sixteen-bit
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the retro-bit generations dropped as well, apparently
Anyone pick one up as well?
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NES Classic Edition Thread: Now You're Playing With Power* *Sold Separately in Europe
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HamsterPackage
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Ordered mine yesterday through Amazon.ca and it's arriving today and I don't even have prime. Im hyped as hell!
Their Twitter confirmed they would keep producing units through the holidays and into the new year.
dragonyeuw
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I'm not entirely sure about that one. I'd say its at least as iconic if not moreso.
JrBaconCheeseburger
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I cannot believe i did not pre-order this at all and completely forgot all about it being released.
Now motherfuckers want $200-500 online.
Now motherfuckers want $200-500 online.
potatohead
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Nintendo not allowing pre-orders was a great idea!
It's like gauging the interest in the product would be a bad thing, of course.
I can confirm these screws come out and you could probably leave them out with no issue. I put them back in and they do screw all the way back down flush allowing you to plug both cords into the mini. I used a eye glass repair kit screwdriver. Perfect now.
dragonyeuw
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I'd say if they can't get Goldeneye on there, dont even bother. That game is too important and tied to that systems library and identity. As for the aging part, I would tend to agree that alot of 3d games from that era havent aged all that great, either visually or control/camera-wise. The NES/ Snes titles have aged much better since we've had a 2d renaissance in recent years, and the simple platform-hopping nature of many games transition much better. Never would have thought it 20 years ago.
sixteen-bit
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More coming by black friday so you can still get it for retail price this year. Probably have to plan around it tho :/
Turnbl
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So what setup has everyone gone for? I like how modern TVs can power it via USB. Not sure why Nintendo didn't talk more about this.
The NES is a living/gaming room device so no excuse for the ridiculous length of the controller cable. A desk setup might feel a bit strange?
The little box is so light and portable, it will work well as a party device.
Will still need to get an extension cable at some point but it's a great little system. Really enjoying playing it so far and feeling that nostalgia!
The NES is a living/gaming room device so no excuse for the ridiculous length of the controller cable. A desk setup might feel a bit strange?
The little box is so light and portable, it will work well as a party device.
Will still need to get an extension cable at some point but it's a great little system. Really enjoying playing it so far and feeling that nostalgia!
The Classic Mini series is born primarily to target the US market and there the N64 sold almost as good as the SNES.
I don't have a pic but in the play room in our house I have a older TV with no USB so I plugged it into my router for power and used the extensions to sit further back In my living room I think with extensions I could sit on the couch now too.
Keep in mind that level memorization is very important for NES games and usually they were created with the mindset that the main goal was to conquer the game instead to just reach the end.
I'm curious too.
Capcom and Data East made some mighty fine arcade games.
EDIT:
Wait I thought the retro-bit generations was about arcade games but it seem I was wrong (mostly are console port of arcade games or exclusive console sequel of known arcade games).
UK folk. I have mine delivered but haven't yet collected it so I have a few questions.
1) Is there two controllers or one included? Nintendo Life's unboxing video had two controllers in their package.
2) Is the cable length for the controllers still short?
3) Is the Donkey Kong version the 3 screen one or the updated 4 screen one?
1) Is there two controllers or one included? Nintendo Life's unboxing video had two controllers in their package.
2) Is the cable length for the controllers still short?
3) Is the Donkey Kong version the 3 screen one or the updated 4 screen one?
March of the Crabs
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So my work (a Walmart in Canada) seems to be getting more of these in the week AFTER Black Friday. Seems like an... odd choice, but at least there's more on the way!
Milly Osworth
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Can you hook it up to a monitor?
Oh, I realize that. I'm just spoiled by modern games.
Just picked mine up at Nintendo NY, but I've got to go in to work now. (Actually running late, but it's an office job so I can easily make up the time at the end of the day.) Glad I went because they just officially cut off the line.
But while I was there, we were approached in line by someone who identified himself as the product manager who asked why we were so excited that we were willing to line up for it. He said that they didn't see this coming at all and honestly sounded slightly dazed. "You can play these other places, you've played all of them before." Then we talked about the quality of the emulation for a while, the design, and how these are contributing factors.
I said that for the SNES I could see it being even bigger and, again, I was surprised that he seemed so shocked. "Would you all really buy a Super NES one?" He turned to the other people in line, who all agreed that the SNES was an even bigger part of their childhoods, with a more beloved collection of games.
He was so surprised by everything we were saying. So either Nintendo has no idea what their consumers are into or they are so dedicated to artificial scarcity that they are pretending to be oblivious in public.
Something tells me one of these is more likely than the other.
But while I was there, we were approached in line by someone who identified himself as the product manager who asked why we were so excited that we were willing to line up for it. He said that they didn't see this coming at all and honestly sounded slightly dazed. "You can play these other places, you've played all of them before." Then we talked about the quality of the emulation for a while, the design, and how these are contributing factors.
I said that for the SNES I could see it being even bigger and, again, I was surprised that he seemed so shocked. "Would you all really buy a Super NES one?" He turned to the other people in line, who all agreed that the SNES was an even bigger part of their childhoods, with a more beloved collection of games.
He was so surprised by everything we were saying. So either Nintendo has no idea what their consumers are into or they are so dedicated to artificial scarcity that they are pretending to be oblivious in public.
Something tells me one of these is more likely than the other.
Cornbread78
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This version was only 19.99 at Wal-Mart.
My childhood magazine subscription revisited..
D.Lo
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All in your opinion, especially the games having aged poorly. On Virtual console they looked and played great, and kept being released so they must have done well enough there.
N64 sold as much as the SNES in the US, and the NES is only iconic for a certain generation (mid thirties). For a generation 10 years younger the N64 was their NES.
Thanks for that.
Thanks!
That's a nice story. What we as gamers have to remember is that while WE grew up with these games & systems, many people who work at Nintendo probably didn't grow up as gamers. These "Product Managers", "Marketing People", are simply people who are competent enough to do the job today. But it doesn't mean they grew up on Nintendo like we did. Hence the sheer surprise from the dude in your story.
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Dude in our neighborhood Facebook marketplace was hawking one of these for $350.
Had fun informing everyone that with a $30 Bluetooth controller they could play the entire NES/Famicom library on their phones for free.
Fuck scalpers.
Had fun informing everyone that with a $30 Bluetooth controller they could play the entire NES/Famicom library on their phones for free.
Fuck scalpers.
Not really. For the generation under me, the PSX was their NES. Neither the N64 nor the SNES ever had the same position as the NES had.
The aging thing is indeed a matter of opinion, but a lot of people agree on this subject. It doesn't matter what you or me think, but the general opinion is that early 3D aged a lot worse then 2D, so yeah, all in all it might not make an N64 mini an attractive proposition for Nintendo.
Don't get me wrong, I'd love one with Super Mario 64, Wave Race 64, 1080 Snowboarding and a few others, but at this point I'm not seeing it.
TheMoon
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there ya go.
Their own VC is limited to non-controller pak games, meaning third party would be almost entirely excluded. Limiting the possibly game selection severely. Plus it's the n64 and that only really was a hit in NA whereas NES and SNES blew up somewhat equally world wide. Ergo: not happening.
Sorry if this has been answered before but would this work as a controller option?
Yes, anything with the Wiimote plug.
Spukc
always chasing the next thrill
Sorry if this has been answered before but would this work as a controller option?
can't say 100% but some guy in this thread was using a fightstick on the nes mini ..
so i guess yes?
PAULINK
I microwave steaks.
that doesn't sound legal
The super nintendo classic controller does work, but my madcatz fight stick does not.
Lee Chaolan
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I dunno, we've been through this already with Amiibo and scarce Nintendo product.
Is it really that Unreal?
Shoebox
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I'm with you there, but It's more about the hype of actually acquiring one than the games themselves right now. Seems like $225-$250 is the going rate on eBay...
The USB port is seemingly wired for data
They aren't limited run. More stock is coming. Given that we getting close to Christmas and they are going for $250-$300 on eBay, they will very likely be hard to find until the new year.
MrBenchmark
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I hope that supply picks up for the people who have not been able to get one that actually want one to USE.
I got lucky by sitting outside my gamestop from 6:45 am till they opened.
that last thread had some real classy people. As a person who worked corporate loss prevention your buddies are on camera the system transactions are tracked. Not today not tomorrow but your "buddies" will be fired and most likely prosecuted as Gamestop always does.
These thing and times of year seem to always bring out people with zero moral compass.
Good luck to the "gamers" who are on the hunt.
I got lucky by sitting outside my gamestop from 6:45 am till they opened.
that last thread had some real classy people. As a person who worked corporate loss prevention your buddies are on camera the system transactions are tracked. Not today not tomorrow but your "buddies" will be fired and most likely prosecuted as Gamestop always does.
These thing and times of year seem to always bring out people with zero moral compass.
Good luck to the "gamers" who are on the hunt.
TheMoon
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Again, Nintendo has already said they'll restock regularly into the new year...
Everybody needs to chill out about 30 year old games lol
Nobody needs this day 1 for more than MSRP.
DragonKnight
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Damnit, Ninty
Mine doesn't arrive until Thursday but a buddy brought his over last night and we played Mega Man, poorly, for hours. We suck at games now. If this thing didn't have save states I'm pretty sure we would have stopped shortly into the gong show that is Wily's fortress.
That cord length is seriously a huge what the fuck question about this thing. It's obscene how short they are. I get it, we both commented we felt like kids sitting on the floor together to play the games but it gets real old real quick.
That cord length is seriously a huge what the fuck question about this thing. It's obscene how short they are. I get it, we both commented we felt like kids sitting on the floor together to play the games but it gets real old real quick.
Telling people go to pirate games doesn't sound any more virtuous than the scalpers you're criticizing.