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Mail Box
"The NES is by far the best product I've ever purchased for my children! While being entertaining, I've discovered that it is one of the most durable products being made today.
Believe it or not, I drove over my children's NES with our 1984 Cadillac. Needless to say, we were all very upset! After removing the screws and the top of the machine, and straightening out the metal frame that protects the circuit board, I was able to slip a Game Pak in. Much to our amazement, after carefully plugging it in, it worked as perfectly as ever, and still is after two weeks! Thank you for producing such a durable system; all of us appreciate it. - Carolee Tvedten, Fargo, ND
Phew! What a test of endurance! Instead of taking apart your NES yourself, give our Customer Service Reps a call at 1-800-422-2602. We hope that your car is still running okay..."
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"My last birthday was extra special because of the cake my mom's friend made for me. As you can see, the frosting was the best part, featuring Mario, my favorite NES character! - Jason Nadolinski, Corfu, NY
Happy birthday! All of us at Nintendo were really impressed with the artwork your mom's friend did for you on your birthday cake! Looks delicious, too..."
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"At last! Although it's a small feat for some, I'm finally at Level Nine in The Legend of Zelda! The game so far has been a lot of fun, but very challenging, too! I really want to know how to conquer level nine and win the game, but when I asked on the phone, you guys told me that that information is a secret. Why can't you tell us Zelda fans how to finally win this game? - Kerry Bachman, Goldendale, WA
We're glad that you've enjoyed The Legend of Zelda. To us at Nintendo, completing a game is an important achievement that you should be very proud of. We would not want to destroy the surprise by revealing what exactly happens, so we disclose only limited information about level nine. We do wish you good luck, though!"
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"My name is Jess Hendricks, I'm 16 years old, and I just love spending hours behind the NES! Some people think I'm too old to play it, but Jason, Matthew, and I play it anyway. I spend about three hours a day on Nintendo and I also find time to for playing my keyboard in jazz band, flying my father's airplane, playing trombone in high school band and driving around in my Volkswagen. My favorite game is Top Gun because I am going to fly an F-15 in the Air Force. - Jess Hendricks, Hendersonville, TN"
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Video Spotlight
"I am one of your older Power Players (I'm 32), and I have some accomplishments to share. I have beaten many of your harder games, such as Deadly Towers, Bionic Commando, The Legend of Zelda, The Adventures of Link, Double Dragon, Milon's Secret Castle and Blaster Master (using only one man). I also finished Super Mario Bros. 2 in 28 minutes. Some of my top scores are: Double Dragon, 129,310; Hudson's Adventure Island, 132,760; 3-D WorldRunner, 316,550.
My friends call me Mario because Mario and I have some things in common: we're both Italian and we're both plumbers! I enjoy being called Mario because I take my gaming so seriously.
A lot of people call me for tips. I tell them, "don't give up, you can do it if you really want!" I also tell kids to stay away from drugs because you need all your senses when you go up against video game foes. My other hobbies are drawing cartoon characters and playing in a band; I am currently working on music for a game. - Mark Discordia, East Lyme, CT"
Right. This guy scares me. He must be in some sort of mid-life crisis: the picture of him shows him wearing a Nintendo cap and a custom made Mario shirt. He enjoys playing games in which mushrooms are good yet he tells kids to stay away from drugs. Weird.
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"Why I am a Good Player: I only get to play on my NES on Saturdays and you would be amazed at how well I've done on that limitation. Some of my friends get real hyper and start yelling when we cut it too close on some games. One of them even slaps himself in the face! I keep it cool, however, and I have always gotten out of difficult situations without screaming my lungs out. I also manage to team up with whoever I play with, it's a great way to make friends.
Goals: To succeed Howard Phillips as president of the Fun Club and to start my own Local Fun Club.
Favorite Games: Metroid, Metal Gear, Super Mario Bros. 2, Ninja Gaiden, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Contra, Lifeforce, Bad Dudes, P.O.W.
Game Accomplishments: I don't save scores because my goal is to beat the games, not brag. - Clint Woodall, Texarkana, TX"
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"Power Player Profiles: Mike, Shannon and Danny Tosto
City: Yorktown Heights, NY
Ages: Mike 12, Shannon 13, and Danny 7.
Instead of a pet, we unanimously chose to get a Nintendo Entertainment System. Since then, we've had a lot of fun together, and racked up some impressive accomplishments.
Nintendo Nicknames: Mike - "AirNES", Shannon - "Nintendo Warrior" and Danny - "Nintendo Macho Man."
Favorite Games: We like the sports series games because we can play against each other. Our favorites include Tecmo Bowl, Bases Loaded and Track and Field II. We also enjoyed Simon's Quest, Super Mario Bros. 2 and Ninja Gaiden.
Gaming Accomplishments: Together, we have beaten over 35 games. Our favorite personal achievements are Mike beating Double Dribble 987-152, Shannon finishing Track and Field II using the password only once and Danny completing Metal Gear, Double Dragon, and Ikari Warriors at age 7.
Hobbies: Nintendo games (of course), rock collecting and reading.
Goals: To become Game Play Counselors, to beat every game and to get this letter published."
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