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[Sushigod7]

Enough to judge demand. I don't buy the "surprised by demand" argument.

Oh for sure I don't either its totally the other reason. Let them slip out little by little keep demand up etc etc. Its a dick move on their part.

edit: Nintendo NYC said they had 250 tickets to hand out for tonight's event I wonder how many they got to sell in general?

 

[GreenTornadoX]

Currently waiting in line at my local Walmart for it. I'm the only one so far at 9:38 pm.

 

[sixteen-bit]

Classic NES Games Christmas 1990

 

[Sushigod7]

Currently waiting in line at my local Walmart for it. I'm the only one so far at 9:38 pm.

Nice at least your get one for sure.

 

[friskykillface]

Currently waiting in line at my local Walmart for it. I'm the only one so far at 9:38 pm.

lol, mad early but dumbass NoA is forcing us to camp out

 

[dgco86]

I'm currently in the Philippines. Supplies here are usually US versions and Japanese imports. The store here sells both NES and Famicom mini.

Lucky. I'm in Singapore but I heard the shops here are getting the EU version of the NES Classic.

 

[Conor_Fool]

Currently waiting in line at my local Walmart for it. I'm the only one so far at 9:38 pm.

Will all 24 hour US Walmarts start selling it at midnight?

 

[Cornbread78]

That's my strategy lol....

Any chance I could stroll into a Walmart and get this at midnight?

I would call first, our line is almost full already. Reseller found out 1 per and called family in as back up..

Makes me feel like:

 

[Sushigod7]

Will all 24 hour US Walmarts start selling it at midnight?

You have to call and see. I called one they said no I tried another they said yes get here early.

 

[sixteen-bit]

line-gaf, post some pics if you can!
I like console launch pics

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Man hearing how few units most stores seem to be getting is a bummer. This thing blew up on social media back when it was announced, Nintendo can't play the "we didn't anticipate the demand" card. I think I'll just try Amazon tomorrow and if that fails, I'll wait til they are more readily available. I ain't lining up or wasting my entire day running around looking for a $60 novelty item.

 

[sphinx]

WTF

https://www.amazon.de/Nintendo-Classic-Mini-Entertainment-System/dp/B01IFJEWTM/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1478829812&sr=1-1&keywords=nintendo+classic+mini

German amazon has scalpers selling it at 150 euros, no way this is going to be easy to get in stores tomorrow. well it was nice to think about getting it.

 

[GreenTornadoX]

lol, mad early but dumbass NoA is forcing us to camp out

I know right? Kind of a waste of hours. I'm so used to pre-ordering.

I don't know if all Walmart stores will have this at midnight.

 

[Jailer of Hope]

As someone that is currently traveling, I guess I don't have a chance at getting one.

 

[Penguin]

Classic NES Games Christmas 1990

Seems like the parents have better taste than the kid.

 

[Oni Jazar]

This is an amazing / cheap little system that I would buy for me and just about everyone I know for christmas.

It's NOT something that I would spend hours waiting for at a walmart till midnight or camp out at a gamestop who has only a handful of units or buy off scalpers for over retail.

wtf Nintendo.

 

[GreenTornadoX]

This is an amazing / cheap little system that I would buy for me and just about everyone I know for christmas.

It's NOT something that I would spend hours waiting for at a walmart till midnight or camp out at a gamestop who has only a handful of units or buy off scalpers for over retail.

wtf Nintendo.

I'm inclined to agree, but I don't want to be scalped. 😕

 

[Oni Jazar]

Is it even worth scalping? Even if you double the price you're making what $40 or so? It's not like the PS3 launch days. Price it higher then that and you may as well just buy a real NES.

 

[Voysa Reezun]

Is it even worth scalping? Even if you double the price you're making what $40 or so? It's not like the PS3 launch days. Price it higher then that and you may as well just buy a real NES.

The issue is the cost for physical carts of some of those games that are on the Mini, even incomplete.

 

[NeoGold123]

This thread got me to calling the Walmart I was going to go to. Guy tells me they'll have 6 to sell at midnight, and goes on to say he's had at least 15 call in the last hour. Still gonna give it a shot, but I'm not too optimistic. If I miss out, there's always the Amazon chance tomorrow I suppose.

 

[GreenTornadoX]

This thread got me to calling the Walmart I was going to go to. Guy tells me they'll have 6 to sell at midnight, and goes on to say he's had at least 15 call in the last hour. Still gonna give it a shot, but I'm not too optimistic. If I miss out, there's always the Amazon chance tomorrow I suppose.

RIP F5 key.

 

[Minions]

Yeah I might head over at midnight. If its sold out already oh well. Not worth it to spend hours waiting for a $60 console. Its a nice novelty with no long term prospects. (Since it has no expandable library)

 

[PAULINK]

My walmart says they got 20, hopefully the line is less
Than that by the time I get there :x

 

[NeoGold123]

My walmart says they got 20, hopefully the line is less
Than that by the time I get there :x

Good luck! I fully expect to walk in, see more than 6 people waiting, and then walk out.

RIP F5 key.

Cue funeral music...

 

[Dragoshi1]

No word on how many an average target will have?

 

[buttdiver]

In line at a local Walmart. 5 copies and I'm fourth in line. There have been a ton of calls while I've been here too asking about the line.

 

[Spukc]

i am in line for my front door.
My cat is sleeping in the living room,
My dog is in the kitchen.

So i am pretty sure i am the first to get the post at my front door.

Lol @stores

 

[tareqsalah1]

8m going to gamestop at 930 before they open. If there are more than 5 people waiting im going back home. I played this game with amiibo. Not playing it again

 

[PAULINK]

Good luck! I fully expect to walk in, see more than 6 people waiting, and then walk out.



Cue funeral music...

Either i'm not in the right place but no one is in line at electronics :0

 

[d34thfrom4bov3]

Just called Walmart, told me they'd have some to sell at midnight. Figure I need to go pick up some stuff I'll just try and go and grab it then. If I don't snag it oh well.


Edit: Anyone going to gamestop, they should have a sign posted on the door. My local gamestop actually had to give all theirs to another store because they took reserves on a fake sku so a lot of people in that district had to give the few they got to that store. Just as a warning, you may be able to drive by tonight to see if they put the sign up now if you're worried.

 

[Sushigod7]

In line at Walmart 1st in line and about 15 behind me now, they have 50 for sure no controllers.

 

[outunderthestars]

I want one, but can't bring myself to stand out in the cold for NES roms.

 

[Grimm Fandango]

In line at Walmart 1st in line and about 15 behind me now, they have 50 for sure no controllers.

Ugh was going to Target tomorrow when it opened but since it's located right outside a major US city, there's no chance I'll get one without queuing up hours earlier.

 

[WhupTroyGAF]

Called Walmart, only getting 12 units. Called GameStop, only got 12 units.

......

I miss the days of living in a big city.

 

[DecoReturns]

People standing outside for a NES us slightly amusing to me. Feels Like I'm going back in time


Still gonna hope more appear during December shopping. Well at least it gives me confidence that perhaps a SNES classic can occur.

 

[Sushigod7]

Ugh was going to Target tomorrow when it opened but since it's located right outside a major US city, there's no chance I'll get one without queuing up hours earlier.

You may be ok if you get there before opening. Don't show up at 8am when they open.

 

[PAULINK]

Called Walmart, only getting 12 units. Called GameStop, only got 12 units.

......

I miss the days of living in a big city.

Wouldnt hurt to check if walmart is 24/7. At my store they told me I am the firsy one and theres 2 hours to go.

 

[BigBeauford]

Just got in line at my local Walmart, already 9 in line for 12 units. 2 hours early.

 

[Josh5890]

In line at Walmart 1st in line and about 15 behind me now, they have 50 for sure no controllers.

See, the more posts I read the more I would e Ryan that extra controllers will be borderline non existant.

 

[CrashPrime]

Just got in line at my local Walmart, already 9 in line for 12 units. 2 hours early.

Where?

 

[b3b0p]

This is funny seeing people standing inline for this and camping out.

Only imagine if Nintendo released original NES that played real carts and/or this device with the ability to add more games to play?

 

[mantis23]

Happened to be in Target tonight so I asked the guy in electronics about it. He said he has taken easily 200 calls/questions about it today.

They have 12 units.

He said they will hand out tickets and he expects people to line up overnight. I guess this isnt going to be worth the effort to get.

 

[Bjoern the Smexy]

Just noticed that there are scalpers on German Amazon seeing this for 200 - 300€ already.

Mine will come in today and for the first time in my life I seriously consider selling it for a profit.

But then again I could never split from Nintendo hardware, no matter how bad or awesome it is.

 

[CrashPrime]

Nintendo is so stupid.

 

[Bjoern the Smexy]

Happened to be in Target tonight so I asked the guy in electronics about it. He said he has taken easily 200 calls/questions about it today.

They have 12 units.

He said they will hand out tickets and he expects people to line up overnight. I guess this isnt going to be worth the effort to get.

Just wait for it to be restocked. Shouldn't take that long actually.

Your health and sanity if probably not worth getting this near looking NES emulator on launch day.
Prices will normalize over the next few months like they did with amiibo.

If you can't get one today at regular price just wait for it. It most probably won't be a limited run.
And it most probably won't be worth twice the price or more.
Remember: if you bought all these games on the Wii U eShop you'd pay ~150$/€.
Don't pay that much.

 

[Sushigod7]

Happened to be in Target tonight so I asked the guy in electronics about it. He said he has taken easily 200 calls/questions about it today.

They have 12 units.

He said they will hand out tickets and he expects people to line up overnight. I guess this isnt going to be worth the effort to get.

What city are you in?

 

[PAULINK]

AC adapter is sold separately, but it has USB power cable so you can use phone chargers.

Does this apply to the U.S. one as well?

 

[Minions]

People are crazy.... waiting in line for hours for a $60 Nes? What do people think they are gonna be able to flip these for?

 

[Aeana]

People are crazy.... waiting in line for hours for a $60 Nes? What do people think they are gonna be able to flip these for?

what if they just want to play it

 

[Doctre81]

what if they just want to play it

Now that's just crazy talk!