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The Very Best Classic Video Game Songs

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RULE: Everything on this list must be pre-Playstation. This is a list that anyone can add to by clicking "Add Items" at the bottom of the page. I'll get us started. Video game themes used to mean something. You'd have to live with them through an entire level that you'd have to play through at least 5 times, so they used to write them a lot catchier than they do now. Add your favorites and vote up the best ones. Vote down the worst. Which video game songs are your favorite?
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    The Legend of Zelda - Main Theme

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    Super Mario Brothers Main Theme

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    The Legend of Zelda - Intro Music

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    Tetris Theme

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    Jan 01 1990
    added by: Kramer
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    Sonic the Hedgehog - Green Hill Zone

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    The Legend of Zelda - Dungeon Theme

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    Chrono Trigger - Yearnings of the Wind

    added by: James Lee
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    Super Mario Bros - Water Theme

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    Sep 26 1986
    added by: Lons
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    Donkey Kong Country - Intro Theme

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    Oct 01 1988
    added by: Kramer
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    Nov 21 1998
    added by: FaizanHaiderDewan
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    The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past - The Dark W

    added by: James Lee
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    Jan 01 1994
    added by: James Lee
    Terra's Theme
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    Aug 01 1992
    added by: TheRealDunnDeal
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    Contra - Jungle Theme

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    Punch Out - Training Theme

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    Jan 01 1992
    added by: engbouland
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    Jan 01 1987
    added by: premesh
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    The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past - Hyrule Castle

    added by: James Lee
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    Dec 10 1993
    added by: TheRealDunnDeal
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    Jan 01 1986
    added by: Lons
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    Kirby's Dreamland - Menu Screen/Green Greens

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    Jan 01 1992
    added by: Kramer
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    Jan 01 1990
    added by: Kramer
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    Jan 01 1979
    added by: Clark Benson
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    Sep 19 1985
    added by: TheRealDunnDeal
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    Final Fantasy VI - Aria di Mezzo Carattere

    added by: James Lee
    (Celes's part during the Opera Song)
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    Jan 01 1990
    added by: TheRealDunnDeal
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    Jan 01 1993
    added by: TheRealDunnDeal
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    Duck Tales - Moon Theme

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    Final Fantasy VI - Dancing Mad

    added by: James Lee
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    Mega Man X - Central Highway

    added by: James Lee
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    Final Fantasy - Matoya's Cave

    added by: James Lee
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    Street Fighter II - Guile's Stage

    added by: James Lee
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    Megaman Theme

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    Oct 31 2003
    added by: TheRealDunnDeal
    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Theme Song
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    Final Fantasy VI - Balance is Restored

    added by: James Lee
    ** This song is over 20 minutes long.
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    Apr 20 1982
    added by: Clark Benson
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    Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island - Giant Baby Bowser Battle

    added by: James Lee
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    Jan 01 1982
    added by: hbg1968
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    Jan 01 1981
    added by: hbg1968
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    Jan 01 1988
    added by: Kramer
    Ninja Gaiden Theme
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    Tetris Theme - Type B Music

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    Jan 01 1988
    added by: TheRealDunnDeal
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    Sep 24 1993
    added by: TheRealDunnDeal
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    Mega Man Dr. Wily's Theme

    added by: Hero
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    Super Mario Land - Level 1

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    Donkey Kong Country - Bonus Room Blitz

    added by: James Lee
    Bonus Level Theme
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    1. Jeffry Petta
      The Very Best Classic Video Game Songs at 9/09/2012 4:30 AM
      best video game songs. peace!
    2. James Lee
      Megaman Theme at 11/06/2011 3:04 PM
      Are orchestrated/remastered versions allowed?

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