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[KojiKnight]

What typenof connector does the NES Controller have?

Wiimote connector.

 

[GAMEPROFF]

Wiimote connector.

Thanks.
I guess that means no additional cable that make give you more lenght :/

 

[Last_colossi]

Can you use the Wii classic controller with this, they both have the same connecter no?

Edit: just found out you can:

"As Alphr points out, other Nintendo controllers, such as the Wii's Classic Controller Pro, can be used too." - Source

 

[NipplesAndToes23]

Nintendo Minute made a video demonstrating the system. I would link to it, but every time I do link a vid seems like no one cares.

 

[Celine]

Nintendo Minute made a video demonstrating the system. I would link to it, but every time I do link a vid seems like no one cares.

This one?
Was posted in the previous page.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvlFI9Nry3Q

 

[UberTag]

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

We all know the answer to this question. Nintendo wants those "most sought after toy" headlines. This is intentional scarcity.

 

[SolarMystic]

We all know the answer to this question. Nintendo wants those "most sought after toy" headlines. This is intentional scarcity.

Which I never understood. Nintendo NEEDS to sell as much of this collector stuff as possible.

 

[KojiKnight]

Thanks.
I guess that means no additional cable that make give you more lenght :/

There are already extention cables you can buy.

 

[Fourth Storm]

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.

I wish Target had done this. They leave a hold on your account until it's ready to ship. Because of that nonsense, when I had to update my debit card (my bank were rolling out the chipped ones), there was no way to update my payment info and they took the liberty of cancelling my order. I even called beforehand and the customer service rep lied and said my order would be fine. Sick of this shit with Nintendo and Target. First Amiibo and now this.

 

[Letep]

I wish Target had done this. They leave a hold on your account until it's ready to ship. Because of that nonsense, when I had to update my debit card (my bank were rolling out the chipped ones), there was no way to update my payment info and they took the liberty of cancelling my order. I even called beforehand and the customer service rep lied and said my order would be fine. Sick of this shit with Nintendo and Target. First Amiibo and now this.

This exact thing happened to me and my Target preorder. Ridiculous.

 

[TheOnlyOneHeEverFeared]

Is there anywhere in the UK/Ireland I could get a pre order for launch day?

 

[outunderthestars]

This exact thing happened to me and my Target preorder. Ridiculous.

We all know the answer to this question. Nintendo wants those "most sought after toy" headlines. This is intentional scarcity.

This is untrue. They had to forecast demand many months in advance, and most likely stuck with a conservative number before the unveiling. Since then I imagine they have increased production, but it might be a few weeks/mo the before demand is met. This is common for almost all new products, especially in a modern just-in-time production model that relies on third party manufacturing.

 

[The Elite]

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.

I think I owned that TV.

 

[plentyofmilhouse]

UK here. Really regretting not ordering a second controller for launch, but I guess we'll make do with a Classic Controller until they come back in stock.

 

[sixteen-bit]

UK here. Really regretting not ordering a second controller for launch, but I guess we'll make do with a Classic Controller until they come back in stock.

It's nice how they gave you an option to order just the controller tho

 

[CrowdChant]

They're aren't any games on the NES that I particularly enjoy.

Wait what

 

[GAMEPROFF]

There are already extention cables you can buy.

Can you point me to some?

 

[Ninja Dom]

Is there anywhere in the UK/Ireland I could get a pre order for launch day?

Have you tried the official site?

 

[Hermii]

Is it possible to connect a wiimote to this thing wirelessly and connect the controller to the wiimote?

 

[ramparter]

Wait what

NES was my first console and I agree with him. Cant enjoy them now, I'd probabaly play for some minutes each game and close it. SMB3 and 2 would be the exceptions but I already own them on other formats.

 

[Quote]

Can you point me to some?

okay

 

[Justinh]

This is untrue. They had to forecast demand many months in advance, and most likely stuck with a conservative number before the unveiling. Since then I imagine they have increased production, but it might be a few weeks/mo the before demand is met. This is common for almost all new products, especially in a modern just-in-time production model that relies on third party manufacturing.

You're probably correct, but from what I remember, Nintendo's been getting accused of this sort of stuff since the 80s. So I'd understand why people feel this way. Not sure why you quoted the first person in you post, though.

 

[Bane]

We're 10 days out and still no Amazon preorders. Is it posible they aren't going to offer them?

 

[Guardian Monkey]

You're probably correct, but from what I remember, Nintendo's been getting accused of this sort of stuff since the 80s. So I'd understand why people feel this way. Not sure why you quoted the first person in you post, though.

In the 80s it was a real problem though because there was a shortage of carts. Super Mario Brothers 2 and Zelda 2 were almost impossible to find during that holiday season. Same thing for Mario 3 took months to be able just to find in the store. Pre-orders were actually for a good reason at the time because getting a game on release day without one was damn near impossible if it was a popular game.

 

[adroit]

There are already extention cables you can buy.

Can you point me to some?

Before you order those wiimote extension cables, keep in mind the NES mini needs to be within arm's reach in order to press the reset button (to bring up the game save and selection menu). So what you might actually need is a longer HDMI cable (to reach from your TV to the NES mini).

 

[OrbitalBeard]

We're 10 days out and still no Amazon preorders. Is it posible they aren't going to offer them?

They aren't going to. GameStop has already confirmed they won't be, so it's safe to say Amazon won't either.

 

[Tom Nook Sawyer]

They aren't going to. GameStop has already confirmed they won't be, so it's safe to say Amazon won't either.

Glad I got my Target pre-order in when I did!

 

[outunderthestars]

Before you order those wiimote extension cables, keep in mind the NES mini needs to be within arm's reach in order to press the reset button (to bring up the game save and selection menu). So what you might actually need is a longer HDMI cable (to reach from your TV to the NES mini).

This is great advice.

 

[GAMEPROFF]

okay

Thanks

Before you order those wiimote extension cables, keep in mind the NES mini needs to be within arm's reach in order to press the reset button (to bring up the game save and selection menu). So what you might actually need is a longer HDMI cable (to reach from your TV to the NES mini).

I have no problem with standing up now and then, much more confortable then having the room full of cables.

 

[adroit]

I have no problem with standing up now and then, much more confortable then having the room full of cables.

Unless I'm missing something, you've either got a long controller cable (using one of those extensions on Amazon) going from the NES controller to the NES mini OR a long HDMI cable going from the TV to the NES mini. The difference is one configuration requires you to get up and walk to the NES mini to save or switch games and the other configuration doesn't.

I apologize if I'm overlooking an alternative.

Obviously you have to move the NES mini when you are done with it. Leaving it on the coffee table with the HDMI cable running across the floor would indeed be a mess and a hazard.

 

[GAMEPROFF]

Two cables, or does the NES need no energy?

 

[RowdyReverb]

I wonder if this thing will end up being hackable, or worthwhile to hack anyway

 

[adroit]

Two cables, or does the NES need no energy?

Yeah, sorry. I was just trying to be helpful, not piss you off. I won't post anymore.

 

[Bane]

For the Famicom, I assume it's sold out from stores now? Is ebay the best bet at this point?

They aren't going to. GameStop has already confirmed they won't be, so it's safe to say Amazon won't either.

That's a bummer but at least I know I don't have to keep checking. Thanks for the info.

 

[Harbinger of War]

Can you point me to some?

okay

To add one more:

My Arcade Extender Cable - 10' Gamepad Extender Cable - NES

10' should be more than enough in addition to the 3' you already get. Only available for pre-order, though, and waiting an extra three weeks after the system releases isn't ideal. I'm also someone who would much prefer to use an extension cable for the controller and keep the system underneath the TV. Having to get up to select a new game or save my progress is a total non-issue.

Only wish I knew more about this company and the quality of their products. They have a handful of different NES Classic controllers listed on Amazon, including a wireless option. The extension cable looks fine, but the controllers... oh boy:

 

[supermarioworldE]

I might pick this up if it's possible to find, but I am disappointed that the device will only support HDMI and not composite.

 

[Xun]

I don't think there will be any chance to get one of these before Christmas in the UK…

 

[Syril]

I might pick this up if it's possible to find, but I am disappointed that the device will only support HDMI and not composite.

Yeah, I have an old Commodore 64 montior that this would be perfect for. There are HDMI to composite adaptors, but it would probably end up compressing the image.

 

[supermarioworldE]

Yeah, I have an old Commodore 64 montior that this would be perfect for. There are HDMI to composite adaptors, but it would probably end up compressing the image.

Unfortunately. Quite a shame for those of us who want to play the games as authentically as possible out of nostalgia.

 

[Shiggy]

I don't think there will be any chance to get one of these before Christmas in the UK…

http://www.game.co.uk/en/nintendo-classic-mini-nintendo-entertainment-system-1664153

"GUARANTEED FOR CHRISTMAS – YOU WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL WHEN THE CONSOLE HAS BEEN DISPATCHED"


Are they going to produce more next year? I'd just sell mine on Ebay then as I won't be able to use it until next year.

 

[TLZ]

I might pick this up if it's possible to find, but I am disappointed that the device will only support HDMI and not composite.

Yeah, I have an old Commodore 64 montior that this would be perfect for. There are HDMI to composite adaptors, but it would probably end up compressing the image.

Unfortunately. Quite a shame for those of us who want to play the games as authentically as possible out of nostalgia.

You guys really are that desperate for that dirty washed out picture huh.

 

[Prisoner KSC2-303]

I'm probably going to be disappointed, but I'm hoping my pre-order with Argos has a chance to get to me some time around release.

 

[sixteen-bit]

For the Famicom, I assume it's sold out from stores now? Is ebay the best bet at this point?

Yeah, even Play Asia is sold out of preorders, and they were selling at a significant markup.

 

[Soundslike]

So sad that track n field 2 isnt included.

Never getting passed triple jump on olympics mode is childhood

 

[jmizzal]

Can you use the Wii classic controller with this, they both have the same connecter no?

Edit: just found out you can:

"As Alphr points out, other Nintendo controllers, such as the Wii's Classic Controller Pro, can be used too." - Source

Nice I can use those instead of getting a wireless or longer cable

 

[Sushigod7]

I wish Target had done this. They leave a hold on your account until it's ready to ship. Because of that nonsense, when I had to update my debit card (my bank were rolling out the chipped ones), there was no way to update my payment info and they took the liberty of cancelling my order. I even called beforehand and the customer service rep lied and said my order would be fine. Sick of this shit with Nintendo and Target. First Amiibo and now this.

Target cancelled mine as well I guess I'll be driving around Friday morning looking for in stock units. Hopefully Amazon drops them early Friday morning so I can just snag it there or Best Buy online.

 

[Narpas Sword0]

Unfortunately. Quite a shame for those of us who want to play the games as authentically as possible out of nostalgia.

You have a CRT plugged in but not an NES lying around?

 

[SumptuousLemur]

If this thing seriously doesn't have enough supply at launch I don't know how Nintendo is going to manage the Switch launch.

This is a cheap piece of tech, not something hard to manufacture.

Nintendo will surely artificially limit this thing to stay in the headlines over the holiday season since all they have is Pokemon Sun and Moon.

 

[woopWOOP]

Weird reading about all these pre-order problems overseas. I could pre-order the thing at my local videogame chain store a week after reveal, no problem. I still ended up as nr.40 and altho the people working there keep assuring me I can pick it up at release, I figure I'm gonna have to wait a couple of weeks or so.
Atleast there's no standing in line in front of a closed store or anything crazy like that.

 

[Akoi]

Yeah, I have an old Commodore 64 montior that this would be perfect for. There are HDMI to composite adaptors, but it would probably end up compressing the image.

Same here, I got the model 1702. This would work perfectly on that too, Nes games on my PI runs awesomely on it.

Are these controllers going to be something I can convert to USB?