1080° Snowboarding added to Virtual Console @ Gaming Target

Written by John Scalzo on January 28, 2008

News: The snowboarding classic goes live today.

Nintendo has revealed that only one game will be added to the Virtual Console today, but it's a doozie. The classic Nintendo 64 title 1080° Snowboarding is the sole addition to the Virtual Console and it will be available for 1,000 Wii Points.

If your mind is a blur when trying to remember 1080° Snowboarding, Nintendo has you covered with this summary:

1080° Snowboarding (N64, 1-2 players, Rated E for Everyone, 1,000 Wii Points): Hit the slopes for some serious shredding in one of the first truly realistic snowboarding games ever created! Start in the lodge and select from five characters, each with his/her own particular attributes and special tricks. Then take a look at the wide assortment of available boards and choose one that best suits your rider and style. Once you've got the gear, six different modes of play, including Match Race, Trick Attack, and 2-Player Versus, await. Pick a course and get ready to experience a sensation of speed that'll make you forget all about the coldЧbut it might just send a shiver down your spine. Throw in hidden characters and boards, varying weather and snow conditions, multiple paths through each course, and a variety of tricks to masterЧtopped off with rock-solid play controlЧand you've got a recipe for winter fun that you can enjoy any time of the year. It's all the fun and excitement of the sport, without the bruises and frostbite!