According to Nintendo’s E3 Qualifier Rules, there are going to be some prizes and participant limits. As mentioned in the previous article, the competition will take place at 8 Best Buy locations across the country from 10:00 am to 7:00 am local time. Registration begins at 9:00 am local time. As always, anyone 18 or under has to be with a parent or guardian. The local competition will be a complete run of Championship Mode in Ultimate NES Remix. Participation will be on a first come first serve basis. Only the first 750 participants in each location will be allowed to compete for the chance to go to the Nintendo World Championships. the prizes include for the 8 winners a slot in the Nintendo World Championships Tournament, round trip airfare for the winner and a guest, a 2 night hotel stay in the Los Angeles area and a $250.00 Visa Gift Card. If you do not win the local competition, do not fear, Nintendo will be selecting 8 other finalists to go to Los Angeles for the tournament. It has not been revealed how Nintendo will choose the 8 other finalists.
You can read the qualifer rules on Nintendo’s official E3 website.
