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[MrBenchmark]

It should be a school holiday, it's a federal holiday. My college is closed

Just dropped my son off at school. They have school today.

 

[Discotheque]

if this is a successful product they should really consider bringing out the SNES version next christmas season. very dope idea.

 

[Hero]

Target near my work only got 10 and just missed the cutoff apparently.

amiibo craze all over again.

 

[sw26]

Anyone had any luck UK retail?

 

[Terrorblot]

For those of who you preordered from TRU...

Actual cancellation, or delayed shipping notification?

For me it was the latter, which sucks, but not a cancellation.

Have there been any In-Store Pickups cancelled?

 

[Vampirolol]

Pros: Everything involving actually using it.

Cons: Good luck getting this setup on any proper TV setup unless you have your own longass HDMI cable and power adapters.

Last week I had a summit with my brother and my girlfriend to explain them that "whoever of you is going to buy a NES Mini as my Christmas gift, should consider buying this cable extension to completely satisfy the child in me. Thanks"

 

[duckroll]

that'll do for now! Didn't think of that. Thanks

The problem isn't just the HDMI cable. You also have to consider how you will power the thing. The included HDMI cable, adapter/usb cable, and controller cables are all SUPER SHORT.

 

[outunderthestars]

if this is a successful product they should really consider bringing out the SNES version next christmas season. very dope idea.

I imagine they already have the games lineup secured and the casing molds designed.

No way in hell they don't capitalize on it for next holiday.

 

[Nivane]

Sixth in line at Target at about 15 minutes to open. Guy comes out and says they received five.

Fuck.

 

[Straight Edge]

I was about 5 minutes too late at my local Target to get a ticket.

Will Gamestop have any on hand not reserved for pre orders?

My target had no idea what was going on.they only got five and the first person in line was an employee !

 

[Lkr]

The problem isn't just the HDMI cable. You also have to consider how you will power the thing. The included HDMI cable, adapter/usb cable, and controller cables are all SUPER SHORT.

Is it long enough to use at a computer monitor on a desk?

 

[outunderthestars]

Sixth in line at Target at about 15 minutes to open. Guy comes out and says they received five.

Fuck.

Always always always use brickseek when lining up at a target.

 

[Hobbun]

straight from my face hole page from the pick up thread

Man, that brings back memories.

Don't have my NES anymore, but I had my box up until I got rid of it.

 

[duckroll]

Is it long enough to use at a computer monitor on a desk?

Sure. That's how I'm using it. The NES sits on the table, the HDMI to the monitor next to it, the USB into the desktop below the table. Controllers can reach my bed. Perfect setup, and takes less than a minute to unplug and put away.

 

[Kareha]

If your TV has a USB socket, try and use that to power your device as it might work.

 

[digoutyoursoul]

Anyone had any luck UK retail?

Have you tried Argos or Littlewoods?

 

[outunderthestars]

If your TV has a USB socket, try and use that to power your device as it might work.

I was going to just use a long HDMI and a USB battery pack.

 

[Fourth Storm]

I was somehow first in line at my Target at 7:00 am. I feel a bit sick giving them the business after they cancelled my preorder, but they open at 8 and I have work so...

Any chances of nabbing an extra controller online today? My Target had 0. What sites should I check? Only Amazon at this point?

 

[The Elite]

if this is a successful product they should really consider bringing out the SNES version next christmas season. very dope idea.

I would prefer that over an NES Classic 2 like some are suggesting.

 

[Kareha]

Given the supposed power of the Mini NES hardware I think a Mini SNES is pretty much nailed on for next year I think.

 

[Charles Brandon]

The problem isn't just the HDMI cable. You also have to consider how you will power the thing. The included HDMI cable, adapter/usb cable, and controller cables are all SUPER SHORT.

Yeah I know but I have that covered. My arm chair is right by a plug with a USB hole-thing in it. So that should be fine. I'll have to balance the console on the magazine rack. With a 5 metre fucking cable leading back to the TV. Eurgh. This is going to really harsh my buzz.

Edit: I have it on my desk at the moment which is clearly what it is designed for but the weekend is here and I do not sit at my desk on the weekend.

 

[LiK]

TRU emailed me and said there's a delay. They made sure to bold the part where it says "This is not a cancellation email" lol

 

[Charles Brandon]

I would prefer that over an NES Classic 2 like some are suggesting.

I'd got for both.

 

[panama chief]

Did GameStop ever have preorders? Just want to know if it's worth waiting in line.

 

[Raitaro]

if this is a successful product they should really consider bringing out the SNES version next christmas season. very dope idea.

Oh man, that would be great as it would mean I could finally play some SNES games in 60hz (legally) as well after all these years of dealing with borders, slower speed, a darkened image or other niggles present in the originals or the Wii (U) VC. Hopefully they'd keep the mini NES' universal NTSC based emulation going again in other words.

Oh, and they'd better give us Europeans the actual European PAL SNES casing as well...just not the PAL versions of the games...

 

[outunderthestars]

I would prefer that over an NES Classic 2 like some are suggesting.

I don't see a second nes. They hit the majority of games that casual audiences want.

 

[esmith08734]

Did GameStop ever have preorders? Just want to know if it's worth waiting in line.

Not that I know of, no.

 

[Grok4Spock]

Target had 14 but just missed out... Standing in line at Gamestop and they said they got 12. Really hope the employees don't hoard them all...

 

[Coketruck]

Got in line at Target 45 minutes before opening, and was told they got 8 units. Thankfully, I was number 7 in line.

 

[AGoodODST]

Does the EU version not have Ghost and Goblins or am I just blind?

Edit: Yes I am blind.

 

[Nivane]

Always always always use brickseek when lining up at a target.

Yeah, I did. Figured it I'd be in luck since it's a small town, and it just seemed strange to receive an odd-numbered amount

 

[Beren the Empty-Handed]

So to the US people who already have one - does it already come with an adapter? What's necessary to power the thing that isn't in the box?

 

[panama chief]

Damn my GameStop put up a sign saying how many are in stock and that it's first come first served

 

[Lkr]

In line at Best Buy, 18 or 19. They got 30 units according to some others in line. Any other gaffers here at Waterford lakes? "Lmao

 

[Fermbiz]

Im at Best Buy on 5th Ave in NYC. Im about #30. It's funny how is so adults here in work uniforms or suits... You can tell everyone is going right to work as soon as they're done.

That nostalgia in full effect.

 

[The Elite]

Yay!

Funnily enough, a PS4 USB port can provide enough power to turn it on

Maybe I will use the port at the back of my Xbox One S then.

 

[Raitaro]

Does the EU version not have Ghost and Goblins or am I just blind?

Can't confirm personally yet, but by all previous reports it should be there as the game list between the US and EU version should be identical. Didn't see any EU websites like Eurogamer report it missing either, assuming they've all been using EU versions for their coverage.

 

[Grimm Fandango]

If you're lining up at a Target with multiple doors, make sure you check the other one. Some poor guy was at the wrong door an hour before opening and missed out.

 

[CollectedDust]

Does anyone have a link to the amazon store page? It seemed to disappear on me...

 

[Laws00]

Man, that brings back memories.

Don't have my NES anymore, but I had my box up until I got rid of it.

I just need to get a controller. wal mart didnt send them any

 

[Charles Brandon]

I'm sure it does have GnG

 

[clem84]

What is going on here? Went to a local walmart this morning here in Montreal. I got there at 8h15 (opened at 8h00) which was I guess silly of me. They were obviously out. There's an EBgames 5 minutes away and when I drove in front there were about 40-50 people waiting in line for the store to open at 9h00. It's 5 degrees C. this morning outside. Even when the X1 and PS4 launched it wasn't like this. The store was going to get a 10 unit shipment so obviously I was out of luck.

I'll wait for this thing to be available somewhere online. There's no way I'm hunting for this thing for days, possibly weeks.

 

[Celine]

Does the EU version not have Ghost and Goblins or am I just blind?

Blind.
It's in the game list on the back cover.

 

[KingBroly]

22 at my local Target

last one in line to get a ticket and to get a system

I didn't expect a line

 

[sixteen-bit]

Im at Best Buy on 5th Ave in NYC. Im about #30. It's funny how is so adults here in work uniforms or suits... You can tell everyone is going right to work as soon as they're done.

That nostalgia in full effect.

Sounding like this will be a big hit for Nintendo.

I'm sure SNES/SFC mini is coming in 5 years.

 

[zeioIIDX]

Apparently they are only sending out 1 extra controller for every 6 systems...if that's true, what the hell?

 

[clem84]

Sounding like this will be a big hit for Nintendo.

I'm sure SNES/SFC mini is coming in 5 years.

How about next year?

 

[Lkr]

What is going on here? Went to a local walmart this morning here in Montreal. I got there at 8h15 (opened at 8h00) which was I guess silly of me. They were obviously out. There's an EBgames 5 minutes away and when I drove in front there were about 40-50 people waiting in line for the store to open at 9h00. It's 5 degrees C. this morning outside. Even when the X1 and PS4 launched it wasn't like this. The store was going to get a 10 unit shipment so obviously I was out of luck.

I'll wait for this thing to be available somewhere online. There's no way I'm hunting for this thing for days, possibly weeks.

PS4 and X1 weren't $60 at launch though.

 

[CanUKlehead]

Sounding like this will be a big hit for Nintendo.

I'm sure SNES/SFC mini is coming in 5 years.

Better stand in line now.

 

[Spukc]

damn thing is so freaking cute..
ultimate desk toy for the office imho