Super Momotarou Dentetsu DX - Jr Nishi-Nihon Presents [Model SHVC-ANWJ-JPN]

31 Years old Nintendo Super Famicom cart. Hudson Soft. [Hudson Group] [Japan]

Super Momotarou Dentetsu DX - Jr Nishi-Nihon Presents © 1995 Hudson Soft [Hudson Group].

This is an exceedingly rare, limited-run promotional version of Super Momotarou Dentetsu DX, specifically produced in collaboration with JR West (West Japan Railway Company). Released in 1995, this edition was not sold at retail in the traditional sense; instead, it was distributed primarily as a promotional gift, with production estimated at only 3,000 units. While the core gameplay is identical to the standard Super Momotarou Dentetsu DX, it features unique external packaging, manual markings, and specific labeling to reflect the promotional partnership.

TECHNICAL

GAME ID: SHVC-ANWJ-JPN

TRIVIA

The Railway Synergy: Hudson Soft frequently collaborated with various corporate entities, but the synergy with JR West was particularly apt. Given that Momotaro Dentetsu is fundamentally a game about navigating rail networks, the sponsorship from one of Japan's major railway companies was a natural marketing crossover.

Collector Scarcity: Due to its limited distribution (largely via promotional campaigns and contests), this version is a holy grail for many Super Famicom collectors. Its value is derived entirely from its rarity and the specific "Presents" branding, rather than any gameplay deviation.

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ROM dump (MAME).