--- description: The force is low-res in this video title: Here's the 'Star Wars' Trailer in Nintendo-Style 16-Bit image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt86c26a692dc2984c/6987eee835ba6fa62ec0b458/star-wars-16-bit.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  * [Newsfeed](/tag/time-section-newsfeed/) ## Newsfeed Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close # Here's the _Star Wars Trailer_ in Nintendo-Style 16-Bit ## Video: Star Wars- The Force Awakens Official Teaser #2 [Watch (HLS stream): Star Wars- The Force Awakens Official Teaser #2](https://cdn.jwplayer.com/manifests/2eKGIE6L.m3u8) (1:59)  _Published 2015-04-16. Star Wars- The Force Awakens Official Teaser #2_ by [Sarah Begley](/author/sarah-begley/) ## Sarah Begley Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close May 8, 2015 11:39 AM CUT  by [Sarah Begley](/author/sarah-begley/) ## Sarah Begley Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close May 8, 2015 11:39 AM CUT There’s always a hint of nostalgia behind Hollywood reboots, so it’s fitting that in advance of _Star Wars: The Force Awakens_, someone has reimagined the trailer as a Nintento-style 16-bit video. The revamped trailer might be fun for those with memories of playing old-school _Star Wars_ video games, but it certainly lacks the glamour of [J.J. Abrams’ actual version below](http://time.com/3825006/watch-han-solo-return-in-the-new-trailer-for-star-wars-the-force-awakens/ "undefined"). ### Rare Photos of George Lucas Behind the Scenes of Star Wars  George Lucas and Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker) on the set of Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope in a galaxy far, far away. Lucasfilm  Lucas gives direction to Sir Alec Guinness (Obi-Wan Kenobi) in Episode IV. Lucasfilm  Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia) and Harrison Ford (Han Solo) sit around Lucas on the set of The Empire Strikes Back. Lucasfilm  Lucas with Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca), along with Hamill and Ford on the set of Episode IV. Lucasfilm  Lucas directs Peter Cushing (Grand Moff Tarkin) and Carrie Fisher. Lucasfilm  Harrison Ford and Lucas share a moment in Endor on the set of Return of the Jedi. Lucasfilm  Lucas on set filming the opening scene of Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope. Lucasfilm  Lucas reviews concept art for Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones. Lucasfilm  Lucas inspects a model pod racer for Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace. Lucasfilm  Lucas makes sure that the Death Star is fully armed and operational for Return of the Jedi. Lucasfilm  Lucas holds up Jango Fett's helmet. Lucasfilm  Natalie Portman (Queen Amidala) and Ewan McGregor (Obi-Wan Kenobi) listen to Lucas' directions on the set of Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith. Lucasfilm  Lucas directs a lightsaber battle between Ian McDiarmid (Chancellor Palpatine/Darth Sidious) and Samuel L. Jackson (Mace Windu) on the set of Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith. Lucasfilm  Lucas sets up camp next to a Bantha on the set of Episode IV. Lucasfilm  Lucas finds the droid he was looking for. 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