The reason a complete set is almost mythical is due to .
This report analyzes the complete NTSC-U (North American) Virtual Console catalog. It explores the library's scope, the technical framework of "WAD" files, the rarity of delisted titles, and the historical significance of a service that has now effectively ceased to exist. Wii NTSC-U Complete Virtual Console Collection
The exact number fluctuates depending on who you ask (as some "Channels" like the Internet Channel don't count as games). However, the definitive count for the sits at 396 distinct titles . The reason a complete set is almost mythical is due to