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[sixteen-bit]

Something kinda neat I just discovered and haven't seen mentioned, as I have ours sitting here running in my office: when left alone for a bit, the unit kicks into a Play Choice 10-style "attract" mode, where it runs through the games, shows their title screen briefly, then shows off a bit of gameplay. During this, at times, it'll also change the display settings, to show those off too.

Hearing in playing behind me, I'm transported back to the days of arcades. *heh*

that's a pretty neat touch

 

[Agent X]

Something kinda neat I just discovered and haven't seen mentioned, as I have ours sitting here running in my office: when left alone for a bit, the unit kicks into a Play Choice 10-style "attract" mode, where it runs through the games, shows their title screen briefly, then shows off a bit of gameplay. During this, at times, it'll also change the display settings, to show those off too.

Hearing in playing behind me, I'm transported back to the days of arcades. *heh*

Very cool!

 

[Audette]

plz vacuum bro.

Omg!! I thought it was like a cement floor like a warehouse!

 

[Shaneus]

You can also get a Nes to Wii adapter from

raphnet.com

3rd party controllers suck

Would certainly alleviate the complaints with the cable length.

 

[Beer Monkey]

I really wish they had allowed those using a classic controller or SNES controller to use the extra buttons to control save states and menu functions.

 

[supermarioworldE]

No svideo/scart inputs?

Unfortunately not, as far as I know.

And damn, with the short controller cord length as well, this is turning out to be less and less appealing. What the hell, Nintendo?

 

[MouldyK]

Testing the NES Classic Controller w/ Smash Bros, Mario Maker, & Wii U Virtual Console

GameXplain testing the Controller with various Wii U games.

 

[BriGuy]

Maybe I'm mixing up my information, but I thought you could plug the NES controller into a Wiimote and use it semi-wireless that way?

 

[LQX]

Live stream of some dude playing it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOZ38n1QZ3Y

 

[CrispyBoar]

This is very neat!

Though I wonder if more games are going to be added over time through updates.

 

[sixteen-bit]

Maybe I'm mixing up my information, but I thought you could plug the NES controller into a Wiimote and use it semi-wireless that way?

There's no bluetooth receiver in the NES classic, so it won't recognize any of those inputs coming from a classic controller plugged into a Wii remote.

 

[SuperSah]

I loved GameXplain's unboxing - it looks like a cute little console style unboxing experience.

So happy I kept my preorder in! The thing's sold out everywhere in the UK.

 

[Tom Nook Sawyer]

Testing the NES Classic Controller w/ Smash Bros, Mario Maker, & Wii U Virtual Console

GameXplain testing the Controller with various Wii U games.

Neat video. Looked in the comments and they said it actually does work with Super Mario Maker too! I can't wait to try more games with that thing

 

[RedToad64]

According to sources, it's not.

Oh, really? The Wii hardware or Nunchuck/Classic Controller part?

 

[Justinh]

Giant Bomb Quick Look
with Mr. Gerstmann and Mr. Ryckert

Oh, they show one opened up!
https://youtu.be/VpVNXPqwKW4?t=1238

They show a closer look just after this screen.

 

[Chairhome]

Something kinda neat I just discovered and haven't seen mentioned, as I have ours sitting here running in my office: when left alone for a bit, the unit kicks into a Play Choice 10-style "attract" mode, where it runs through the games, shows their title screen briefly, then shows off a bit of gameplay. During this, at times, it'll also change the display settings, to show those off too.

Hearing in playing behind me, I'm transported back to the days of arcades. *heh*

Gamexplain had a cool video of it from a preview a while ago. Definitely a cool touch.
https://youtu.be/Giu-fFS_iJY

 

[Cow1337killr]

I loved GameXplain's unboxing - it looks like a cute little console style unboxing experience.

So happy I kept my preorder in! The thing's sold out everywhere in the UK.

I was going to cancel my pre-order after deciding I didn't want one.

Instead I managed to sell it on ebay for £100

 

[LurkerPrime]

Is there anywhere in Canada/shipping to Canada that you can still get this thing, or is it sold out across the board?

 

[The Elite]

Is there anywhere in Canada/shipping to Canada that you can still get this thing, or is it sold out across the board?

It's not sold out. It hasn't even gone on preorder in Canada.

 

[LurkerPrime]

It's not sold out. It hasn't even gone on preorder in Canada.

Huzzah! This is very good news.

I guess that explains why Bestbuy and Amazon doesn't even list it; figured that just meant it was sold out.

 

[The Elite]

Huzzah! This is very good news.

I guess that explains why Bestbuy and Amazon doesn't even list it; figured that just meant it was sold out.

https://www.amazon.ca/Nintendo-Entertainment-System-NES-Classic/dp/B01IFJBQ1E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1478183734&sr=8-1&keywords=nes+classic

This is Amazon's listing. They haven't had it on sale themselves. Just third parties so far.

 

[BobTheFork]

https://www.amazon.ca/Nintendo-Entertainment-System-NES-Classic/dp/B01IFJBQ1E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1478183734&sr=8-1&keywords=nes+classic

This is Amazon's listing. They haven't had it on sale themselves. Just third parties so far.

Yeah, WTH?! This thing comes out in a week and no pre-orders yet? Very strange.

 

[Kintaro]

Yeah, WTH?! This thing comes out in a week and no pre-orders yet? Very strange.

Blame Nintendo.

 

[Bojanglez]

https://www.amazon.ca/Nintendo-Entertainment-System-NES-Classic/dp/B01IFJBQ1E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1478183734&sr=8-1&keywords=nes+classic

This is Amazon's listing. They haven't had it on sale themselves. Just third parties so far.

I preordered mine direct from Amazon months ago, due for delivery on the 11th.

 

[Majine]

I hope it sellls like hotcakes so they make a SNES one.

 

[The Elite]

I preordered mine direct from Amazon months ago, due for delivery on the 11th.

Yeah, UK is a different story.

 

[StereoVsn]

I preordered mine direct from Amazon months ago, due for delivery on the 11th.

How? US Amazon at least never had it.

 

[sixteen-bit]

Here is what it looks like inside : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpVNXPqwKW4&feature=youtu.be&t=1238

from the Lamarr Wilson thread

 

[maxcriden]

How? US Amazon at least never had it.

The poster, despite their name indicating fandom of an American fast food chain known for its biscuits, is from the UK.

 

[Schattenjäger]

Does anyone know if a U.K. unit will work in North America?

 

[mollipen]

Nintendo specifically told me they aren't doing preorders. So that's why they haven't started yet, because they aren't going to on an official level.

 

[sixteen-bit]

Nintendo specifically told me they aren't doing preorders. So that's why they haven't started yet, because they aren't going to on an official level.

Triforce camping outside of Nintendo World as we speak

 

[davidwhangchoi]

damn that's a short cord.... i need to sit 2 feet away from my 60"

 

[sixteen-bit]

damn that's a short cord.... i need to sit 2 feet away from my 60"

or engage the HoverNES

 

[FallingEdge]

Is there anywhere to preorder this?

 

[sixteen-bit]

Is there anywhere to preorder this?

See mollipen's post above

 

[Tom Nook Sawyer]

Nintendo specifically told me they aren't doing preorders. So that's why they haven't started yet, because they aren't going to on an official level.

Weird, but I was able to preorder one at Target

 

[Bojanglez]

How? US Amazon at least never had it.

Sorry, yeah I'm in the UK.

 

[FallingEdge]

See mollipen's post above

blind as a bat

tytyt

 

[Glass Shark]

Just a small tidbit... Peter Brown says it uses regular Phillips head screws and no weird Nintendo security screws.

 

[Harlock]

Oh, they show one opened up!
https://youtu.be/VpVNXPqwKW4?t=1238

They show a closer look just after this screen.

Can't wait for the tech guys on Youtube take this apart. But don't look anything easy to hack.

 

[Sesuadra]

Guten Tag,

Sie haben bei uns den Artikel "Nintendo Classic Mini: NES-Controller" (ASIN: B01IH5O186) vorbestellt.

Der Hersteller Nintendo hat uns soeben mitgeteilt, dass dieser Artikel auf Grund der Limitierung nicht in ausreichender Menge verfügbar ist. Aus diesem Grund müssen wir den Artikel leider aus Ihrer Bestellung stornieren. Selbstverständlich wird Ihnen dieser nicht in Rechnung gestellt.

Wir entschuldigen uns für die Unannehmlichkeiten und bitten um Ihr Verständnis.

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Freundliche Grüße

well fuck. Amazon.de canceled my NES controller pre-order.

 

[Jaded Alyx]

Triforce camping outside of Nintendo World as we speak

Sadly, he told me on Facebook that he stopped doing this. I'm not sure he even lives in the US anymore.

 

[TyMiles2012]

Anyone know if stock will pop up on release day in America? It was only in stock for preorder once and never popped again. If they do this with the Switch, I'm going to be pissed. lmao Seeing its reception, the Switch is going to burn that 2 million preorder stock fast.

 

[BobTheFork]

Nintendo specifically told me they aren't doing preorders. So that's why they haven't started yet, because they aren't going to on an official level.

Just in the US? Toys R US did some preorders a while back.

So, what? Just wait till the link goes live on the 11th?

 

[Shiggy]

well fuck. Amazon.de canceled my NES controller pre-order.

When even Amazon cancels a preorder, things are looking really bad.

 

[Pezking]

well fuck. Amazon.de canceled my NES controller pre-order.

When did you place your order? I've ordered mine on July 19th (console on July 15th) and haven't received a cancellation yet.

 

[rec0ded1]

It seems like these will sell out super fast. I'm going to start telling myself there's no way I'm going to get one of these at launch to avoid disappointment.

 

[davidwhangchoi]

or engage the HoverNES

LOL

 

[maxcriden]

Anyone know if stock will pop up on release day in America? It was only in stock for preorder once and never popped again. If they do this with the Switch, I'm going to be pissed. lmao Seeing its reception, the Switch is going to burn that 2 million preorder stock fast.

See post below:

Nintendo specifically told me they aren't doing preorders. So that's why they haven't started yet, because they aren't going to on an official level.

This indicates to me if you go day one (in person) you'll have a decent chance of getting one, especially if you call a store when they open that day or call them before that day to find out if there will be a line up.

Just in the US? Toys R US did some preorders a while back.

So, what? Just wait till the link goes live on the 11th?

I'd recommend the above strategy, personally. IMO, if there's limited stock it will potentially be much easier to get it in person when a store opens than online. You could use this link to see when it goes up on the day, though:

http://www.nowinstock.net/videogaming/consoles/nesclassicmini/

They have browser alerts, too.