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[E_Darkness]

No AC adapter in the UK? Just announce saying its 50Hz and then my dreams can be shattered.

 

[Peltz]

Do the controllers plug into a Wii remote too?

Yes.

 

[Jim_Cacher]

I need to buy this. Instinct tells me this will sell a ton.

 

[zma1013]

$60 isn't a horrible price for something like this.

The NES alone usually hovers around the $50-$60 mark in game shops, so with 30 games and garaunteed functionality this is priced well.

 

[Kareha]

I would've preferred SNES but this is cool.

The links from the tweets are dead though.

Pretty sure if this is a success we'll see a mini-SNES.

 

[sixteen-bit]

Yeah it's the same as classic controller.

That's cool as heck. Would be great for VC.

 

[KingBroly]

When's the SNES' 30th Anniversary?

2021

 

[Fourth Storm]

Getting consumers to remember Nintendo's Golden Era before they drop the NX. Smart way to rehabilitate their brand along w/ Pokemon Go.

 

[hardcastlemccormick]

So from the press release:

The Nintendo Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System comes packaged with an HDMI cable, a USB cable for powering the system*, and one Nintendo Classic Mini: NES Controller.

At the bottom:

*Note that an AC adapter for the USB cable is required to play the system but is not included in the packaging.

Huh? Why not?

 

[EscoBlades]

This is so great

 

[Jonneh3003]

No AC adapter in the UK? Just announce saying its 50Hz and then my dreams can be shattered.

It comes with Final Fantasy, I'm not sure they'd have one game at 60Hz and the rest at 50. Also it's a USB so most phone plugs should work.

 

[digita1alchemy]

So what are the chances this thing has Wii guts inside and is just running Wii Virtual Console games behind a custom frontend? The Wii classic controller ports make me think this might be the case. I would be perfectly ok with that as long as it also upscales nicely.

 

[Plum]

The only thing keeping Nintendo afloat is nostalgia.

Nintendo getting out of the console market post: Check

Nintendo relies solely on nostalgia post: Right on time

Nintendo may be unpredictable but their threads aren't.

 

[New002]

Not a new idea, but I never expected Nintendo to do it. This is gonna sell like crazy I think. Very cool.

 

[KingBroly]

So...are they going to add more games to this thing?

Will they link up to your My Nintendo account?

 

[Regiruler]

I want it.

 

[InfiniteNine]

Would be up for this if it featured NES/Famicom hardware and could take carts. RGB modded Twin Famicom staying on the desk for now!

 

[dragonyeuw]

This is surprising. Overpriced by at least $20, though.

How do you arrive at this conclusion? It's like a greatest of NES list of games, that go for $5 on the virtual console. Just the 3 super mario games, Metroid, Zelda 1 and 2, Punchout and Ninja Gaiden set you back $40 on the VC, and I'm sure many people into the NES would be interested in those titles at the very least.

 

[Tendo]

I wish itnhad contra and gunsmoke as well but man what a killer lineup!

 

[StayDead]

It comes with Final Fantasy, I'm not sure they'd have one game at 60Hz and the rest at 50. Also it's a USB so most phone plugs should work.

If they're 60hz this is definately getting brought purely for the nostalgia (I never owned a NES ;_

 

[Dryk]

If those NES controller are USB, I am in for those.

e: wtf is up with those ports on the NES? Nintendo nooooo did you seriously make it proprietary

The the ports from the Wii Remote so you can use any Classic Controller with it

 

[Father_Brain]

It depends on the game, $5 is probably fine for Zelda or SMB3, but it's insane for something like DKJr or Urban Champion. Sticking with Wii VC universal pricepoints was definitely a mistake this gen though and hopefully something they break with for NX and start doing a range of values.

Well, credit where it's due: the existence of this does show that they're willing to significantly undercut VC software pricing, which hopefully bodes well for a more sensible pricing model on NX.

 

[davidwhangchoi]

what? no Blaster Master...

 

[Peltz]

Let's hope this is better than the similar Sega Genesis games on a chip type consoles we've seen in the past.

 

[The Boat]

Very nice, maybe this will educate some damn kids!

 

[Spaced33]

Wow, that is adorable. Definitely picking this up!

Are we stuck with only those 30 games to play on it forever?

 

[Yukinari]

The only downside of this device is the lack of Blaster Master. Replace Ice Climbers with Blaster Master or even Ducktales and it would be perfection.

 

[Galang]

What the fuck! This is awesome!!! Don't see how anyone can say this is overpriced at all either. These same games would cost you way more on the eshop + you get the system + controller + cool box. Coolest thing Nintendo has done in a while; didn't think I'd want this... But I do.

 

[Large Professor]

I need one.

 

[Chû Totoro]

So bought.

Perfect so my little girl can discover gaming with awesome gems. Starting with NES, the way it should be

 

[Kaervas]

Does anyone know if the Final Fantasy version is like the original one with spells per day or like the remakes with mana?

 

[sixteen-bit]

Wow, that is adorable. Definitely picking this up!

Are we stuck with only those 30 games to play on it forever?

I'm sure it'll be modded for more in time

 

[1upmuffin]

Great idea to release something at Black Friday time that doesn't require a Wii U.

This looks like a cool device, I'll probably get one, even though I have a bunch of these games.

 

[Plum]

Let's hope this is better than the similar Sega Genesis games on a chip type consoles we've seen in the past.

Should be. Nintendo may release crap games every now and again but they've never released anything explicitly broken like Sega has. I can imagine a lot of QC is going into this.

 

[oti]

So my list to Santa just got longer:

1. Harry Potter und die Kammer des Schreckens Illustrierte Edition
2. NESmini

 

[Phoenixus]

Any guesses for when preorders start? Want to secure mine nice and early.

Edit: I'll be legit jealous if Japan get a famicom version.

 

[Junahu]

It feels a little limited without a means of expanding its preloaded library. I think it could have been a wonderful series of VC capable consoles, getting people to engage with their digital shop to accumulate My Nintendo coins and expose themselves to advertising for other Nintendo devices.

But they've already got their slimy little hooks in me with the promise of a legitimate means of buying NES Final Fantasy I.

 

[shoryukens]

Absolutely need this in my life. I illegaly emulated so many of those featured games that I owe it to myself and Nintendo to buy it.

Having a mini NES is pretty cool as well.

 

[big_erk]

Wut? They're set to release a new console in March...

What this really seems like is a smart attempt to plug the hole in their fall lineup. Outside of Pokemon, they have next to nothing to sell at Christmas this year. I could see this being a pretty popular gift this Christmas season.

Bootleg devices sell a crapload themselves. An official device with 30 good to great to classic games will sell a shitload.

 

[lewisgone]

Awesome awesome news. Will definitely pick one up.

 

[KennyLinder]

So, think its actual (modified) NES hardware?

 

[Sorcerer]

CV 1&2 yet no best NES CV, Castlevania 3? Why?

Wasn't Castlevania 3 notorious on emulators for having bad sound? I bet Nintendo couldn't figure it out themselves with the emulation they are using.

 

[KingBroly]

Bootleg devices sell a crapload themselves. An official device with 30 good to great to classic games will sell a shitload.

Especially at that price

 

[tuffy]

Does anyone know if the Final Fantasy version is like the original one with spells per day or like the remakes with mana?

It's going to be the original one with its D&D-style spell tiers, surely.

 

[Sir_Crocodile]

Can the NES Classic Controller be used directly with Wii U vc games, or does it only work plugged into a wiimote?

 

[BronsonLee]

Smol NES
Works with most TVs nowadays
Some classic games
Cheap price
Out in Mid-November before Black Friday

I see your game!

 

[18-Volt]

Huh? Why not?

There is no need for that. You can plug USB cable to your TV's USB port to power the system.

 

[zma1013]

So, think its actual (modified) NES hardware?

I'm guessing it's Wii related hardware or something similar. I doubt it's got anything at all from the NES.

 

[KingBroly]

Can the NES Classic Controller be used directly with Wii U vc games, or does it only work plugged into a wiimote?

Considering the port, you'd have to use a Wiimote.


I'm disappointed by no Zapper Controller w/ Duck Hunt. Probably can't happen, though, due to emulation and TV issues

 

[Lyte Edge]

Yup, this is totally bought. Nintendo should have done this sooner, even with all the Virtual Console stuff.