StereoVsn
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If the don't have a way to buy add-on carts with say 5-10 games each, it's a missed opportunity.
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Nintendo Classic Mini - NES Coming on November 11th (30 NES games)
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Theanine3D
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This thing is guaranteed to print money. I'll be shocked if it's a limited run only.
This machine isn't meant to replace or compete with their main hardware business. If you want a console that lets you buy additional NES games, they'll want you to buy a Wii U or 3DS instead.
ChaosZeroX
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Damnit. They got me. I want one.
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You fools! That could have happened if you didn't interfere.
http://retrogamingmagazine.com/2016...n-at-new-york-toy-fair-snes-mini-under-glass/
Ah, I see it on the title graphic too. I was going by the PR and the box art. My bad
Sorcerer
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I doubt any retail space is going to devote a kiosk for a $60 device. They have bigger fish to fry.
I am assuming after the holidays these things will be sitting on shelves and probably can be had for $30.
*crying*
it mentions each game has multiple save states. so even better
LordOcidax
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Day 1
ladyluthien
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Awe man. This is the coolest thing ever. Want it now.
CitizenCope
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I want this thing now!
ArchedThunder
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It'd be nice if you could buy more VC games for it.
thepenguin55
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To be honest there's A LOT missing here and some of the choices they made make no sense in 2016. I realize nostalgia goes a long way for a lot of people but NES Pac-Man was ALWAYS bad. That is not the Pac-Man you actually want to play. Also, Simon's Quest is an important game that has aged terribly. I would say Dracula's Curse would've been a better choice. Or instead maybe swap out Simon's Quest for another Konami classic like Metal Gear or Life Force.
Also, I think swapping out a game like Ice Climbers for something like Rygar or SMB2(JPN) or EarthBound Beginnings or Dragon Warrior would've made a lot more sense. Either way, this is still a great bundle especially as a gift for lapsed gamers.
Well, what I’m hoping for if this sells well (which I think it will). It will get Nintendo to start open talks with third parties to get those games that never made it to the VC.
Battle of Olympus and Crystalis are the first that pop in my mind for the NES, and I know there are others.
And if other systems do come out, we can hopefully get games like Lufia 1 & 2, Soul Blazer, Illusion of Gaia, Terranigma. Just to name a few.
But if there would be no way to add games to these miniature systems, it would be a moot point, anyways.
ChaosZeroX
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Going to be funny if this mini console ends up outselling the Wii U in like a year lol
StrangeRoboMemory
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What in the world---
This is practically a megaton for me. So awesome and completely random. It will all depend, obviously, on how the games look and play and how the whole thing comes together. If this is really based on the Wii VC as people have mentioned, that would be fantastic, but the Wii U VC NES games are kind of shameful.
I wish I had known about this a month ago - I just recently spent 20 bux on Mario 2 and 3, Mega Man 2, and Punch-Out for the Wii VC, thinking that the Wii Channel Shop would probably close pretty soon and that I wanted to make sure I had a little NES collection of classics. But this adds so many other games - Startropics! Zelda 1 and 2! Final Fantasy! Castlevania! - in such a cool little package that I'll eat the damage and get it. If there were any way to add additional games (though it seems there isn't), that would be heavenly. A hidden gems pack with Blaster Master, Bionic Commando, Metal Storm, Guardian Legend, and Shatterhand? Yes.
This is practically a megaton for me. So awesome and completely random. It will all depend, obviously, on how the games look and play and how the whole thing comes together. If this is really based on the Wii VC as people have mentioned, that would be fantastic, but the Wii U VC NES games are kind of shameful.
I wish I had known about this a month ago - I just recently spent 20 bux on Mario 2 and 3, Mega Man 2, and Punch-Out for the Wii VC, thinking that the Wii Channel Shop would probably close pretty soon and that I wanted to make sure I had a little NES collection of classics. But this adds so many other games - Startropics! Zelda 1 and 2! Final Fantasy! Castlevania! - in such a cool little package that I'll eat the damage and get it. If there were any way to add additional games (though it seems there isn't), that would be heavenly. A hidden gems pack with Blaster Master, Bionic Commando, Metal Storm, Guardian Legend, and Shatterhand? Yes.
BladeoftheImmortal
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Will original cartridges work?
Quintet's SNES RPGs need to get to VC one way or another.
Seven Force
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This is really, really. Cool. I might pick one up, if only for the controller. Would be neat to see a SNES model somewhere down the line.
I don't think the source code is necessary to emulate the game. They could always just dump the data themselves if they needed the ROM.
Kind doubt it has anything to do with Microsoft, too. Both the original Arcade version and the NES version were available on DS (Through Konami Classics Collection and via Contra 4 as an unlockable, respectively).
I don't think the source code is necessary to emulate the game. They could always just dump the data themselves if they needed the ROM.
Kind doubt it has anything to do with Microsoft, too. Both the original Arcade version and the NES version were available on DS (Through Konami Classics Collection and via Contra 4 as an unlockable, respectively).
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Deadpool_X
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I didn't mention a single game outside of StarFox, Turtles in Time, and Yoshi's Island that aren't already on VC. If VC rights carry over, why would square care. That lineup would have cash flooding Square-Enix's office through royalties. Far more than they make via VC now, at least.
Needs another sports game or two like NBA Jam and International Superstar Soccer.
This seems like an NoA move to me.
Crazymoogle
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If you look closely at the press image, there's no cartridge slot. The cover is just molded plastic.
Considering the insides are passively cooled and run off a USB port it's almost undoubtedly just a small system on a chip build. USB power in, HDMI out, and two Wii controller ports.
I guess wifi is possible but would be surprising.
Cucurbitacée
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Sure, as the console itself is smaller than the original cartridges.
I think it's digital.
Or? It would be great if it played the actual games we have now too.
crimzonflame
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I would pay $$$ for this.
Hari Seldon
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The cartridge slot looks like it is just for show if you look at the pics. It is a shame I would love a new 8-bit cartridge system from nintendo.
Cucurbitacée
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It's planned for Europe too.
You don't need source code for emulation, only a rom.
I also doubt the ancient XBLA port of arcade Contra is holding anything back. More likely there's issues with, erm, "inspired" imagery (legal concern) or else excessive hit flashes (epilepsy concern) and neither Nintendo nor Konami think it's worth editing the rom like other companies have for VC games with similar issues (Zelda II, Star Tropics, Revenge of Shinobi, etc). Still doesn't answer how Wayforward snuck it into Contra 4 then though.
NOLA_Gaffer
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Uh...fuck and fuck yes.
NESpowerhouse
Perhaps he's wondering why someone would shoot a man before throwing him out of a plane.
A compilation within a compilation?
It could be way worse. At least the list isnt padded with all those early first party sports games that are like getting coal for Christmas when they waste release slots on the various virtual console offerings.
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