Duck Hunt aims sights on Wii U Virtual Console

MCV Staff 6th November 2014 Business News

Nintendo has announced that NES light gun classic Duck Hunt is heading to Wii U’s Virtual Console.

The game was originally released in Japan 1984 and featured as a launch title for the machine in both North America and Europe.

Players will need a Wii Remote to use as the gun, although the platform holder hasn’t announced plans to re-release the original NES Zapper – an iconic peripheral that became a staple for many NES owners.

The Duck Hunt Dog also features as a character in Super Smash Bros.

Duck Hunt has not yet got an official release date but will be available to download on the eShop soon”.

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