Support NeoGAF

[OrbitalBeard]

Just started to look into this and was curious about the save states, trying to find more info I found



Does this mean designated spots in each game to save? Not a true save state for any spot in the game? If its the former thats a bummer

You have four true save state slots per title that can be used at any point in a game. When you hit the reset button on the console, your progress is stored, which can then be assigned to a save state slot.

 

[maxcriden]

Just started to look into this and was curious about the save states, trying to find more info I found

Does this mean designated spots in each game to save? Not a true save state for any spot in the game? If its the former thats a bummer

That...I hope that can't be right. I'm pretty sure you just get four save files per game to use save states in as you wish....

 

[Kintaco]

Just started to look into this and was curious about the save states, trying to find more info I found



Does this mean designated spots in each game to save? Not a true save state for any spot in the game? If its the former thats a bummer

Video from Nintendo I saw mentioned 4 saved states per game. Not four specific save points per game.

 

[Soroc]

You have four true save state slots per title that can be used at any point in a game. When you hit the reset button on the console, a save state is created.

Thanks for clarifying, that article really confused me!

 

[JayTapp]

My money is ready for that and an extra controller!

Where are the pre-orders? (canada)

So sad.

 

[Lupin the Third]

That...I hope that can't be right. I'm pretty sure you just get four save files per game to use save states in as you wish....

You have 4 save-state slots per game, each of which you can lock so it cannot be overwritten by accident. You freeze your game state for saving, and return the menu by hitting the small RESET button on the front of the NES Classic Mini.

Edit: Dang, beaten like a dead horse.

 

[maxcriden]

You have 4 save states, each of which you can lock so it cannot be overwritten by accident. You freeze your game state for saving, and return the menu by hitting the small RESET button on the front of the NES Classic Mini.

Awesome. Thank you!

 

[TheOnlyOneHeEverFeared]

I'm hoping Argos will save my bacon for getting one of these on launch day.

 

[p_xavier]

My money is ready for that and an extra controller!

Where are the pre-orders? (canada)

So sad.

Same thing happened with the PSVR, really frustrating.

 

[C-Sword]

Wonder if we canadians will have to camp out for this lol? There are pre-orders for the accessories, but not the actual console. Anyone here interested in the Retro-Bit Generations?

If you want to use your classic retro controllers (Nes, Snes, N64 etc...), grab these

http://raphnet.com/products/ns64gc_to_wiimote/index.php

 

[Tal Shiar Agent]

Does BestBuy do same day store pickup? If so I'll just buy it right at midnight or whenever it pops up on their online store and head to my local store after work to get it.

 

[TVexperto]

I just found out about this product and I am a little bit confused: Is it possible to play old card ridge games with this console or not? I want to buy this for my mum she loves tetris but its not on or are the games only limited to the 30 games that are installed and I cant use my old NES games on this console?

 

[Javier]

I just found out about this product and I am a little bit confused: Is it possible to play old card ridge games with this console or not? I want to buy this for my mum she loves tetris but its not on or are the games only limited to the 30 games that are installed and I cant use my old NES games on this console?

No cartridges. The 30 installed games is all you get, with a few added features like save files.

 

[ScientificPizza]

Has there been any official word on a second production batch?

 

[RowdyReverb]

Has there been any official word on a second production batch?

Did I miss the official word on the first production batch?

 

[BocoDragon]

Shame I can't use my original NES arcade stick :*(

I'd love a return to 90's styling...so nostalgic.

You mean 80s styling?

 

[ColdMilk]

Is this ever going to go up for pre-order on Amazon? Knowing Nintendo they will make it hard to find just because. Ebay scalpers are going to love it.

 

[DizzyCaffeine]

I'm gonna have to wait in line at midnight for one of these, aren't I?

 

[ScientificPizza]

Did I miss the official word on the first production batch?

I mean like the second wave of stock because preorders have been selling out like crazy. like if there was an eta or something

 

[joms5]

Wonder if we canadians will have to camp out for this lol? There are pre-orders for the accessories, but not the actual console. Anyone here interested in the Retro-Bit Generations?

If you want to use your classic retro controllers (Nes, Snes, N64 etc...), grab these

http://raphnet.com/products/ns64gc_to_wiimote/index.php

Those are really cool but that price... ouch!

And if you need 2 of them? Forget that. Great idea but way too expensive.

 

[perfectchaos007]

I'm gonna have to wait in line at midnight for one of these, aren't I?

Depends on how many units Nintendo ships. Nintendo isn't promoting this product much so if there's a decent amount of product then I'm hopeful I'll be able to casually pick one up mid day the day of release somewhere.

 

[Glass Shark]

Can't believe there's still no pre-orders up for US. They are going to sell these things as fast as they can make them. Every single person I know who's even remotely into gaming has said they want one.

 

[wild wild rice]

This is the only thing on my Xmas list. Don't ruin Xmas, Nintendo! Shit better be everywhere.

 

[ScientificPizza]

Can't believe there's still no pre-orders up for US. They are going to sell these things as fast as they can make them. Every single person I know who's even remotely into gaming has said they want one.

oh really? all preorders are absolutely sold out in australia :/

 

[UberTag]

I'm gonna have to wait in line at midnight for one of these, aren't I?

You haven't already planned out your overnight campout? You're already behind the rest of us. I'm shopping for comfortable line fold-out chairs and extra-thermal underwear.

 

[sixteen-bit]

Nintendo's Youtube channel uploaded a ~12-minute minute video on it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvlFI9Nry3Q

 

[Stabattack]

What were they thinking on the cable length of the controllers.....

 

[AgeEighty]

What were they thinking on the cable length of the controllers.....

They were probably thinking you'd have the console sitting next to or in front of you, and hook it up with a long HDMI cable. Doesn't seem likely that many people would leave this connected to their TV long term.

 

[KingBroly]

What were they thinking on the cable length of the controllers.....

At least it's not the Famicom Mini. Everything's in proportion there.

 

[UberTag]

What a bewildering way to order the games on the system.

As best as I can tell they're in a two-tier alphabetical system by publisher and title. So all of the Nintendo games are in order from A-Z but then we have the publishers alphabetized in the order of Arc System Works-Bandai Namco-Capcom-Koei Tecmo-Konami-Nintendo-Square Enix and their respective games are in alphabetical order in their little lists but when you have them lined up in a row it doesn't come off intuitive at all.

 

[LQX]

What were they thinking on the cable length of the controllers.....

It adds to the nostalgia...

Yeah, I wont be able to use this thing if I use it on my TV as I will have to basically put my face on the screen to use it. Come on Nintendo, what the hell. Guess I will hook it up to my PC monitor.

 

[BigBeauford]

There is no way the cable will be that short. That was like a 3 foot cable

 

[hokahey]

Can't believe there's still no pre-orders up for US. They are going to sell these things as fast as they can make them. Every single person I know who's even remotely into gaming has said they want one.

The original pre-orders sold out. I got mine through Target 2(?) months ago

 

[BocoDragon]

The original pre-orders sold out. I got mine through Target 2(?) months ago

That was a rare instance. Most retailers never had a pre-order so it's safe to say Nintendo is responsible.

 

[OrbitalBeard]

The original pre-orders sold out. I got mine through Target 2(?) months ago

As did I, but I'm bracing myself for the order to be cancelled. I doubt Target had allocation numbers from NoA.

 

[DizzyCaffeine]

You haven't already planned out your overnight campout? You're already behind the rest of us. I'm shopping for comfortable line fold-out chairs and extra-thermal underwear.

Oh, the irony. Camping outside a store to buy a 30 year old console.

 

[alf717]

Amazon pre-orders went up?

 

[zMiiChy-]

I'll wait for the SNES miniature.
They're aren't any games on the NES that I particularly enjoy.

 

[RowdyReverb]

They were probably thinking you'd have the console sitting next to or in front of you, and hook it up with a long HDMI cable. Doesn't seem likely that many people would leave this connected to their TV long term.

There is no way the cable will be that short. That was like a 3 foot cable

I mean, the way to get back to the games menu is by hitting the reset button on the console. It's pretty clear they intended for people to sit within a few feet of the device. Hopefully the power cable has a decent length

Amazon pre-orders went up?

Nope. Just Target briefly a while back

 

[Speely]

This thing will sell. At this price point, it makes a great gift for the holidays.

 

[Justinh]

Nintendo's Youtube channel uploaded a ~12-minute minute video on it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvlFI9Nry3Q

Oh, it's back up? For some reason it was made private for a while. Thanks

 

[Shin Johnpv]

Nope. Just Target briefly a while back

And Toys R Us.

 

[reelbigtink]

The Nintendo Minute video got me pretty hyped.

Also, I pre-ordered from Target forever ago via PayPal and there's been a big -$60 pending on there ever since. I didn't think they pre-charged for pre-orders?

 

[Lucent]

The Nintendo Minute video got me pretty hyped.

Also, I pre-ordered from Target forever again via PayPal and there's been a big -$60 pending on there ever since. I didn't think they pre-charged for pre-orders?

I think it's a PayPal thing. I dunno but I used PayPal on best buys site for Persona 5 and they immediately took the money so it's just already paid for.

 

[Guardian Monkey]

I think it's a PayPal thing. I dunno but I used PayPal on best buys site for Persona 5 and they immediately took the money so it's just already paid for.

No they have done it on two cards of mine like every week. I'm not understanding why this isn't up anywhere else yet. I am wondering if Nintendo put out feelers and only toys r us and target bit, hence they both got the majority of intial orders? This thing is going to be out in two weeks and you would not seem to know it.

 

[Hermii]

It adds to the nostalgia...

Yeah, I wont be able to use this thing if I use it on my TV as I will have to basically put my face on the screen to use it. Come on Nintendo, what the hell. Guess I will hook it up to my PC monitor.

You can't use them wirelessly if you connect them to a Wiimote?

 

[hokahey]

As did I, but I'm bracing myself for the order to be cancelled. I doubt Target had allocation numbers from NoA.

No way. The pre-order went very, very quickly. I'll be shocked if they oversold it.

 

[Patrick Young]

Why the fuck would you play with the cables hanging over your display like that?!

 

[SolarMystic]

Nintendo better not Nintendo and make this thing incredibly hard to find. This thing could fly off the shelves.

 

[GAMEPROFF]

What typenof connector does the NES Controller have?