Nintendo Power magazine was first published in July / August 1988 and its 24-year production run is one of the longest of all video game magazines in North America. You’ve probably come across a few at garage sales or vintage shops, but now all 285-issues are available online for download.
Before Nintendo Power, there was Nintendo Fan Club News, which was discontinued in mid-1988 after just seven issues. From the very beginning, Nintendo Power dedicated most of its content to game strategy, reviews and previews of upcoming games. Starting in 1998, Nintendo Power allowed outside advertising on its pages, previously reserved for Nintendo products only. Check them out here.
- Build an interactive, 1980s-style TV set displaying the classic Super Mario Bros. game & activate it with LEGO Mario figure (not included)
- Authentic details of the NES console are recreated in LEGO style, including a controller and an opening slot for the buildable Game Pak
- The TV has a handle-operated scrolling screen, Mario figure reacts to the on-screen enemies, obstacles and power-ups when placed on the top
Every Issue of Nintendo Power from number 1 to 285 in cbr format. From what I could tell there wasn’t a collection of every single issue in one place but a scattered selection of different sets none of which were complete. So I put this together with the help of some awesome people for all to enjoy,” said the uploader.
