Shadow of the Ninja (NES) Collector's Edition

Two ninjas, one mission, and a collector's edition that bridges three decades of gaming history. The Shadow of the Ninja (NES) Collector's Edition for Nintendo Switch does something remarkable: it includes a playable NES cartridge with classic packaging alongside the modern Switch release. That alone makes this a dual-era collectible that speaks to both retro purists and modern physical media hunters.

The pixel art Hayate and Kaede portrait pin set captures the game's co-op spirit in enamel form, while the acrylic standee, premium metal coin, 12-song CD soundtrack, instruction booklet, reversible 18" x 24" poster, and Limited Run dust sleeve round out a package that feels comprehensive without being bloated. Shadow of the Ninja was always one of the NES's underappreciated action gems, a tight side-scroller that deserved more attention than it got back in 1990. This collector's edition is a second chance for the game and for collectors who missed it the first time around.

The inclusion of actual NES hardware, a real cartridge you can slot into your console, elevates this from a nice CE to a genuinely significant release. If you collect across eras, this one checks every box.