Mini-NES Console with 30 Games (2016)

[bloodsnake007]

Released: November 11th, 2016
Purchase: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Game | Zavvi | Nintendo UK


Nintendo of America has announced today that come November, you’ll be able to walk into a store and by a brand-new Nintendo Entertainment System. That’s right, the original NES. The Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition, launching in stores on November 11 at a suggested retail price of $59.99, is a near-identical, mini replica of Nintendo’s original home console and plugs directly into your high-definition TV using an included HDMI cable. The console comes complete with 30 NES games built in, including:

• Balloon Fight

• BUBBLE BOBBLE

• Castlevania

• Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest

• Donkey Kong

• Donkey Kong Jr.

• DOUBLE DRAGON II: THE REVENGE

• Dr. Mario

• Excitebike

• FINAL FANTASY

• Galaga

• GHOSTS’N GOBLINS

• GRADIUS

• Ice Climber

• Kid Icarus

• Kirby’s Adventure

• Mario Bros.

• MEGA MAN 2

• Metroid

• NINJA GAIDEN

• PAC-MAN

• Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream

• StarTropics

• SUPER C

• Super Mario Bros.

• Super Mario Bros. 2

• Super Mario Bros. 3

• TECMO BOWL

• The Legend of Zelda

• Zelda II: The Adventure of Link

“We wanted to give fans of all ages the opportunity to revisit Nintendo’s original system and rediscover why they fell in love with Nintendo in the first place,” said Nintendo of America President and COO Reggie Fils-Aime. “The Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition is ideal for anyone who remembers playing the NES, or who wants to pass on those nostalgic memories to the next generation of gamers.”

Each console will come packaged with a NES Classic Controller, though a Classic Controller or Classic Controller Pro can also be used. When connected to a Wii Remote controller, the NES Classic Controller can also be used to play Virtual Console NES games on a Wii U or Wii system.

 

[C.C. 95]

It would have been better had they had the unit connect with the internet to be able to download game ala Carte beyond they 50 it comes with... And is the controller wireless? (If not, that would be kinda bad too- beacuse most people don't have their systems set up to have a corded game system attached. (In cabinets)).

 

[denizen]

Cool

 

[Asopp]

THAT IS SO FREAKING AWESOME!!!!!!!

Definitely have to get one and there was some good games that they have added on this §

 

[CyberT]

Already sold out on zavvi?! Or preorders haven't started yet? But you can preorder the extra controller...

 

[Noodles]

Now also available from Amazon UK for £49.99.

Already sold out on zavvi?! Or preorders haven't started yet? But you can preorder the extra controller...

It was available to pre-order all day yesterday... their listings are forever switching between in stock and sold out though, so I wouldn't worry. I've ordered from Amazon.

 

[Noodles]

Page is now up on Amazon US too... although it's not available to order yet.

 

[CyberT]

Now also available from Amazon UK for £49.99.



It was available to pre-order all day yesterday... their listings are forever switching between in stock and sold out though, so I wouldn't worry. I've ordered from Amazon.

Thanks! I have pre-ordered from Amazon, too. I wanted to order extra controller but couldn't find it on Amazon UK.

 

[bloodsnake007]

Nintendo answers a few questions:

Will the mini-NES be able to connect to the internet?

No. The console is a standalone device, so it cannot connect to the internet or any external storage devices. The game lineup was chosen to provide a diverse mix of popular and recognizable NES games that appeal to a wide variety of players. Everyone should be able to find multiple games to enjoy.

On the same note: does Nintendo plan to sell other NES games for the mini-NES beyond the 30 it comes preloaded with?

No. The console is a standalone device, so it cannot connect to the internet or any external storage devices. The 30 games included with the system were chosen to provide a wide variety of top-quality, long-lasting game-play experiences.

Are there plans for other mini-consoles, like a mini-SNES or mini-N64?

We have nothing to announce at this time.

Just because people have been asking: safe to say it can’t play old cartridges, right? (Based on the image it looks like an NES cartridge would have around the same width as the entire console.) Does it open up at all?

The console does not use physical media and therefore the Chamber Lid does not open.

 

[Noodles]

Nintendo answers a few questions:

Thanks for sharing man... some of those questions had crossed my mind too, but I gathered the overall answer would be a no.

I reckon there's probably a good chance that they'll release mini versions of their other consoles if the NES sells well though, which it already seems to be doing... it's now also "currently unavailable" on Amazon UK.

 

[Sigill]

This looks really cool! Hopefully it comes back in stock at Amazon so I can pre-order it!

 

[Noodles]

Thanks! I have pre-ordered from Amazon, too. I wanted to order extra controller but couldn't find it on Amazon UK.

I'll keep an eye for it.

This looks really cool! Hopefully it comes back in stock at Amazon so I can pre-order it!

As above mate... I'll keep an eye for you as well.

 

[Asopp]

I guess this is coming to Finland too sense there was an article about this on one of the biggest new papers here

 

[raspor]

I guess this is coming to Finland too sense there was an article about this on one of the biggest new papers here

in sweden it´s currently 1290 skr I´m tempted but I´ll gone buy the retron 5 instead, I´ll have to buy the games seperate and it will be bigger invest but I like to spend money
so I might have to call the boss and ask for some overtime

 

[Sigill]

I'll keep an eye for it.


As above mate... I'll keep an eye for you as well.

Thanks Nick, I appreciate it mate!

 

[Asopp]

in sweden it´s currently 1290 skr I´m tempted but I´ll gone buy the retron 5 instead, I´ll have to buy the games seperate and it will be bigger invest but I like to spend money
so I might have to call the boss and ask for some overtime

Yeah, i was going to get that one too but sense i would only get it for the nes part and the price would have been about 200€ (with proper controller) i decided to go with this one Although, i might get it down the line, when i get sick of playing those 30 games and want MOOORE!!!

 

[Noodles]

Now available from GAME along with controllers.

@CyberT @Sigill Tagging you just in case.

 

[Sigill]

Thanks @Noodles, I'm going to hold out for Amazon but good to know it will be available at other places if it doesn't come back in stock!

 

[Hooch]

in sweden it´s currently 1290 skr I´m tempted but I´ll gone buy the retron 5 instead, I´ll have to buy the games seperate and it will be bigger invest but I like to spend money
so I might have to call the boss and ask for some overtime

Check out the prebooking at Retrospelbutiken....a lot cheaper.
Ordered!

 

[raspor]

Check out the prebooking at Retrospelbutiken....a lot cheaper.
Ordered!

thanks for the poke but I´ll still stick to picking up the retron

 

[dan8885]

I've pre-ordered yesterday at Saturn with a second controller for 75 EUR

Next up:

Nintendo Classic Mini: SNES
Nintendo Classic Mini: N64

I WILL BUY ALL OF EM