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[Booker.DeWitt]

Damn it GAf, it seems we Americans are going to wait a bit longer for a chance to preorder the SNES classic

The reason the pre-orders for the SNES Classic pre-order did not start in the United States could be just this.
Every electronic device sold in the United States needs to get a FCC approval, including the new SNES Classic. The FCC logo certifies that the electromagnetic interference from the device is under limits approved by the Federal Communications Commission. Getting FCC approval before announcing a new product is likely leading to advanced leak.

This is why companies decide to start the process of getting FCC approval after the unveil of a new product. Most recent example for this is the Xbox One X. Microsoft unveiled the new powerful Xbox console at the E3 2017. The Xbox One X will ship on November 7. Because there is no FCC approval yet, Microsoft and its retail partners are not offering the Xbox One X for pre-order.

It is out of Microsoft's hands when the FCC approval comes through. The Xbox One X announcement was on June 11. An FCC approval doesn't come through in a matter of days. It is weeks and possible months. It is likely the same situation for Nintendo. Therefore the pre-order for the SNES Classic will at the earliest happen end of July.

https://www.i4u.com/2017/06/123553/no-snes-classic-pre-order-because-fcc-approval-missing

 

[KevinG]

Why the spoiler tag?

Also, this article reads more like speculation, but I don't know how to search for something being FCC approved to investigate.

 

[RowdyReverb]

Why is this becoming a recurring theme? Have the FCC requirements become more stringent or something?

 

[Booker.DeWitt]

Why the spoiler tag?

I am sleepy, fixed that lol

 

[zbarron]

Thanks for the info. Now I can go back to living my life. For about a month.

 

[Sylverstone14]

Why is this becoming a recurring theme? Have the FCC requirements become more stringent or something?

I think it's because FCC leaks are more frequent or something.

 

[KevinG]

I am sleepy, fixed that lol

Haha. No worries.

 

[RedBaron17]

I'm still gonna hit refresh every hour at the top of the hour though..

 

[robrueda]

Somebody please keep an eye on the FCC so I can stop refresh my browser every 2 minutes looking for pre-orders to appear.

 

[ktroopa]

Megaton post OP.

We now have a new thread to F5 button mash for updates.

Thanks

 

[The Omega Man]

Objection, speculation no hard proof or evidence to sustain claims that pre-orders are more than a month away.
This a desperate attempt for the OP to secure all snes classics for himself.
I am trusting no one, just my F5 skills

 

[Ashler]

NICE TRY OP!!

I'm not letting go of my F5 key anytime soon.

 

[Booker.DeWitt]

Objection, speculation no hard proof or evidence to sustain claims that pre-orders are more than a month away.

xbox one X was announced 3 weeks ago, and no preorders yet due to lack of FCC approval, so we are extrapolating here, but it is fair to say we won't have it for at leas 3-4 weeks.

sorry boy

 

[Charles Brandon]

So the FCC won't let me be!

 

[LiK]

NICE TRY OP!!

I'm not letting go of my F5 key anytime soon.

Damn, right. OP is quite sinister.

 

[Continental 0p]

The fear of leaks would make sense had the damn thing not already been leaked/rumored for months

 

[Agent Gibbs]

So the FCC won't let me be!

Or let me be me?



seems odd, surely a Pre-order is just an intention to purchase a product when and IF it is released? and a potential product can be listed for pre-order regardless, otherwise how would Kickstarter work? or any other retail company that allow you to register your interest in advance, they are basically pre-order scenarios

 

[The Omega Man]

xbox one X was announce 3 weeks ago, and no preorders yet due to lack of FCC approval, so we are extrapolating here, but it is fair to say we won't have it for at leas 3-4 weeks.

sorry boy

Still don't buy your theory, time will tell if you were right or not

 

[friskykillface]

That's what they want you to think
The FCC gonna buy all the snes classics to resell 👀

Haha it's really going to be put up online on its release date , welp

 

[Shiggy]

xbox one X was announce 3 weeks ago, and no preorders yet due to lack of FCC approval, so we are extrapolating here, but it is fair to say we won't have it for at leas 3-4 weeks.

sorry boy

There are no XBox One X preorders in Europe either. It doesn't seem to be down to just FCC approval.

 

[Stopdoor]

Am I crazy, or hasn't there been no indication they'll do preorders for this? Seems like it's following the NES Classic pattern pretty closely and retailers will probably be even more hesitant to make false commitments.

Everyone seems so sure they'll open floodgates any day now. Is it just because the seem to be doing preorders in the EU?

 

[Charles Brandon]

Am I crazy, or hasn't there been no indication they'll do preorders for this? Seems like it's following the NES Classic pattern pretty closely and retailers will probably be even more hesitant to make false commitments.

Everyone seems so sure they'll open floodgates any day now. Is it just because the seem to be doing preorders in the EU?

I'm with you.

 

[SwordStruck]

Am I crazy, or hasn't there been no indication they'll do preorders for this? Seems like it's following the NES Classic pattern pretty closely and retailers will probably be even more hesitant to make false commitments.

Everyone seems so sure they'll open floodgates any day now. Is it just because the seem to be doing preorders in the EU?

I believe Best Buy confirmed there would be preorders, they just don't know when yet.

 

[spectator]

So, why have some other consoles gone up for pre-order more immediately after their announcement? And how come the NES Classic never did?

It's a nice hope, OP, but I don't think the evidence bears it out.

 

[Chairhome]

Is the source a legit site?

 

[Alastor3]

and still no pre-order up for Canada

 

[LordOcidax]

Is a trap guys... Keep hitting F5.

 

[Indelible]

Looks like I'am keeping my Amazon UK pre-order, who knows when it will go up for North America.

 

[Okami Haundo]

Fucking Trump.

 

[Booker.DeWitt]

Fucking Trump.

 

[Joe Condor]

Thanks, Obama.

 

[Guevara]

I can believe it.

 

[Koppai]

This is ridiculous. I guess it went through Europe's equivalent already.

 

[sixteen-bit]

Start lining up now

 

[InsaneTiger]

Trying to keep me from refreshing Amazon page huh?

 

[Booker.DeWitt]

Trying to keep me from refreshing Amazon page huh?

 

[Saganator]

Has the FCC been gutted like some other federal govt departments? Hopefully it's not sitting on an empty desk waiting for approval.

 

[NeonBlack]

Ok everyone, give ita rest for about a month. It may be up by then.

 

[Gamecocks625]

Go ahead and close out your internet tabs. See y'all in August.

Spoiler

Keeps F5'ing

 

[Sir Doom]

All the stocks are going to Europe and Japan

US stock

 

[Community Forum]

Has the FCC been gutted like some other federal govt departments? Hopefully it's not sitting on an empty desk waiting for approval.

 

[Schucky Ducky]

Is there anyway for us to figure out when it has been approved? Are FCC Approvals public record?

 

[Leatherface]

Nice try OP. Scalpers are getting crafty these days..

 

[Thaedolus]

Has the FCC been gutted like some other federal govt departments? Hopefully it's not sitting on an empty desk waiting for approval.

That's the first thing that I thought. I'm in an industry that requires FDA clearances to market new products and we're really concerned what this admin is going to do to our review times if they slash budgets.

 

[Minions]

I think its more likely that there are no preorders since Nintendo probably told retailers they would hold back shipments if they had preorders before they approve them. That is my gut feeling about it anyway.... NoA......

 

[Okami Haundo]

The below quote sums it up. Meant to be a joke but I also wouldn't be surprised if things are currently messed up at the FCC. Haven't followed that.

Has the FCC been gutted like some other federal govt departments? Hopefully it's not sitting on an empty desk waiting for approval.

 

[muteki]

If true: get your shit together nintendo. At this point though I just think they are holding off on telling retailers how much stock to expect, therefore no preorders.

 

[Booker.DeWitt]

The below quote sums it up. Meant to be a joke but I also wouldn't be surprised if things are currently messed up at the FCC. Haven't followed that.

sorry, I did not get the joke, everything nowadays is Trump's fault, specially at gaf. *fistbump

 

[outunderthestars]

A pre-order is not a sale, but reservation. Many items are pre-order long before fcc approval.

 

[CanUKlehead]

All the stocks are going to Europe and Japan

US stock

Nah, difft console design.

As a Canadian living in Europe, I'd love to swap my EU order for a NA one, as that's what I'm familiar with.

/even if the EU design is better