Lost Satellaview <i>F-Zero</i> Tracks Return

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It's time for a brief history lesson. Back in 1994, Nintendo began creating video gaming content for the BS-X Satellaview satellite modem add-on for the Super Famicom. This device connected to the console's AUX port and allowed players to download games and other content via satellite. Much of the content was recycled from retail Super NES releases, though some of it (such as an Excitebike sequel featuring Mario or a remake of the original The Legend of Zelda) was brand new. Curiously, some of the new content took the form of expansions of retail games. Consider F-Zero, for instance. The...

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