What voltage is used on the chip?
The NES cartridges use a 5-volt chip to retain your console’s performance and will not damage your console.
Q) Are the insert points beveled?
A) Yes, the insert points are beveled, and the edges are rounded to allow for proper insertion without damaging the pins in the cartridge slot.
Q) Is this game region-free?
A) Like our prior releases, this game is region-free so long as it is compatible with the console.
Gameplay
Q) What are the differences between the original releases and these?
A) All licensing has been updated on both titles. Additionally, players can expect to see these changes:
a) The title screens have been updated. Each title is specifi c to Retro-Bit’s re-release.
b) Each game has a whole new English translation provided by Nathan Deren and Jonathan Antonioli.
c) All translations have been approved by Arc System Works. Updated
This is a third party reproduction of the Rod Land game licensed to Retro-Bit for republishing in a collector's edition presentation packaging.
