[SkinnyPupp]

https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Misc-/Nintendo-Classic-Mini/Nintendo-Classic-Mini-Nintendo-Entertainment-System-1124287.html

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CnUur6JWAAET3Wx.jpg:large

https://cdn02.nintendo-europe.com/media/images/08_content_images/others_2/CI_NintendoClassicMiniNES_PS_Announcement_MS7_imag e912w.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/F8nyHt0.png

PogChamp PogChamp PogChamp PogChamp PogChamp PogChamp PogChamp PogChamp PogChamp PogChamp

[twitchyzero]

hope it scales well to 16:9

[SkinnyPupp]

I hope it doesn't scale at all DansGame

[320icar]

So.... Can I play my cartridges in it still?

**edit**

Note that an AC adapter for the USB cable is required to play the system but is not included in the packaging.

Why the fuck would you not include a necessary cable, you scumbag nintendo

[SkinnyPupp]

So.... Can I play my cartridges in it still?

**edit**



Why the fuck would you not include a necessary cable, you scumbag nintendo
They do that in Europe and Japan but not usually in NA.

And no, it's smaller than your cartridges. Of course it won't play them :seriously:

[Mr.Money]

sneaky bastards...if i knew they would release this i wouldn't even have paid 8 Dollars for super mario bros 3 on Wii U

[TOPEC]

So.... Can I play my cartridges in it still?

**edit**



Why the fuck would you not include a necessary cable, you scumbag nintendo

they've been doing this to the DS handhelds since like 2 years ago or so. their reasoning is people who are buying a new DS probably has an old DS already thus a charger is not included.

[unit]

definitely gonna buy this. a part of me does wish it had bluetooth controllers but i respect that they kept it simple to keep it original feeling and also to keep the price down.

[Spoon]

Read somewhere that it was going to retail for $80 in Canada.

As much as I'd love to relive my younger years, I have a feeling that I'd just buy it for nostalgia and never touch it. So I'll pass. Price isn't that great either, unless you really wanted all the games they have to offer.

[The_Situation]

they've been doing this to the DS handhelds since like 2 years ago or so. their reasoning is people who are buying a new DS probably has an old DS already thus a charger is not included.

logic of peace

[604STIG]

Will it still require blowing air into the cartridge repeatedly, until blue in the face, to get it to work?

[Presto]

Canadian price is $80 for the console. $13 for another controller.

[AzNightmare]

Will it still require blowing air into the cartridge repeatedly, until blue in the face, to get it to work?

They should have made it so the games ONLY work if you do that. lol

That's nostalgia for you. :awwyeah:

[CorneringArtist]

I wonder if Bo Jackson got a nerf in Tecmo Bowl for this version.

[Manic!]

You could built a retropie system for a bit more and be able to play way more systems/games.

[twitchyzero]

Price isn't that great either, unless you really wanted all the games they have to offer.

80 sounds pretty reasonable, how much do the originals fetch on ebay?
i'd consider it if someone finds a hack to put more games on it

[Traum]

Holy shxt... $80?! Plus another $13 for the controller too...

But damn... all those games are gold doe...

[unit]

Read somewhere that it was going to retail for $80 in Canada.

As much as I'd love to relive my younger years, I have a feeling that I'd just buy it for nostalgia and never touch it. So I'll pass. Price isn't that great either, unless you really wanted all the games they have to offer.

hard to complain about the price when a single AAA title for the ps4 costs the same.

[sonick]

I hope it doesn't scale at all DansGame

I still have my Sega Genesis hooked up to my 65" via composite video :awwyeah:

[Spoon]

hard to complain about the price when a single AAA title for the ps4 costs the same.

If you take a time machine back to when Donkey Kong was released. I'm pretty sure you'll pay the same price as that AAA title today after inflation. :drunk:

[Ikkaku]

Wait, you need an ac adapter just for the USB cable....what?

[Traum]

Wait, you need an ac adapter just for the USB cable....what?
The thing is powered by USB. Chances are, if you take your 1A or 2A USB phone charger, and plug the NES mini to that USB charger via the USB cable, the unit will get powered up.

[unit]

If you take a time machine back to when Donkey Kong was released. I'm pretty sure you'll pay the same price as that AAA title today after inflation. :drunk:

way more actually, back in the early 90s games cost like $60-90 on NES

[Mr.Money]

what happens if this sells like hot cakes?....do we get another wave of new games on the same system?....$80+ another $80 dollars......and mini super nintendo next for 80 again?


30 dollars and im there buying this...or else i'm just buying a usb nintendo 8 bit controller from eBay and use the emulator with every title released.

[Traum]

Personally, I would expect Nintendo to have a follow up plan ready, and allow the device to play some additional games stored on some sort of external storage. The most obvious method would be to use the thing's built-in USB port to support some sort dock / external storage. From that point onwards, anything is possible.

But in that case, they should have made the NES mini like this:

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fe/Nintendo-Famicom-Disk-System.jpg

[Berzerker]

I wonder if Bo Jackson got a nerf in Tecmo Bowl for this version.

Snap ball
Run Backawards with QB
Launch Ball
Touchdown.

Berz out.

[punkwax]

Ahh the gold old days with 2 button controllers. My old ass struggled with Bond for 64 LUL

If only RC Pro-Am were included as well...

[StylinRed]

hmm makes me want to dig out my nintendo and sega

[Razor Ramon HG]

Cheaper to just buy a NES USB controller for like $10 and run an emulator where you'd get access to hundreds of more titles.

[sonick]

Cheaper to just buy a NES USB controller for like $10 and run an emulator where you'd get access to hundreds of more titles.

Not hipster enough

[twitchyzero]

not everyone knows how to/wants to bother downloading emulators...the majority just wants a plug and play solution. I mean that's why consoles exist.

Nintendo probably haven't been as successful this decade as it has been this past week or so with Pokémon Go and now this ...hope the NX is competitive.

[GS8]

Saw that this morning on my FB feed. Funny enough, it was Snopes that told me first.

Related / Not Related but surely someone has one of these?

http://www.8-bitcentral.com/images/blog/2015/flashback6.jpg

I still live my nostalgia vicariously through this

:drunk:

Obviously NES is a whole world above Atari but same concept. I wonder if eventually SNES and N64 will follow. War Gods anyone? :troll:

[swiftshift]

Might consider picking this up as its so cheap!
Vintage home decor FTW!

[604STIG]

They should have added Contra and Blades of Steel to that list.

[Jmac]

No Contra :fuckthatshit:

[Mr.Money]

those 2 games are epic...

[SkinnyPupp]

Cheaper to just buy a NES USB controller for like $10 and run an emulator where you'd get access to hundreds of more titles.
It's cheaper to steal things? Never would have thought of that LUL

Does this work for movies and music too? PogChamp

[Manic!]

It's cheaper to steal things? Never would have thought of that LUL

Does this work for movies and music too? PogChamp

No one is losing money over emulation. Or the company's like the ones that make the everdrive or the retron 5 would be sued out of business.


NES cart with a SD card for all your roms.
http://krikzz.com/store/139/everdrive-n8-nes.jpg

http://geekandgamergirl.com/file/2015/01/retron-5-img3.jpg
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41xm-o43dzL.jpg

[SkinnyPupp]

No one is losing money over emulation.

You're saying that in a thread that is SPECIFICALLY ABOUT a product that loses money over emulation FailFish

[lilaznviper]

needs to include duck hunt

[Manic!]

You're saying that in a thread that is SPECIFICALLY ABOUT a product that loses money over emulation FailFish

The Everdrive is for people who own a NES but don't want to spend $1000's on games. The Retron5 is for people who have a bunch of systems and games but don't have the room or the inputs to hook up 5 systems to there TV.

The Classic mini is for people that are not already into retro gaming but want to relive there childhood or want to show there kids the games they use to play. People will buy these play them for a bit then they will collect dust. I bet you will see a a lot of these on craigslist 6 months after release.

If you are into retro gaming you will already have a NES or if you are a baller a Analogue Nt.


OG Nintendo in a metal case with 4 ports and HDMI out. $499

https://timedotcom.files.wordpress.com/2014/05/analoguent.jpg?quality=75&strip=color&w=750

In gold for $4999. limited to 10.

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0142/7122/files/big_image_pg2.jpg?6447745388107444296

[unit]

the point is nintendo is trying to sell units, and this is going to be a massive success.

[Hondaracer]

4chan retro gaming board is the fucking toilet bowl of people who are all about Emulation VS an actual product, mostly because it's populated by broke fucking kids who dont have the $60 to buy an actual NES anyways.

I have the Retron5 and honestly, it kind of blows. the wireless controller is useless, and there is lag with the OEM plug in controllers when playing your carts. The interface is super clunky and slow, etc. etc.

I only wanted the Retron5 because i have a ton of old carts which i like to play from time to time, and with a wall mounted TV it's pretty much out of the question in hooking up the original consoles all the time when friends come over etc. it's also time consuming.

As well, people always say "omg why would i pay XXX when i could emulate"

Because no one wants to play NES,SNES,Genesis games with a 360 controller through a HTPC or sitting at a computer. people want to play these console games as they had in the past, especially people who arent tech savy etc. They want the original goods, not some slapped together emulation machine.

Thats why i think this will appeal to a hugeeee portion of the population.

Ive recently played through some of the games preloaded on here, and imo they dont really appeal to me that much anymore, many of them like Zelda etc. are super difficult and frustrating lol.. but i think your average consumer is going to have a huge nostalgia factor come in to play, and at the very least go hard with this machine in the run up, and during the xmas season.

Actually bought some shares in nintendo today in anticipation for this release/riding the wave of PokemonGo

[SkinnyPupp]

I have nothing against emulation, I just think it's hilarious that it's being pointed out here as an alternative to this special official product with 30 games built in.

I emulate myself, I have collected every NES and SNES rom, and play them often [using a Super Famicom replica USB controller]. I have also bought retro games on various consoles and PC, and will likely buy this thing.

Sometimes it's good to support the companies that provide you with the things you enjoy. Don't just take, take, take at every opportunity, looking for every possible way to get something for free. This fucking awesome retro gadget comes out and the first thing people say is how you could just emulate and play the games for free... Fucking FailFish

[mos_skeeto]

I spent a chunk of change getting an android tv box, wireless bluetooth controllers and paid apps to emulate. There is enough input lag to ruin the experience and I've tried every workaround including configuring my tv refresh rate, using different emulation engines, using a wired usb controller instead of bluetooth and various android hacks. For precise platformers like Mario it feels off. What I learned is that all emulators use different techniques to make games run well. Some are closer to the original (need a lot of CPU horsepower) and some take very aggressive tweaks (great on low power devices) to make it work.

Nintendo treats their catalog games with a lot of care.

Just because it's old and you can run it on a cheapo device doesn't devalue it and I think it's great that Nintendo is making cool retro stuff.

[Traum]

Ive recently played through some of the games preloaded on here, and imo they dont really appeal to me that much anymore, many of them like Zelda etc. are super difficult and frustrating lol.. but i think your average consumer is going to have a huge nostalgia factor come in to play, and at the very least go hard with this machine in the run up, and during the xmas season.
Total agreement here. Castlevania, Simon's Quest, Ghost n' Goblins, Gradius, Metroid, Ninja Gaiden, Super Mario Bros, Zelda I & II are all super difficult. I'm sure a lot of us have played through and finished all / most of the games, but I vividly remember how super frustrating Castlevania / Simon's Quest are when you need to fxxking jump and land on a platform that is only a single character wide, and then a fxxking bat comes out of nowhere and crash through you just as you are about to land. And then you get knocked back, and obviously dies from falling into the abyss.

With some of these games, I actually never understood how people can finish them.

[Presto]

The save-state feature will be a blessing for folks that struggle with some of those classics.

[Traum]

So it looks like Nintendo planned this as a one-off, and didn't make any plans to further tap into this to allow for more games to be played:

Nintendo's Classic NES Is A Closed Nostalgia Loop (http://time.com/4407972/nes-mini-games-nintendo/)

“The console is a standalone device so it cannot connect to the internet or any external storage devices,” a Nintendo rep confirmed to TIME

boo hoo :(

[MikeyStyle]

Introducing the Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition

[ae101]

im gonna be getting this as really want to play the retro games in the list, how much of it will be used is......i cant say

i play emulated classics too, yes its free, yes its on a pc but sometimes its just different

its kinda like saying u have street fighter or king of fighters at home online, why do u still go to the arcade to play the game

[MarkyMark]

Pretty cool I'll probably ask for it for Xmas even though it probably won't get much play time. Kinda sucks no Contra though...

[twitchyzero]

NES Classic Will Feature Pixel Perfect Mode, Permanent Save Points - IGN (http://ca.ign.com/articles/2016/08/07/nes-classic-will-feature-pixel-perfect-mode-permanent-save-points)

[Manic!]

So tomorrow is release day. Is anyone getting one. You think there will be lineups? I didn't see any pre orders.

[Great68]

For $60 I kinda want it, but it's missing a lot of games that I want.
Needs Megaman and Contra.

[ZN6]

Going to be honest. At first I was excited to hear about this, but the fact that it's got no connectivity to the internet means it's 30 games EMULATED, that's it. I used to LOVE nintendo. I fucking loved it. NES, SNES, Gameboy and Gameboy advanced were all fucking amazing. So I was a nintendo fanboy until 3rd party licensed games started dropping like flies and over to the sony camp. So not hating on the nintendo games, but when you look back I can't justify paying $80 for a Nintendo licensed emulator for 30 games that doesn't include a fucking usb power adaptor. Like, how much of a cash grab does that scream?

It's a buy and collect dust machine, I'm sure for many. Plenty of these to go around so it's not like it's super collectable or anything.

If Nintendo comes out with a mini SNES where you can expand your library then I will consider buying that. That was Nintendo's greatest system of all time in my opinion; it was a machine that nintendo took well beyond the limits of the hardware platform. Thank the superfx chip for that.

[Gh0stRider]

gonna try and order online

[SkinnyPupp]

For $60 I kinda want it, but it's missing a lot of games that I want.
Needs Megaman and Contra.
When you're thinking of those games, you're probably thinking of Mega Man II and Super C, which are what this thing contains. At least with Mega Man... The first game really wasn't very good at all, the sequel is what made it famous.

Super C is the one I remember playing as well, and probably better than the original, though I haven't made a direct comparison

[terkan]

i'm gonna pick one up tmw morning to see.. for 80bux it's same price as a new game nowadays so whatever

[Gh0stRider]

Looks like not available at bestbuy or walmart

[Manic!]

Line ups at best buy eb games. London drugs only got in 30 for the whole chain. 70 stores. Best buy gave out tickets at 9. Eb games opens at 11 and the line is 30 plus deep.

[lilaznviper]

going to try the bb in downtown after i get off work

[Manic!]

going to try the bb in downtown after i get off work

Good luck.

[lilaznviper]

damn just check craigslist.... going for $250 - $600

[Manic!]

damn just check craigslist.... going for $250 - $600

No one is going to pay those ridiculous prices.

Way better off buying this: Nintendo NES System Console Super Mario Bros 1 2 & 3 Duck Hunt **New 72 Pin** 11152403427 | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nintendo-NES-System-Console-Super-Mario-Bros-1-2-3-Duck-Hunt-New-72-Pin/332013921108?_trksid=p2045573.c100506.m3226&_trkparms=aid%3D555014%26algo%3DPL.DEFAULT%26ao%3D 1%26asc%3D20150817211709%26meid%3Ddff46b629a8548c9 96ef9acca731c104%26pid%3D100506%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1 %26)

[unit]

i'll just wait for one of my friend to get bored with theirs and borrow it lol

[Mr.Money]

All the Flippers and resellers are attacking the nes...GG.


ebay going hot on them too...$150

[Gh0stRider]

Fuck, didnt get one on amazon. Wouldnt let me add to cart when it went live.

[saveth]

Fuck, didnt get one on amazon. Wouldnt let me add to cart when it went live.

You werent the only one.

[Manic!]

This has to be B.S.

Nintendo Entertainment System NES Classic Edition 30 Games Pre Order FREE SHIP | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nintendo-Entertainment-System-NES-Classic-Edition-30-Games-Pre-Order-FREE-SHIP-/201715075745?hash=item2ef727caa1:g:ThgAAOSw44BYJCN P)

[ZN6]

LOL WUT?!?! People are seriously listing this for $450. Damn. Like, ps4 pro is $50 more.

[ZN6]

http://i.imgur.com/emM0qmf.jpg

G fucking G. I'll wait a week if I were to think about buying one

LOL look at that first one FREE OVERNIGHT SHIPPING, costs 39.99. Dat scam is shameless

[Mr.HappySilp]

Xmas is also coming so some ppl might want it. I will just wait till after Xmas when there are more stocks.

[asian_XL]

this mini is for collection only, imo...or show your kids, hey, this is what your dad used to play 30 years ago. I have NES emulator on my phone and PC, can tell you I will still buy one, but I am more on the Nintendo Switch and PS4 Pro at this moment.

[terkan]

went to walmart at 6:35 as the 13th person.. 10mins later line was 40+ walked out with one 25mins later not too bad.. only thing is doesn't seem anywhere had the controllers in stock..

i'm still hoping for my bro to pick up the famicom classic for me in jp/hk as there's a few games on there that i actually want instead and it looks nicer lol

[Gh0stRider]

https://twitter.com/EBGamesCanada/status/797129263648481280

[Razor Ramon HG]

NES Classic Edition | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=NES%20Classic%20Edition&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&rt=nc&_trksid=p2045573.m1684)

Seems to sell around $350 CAD.

Wouldn't be surprised if the high sellers are being bought by low fake accounts.

[SpartanAir]

Signed up for the email alert list on amazon.com and .ca...never got anything.

Just checked earlier today; they were selling for $350. Now gone up to $450. And this is from Nintendo listed as the seller.

All for an $80 MSRP item. Fuckin assholes.

Thought this would be a cool thing to get, even being $80. Not even bothering now. I have my original NES and better games than what come on it.

My biggest gripe is that it's not even upgradable. It is a standalone system. Like you can't even upload new games to it later.

Give it a year, there will be some for sale on CL for cheaper I bet.

[terkan]

Signed up for the email alert list on amazon.com and .ca...never got anything.

Just checked earlier today; they were selling for $350. Now gone up to $450. And this is from Nintendo listed as the seller.

All for an $80 MSRP item. Fuckin assholes.

Thought this would be a cool thing to get, even being $80. Not even bothering now. I have my original NES and better games than what come on it.

My biggest gripe is that it's not even upgradable. It is a standalone system. Like you can't even upload new games to it later.

Give it a year, there will be some for sale on CL for cheaper I bet.

i'm buying it as a collectible that doesn't eat up room.. who the hell buy this thing for the games anyways?? we are in the 21st century.. unless you are really really old school.. who still play those games anyways?

[320icar]

i'm buying it as a collectible that doesn't eat up room.. who the hell buy this thing for the games anyways?? we are in the 21st century.. unless you are really really old school.. who still play those games anyways?

Wish I could fail you even harder

[Spoon]

How compulsive do people have to be to pay those prices. Those games are almost 30 years old. Waiting a few months for restock won't kill you. :fuckthatshit:

[Nabatron]

i'm buying it as a collectible that doesn't eat up room.. who the hell buy this thing for the games anyways?? we are in the 21st century.. unless you are really really old school.. who still play those games anyways?

you sir are a dumbass!

[320icar]

I am not a collector, but I still have all my old systems from youth and have most of the games included on this mini system. I'm not in the market, but I think it's a Great way to introduce the youth to the old games (instead of just an imulator).

Instead of paying $500+ dollars, just buy a tablet, run an emulator and get a micro-usb adaptor to run a Xbox 360 controller or something

[ForbiddenX]

You can go even cheaper and just get a raspberry pi to do the emulation. Hook it up to your TV and you're good to go.

My wife's family still has their old consoles starting from the NES :)

[SpartanAir]

I have my old NES in storage and some of those games, but this thing just seemed fun, cheap, and convenient. An emulator doesn't really give you the same experience.

But I was waffling at $80, so it's doubtful I'd pay what they're going for right now on ebay.

[Manic!]

best buy will be getting more towards the end of November according to one of there workers.

[Mr.Money]

Nintendo was smart to gain the Apple Hype...limited release...independent Game stores ordered 90 units and only got 2 in from Nintendo on day of release

A calculator could play these games in this day & age,who says nintendo couldn't keep up with demand.

[terkan]

Wish I could fail you even harder

lol you are telling me you are still playing ur NES from the 90s? this thing is just for ppl reliving their childhood hence it's more of a collectible item.. will you actually be spending actual time playing it? i'm sure not.. you probably wouldn't even be talking about NES if they never released this

[SoNaRWaVe]

i'm gonna buy it, and play the shit out of it. the suspended save state or whatever is called is godsend. i remember playing the old nes and had to play til the next save point before powering the damn thing off.

hope that this will be a success and also make one for n64. perfect dark and golden eye, man oh man.

[MarkyMark]

The 2.5 foot controller cable kills it for me, I'm sure they'll make an aftermarket extension but I'm not too hyped for this, I already have all my HDMI ports being used anyways. Lol at people paying more then retail for this.

[asian_XL]

lol you are telling me you are still playing ur NES from the 90s? this thing is just for ppl reliving their childhood hence it's more of a collectible item.. will you actually be spending actual time playing it? i'm sure not.. you probably wouldn't even be talking about NES if they never released this

I bet you have no friends in your same age group?
Most of the NES have 2 players, graphic is not a concern, it's all about beating your friend or team work in the game.

http://www.consoleclassix.com/info_img/Contra_NES_ScreenShot3.jpg I love Contra in 2 player mode

[Manic!]

lol you are telling me you are still playing ur NES from the 90s? this thing is just for ppl reliving their childhood hence it's more of a collectible item.. will you actually be spending actual time playing it? i'm sure not.. you probably wouldn't even be talking about NES if they never released this
Retro game collecting is huge and lots of people still play nes and other systems. Some old games go for ridiculous amounts of money.

The 2.5 foot controller cable kills it for me, I'm sure they'll make an aftermarket extension but I'm not too hyped for this, I already have all my HDMI ports being used anyways. Lol at people paying more then retail for this.

The controller uses the Wii connector and they already make extension cables for it.

[HonestTea]

Hope they make a SNES classic later on as well

[SkinnyPupp]

Well this thing is technically more poweful than a Wii, so they could easily do that. Here's hoping!

[Hondaracer]

SNES obviously has a far superior library, but a tone of the classics would need liscencijg rights

[meme405]

You can go even cheaper and just get a raspberry pi to do the emulation. Hook it up to your TV and you're good to go.


This. Retropie lets you play anyone of like 30 oldschool consoles from atari all the way to like sega genesis.

35 bucks for the raspberry pi
40 bucks for a half dozen controllers for different systems you want to play
a couple hours of your time

And voila I have a library of 1400 game across like 15 consoles.

[Ch28]

This. Retropie lets you play anyone of like 30 oldschool consoles from atari all the way to like sega genesis.

35 bucks for the raspberry pi
40 bucks for a half dozen controllers for different systems you want to play
a couple hours of your time

And voila I have a library of 1400 game across like 15 consoles.

Hardest part is sourcing a 3D printed case for it.

[underscore]

Since it's a closed system, there's no chance of an update if a flaw is discovered. Which is entirely possible given that this is just a licensed emulator.

I have a feeling the demand for these will tank very quickly once the general population realizes that the game they haven't played in 20+ years isn't quite as great as they remember.

[ae101]

Some dude on cl quoted 300 for this, i leave on January and chances of me catching the restock is slim

FML this is the 1st time in years since i wanted to get something for myself for Christmas lol

[Manic!]

Hardest part is sourcing a 3D printed case for it.

There is lots of non Nintendo looking cases for the pi. How much are you willing to pay for a Nintendo Pi case?

[HonestTea]

Restock at Best Buy

[ButterFingers]

location?

[Verdasco]

Restock at Best Buy

saw OOS on canada website

maybe u saw .com and not .ca ?

.com said its in stock

one is for USA , other for Canada

[HonestTea]

location?

saw OOS on canada website

maybe u saw .com and not .ca ?

.com said its in stock

one is for USA , other for Canada

It was online at BestBuy.ca

OOS now though

[Nabatron]

anyone think Nintendo will release SNES?

[Alby]

wouldn't be surprised if they did. however, i don't think it would do as well as the NES.

[HonestTea]

That was fast! Best Buy delivered them this morning.

[Manic!]

wouldn't be surprised if they did. however, i don't think it would do as well as the NES.

I put money on it they will release a SNES version and probable a N64 version. From what I understand the hardware in classic is capable of running SNES and N64 emulators.

[underscore]

The hardware in any modern device is capable of running a SNES or N64 emulator.

[Hondaracer]

I'm not totally up on the tech but apparently N64 emulation is very difficult? Even to this day?

Nintendo would obviously be able to create somthing but in terms of 3rd party stuff I think there's not much out there

[Mr.Money]

N64 emulation is on PC,but not worked on 100%....they're is certain games buggy,same with Super Nintendo....8 bit nintendo on the other hand i haven't encountered a game screw up..

[ae101]

This is fucking bullshit

BNIB Nintendo Mini (http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/van/ele/5871681328.html)

This asshole is quoting $5000

Its been up for 27 days lol

[Reeyal]

This is fucking bullshit

BNIB Nintendo Mini (http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/van/ele/5871681328.html)

This asshole is quoting $5000

Its been up for 27 days lol

People like to dream. He can put any dollar value he wants on there. Does it sell or not, that's a different story.

[Manic!]

NVRMIND

[Spoon]

Brother-in-law got it as a present. Plugged it in for 15 mins, nostalgia gone. :lawl:

I pity the fools who paid over retail for this.

[Hondaracer]

i think the problem is most people have SNES,NES, and Genesis games all kind of muddled in their head, so they think they are getting some amazing games of the past with this NES

imo, the NES has a fairly weak library and the vast majority of the games included here do not interest me, or they did until i actually tried to play them again

[ZN6]

Why am I paying ninendo to emulate their own games when I did it myself on an android stick 5 years ago?

[6o4__boi]

because mass consumers are generally stupid and impulsive when it comes to nostalgic things

i should know, i buy random nostalgic shit all the time and i probably would have bought that, and then regretted it, had it been in stock.


Sell a VHS emulator in limited edition with VHS video quality and rewind/fast forward simulator along with movie bundles from the 80s/90s and I bet it'd be just as popular. For an extra $50 get the deluxe edition that takes mini cassettes and purposely jams the ribbon at random points so that you can take it apart and untangle it just like the good ol' days.

[extracrunchie]

Why not just get a raspberry pi and install a emulator on it?

[Hondaracer]

Your average person can't be bothered to emulate games. That has always been my argument for this product.

Even for me I do not care to play SNES games on anything less than a DS, playing over a PC with USB controller etc is not even a consideration.

[Gh0stRider]

temped to get the raspberry pi 3

[MTV Cribs]

After looking for over a month online and in stores, I was finally able to get one online on Dec 20th. I could have bought a raspberry Pi 3 and emulate the games but the NES Classic just looks so cool. I also consider it a home decor item for my tv stand :cool:

[mos_skeeto]

When you run emulation on your android, pi, PC, etc. you're running emulation software that has a bunch of hacks to get games to run smoothly.

I haven't looked into the coding of the classic yet but in the past (ex: Virtual Console) Nintendo ran these old games without hacks and that's why they play very well.

For fun, try using a few different engines on your android device. They play all slightly differently. Some drop frames to get it to run smooth, some do it very realistically but you end up lagging framerates a bit, some are just buggy.

[Manic!]

And it's been hacked. Allows you to have up to 96 games on the system. Looks super easy to use. I would try it but I don't have one yet.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG9YeTOS29w

[Mr.Money]

damn that's easy,any of you try it??.


looks like you could add the best classic nes games.

[SkinnyPupp]

Now they'll REALLY be hard to find LUL

[J____]

Personally, I would expect Nintendo to have a follow up plan ready, and allow the device to play some additional games stored on some sort of external storage. The most obvious method would be to use the thing's built-in USB port to support some sort dock / external storage. From that point onwards, anything is possible.

But in that case, they should have made the NES mini like this:

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fe/Nintendo-Famicom-Disk-System.jpg

used to have this! Remember when you had to blow into the cartridges until light headed to get them working sometimes? lol

[chipmunk604]

damn that's easy,any of you try it??.


looks like you could add the best classic nes games.

I tried it with mine and it was that easy.

[Manic!]

Now add all the roms!!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gaz7BnvhSqA

Still don't have one.

[TOS'd]

Had one and played on it for about 30 mins. Then got rid of it.

[twitchyzero]

sweet
if N re-releases the N64 as a Classic Mini, I'm in

[ZN6]

MiniSNES please

with these games:

Super Metroid
Super Mario All Stars + Super Mario World
F-Zero
Yoshi's Island
Link to the past
Starfox
Super Mario Kart

for a start

Then if they can renew licensing rights with square:

Final fantasy 6
Chrono Trigger
Super Mario RPG
Super Castlvania 4
Sparkster
Contra 3
Secret of Mana (seiken densetsu 2)
Seiken Densetsu 3
All the Donkey Kong Country games
Super street fighter 2/street fighter alpha 2 (one of the two is good enough)
Demon's Crest
Super Turrican 2
Final fight 2 + 3
Super Ghouls and Ghosts

The SNES is Nintendo's greatest console. Period.

[ZN6]

SNES was the golden days where every developer wanted to work with them. Capcom, square soft, enix (yeah bitch, that old school where enix was still putting stuff out like illusion of gaia), konami, hudsonsoft, *shiver* LJN, tecmo, Jaleco, irem, acclaim, etc

That was a golden age for nintendo. Fuck all this bullshit, keep to themselves, nintendo crap.

Here enjoy some SNES synthesized heavy rock:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFzdpPAmfSw

Enjoy the sick as fuck guitar solo at 4:25 on.

[Traum]

Is Nintendo still making any new Nintendo Classic Mini (and accessories) for sale? Been casually looking for one, but they never seem to be in stock.

[DJ Milk]

I sure they are because Amazon.ca had them yesterday

Canadian NES Classic Edition - NowInStock.net (http://www.nowinstock.net/ca/videogaming/consoles/nesclassicmini/)

[Manic!]

Still making them but they sell out as soon as they come in stock. They have gone up in price on craigs. Some people asking $300.

[Manic!]

And it's been discontinued in North America. Still don't own one yet.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/insertcoin/2017/04/14/so-what-is-nintendo-thinking-discontinuing-the-beloved-nes-classic-edition/#5612d46d6ed4

[twitchyzero]

cannot think of a more stubborn company than the big N
it's like they purposely short supply to remain elusive and hype up demand (Nintendo Wii)

[Traum]

Yeah, I'm still a little bewildered. What's the point of going through the entire development and production cycle when it is only sold for such a short time? Even if Nintendo plan on enabling NES & SNES emulation on the Switch, the Classic Mini would still cater to a different crowd and sell.

[Cillu]

They discontinued it for our region? That is some bullshit.

[Ulic Qel-Droma]

uhhh

doesnt this seem better... and cheaper?

https://cutlass360.com/products/classic-retro-80s-video-game-console

[Manic!]

uhhh

doesnt this seem better... and cheaper?

https://cutlass360.com/products/classic-retro-80s-video-game-console

No HDMI out.

[twitchyzero]

knowing the NES mini was hacked within a week
IN.gif (if I can get a hold of one :okay:)

Sources: Nintendo to launch SNES mini this year • Eurogamer.net (http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2017-04-19-sources-nintendo-to-launch-snes-mini-this-year)

[Ulic Qel-Droma]

No HDMI out.

just buy a converter.

[SkinnyPupp]

lol as if the lag and resolution won't be bad enough already, let's introduce some more steps in the conversions!

[Manic!]

just buy a converter.

Only $40 US and does not do audio.

https://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=101&cp_id=10114&cs_id=1011406&p_id=5971&seq=1&format=2

[Traum]

Nintendo's SNES Classic Edition Arrives September 29 For $80 (http://www.tomshardware.com/news/nintendo-snes-classic-edition-announced,34878.html)

SNES Classic Edition Games

Contra III: The Alien Wars
Donkey Kong Country
EarthBound
Final Fantasy III
F-ZERO
Kirby Super Star
Kirby’s Dream Course
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Mega Man X
Secret of Mana
Star Fox
Star Fox 2
Street Fighter II Turbo: Hyper Fighting
Super Castlevania IV
Super Ghouls ’n Ghosts
Super Mario Kart
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
Super Mario World
Super Metroid
Super Punch-Out!!
Yoshi’s Island


I really think the NES Mini came with some much better games, and I am totally regretting now that I didn't pick one up. Not too sure about whether I am interested in this SNES classic though. Of the built-in games, I am really only interested in Mario World and Super Punch Out. But the thing is, assuming the console can be / will be hacked to accept other SNES ROM, then the SNES library has a LOT of stuff that I enjoy.

[ZN6]

Nintendo's SNES Classic Edition Arrives September 29 For $80 (http://www.tomshardware.com/news/nintendo-snes-classic-edition-announced,34878.html)



I really think the NES Mini came with some much better games, and I am totally regretting now that I didn't pick one up. Not too sure about whether I am interested in this SNES classic though. Of the built-in games, I am really only interested in Mario World and Super Punch Out. But the thing is, assuming the console can be / will be hacked to accept other SNES ROM, then the SNES library has a LOT of stuff that I enjoy.

That list of games is barely an essentials list of games. This was their chance to bring Seiken Densetsu 3 to North America and they didn't. Chrono Trigger is missing, Bahamut Lagoon, Tactics Ogre, Tales of Phantasia, Front Mission, Final Fight 2-3, Saturday Night Slam Masters, FUCKIN' BOMBERMAN, Lufia, Breath of Fire.

That list is a god damn shame to the SNES because it had hundreds of amazing games that deserve a spot. Well, this i'll get for collecting as this thing is the embodiment of my childhood in a little box.

[Jmac]

That list of games is barely an essentials list of games. This was their chance to bring Seiken Densetsu 3 to North America and they didn't. Chrono Trigger is missing, Bahamut Lagoon, Tactics Ogre, Tales of Phantasia, Front Mission, Final Fight 2-3, Saturday Night Slam Masters, FUCKIN' BOMBERMAN, Lufia, Breath of Fire.

That list is a god damn shame to the SNES because it had hundreds of amazing games that deserve a spot. Well, this i'll get for collecting as this thing is the embodiment of my childhood in a little box.
:fuckyea:

[twitchyzero]

if NESCM was any indication, it's gonna be hacked a month or two after release to let you play any SNES games

where were folks pre-ordering last time? Will we see it on Best Buy or Amazon?

[underscore]

Be honest, how many people who bought the NES mini actually use it a significant amount?

[Hehe]

ohhhh, Super Mario World.... the amount of my life I've wasted on that thing...

Pre-order for me... assuming I can get one... anyone else getting?

[Manic!]

It's coming back i 2018. Wonder if they will make it harder to hack.

https://www.polygon.com/2017/9/12/16293660/nintendo-nes-classic-edition-back-in-stock-2018

[Traum]

and it's BAAAAAACK!

https://www.redflagdeals.com/latest-news/18/05/14/nintendo-announces-re-release-of-popular-nes-classic-edition/

June 29, 2018 -- might have to book that morning off from work or something... :lawl:

[Tim Budong]

Gonna try to pick up this version

https://youtu.be/ztu2FOI9qm8

[SkinnyPupp]

Gonna try to pick up this version

https://youtu.be/ztu2FOI9qm8
Those games are garbage though....

[Tim Budong]

Those games are garbage though....

and absolutely trash they are lol!

[Traum]

Gonna try to pick up this version

It's actually pretty amazing / crazy how many of those games I've played as a kid when I didn't understand a single bit of Japanese:

- both versions of Kinnikuman -- the wrestling version was super fun
- way too many versions of Captain Tsubasa -- loved them all
- Fist of the North Star
- all 3 versions of Dragon Ball shown in the video -- loved them all too
- both versions of Saint Seiya
- Dragon Quest -- too awesome

:badpokerface:

[Mr.Money]

was worried about it being a piece of shit wireless controller that disconnects and cant register combos in street fighter...

Nope,it works pretty damn good and feels nice in the hands,looks what 8bitdo knew what the hell they were doing making this...worth the 35 dollars to get rid of the wires,recharges one hour and lasts 25 hours run time....connects usb mini to any usb wall charger.
https://i.imgur.com/0UOvDfG.jpg

[SkinnyPupp]

That's wii style connection only, no USB?

I've tried 2 or 3 different SNES style controllers, but nothing feels as good as the original crosspad

[Mr.Money]

http://www.8bitdo.com/sn30-sf30-2_4g-for-snes-and-sfc-classic-edition/
^ booklet says android and pc works from usb but i haven't tried it.

[Tim Budong]

SN30 2.4G and SF30 2.4G for SNES and SFC Classic Edition | 8Bitdo (http://www.8bitdo.com/sn30-sf30-2_4g-for-snes-and-sfc-classic-edition/)
^ booklet says android and pc works from usb but i haven't tried it.

works on the switch, android and mac
i have been using it

[Vansterdam]

too bad amazon.ca doesnt have the SF30 version. Id be down for that

[Vansterdam]

friendly reminder the console is available in stores and online tomorrow morning !!

[Gh0stRider]

Any confirmed retailers?

Edit

Ebgames is live
https://www.ebgames.ca/SearchResult/QuickSearch?q=nintendoday

[Vansterdam]

https://www.ebgames.ca/Platform/Games/725719#

GET ON IT NOW!!!!

suppose to drop at 9pm but they fucked up didnt work for me till 10 mins ago

confirmed for tmr morning walmart/bestbuy/ebgames/toysrus/londondrugs/amazon

i would show up an hour early min just in case to any of those places

[Mr.Money]

holy crap Vansterdam,good looking out i got you're PM and jumped on it asap...Thanks bud,no fucking around at 6 am lining up for me hopefully


Fingers crossed they didn't update the firmware to block the modding....anyone wanna be a test mule on day 1?

[SaviorSelf_666]

Bestbuy's will have stock tomorrow, don't know if they will release online @ midnight.

[Vansterdam]

Bestbuy online is 7am same time as when Walmart store/online is

Or hit up the other stores I listed when they open

Im on a mission to find a spare controller if anyone finds one and can hook me up :)

[Edison_Chen]

My wife was at BB in Richmond earlier and they had a new shipment.. she bought one.

I just bought another one from them just now. One of the employees here said they received 84 of them, the most of any BB in Canada. He said it’ll probably be available online tonight or tomorrow he said.

[Gh0stRider]

I walked into BB at 1015am and was able to get one.

At 3pm, I walked into EB and i saw 2 out on the counter.

[SkinnyPupp]

I don't think it's worth going crazy over trying to get these, they will probably be in good supply for a while

[Manic!]

I picked one up at EB games around 5 PM in Nanaimo, plenty in stock.

[Mr.Money]

Dammit so a spare controller is hard to find now...Ebgames had bundle with extra one and two longer cables but i already made my order...

Hmmm,8bitdo released an updated wireless version that i'm thinking of...pre-orders up now but releases way the hell in August 20

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078W7SVP2


their 1st gen nes controller looked like shit because i hated that cross button layout

[Vansterdam]

if u get spare controller still gotta get the extensions lol. i say go for the wireless and let player 2 deal with the shitty short cord :nyan:

[SkinnyPupp]

The rerelease still has a short cable? LUL

[lilaznviper]

reserved one at coquitlam BB. couldnt find any controllers

[TypeRNammer]

reserved one at coquitlam BB. couldnt find any controllers

Was able to reserve one super early in the morning for Cambie location

[Mr.Money]

Fam said in Victoria its all sold out somehow,yet vancity is plenty!...interesting.

[lilaznviper]

anyone able to find an extra controller?

[Mr.Money]

2 hrs ago : Walmart Guildford in Surrey about 10 controllers

[MG1]

I looked it up last night - thanks to RS. I picked up a NES Classic and one extra official controller....... and two extension cables today at the Metrotown Best Buy.

[lilaznviper]

damn wish i read this earlier and could of went to metro to get one. still looking for a controller

[Vansterdam]

same.

if anyone still looking for a console, I got a spare BNIB with receipt I can sell for face value :) PM me

[Mr.HappySilp]

Got mine 2 weeks ago still in box.... since I am moving i don't feel like unpacking and packing it up in a few weeks.

[!Aznboi128]

Anyone that have one that just find it as a gimmick?

[kr4l]

Anyone that have one that just find it as a gimmick?

Wife wanted to play last night so I opened it up. Played for less than 3 minutes

[HonestTea]

The SNES I bought last year is collecting dust..

[Mr.Money]

^^^...you guys mod it with extra games you want to play?..

Blades of steel,Gun Smoke....ect.

[!Aznboi128]

So... yes lol

I just feel like we miss it because of the nostalgic value but when we play it we get frustrated etc.

[HonestTea]

Contra is pretty hard..spent like an hour trying to beat it lol

[TouringTeg]

Fam said in Victoria its all sold out somehow,yet vancity is plenty!...interesting.

There are quite a few dealers and flippers over here.

My NES and SNES Classic's are both collecting dust. Still I need an N64 Classic (If they make one!)

[Hondaracer]

i hacked mine with all the games and have been playing a bit recently.

Donkey Kong Country gets hard af man.. that fucking mine cart carnage level i seriously played like 70 times until i beat it..

kinda flipping between DKC and earthbound at the moment

[lilaznviper]

have both nes and snes and both collecting dust now.

[bcrdukes]

Jesus Christ, I thought it was just me, but I found some of the games hard as fuck as well. On the original console, man, this shit was a breeze, but I'm constantly getting my ass kicked in Super Mario World and Super Street Fighter. :fulloffuck:

[winson604]

Jesus Christ, I thought it was just me, but I found some of the games hard as fuck as well. On the original console, man, this shit was a breeze, but I'm constantly getting my ass kicked in Super Mario World and Super Street Fighter. :fulloffuck:

I almost find that with the old ass games as I got older I sucked more.

[Vansterdam]

anyone got a spare controller or know where I can find one

Jesus Christ, I thought it was just me, but I found some of the games hard as fuck as well. On the original console, man, this shit was a breeze, but I'm constantly getting my ass kicked in Super Mario World and Super Street Fighter. :fulloffuck:


I still remember every secret from mario world lol

gona try and beat mario world 2 yoshis island soon

[lilaznviper]

still looking for one as well lol.

If you manage to find one... buy me one too

[TypeRNammer]

I have an extra Nintendo Classic console if anyone needs one.

Its European spec. So the box looks different and it doesn't come with a power adapter compared to its NA counter part.

Asking 90 bucks firm.

[Mr.Money]

about fucking time the controllers started coming in-stock,in fact they should've being included like the snes console

https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/nintendo-nintendo-nes-classic-edition-controller-grey-clvacnes/10487408.aspx?
https://www.ebgames.ca/Platform/Games/725718

or the 8 bit wireless ones came out recently with good reviews
https://www.amazon.ca/8Bitdo-2-4G-Wireless-Gamepad-Classic/dp/B078W7SVP2