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[Nosgotham]

That's a really good price for a VC box and 30 games

Hell yeah it is.plus, multiple suspend points? They are good games too! And I can use the controller on my wiiu? I feel like they thought of everything

Now I can finally get my nephews to play an NES. I'm legit gonna gift this to a few people

 

[digoutyoursoul]

Day one , delighted to see this happening

I was wondering why they hadn't done this before especially with the success Sega has had doing it. Here in the UK the Sega Mega Drive Retro sold really well so I'm really pleased to see Nintendo do it.

Nintendo, will you please do a SNES version too? Pretty please??

 

[10k]

I'm not supposed to want this. Dammit.

 

[Josh7289]

Well this is fascinating. Especially so since there are third-party games on it.

 

[BriGuy]

Love it, and can't wait for the inevitable SNES version. I just wish it had more games included. There's a Sega Genesis variant on sale at Sam's Club that boasts 90 games and it's only $40.

 

[yoonshik]

Thank you Kimishima. This is the perfect christmas present.

 

[SinCityAssassin]

I wish it was a SNES, and I'm out of HDMI ports, but I'll probably buy this.

Get a splitter for 3 dollars.

 

[Snaku]

NX is totally going to lift its design aesthetics and name from the NES for maximum nostalgic appeal, isn't it? Hell, it's probably going to use cartridges too. I like the new Nintendo.

 

[yllekz]

Nintendo NX confirmed just to be an NES mini, shareholders explode.

 

[Magicpaint]

I think I'm going to be needing this.

 

[Arkhanor]

I WANT THIS!!!

Spoiler

Probably it will be really expensive here in Brazil. Shame :/

 

[Cody_D165]

Wait does Mario Maker have the ability to use classic controllers? If so I'm all over that controller.

 

[ramparter]

Can we use our original cartridges on it ?

The console is smaller than the cartridges themselves

 

[SmartWaffles]

I'm importing one.

 

[Laws00]

Consider yourself bought!!

 

[maxcriden]

Seems a little odd, although many TVs do have USB power sockets on them these days, which I suspect would be a perfectly adequate option.

Really? I have loads of USB PSU's. If not look on the back of your TV for a USB service port, they usually have enough power to run USB devices.

Most TVs nowadays have USB ports on them...Your TV will power it.

Oh, gotcha. I didn't think of that. Thanks.

That must be the European version.

The NOA press release specifically says it comes with an ac adapter.

Oh, excellent. Thank you!

 

[Mad1723]

Sold!

 

[Glowsquid]

The presence of third-party games, particularly Konami ones, is surprising to me.

if the emulation quality is good and they release new games, this could be very interesting. Basically like the Neo Geo X, but not shit.

 

[Deleted member 20415]

A Classic Controller or Classic Controller Pro for the Wii console can also be used.

That's kind of rad, I already got those!

The Nintendo Classic Mini: NES Controller can also be used to play Virtual Console NES games on a Wii U or Wii console.

Wait... wut?! That's awesome!!!!!!!!!

 

[MomoQca]

This is really tempting... What to do, what to do...

 

[ElRenoRaven]

This will be mine. That price. Those games and some great Nostalgia. It's a no brainer.

 

[MoxManiac]

Being officially licensed I have pretty good faith this will have perfect emulation.

Wait, is this NES hardware or emulation? I assume the latter due to talk of suspend points.

 

[shibbs]

Startropics tease?! >_<

 

[SonicMegaDrive]

What if this IS the Nintendo NX? Dun dun duuuuuuuuunnnnnn.

Works for me! I'm more excited for this than any other "new" games on the horizon.

 

[Deleted member 74300]

The console is smaller than the cartridges themselves

What's stopping them from having it work like this? Granted it doesn't look so good, but at least you won't have to deal with the blue screen of death most of the time.

 

[RK128]

This is both a really cool move by Nintendo and one heck of a smart move on their part. I thing this is very cool because its the Wii VC features for the NES rolled into a collection built-into an system, sorta like the Genesis Systems SEGA sells now (though the Sound Chip on those isn't very good :l).

But this is smart on Nintendo's part, because they are simply using the Wii hardware but in a different way. That is a a really clever way to re-use tech at a low cost and looking different, so kudo's on Nintendo for finding another way to use Wii hardware again.

The line up of games is very solid and the normal price of the 30 games normally (on the VC) is far more expensive then what Nintendo is charging with NES Mini. Might get one honestly and hope Nintendo does this with other systems like the SNES and Nintendo 64, as if they re-use Wii tech like they are doing here, that shouldn't be very hard I would imagine.

 

[Creamium]

Nintendo, will you please do a SNES version too? Pretty please??

Since the official name is 'Nintendo Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System', this pretty much guarantees that this is a new product line. Next up, Nintendo Classic Mini: SNES and N64

 

[Hobbun]

Talk about nostalgic.

This was the first game system that I bought. I wish it had more than 30 games (although it&#8217;s a good list). I&#8217;m guessing it&#8217;s a one and done deal? No way to add more games?

Would be amusing if you got the blue screen of death sometimes, and the door was openable on the front to allow you to blow into the system.

I mean if we are going to go all-out on nostalgia.

 

[RexNovis]

At this price every single self respecting gamer should be buying one of these. There is simply no excuse. This is an incredible deal for such a treasure trove of gaming history.

 

[Omegasquash]

Dammit, Nintendo.

Now I can expose my son to some "Nintendo hard" games like I had 'em way back when.

 

[Blam]

Damn this is fucking awesome, Nintendo has really impressed me recently.

Talk about nostalgic.

This was the first game system that I bought. I wish it had more than 30 games (although it’s a good list). I’m guessing it’s a one and done deal? No way to add more games?

I'm pretty sure people are prying that thing apart and trying to hack it.

 

[Moments hunter]

That is really awesome. I am little bit worried about price.
I wonder if there will be any chance of adding more titles in this little box.

 

[DrArchon]

I'm sad it doesn't come with Mega Man 3, which I personally preferred over Mega Man 2, but it still seems like a nice package overall.

 

[Ridley327]

Since the official name is 'Nintendo Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System', this pretty much guarantees that this is a new product line. Next up, Nintendo Classic Mini: SNES and N64

I'd be really curious to see how they would handle an N64 console, given Rare's fixture on the system and how many of those titles are on Rare Replay.

 

[linkboy]

What the ever loving fuck?

I so want this.

 

[MacTag]

The presence of third-party games, particularly Konami ones, is surprising to me.

if the emulation quality is good and they release new games, this could be very interesting. Basically like the Neo Geo X, but not shit.

It's almost half 3rd party games actually. And Konami has the most by far.

Nintendo: 17 games
Konami: 4 games
Bandai Namco: 2 games
Capcom: 2 games
Koei Tecmo: 2 games
Square Enix: 2 games
Arc System Works: 1 game

 

[Rellik]

Damn, I might have to get this. I've never played a Zelda game either, so this would be a good start.

If they make a SNES version of this, I'll die of excitement.

 

[R00bot]

This is such a great blast from the past. I love things like this. Good job Nintendo.

 

[Rodin]

"Nintendo Classic Mini - NES"

"Classic Mini" definitely sounds like the name of a collection of these consoles. I honestly can't wait for SNES.

 

[Mindwipe]

Insert *Give it to me!* GIF here.

 

[Yukinari]

I'd be really curious to see how they would handle an N64 console, given Rare's fixture on the system and how many of those titles are on Rare Replay.

Put Mischief Makers, Bomberman 64 1 and 2, Mario Party 3 and Rakuga Kids on it and watch it print money.

 

[dmr87]

1. Are the controllers of the exact quality as the original ones?

2. Will we be able to download more games in the future?

3. What about PAL vs NTSC?

4. I need a SNES-mini.

 

[Tobor]

It really is a shame if there is no way to add more games.

I want Karnov and City Connection on this box!

 

[TheLastCandle]

I must have it. And the fact you can use the controllers on the Wii U for virtual console games is awesome.

 

[Bisnic]

Now i want them to make a N64-Mini, that includes Rare games of course.

 

[Jonneh3003]

1. Are the controllers of the exact quality as the original ones?

2. Will we be able to download more games in the future?

3. What about PAL vs NTSC?

4. I need a SNES-mini.

Not sure to any of them but with the inclusion of Final Fantasy it's a safe bet to say everything is 60hz

 

[Sloane]

This is actually... kinda cool? Much more interested in an SNES one but still!

 

[MoxManiac]

"Nintendo Classic Mini - NES"

"Classic Mini" definitely sounds like the name of a collection of these consoles. I honestly can't wait for SNES.

I wonder what a list of 30 for SNES would look like?

I think it's likely Earthbound would be there since they've been putting that out on all current VC platforms now. (well, all two of them)

 

[Ridley327]

Put Mischief Makers, Bomberman 64 1 and 2, Mario Party 3 and Rakuga Kids on it and watch it print money.

Yeah, there's plenty of under-the-radar third party games to fill in the hole left by Rare, but I think the fact remains that Rare was a massive part of the history of that system that can't be easily ignored.

 

[Hobbun]

I'm pretty sure people are prying that thing apart and trying to hack it.

I meant via offically (legally) through Nintendo.