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[JoeM86]

Confirmed for Europe and North America

http://nintendoclassicmini.nintendo...=nintendoclassicmini&utm_content=announcement

REDMOND, Wash., July 14, 2016 – If you see a Nintendo Entertainment System on store shelves this holiday shopping season, you haven’t entered a time machine. (Unless everyone around you is wearing acid-washed jeans and neon leg warmers. If that’s the case, you may have unknowingly walked through a rift in the space-time continuum.) The most likely scenario is you are setting eyes on the Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition, launching in stores on Nov. 11 at a suggested retail price of $59.99. That’s right: The NES is back! But this isn’t the same NES that you fondly remember. This new nostalgia-fueled system 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 beloved classics like Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, Metroid, Donkey Kong, PAC-MAN, and Kirby’s Adventure.

“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.”

The system comes packaged with an HDMI cable, an AC adapter and one NES Classic Controller, which is patterned after the iconic design of the original NES controller. But you really just want to know the full list of 30 games, right? Feast your eyes on the fantastic collection of NES classics included with each and every system:

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™

There’s a little something for everyone: a nice mix of timeless favorites, cult classics and maybe even some games that you never got around to playing. Each is sure to bring back memories and produce plenty of new ones. You can even enjoy playing several of these games with two players by attaching a second NES Classic Controller, which will be sold separately at a suggested retail price of $9.99. A Classic Controller or Classic Controller Pro can also be used (each sold separately).

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. Playing these retro games using a retro controller makes the experience that much more authentic. And if you ever need to step away from the NES Classic Edition in the middle of a tough level (or take a break to call one of Nintendo’s helpful Game Counselors*), don’t worry about losing any hard-earned progress. Each game has multiple suspend points, so you can start where you left off at a later time, no passwords needed.

What’s old is new again with the Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition. Relive past glories. Finish off that boss you never beat. Save the galaxy and rescue the princess!

*Please only call if you have indeed entered a time machine. The Game Counselor program no longer exists in 2016.

 

[j-wood]

Pretty cool. Nintendo really pushing that nostalgia angle.

 

[kuroneko0509]

from out of nowhere

 

[Nugg]

Can't access the site. Anyone knows what the games are?

 

[GulAtiCa]

Pretty interesting idea.

 

[Niwa]

can't access that website :c

 

[hoserx]

Wow. Didn't see this coming! NX IS NES!

 

[DXB-KNIGHT]

Want want!

 

[Jonneh3003]

Any other details? Is this an official Nintendo device?

 

[Not75Drops]

I would've preferred SNES but this is cool.

The links from the tweets are dead though.

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

Wow thats baller! Too bad we dont get directs anymore

 

[BY2K]

I... I want this.

 

[maxcriden]

That's cute. I wonder if they will have save states. I kinda want one. Ok. I definitely want one.

 

[Eanan]

And watch it be way too expensive.

 

[kuroneko0509]

 

[7DollarHagane]

Wow! I like Nintendo's new direction. That looks too awesome!

 

[JoeM86]

Boxart

Can't access the site. Anyone knows what the games are?

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™

 

[Sesuadra]

Any other details? Is this an official Nintendo device?

Yes.

 

[RoadDogg]

The boxes look great

I wonder what is running inside and if they have any way to add games (or if one can be found) instead of buying additional units later. I have on practical use for the thing but it looks cool.

 

[DXB-KNIGHT]

Can it connect to Nintendo account?
Or just devices with games?

 

[The Elite]

Site gets blocked at work.

So many questions, so little answers.

 

[LiK]

Why let third-party mall kiosks get all the fun?

 

[netgrimoire]

What the heck is happening? Is this the NX?

 

[GulAtiCa]

That's a pretty good list of games actually

 

[Empyrean Heaven]

Super C, but not the original Contra? WHAT?

 

[OddSockZA]

Press release: http://www.businesswire.com/news/ho...s-Nintendo’s-Ultimate-Retro-Gaming-Experience

 

[catmario]

I want this!!

Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest™

Oh... wow.

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

Any other details? Is this an official Nintendo device?

Yes it is.

"he system comes packaged with an HDMI cable, an AC adapter and one NES Classic Controller, which is patterned after the iconic design of the original NES controller. But you really just want to know the full list of 30 games, right? Feast your eyes on the fantastic collection of NES classics included with each and every system:

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™
"

You can also buy another nes controller for 10$

 

[Jamix012]

$60 or $70 with a controller?? Nintendo why. I think this is a missed opportunity to put some gameboy games on here too. With how things are going, this would have sold much better if it had Pokemon Yellow on it, I feel.

 

[Exterminieren]

That's pretty cool!

The price doesn't seem bad, considering the amount and the quality of the games, and the nattiness of the presentation.

 

[Nyx]

60 bucks? Damn you Nintendo, now I want one.

 

[KingBroly]

How much? Because I need it

$60!? I'M IN!

 

[Moose84]

Wow, those are more or less the 30 best games on the system!

 

[Pie and Beans]

I guess the business of all those mini-Genesis knock offs became big enough for Nintendo to get in on it.

 

[KingSnake]

So this was the holidays plan for Nintendo. Not bad. Might end up as a best seller.

 

[Forkball]

RIP Virtual Console

$60 isn't bad. Hopefully a Famicom one is coming to Japan.

 

[Zeouterlimits]

Shoot. This is kind of cool.

I bet the games are just on board, which is a shame.
I want a buy once digital model for Ninty classics.

Should come with 2 controllers or allow normal usb ones (in my opinion).

 

[woopWOOP]

Oh wow, that game list!

I was expecting a whole bunch of Nintendo only titles, mostly the ones used in NES Remix and such, but this pretty great.
30 games for 60 bucks sounds like a pretty good deal too

 

[GasProblem]

This is such an out of nowhere announcement haha, Really cool though.

 

[gunstarhero]

Wow! I totally thought the NX was going to be a handheld...but not like this!

 

[7DollarHagane]

That official USB nes controller included or sold separately for $10 sounds great as well!

Hope they make a dog bone one too, lol.

 

[Guerrilla]

Please do the same for the SNES Nintendo....

 

[Alex Stroud]

...fuck.

How much we talking here?

 

[Plinko]

Wow. Will buy.

 

[Brazil]

HOLY SHIT

I need this in my veins!

 

[maxcriden]

That's cute. I wonder if they will have save states. I kinda want one. Ok. I definitely want one.

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. Playing these retro games using a retro controller makes the experience that much more authentic. And if you ever need to step away from the NES Classic Edition in the middle of a tough level (or take a break to call one of Nintendo’s helpful Game Counselors*), don’t worry about losing any hard-earned progress. Each game has multiple suspend points, so you can start where you left off at a later time, no passwords needed.

Multiple suspend points? That means you can create multiple save states, right? So essentially enhanced VC?

Lurve the new official NES functionality for Wii/U. Will go great with this:

Any other details? Is this an official Nintendo device?

Yes. Sure is!

 

[qatak]

Wondering what the rendering will be like - NES titles on 60 inch HDTVs look pretty bad right now

 

[KingBroly]

Can it play Carts?

 

[RumblingRosco]

TECMO Bowl but not TECMO Super Bowl? Yo Nintendo what.

 

[Darrenf]

Wow very cool. Will probably get this.