Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King gets Nintendo Switch ‘Retro Edition’ and iam8bit ‘Legacy Cartridge Edition’

It looks like the upcoming Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and the Lion King publisher Nighthawk Interactive has decided to go all out in terms of limited edition versions. The game will feature two Nintendo Switch Limited Edition box versions, one in an actual box and the other clamshell which will be packed with goodies. More on that after the jump.

There is also the iam8bit ‘Legacy Cartridge’ edition, which will both be limited to 4,500 units. One of them is Aladdin on a SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive cartridge in see-through red (and 1-in-8 random orders will get the even rarer Rare Purple Gem Glow-in-the-Dark) and the other is The Lion King on a SNES cartridge in yellow. If these upcoming limited editions are too much for your wallet, you can pick up Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC on October 29 for $29.99.

Pre-orders for these fancy new editions will be open tomorrow (October 24th) at 10 a.m.PT/1:00 p.m. ET on either Best Buy or iam8bit.

Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King Retro Edition Box

Two of the most beloved Disney games of all time make their long-awaited return to the Nintendo Switch! This Retro Edition Box is a premium special edition that includes an exclusive poster and retro style manual. The packaging also mimics your favorite 16-bit console and is designed by iam8bit.

Exclusive Poster: Limited Edition fold out poster featuring characters from both Aladdin and The Lion King.

Retro Style Manual: Full-color instruction manuals featuring painstakingly restored artwork

Retro Style Packaging: Custom designed 16-bit era packaging including a foam inlay

Multiple Game Versions: Play through several different versions of the beloved Aladdin and The Lion King games that have been created over the years, including both console and handheld versions. An all-new “Final Cut” version of Aladdin, developed exclusively for this collection, is also included and features difficulty adjustments, camera refinements, bug fixes, as well as a few additional surprises for fans.

Display Options and Updated Visuals:

1080P graphics and enhancements for modern HD TVs

Adjustable screen aspect ratios and borders

Custom filter options designed to replicate classic CRT TVs and other popular screen types

In-Game Rewind: Instantly rewind any of the games in real-time in order to re-try difficult areas

Interactive Watch Mode: View full game playthroughs, with the ability to skip forward and jump in and start playing at any point

Save Feature: Quickly save your progress in each of the games and continue your adventure wherever and whenever you want

Museum Feature: Take a journey behind-the-scenes and learn more about the creation of these incredible games. Watch video interviews with the original development teams or explore numerous galleries containing hundreds of previously unreleased HD concept images and marketing assets.

Soundtrack: Listen to the entire soundtracks for both games in the included music players. The ability to repeat and shuffle the songs is also supported.

Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King Retro Edition Clamshell

Two of the most beloved Disney games of all time make their long-awaited return to the Nintendo Switch! This Retro Edition Clamshell is a premium special edition that includes an exclusive poster and retro style manual. The packaging also mimics your favorite 16-bit console and is designed by iam8bit.

Exclusive Poster: Limited Edition fold out poster featuring characters from both Aladdin and The Lion King.

Retro Style Manual: Full-color instruction manuals featuring painstakingly restored artwork

Retro Style Packaging: Custom designed 16-bit era packaging including a foam inlay

Multiple Game Versions: Play through several different versions of the beloved Aladdin and The Lion King games that have been created over the years, including both console and handheld versions. An all-new “Final Cut” version of Aladdin, developed exclusively for this collection, is also included and features difficulty adjustments, camera refinements, bug fixes, as well as a few additional surprises for fans.

Display Options and Updated Visuals:

1080P graphics and enhancements for modern HD TVs

Adjustable screen aspect ratios and borders

Custom filter options designed to replicate classic CRT TVs and other popular screen types

In-Game Rewind: Instantly rewind any of the games in real-time in order to re-try difficult areas

Interactive Watch Mode: View full game playthroughs, with the ability to skip forward and jump in and start playing at any point

Save Feature: Quickly save your progress in each of the games and continue your adventure wherever and whenever you want

Museum Feature: Take a journey behind-the-scenes and learn more about the creation of these incredible games. Watch video interviews with the original development teams or explore numerous galleries containing hundreds of previously unreleased HD concept images and marketing assets.

Soundtrack: Listen to the entire soundtracks for both games in the included music players. The ability to repeat and shuffle the songs is also supported.

Aladdin Legacy Cartridge (Genesis/Mega Drive)

The Aladdin video game is historically significant for many reasons – from its and groundbreaking approach to character animation to its incredible integration of the film’s beloved songs. It proved, upon its initial release in 1993, that licensed products can also be high art. This Genesis version of Aladdin is presented in true Legacy Cartridge Collection elegance, complete with lovingly restored artwork, gleaming translucent cartridge shells, a full-color premium manual and other retro pack-in surprises. Everything that you’ve come to expect from iam8bit’s definitive series, honoring games that defined retro gaming excellence.

Limited Edition of 4,500

Brand new playable cartridge compatible with NTSC Genesis and EU Mega Drive retro consoles

Translucent Ruby Red and Ultra Limited Magic Carpet Purple Glow-in-the-Dark Cartridges*

Nostalgic Clamshell Packaging w/ Premium Foil and Gloss-Embellished Insert

Full-Color, Premium Instruction Booklet w/ Restored Artwork + Foreword by Mike Mika

Retro Pack-In Surprises

Custom Package Design & Restoration by Jango Snow Art & Design

Manufacturing by Retrotainment Games + Infinite NES Lives

*Cartridge colorways are randomly inserted into sealed, unmarked boxes. The edition of 4,500 is comprised of: Translucent Ruby Red; and Rare Purple Gem Glow-in-the-Dark (1 in 8 odds for an ultra limited cartridge). We cannot guarantee which version you will receive. It truly is completely random.

The Lion King Legacy Cartridge (SNES)

The majesty of The Lion King is cinematic legend, and when it comes to video games, its SNES adaptation truly pushed the limits of what was possible in the 16-bit era. From its nuanced character animation to its epic (and gut-wrenching) Wildebeest stampede, the Serengetti-spanning scope of the film was impressively captured on cartridge in all its glory. This ultimate Legacy Cartridge Collection edition pays tribute to the impossible feats that The Lion King achieved way back in 1994, with painstakingly restoration of all the original artwork and presentation in a premium package fit for royalty, complete with all the retro trappings, including an all-important, custom dust cover.

Limited Edition of 4,500

Brand new playable SNES-compatible cartridge

Opaque Mufasa Marigold and Ultra Limited Translucent Serengeti Sunrise Glow-in-the-Dark Cartridges*

Specialty Fold-Out Foil Box with Gloss and Embellishments

Full-Color, Premium Instruction Booklet w/ Restored Artwork + Foreword by Mike Mika

Custom Dust Cover

Retro Pack-In Surprises

Custom Package Design & Restoration by Jango Snow Art & Design

Manufacturing by Retrotainment Games + Infinite NES Lives