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=== Versions List ===
*'''US PRG0''': Saves 1 frame on most loading screens over US PRG1, for a total of about a third of a second over the course of an Any% run. Unfortunately, this version is very prone to random crashes, particularly in areas with a lot of sprites on screen such as stage 15.
*'''US PRG1''': This is the default version that most runners useAs outlined above, loading times are slightly slower than PRG0 but it's not subject to random crashes.*'''1993 FC Re-Release''': This version is currently banned for every category outside of Easy Mode. Loading times are nearly the same as US PRG1, but it saves 6 frames after each orb grab, for a total of half a second throughout an Any% run. Additionally, hearts count down faster at the end of a stage (2 frames per heart vs. 8 frame per heart on US PRG1). This is the fastest version available.
*'''Original FDS Releases''': As they are on FDS, they present very long loading times.
The 2019 Anniversary Collection contains versions US PRG0 and the 1993 FC Re-Release.
To distinguish between a PRG0 and a PRG1 cartridge, look on the back and see what the sticker says. If it says REV-A, it's PRG1, otherwise it's PRG0. Other identicators are the Nintendo Seal of Quality on the front sticker (If black it's PRG0, if white it's PRG1) and the circuit board itself:
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'''PRG0 board'''
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[[File:PRG0 pcb.jpg | 300px]]
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'''PRG1 board'''
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[[File:PRG1 pcb.png | 300px]]
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=== Timing ===