Relive the 80s when the Nintendo Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System, launches on 11th November. The classic NES is back in a familiar-yet-new form as an official mini replica of Nintendo’s original home console. Plugging directly into a high-definition TV using the included HDMI cable, the console comes complete with 30 NES games built-in, including beloved classics like Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, Metroid, Donkey Kong, PAC-MAN and Kirby’s Adventure.
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. And whether it’s rediscovering an old favourite or experiencing the joy of NES for the first time, the fantastic collection of NES classics included with each and every system should have something for all players. The included titles are:
Balloon Fight
BUBBLE BOBBLE
Castlevania™
Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest™
Donkey Kong
Donkey Kong Jr.
DOUBLE DRAGON II: THE REVENGE
Dr. Mario
Excitebike
FINAL FANTASY®
Galaga™
GHOSTS‘N GOBLINS™
GRADIUS™
Ice Climber
Kid Icarus
Kirby’s Adventure
Mario Bros.
MEGA MAN™ 2
Metroid
NINJA GAIDEN®
PAC-MAN™
Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream
StarTropics
SUPER C™
Super Mario Bros.
Super Mario Bros. 2
Super Mario Bros. 3
Tecmo Bowl™
The Legend of Zelda
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
Each title is sure to bring back fond memories and produce plenty of new ones. Players can even enjoy playing many of these games together by attaching a second Nintendo Classic Mini: NES Controller, sold separately. A Classic Controller or Classic Controller Pro for the Wii console can also be used.
The Nintendo Classic Mini: NES Controller can also be used to play Virtual Console NES games on a Wii U,or Wiiconsole. Simply connect it to a Wii Remote controller to make the experience that much more authentic. Players needn’t worry about losing any hard-earned progress either as each game has multiple suspend points, allowing them to start where they left off at a later time, no passwords needed.
Bring back memories and make brand new ones with the Nintendo Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System, launching on 11th November. Relive past glories, defeat the boss that you could never beat, or simply enjoy the classic titles of yesteryear anew.
*Note that an AC adapter for the USB cable is required to play the system but is not included in the packaging.
Credit to RetroGam3r for finding this originally
- Lomi
Top comments
McNugget
14 Jul 1629#22
Well seeing as neither of those came out on the NES...
No CLUE.
TRIXXY DIXXY
15 Jul 168#148
Think I might get one to put alongside my Nintendo PiNes I've built :smile:
937666
14 Jul 164#70
oUkTuRkEyIII
14 Jul 164#9
4p off RRP! These deal are getting too hard to resist :stuck_out_tongue:
Seriously though you are better off ordering from these than the jokers over at Gameseek that delivered my Borderlands 2 days after launch!! +500 reward points
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HankHandsome
14 Jul 161#1
I like the look of this - i assume the likes of bubble bobble, ghosts & goblins and donkey kong will be the NES versions and not the arcade versions ?
sneakyduck to HankHandsome
14 Jul 16#2
guaranteed to be
davidfwalsh
14 Jul 16#3
This looks absolutely class :smile: I want one !!
focux007
14 Jul 16#4
does anyone know how it's powered? mains, usb, hamster wheel :smiley: ? other than that, this looks awesome!!!
focux007
14 Jul 16#5
also, much prefer game collection over gameseek as they take payment on dispatch. heat :smiley:
westy90
14 Jul 16#6
powered by a USB cable which comes with it
*Note that an AC adapter for the USB cable is required to play the system but is not included in the packaging.
You could use your USB phone charger AC adapter
colinmckenna
14 Jul 16#7
Already posted a few hours ago
westy90 to colinmckenna
14 Jul 16#10
This deals better from thegamecollection
HankHandsome
14 Jul 16#8
yeah, thought as much. not a bad thing though i suppose, as the versions were fairly close.
still trying to build my raspberry pi emulation machine for the real thing though :smiley:
oUkTuRkEyIII
14 Jul 164#9
4p off RRP! These deal are getting too hard to resist :stuck_out_tongue:
Seriously though you are better off ordering from these than the jokers over at Gameseek that delivered my Borderlands 2 days after launch!! +500 reward points
wolfman78
14 Jul 161#11
it looks nice,only thing is ive downloaded half of these on me 3ds already,lets hope they do a snes one next,ill be all over that :stuck_out_tongue:
Scottc123
14 Jul 161#12
RRP not a deal.
Yas
14 Jul 161#13
This is gonna be the same as my retro DVD purchases. Monkey, Incredible Hulk, Knight Rider, Magnum PI, etc. Seems a great idea, but after you've played a couple of games and realised just how bad they are now, you'll put it away in the cupboard and never get it out again.
Have played a few of these on the VC and the only games (imo) worth playing again are SMB and SMB3.
Having said that, I'll probably get one :disappointed: cos it looks so... dinky!!
haritori
14 Jul 161#14
Is this the NX?:man:
spatter
14 Jul 16#15
No GOLDENEYE. No PERFECT DARK. No sale....
joanddan7
14 Jul 16#16
I want this and I don't want this, I can feel myself arguing with myself for months over this.
Many of these games stand the test of time as they are nothing like modern games and thus don't even feel in the same arena. They are fun and addictive.
I still have my N64 and GameCube hooked up and have a mega drive away but would love a nes and snes but know I won't free up time to play them...
I want this though.
No I don't...
Argh
shardie886
14 Jul 161#17
Getting one when it comes out as some amazing games most which I have on my wii u and 3ds virtual console but it would be nice to own this and play with an nes pad instead on 3ds and Wii u controlls nice item for my collection :sunglasses:
mattlong37051
14 Jul 161#18
Do I need one? Nope do I want want Yep!!!! :smile:
crazygoldfish
14 Jul 161#19
50 quid! Think I'll stick to my nes emulator
tappy
14 Jul 16#20
So much wantzzzzzzzzzz
mark9000
14 Jul 16#21
Sailing close to the wind as to be classed as a "deal"
McNugget
14 Jul 1629#22
Well seeing as neither of those came out on the NES...
No CLUE.
joanddan7
14 Jul 16#23
It's funny how people class a game that's years old being on digital download and £7.99 a deal because RRP is set at 49.99 and then question this is a deal coz it's RRP but RRP could be a good price and the item could be limited numbers and snapped up. This seems a good price to me.
A deal is in the eye of the buyer
kim9973
14 Jul 16#24
£49.99 amazon pre- order
philreid
14 Jul 16#25
WANT
jough
14 Jul 16#26
Hopefully not manufactured by atgames horrible emulation.
Cackles
14 Jul 162#27
Some people could depending on the amperage.
What if this is 2A and their charger is only 1.2A?
(the charger goes bang)
You do know about amps, voltage and watts and stuff ... right?
Kinda have to point that out to people.
kowalski
14 Jul 162#28
alternatively buy a Raspberry Pi 3 and install Retropie
Maz01
14 Jul 16#29
Do you have the amazon link, I don't see it on the site?
ra11
14 Jul 16#30
nice! - i still have my original NES with Mario 3 - utterly awesome game!
MadeInBeats
14 Jul 16#31
So this is their Christmas flagship product... a console remaster. :smile:
noeasywayout
14 Jul 16#32
Wow this looks class. As someone who was a SEGA kid growing up, I didn't get much chance to play these classics.
Hastie86
14 Jul 16#33
Can't wait for this! I'm assuming there will be the option to save game progress? Or are they opting to make it as authentic as possible and have you sitting for hours on end completing each game...those were the days haha.
DysproziaX
14 Jul 16#34
Is this a limited edition or one-off production or something?
dealsonmeals
14 Jul 16#35
You MORON.
BARKMAN
14 Jul 161#36
No TOMB RAIDER. No UNCHARTED. No sale....
LazybeatX
14 Jul 161#37
I love Nintendo but how many times do they want to sell us these games lol.
It's worth hunting. I got the SNES version for around £17 and stays charged for ages! "John SNES" app works flawlessly for me. Just my ten penneth! NES apps easily available too.
chrispele
14 Jul 161#42
I like the look of this but put emulators on my Android TV at Christmas and bought a Bluetooth retro pad.
It's worth hunting. I got the SNES version for around £17 and stays charged for ages! "John SNES" app works flawlessly for me. Just my ten penneth! NES apps easily available too.
Rickardo
14 Jul 161#43
If this is 2A and the charger is under powered, then the console will likely just not work/ power up and should not cause damage. Why would it go bang? It's not even likely to trip the fuse.
BenderRodriguez
14 Jul 161#44
It's just an emulator anyway. Plug in your pc to the TV, buy a £5 USB NES controller, same experience.
breslau
14 Jul 16#45
I got an original NTSC NES from the US for less than £40 posted!
yomanation
14 Jul 163#46
breslau
14 Jul 16#47
Also soft modding a wii is an excellent cheaper option for emulation with authentic pads on a modern TV. The component cable outputs 720p and they cost £20 in cash converters/cex.
Modmii makes it very easy.
BuzzDuraband
14 Jul 163#48
seanmorris100
14 Jul 16#49
why people wanna live in the past? and no its not good for the kids, my 6 year old would laugh at this haha....
timhill3
14 Jul 16#50
In all honesty like a lot of retro stuff it is just a throw back for a week before you throw it back in the cupboard.
And this baffles me:
Note that an AC adapter for the USB cable is required to play the system but is not included in the packaging.
timothyw9
14 Jul 16#51
Cold, doesnt accept original cartridges.
Error440
14 Jul 16#52
Best to leave it until people actually get their hands on it no matter how much of a retro nerd you are, both the Sega md one and the neo geo x handheld turned out to be poor, very cheap construction abysmal controls and shoddy emulation.
MA3STRO
14 Jul 16#53
Sold!!!!
Can't wait to get this.
trevcjohnson
14 Jul 16#54
As many times as people will smash the cash down on them, personally i have not bought these games before. It's a nice idea and jumping on the retro idea.
liajy
14 Jul 16#55
absolutely awesome.
currently play nes and snes (and mame and ps1) emulators on my Amazon fire TV using an 8bitdo nes30 Bluetooth joypad.
voted hot
benjammin316
14 Jul 161#56
You'll go through every game once for a few minutes before realising they are terrible, then let it gather dust next to your wii u
Threepwood
14 Jul 161#57
I just use my NesN8 everdrive on my original Nes
reddragon105
14 Jul 161#58
I know, it doesn't play Dark Souls III either. That was my favourite NES game. :man:
SDLiam
14 Jul 16#59
I have a retro freak that cost me £160 but it is pure retro bless and can use all original controllers. At £50 this pales in comparison unfortunately. Cool as for sure but this is like releasing a vhs player for nostalgia and a waste. Nintendo should have made their own clone console encompassing nes, snes and 64 games.
Hobo_United
14 Jul 162#60
If this was a mini N64 I would get it although still a little steep for what it is
MR1123
14 Jul 16#61
I would like this because it takes me back but have no use for it and it will most likely be gathering dust somewhere. thought maybe buy it for the little ones but its true as someone said they would laugh at this.
kencol
14 Jul 16#62
No Fifa 2017 either, shocking.
otterboxer
14 Jul 16#63
yep, unfortunately most will buy then after lets say a weekends play it will never see daylight again. Rose tinted ahoy!
dudwood_fudwood
14 Jul 16#64
Same. No Halo, No CoD and no Battlefield 1. Unbelievable.
Sparkz2k16
14 Jul 16#65
COLD. It looks nice enough and is a cool gadget but you can already play all nes games on emulators and if people love the look of the console so much, they can buy an actual working nes off ebay for around £60. Just not worth the money
londonstinks
14 Jul 16#66
Pointless if you can't add games. They could have added an SD card slot and sold SD cards loaded with 30 games, like a little collection.
This is ****.
seanmorris100
14 Jul 16#67
Yup and the kids will go back to the 3ds and psp or even xbox ps4.
This was even before my time who would want to play this crap?
BARKMAN
14 Jul 16#68
At least it will look good while it does it!
megatron20
14 Jul 16#69
Your paying £2 a game, that's a pretty good deal in my eyes.
937666
14 Jul 164#70
voyager123
14 Jul 161#71
whats the point of this post, this plays NES games the ones you mention are N64 games, so whats the point? apart from making yourself look like an idiot
tony_spumoni
14 Jul 16#72
id bite if it had bomberman
willyzippy89
14 Jul 16#73
Do they take payment now or before delivery? "/
voyager123
14 Jul 16#74
dispatch
codnan
14 Jul 16#75
Tbh I think it's priced stupidly , with emulators and nintendos own e shop (not to mention how easy modding a wii is) all these games are availible and you can cherry pick the ones you want and don't have to play them with the horrible rectangular controllers . Got £30 I might be tempted but not worth more . Will sell like hotcakes tho as Nintendo can do no wrong
pdug175
14 Jul 16#76
So the pound and the dollar did go to parity after all...
juggym
14 Jul 161#77
Sorry but Kinda Have To Point Out To You, that if this console is 2A and you plug in a 1.2A, absolutely nothing will happen.
It certainly wouldn't go bang! It seems you don't know about amps or voltage either.
In your example, 1.2A just wouldn't be enough current for the console, therefore it just simply wouldn't work.
If you put the wrong Voltage on the other hand...
Spasho
14 Jul 16#78
Pre-ordered from Zavvi for £52 with a second controller. :smiley:
Preordered the second I heard about this. I know emulators do the same thing etc, but the whole package looks awesome, and I just need one!
megaman666
14 Jul 16#98
worth it for double dragon and megaman alone..
thegroutch
14 Jul 16#99
don't spend that 4p all at once :smile:
Callous
14 Jul 16#100
Interesting that they preface Nintendo Entertainment System with "Nintendo Classic Mini"....as that does make it sound like it's going to be a range of systems based on their old machines. A SNES and N64 seem quite likely...perhaps we might even see a Gameboy or GBA at some point as well.
breslau
14 Jul 16#101
I've got an ntsc and pal nes.. with a late 4:3 Sony Trinitron crt.. and a super Famicom, Japanese Megadrive mk1, pc engine and two Dreamcasts.. (still no Goldeneye).
Is that nostalgic enough?
Be interested to know what this outputs. I suspect it is a system on a chip, not an emulator. Plenty of good pseudo nes consoles that will play original carts.
Harryisme
14 Jul 16#102
Stingy gits, throw in a bloody adapter already, they probably cost them a £1 if that. It's not like they don't charge us enough to thrown one in.
Besides that, I really want one, hopefully it's not a poor emulated console and the games all run without issue.
This will probably outsell the Wii U this Chrismas. In fact I wouldn't be surprised if it's sold out and is selling on Ebay for over £100.
attichris84
14 Jul 16#103
someone is also bound to find a way to use an sd card reader at the end of the cable to load in other roms too :smiley: (no Castlevania 3... WHYYYYY?!)
A1M
14 Jul 16#104
Considering the graphics never looked that great on a CRT screen to begin with, it must look horrendous on a large HD/4K screen. I know when I plug my Dreamcast into my 39" FHD TV it looks like I'm playing a Sega Master System game.
(Cue all the "it's not about the graphics, it's about the gameplay..." retorts) :wink: If that's the case, why are we now paying for new games consoles each year? Why are top end PC graphics cards costing £600+ ?
PsychONeill
14 Jul 161#105
Decoded
14 Jul 16#106
It's probably more powerful! :smile:
adamnsu
14 Jul 16#107
I personally like the idea. but I feel it's a bit overpriced for me.
rumble
15 Jul 16#108
this has 'my Christmas present' written all over it
ManMang0
15 Jul 16#109
good value for money!!! I cba to check but normally old school consoles plus tonnes of games usually cost quite a bit.
If this has good build quality and works as intended then v good value.
LesterBoalty
15 Jul 16#110
Cheers ordered and saved with the welcome code.
madeofbraille
15 Jul 163#111
That's the problem when you fail to raise your kids properly, no respect. :wink:
eloo
15 Jul 16#112
Just get a Raspberry Pi.
All NES games emulated, cheaper and can emulate other platforms too like SNES aswell as all SNES games.
madeofbraille
15 Jul 16#113
Black Friday is a fortnight after release, will probably drop to £30-35, no point preordering, hardly like there's going to be spoilers if you don't get to play it on the day of release.
ToOn7
15 Jul 161#114
I'm hoping they bring out a mini Snes. I'd buy that for sure.
Pac3y
15 Jul 162#115
This is unexpected, and somewhat cool. But it could have been something more imo, they could have added wifi, coupled with a GUI to make purchases, and tie it to mynintendo. SD support for storage, and support for carts even if just emulated whilst inserted.
BenderRodriguez
15 Jul 161#116
And this device is exactly that - an emulator, but pricey and with extremely limited games library. How exactly is this hot?
nut14
15 Jul 16#117
got 90 nes games on my phone, but for some reason I'm considing ordering one
ra786
15 Jul 162#118
That's interesting. How are you connecting your Dreamcast? One of the few machines that still looks great on newer sets is the Dreamcast. Are you using VGA?
Transmigration
15 Jul 161#119
The same ones will be released for $49 in the Americas, but in UK its 49 quid, dont why such a price difference.
format
15 Jul 16#120
definitely something you look at and thing "want !" till you notice it has no internet connectivity/updates, no card slots/ports, comes with 1 pad and will never have more games added.
i have quite enough devices plugged into my telly that can run emulators and i have several pads for, £50 for something that initially sounds great but won't ever be updated/expanded seems a poor deal - you can buy a wii and mod it (or even buy most of the games on virtual console) for less.
format
15 Jul 162#121
read the news recently ?
magicalex9
15 Jul 16#122
The website says 'Note that an AC adapter for the USB cable is required to play the system but is not included in the packaging' What gives with Nintendo not bothering with power adapters, just a minor niggle but be nice to pick up the one thing complete.
onlinejobwork
15 Jul 16#123
can I play same in Wii?
gizmo2501
15 Jul 16#124
$60 in America. Not sure where you got $49 from...
bojangles
15 Jul 16#125
They will rinse this with an appstore so you can buy more old games.
Pity it wasn't a SNES & NES Backwards compatibility.
ashmatuk
15 Jul 16#126
It doesn't have wifi. Nintendo have said no more games will be added.
GeniusGizmo
15 Jul 161#127
Hate Nintendo. I have every game emulated and an old Nes but I don't care I'm buying this. This isn't a rational decision but nostalgia wins. I want to open up a brand new Nes...again
Hazzsta
15 Jul 16#128
The Verge reports that there won't be nay more games for this, just the ones that come with it.
jatindera_d
15 Jul 16#129
The NES clones that are made in Asia are cheaper since a decade, and almost always come with Super Mario Brothers alongside the rest of the assortment of games on the cartridge. The clones aren't as visible now, but I'm sure some places still stock them.
prash_2k
15 Jul 16#130
Ahhhhh nostalgia. The idea of reliving the past then quickly realising why you left the past behind....
Cos the future is better!
Poch
15 Jul 16#131
A shame NES Golf Open isn't included. But for the price and game selection otherwise, hear added!
ReviewChimp
15 Jul 16#132
I don't need this, but I can't help but want this! This is despite owning a fully working NES, chipped back in the door to play US games, and I have an adapter to play Japanese Famicom carts, but this looks so tiny, wee, small, I love it. :smile:
bbbazman
15 Jul 16#133
I still have the original along with a bucket load of games. We brought it out last Christmas for a laugh.
Graphics were awful on a large flatscreen ( and couldn't be bothered digging out a CRT from the attic) but after about 10 minutes that was forgotten about and we relived our youth for a while until mum told us to go to bed. :confused:
That's the last time Mum gets invited for Chistmas dinner at ours.
dibbles00
15 Jul 16#134
For the cost they could have included 49/50 games. They should also release a mini SNES :wink:
jimhuf
15 Jul 16#135
Who would have thought nintendo would simple re-hash something old.
hewittinspain
15 Jul 16#136
why dont you buy an xbox mame from ebay for about 70quid. I bought one and it came with about 15 emulators from arcade to NES,megadrive,snes,zx,c64,amiga,Atari and with about 40,000 games with pretty much every single nes game ever made.
baseley09
15 Jul 16#137
I love these responses of "i'll stick to my (illegal pirated) roms that I can play for free"
Congratulations.
Looks great to me, and official hardware despite probable emulation happening.
Is this the 'new' 3ds or the standard one?What firmware is it? Can it play snes games?
macphist0
15 Jul 16#141
Thanks, but obviously just remembered Terranigma a SNES game. dumphist0
neva2bizy
15 Jul 16#142
I don't need this.
But I'm going to buy one for purely nostalgic reasons.
I think I feel a tear forming.
XoteddetoX
15 Jul 16#143
Will this console allow extra (old not mini) NES controllers to be added in for muliplayer functionality does anyone know?
Prepel
15 Jul 161#144
If this was Nes & Snes it could be worth considering. £50 though? ouch.
benjez
15 Jul 161#145
Because it's not a n64 it's the 1st Nintendo console
Daley87
15 Jul 16#146
As awesome as this is, if you have an Android box/Android TV you can just hook up your PS4 controller and use an emulator for them. still voted hot though as it is an awesome little machine.
joanddan7
15 Jul 16#147
I think the lack of ability to add games has ended my inner turmoil. I'm oooooot.
TRIXXY DIXXY
15 Jul 168#148
Think I might get one to put alongside my Nintendo PiNes I've built :smile:
CookieMolester
15 Jul 162#149
Would love a mini SNES version. Make it happen Nintendo, make it happen.
Siddy
15 Jul 161#150
Most new monitors on your desk at work have 2 hdmi inputs now you have something to do over dinner or when bored, soon hide this on your desk.
DB2k
15 Jul 161#151
50 quid - thanks Brexit.. :disappointed:
sparc
15 Jul 16#152
Mini SNES would be amazing, one of the all time best controllers.
I'll get this. Does anyone know if the Mini NES controller is USB and could be used on a computer
otv
15 Jul 16#153
£49.99 on amazon, price guarantee and prime :smiley:
MrBishnakov
15 Jul 16#154
Doesnt play NES game carts, connect to internet or physical media.
Our questions and Nintendo’s answers:
Will the mini-NES be able to connect to the internet?
No. The console is a standalone device, so it cannot connect to the internet or any external storage devices. The game lineup was chosen to provide a diverse mix of popular and recognisable NES games that appeal to a wide variety of players. Everyone should be able to find multiple games to enjoy.
On the same note: does Nintendo plan to sell other NES games for the mini-NES beyond the 30 it comes preloaded with?
No. The console is a standalone device, so it cannot connect to the internet or any external storage devices. The 30 games included with the system were chosen to provide a wide variety of top-quality, long-lasting game-play experiences.
Are there plans for other mini-consoles, like a mini-SNES or mini-N64?
We have nothing to announce at this time.
Just because people have been asking: safe to say it can’t play old cartridges, right? (Based on the image it looks like an NES cartridge would have around the same width as the entire console.) Does it open up at all?
The console does not use physical media and therefore the Chamber Lid does not open.
kooger21
15 Jul 16#155
Great work! What was the cost to build something like this, if you dont mind me asking?
HotUkDale
15 Jul 16#156
Great find. Heat from me thanks :smiley:
teh arn
15 Jul 16#157
Most expensive part will probably be the old NES case.
Dantooine
15 Jul 16#158
No thanks. These games were good at the time, but belong in the 80s.
ripkord
15 Jul 16#159
If they found a way to incorporate duck hunt into this..... can you imagine....
still getting it tho. yeah i can get nes games for free if i really wanted... but this looks cool.
Cackles
15 Jul 16#160
It will only not go bang if it goes sizzle and overheats or has a thermal cut out. Or it 'may' not do anything or seem to do anything -but give it time and that PSU will overheat unless it has protection.
Adding protection costs money ans how many cheap imported PSU's on eBay etc. do you think went that extra mile?
It is simple, the device will tax an under powered PSU to its maximum, if it needs to, and that will put it beyond operating conditions.
It used to be common for people to buy a new graphics card and then buy a new PSU after getting a few hours to a weeks gaming out their old one. Because the old PSU was being taxed too heavy and was cheap.
There are variables and exceptions to the rule, but generally I would say you are on your way to causing a fire or getting someone else to.
As for the voltage, we are pretty safe here as USB has a standard 5v.
LOL_is_stupid
15 Jul 16#161
Payment on order or despatch ? Thanks!
jamesw306
15 Jul 16#162
No Duck Tales, McDonald's Kids or Chip n Dale Rescue Rangers... :disappointed:
ahigham01
15 Jul 162#163
OMG - Bubble - Bobble - what an amazing game - wasted 100,s of hours of my life on that
mcfatty
15 Jul 16#164
They should have just made it a cheap handheld. HD nes sounds like it will look terrible.
lukemack
15 Jul 16#165
Be £30 stocking filler by the time Christmas comes round..
themachman
15 Jul 162#166
NO Jackie Chan?!!! :disappointed:
wibbleboy
15 Jul 16#167
It uses the classic controller port from the Nintendo Wii (the one on the bottom of the WiiMote), you can connect Wii Classic Controllers to the Mini NES, or you can use the Mini NES controller on Wii Virtual Console games. You can't plug it directly into your PC, but you can buy adaptors.
parkersblock
15 Jul 16#168
Bravo :smiley:
TRIXXY DIXXY
15 Jul 16#169
I would guess around £70. £25 for a faulty NES off eBay, £25 RasPi and about £20 for the other bits n bobs not including the Bluetooth gamepad.
vals99
15 Jul 16#170
I hope this is not the NX...
JoeBaker85
15 Jul 161#171
Seeing as it's not being released until the 11th November, I can pretty much guarantee it won't be. This will be a £50 stocking filler.
lukemack
15 Jul 16#172
Nar £40 tops if you want to wait a week, hoping for a N64 version eventually
If this thing could take the original cartridges, I'd buy it in a heartbeat. A NES with a HD port is dreamy. As it is, there's too many games I wanna play that aren't included on the list. So, so many classics that can't be played. Still a cool little thing for parties, I guess.
LOL you can't add more games. Pointless system. I'd rather stick to my Retron 5 LOL
DaveWallace
15 Jul 16#183
Thanks, but that's not something that needs to be added to the original description, so I've removed the edit.
otterboxer
15 Jul 16#184
oh no, just looked again no card slots for modding potential and no internets? what a shame. I think they will sell though obvs so trying to get one on the run up to christmas might be tough of you don't pre order. Id bite at £35 but might hold out for the 100% happening mini snes.
So many great games not included on the mini nes though? why didn't they make it say 50. Its not like they take up much space. Classic ninty, 9/10 for a great idea 2/10 for implementation.
otterboxer
15 Jul 16#185
just curious i can't see anything on 50hz v 60hz versions anywhere does anyone know if like the snes eshop titles they are going to be the us versions?
cvyas
15 Jul 161#186
If I buy this, I know I will just about play it once and never touch it again. How do I stop myself from buying this.
cvyas
15 Jul 161#187
Mini Snes or mini n64 would be sweet.
wibbleboy
15 Jul 16#188
If you're planning to go legit, then this is a good deal. Even if you disregard the console itself, the value of the included games is a lot cheaper than buying them on the Virtual Console, etc. Unfortunately, many people would prefer to be able to download ROMs and play them for next to nothing. If that's your poison, then you could buy the controller separately, grab a USB adaptor, plug it into just about any PC and play games via an emulator.
Eez1
15 Jul 16#189
dunno if itll be on release but im getting one at some point for sure :laughing:
Spasho
15 Jul 16#190
Just you wait for the modders to take care of it. PSTV wasn't meant to have a PSP/PS1 mode but it does.
Shayno
15 Jul 16#191
No wireless controller :disappointed:
Kezman14
15 Jul 16#192
£47 at shopto
DysproziaX
15 Jul 16#193
I need to know if this is a limited run/edition. If not then there is no rush getting this. But if it is then the minute you have it it will increase in value! What is the official Retail price?
uggla
15 Jul 16#194
Shame with the huge back catalogue of classic 8bit gaming you are locked down to 30.
Official or not it's something they should of added an SD or usb.
MIDURIX
15 Jul 16#195
loughboro guy is going to be so upset that you might have beaten his onkyo comment.
ozziestu
15 Jul 16#196
l lnnlnnnlnnonlk
liajy
15 Jul 16#197
you can use firestick or fire tv, fire tv has advantage of being able to put Roms on SD card.
yeah put emulator on using ex file manager
Dookie1985
15 Jul 16#198
You can just plug the "new" NES controllers into your wii u remotes to use the NES pads.
Teath123
15 Jul 161#199
This is 5p off RRP. Is this really a deal?
Cackles
15 Jul 16#200
This was bugging me heavily so I went and got a source.
I cannot stress enough a) the irresponsibility of Nintendo on its part by not supplying a PSU and b) to use a proper power supply for this.
Some just go pop with no real event. Some bleed cap juice. Some explode as people try to remove them and that causes things like lost fingers, as well as burns ... but those aren't the worst.
The worst are the ones that make you think everything is ok, when it is not. Those are the ones people die from, silent killers to start with, until they burn the house down.
There you are, all snug in bed when it suddenly combusts ... game over. If you are lucky it will go bang first and wake you up.
Edit:
Maybe in the start I should have done what everyone else does, though it turns straight into a 'whose got the biggest'.
Well, I'm 39, have a credit in physics, build lab PSU's out of broken PC PSU's. I build circuits, I mod and I use Raspberry Pi, Arduino and ATMega MPU's.
I've had my own personal cloud for longer than it's been referred to as the cloud. In 2005 or 2008 I wrote the Ubuntu tutorial on how to have a remote NAS with torrent downloader, media streamer etc. etc. In 2002 I dropped out of getting my doctorate in Computer Science because of gastro-paresis and multiple sclerosis.
Now, while none of that qualifies me and I have never been a professional at any of these subjects it does give me expert knowledge.
I think perhaps, maybe, I know just a little about voltage, amps, wattage and stuff.
I think what has happened with some people is they the likes of LED's work but not the whole scope.
Slowpoke1
16 Jul 16#201
can I catch Pokemon on this
Mathaeus
16 Jul 16#202
They are being released as dlc at Christmas duke don't worry about it :smiley:
Mathaeus
16 Jul 16#203
It'll be worth it in the long run..
digweed
16 Jul 16#204
No I don't think so, 5p off is no deal to me! Shopto cheaper
maltikism
16 Jul 16#205
it wouldn't HUKD if someone didn't moan about something already being posted or being 0.0001p cheaper in another dimension somewhere.
Custardboy
16 Jul 16#206
Wrong console, bad post.
Bikertov
16 Jul 16#207
I have 8 Wii's of which 2 are Platinum Connection Ambassador consoles and 1 that is Gold, so have legally downloaded over 120 free Nes, Snes and N64 titles on each console - and I have hardly played any of them. In fact, the Wii's have not even been powered on for over a year so I didn't even realise BBC iPlayer had been ceased.
So why am I still thinking of buying one of these ???
A1M
16 Jul 16#208
OCD ?
A1M
16 Jul 16#209
Nope, composite cables.
ra786
16 Jul 16#210
That's why it will look awful. Composite looks bad on CRT. On an LCD or Plasma, looks like vomit. At the very least you need RGB Scart to get a decent picture. If you have a VGA port on your TV, do yourself a favour, and get a VGA box. You will be very pleasantly surprised by how good the Dreamcast's native picture output is.
badboy698
18 Jul 16#211
not sure why people buying this on Ebay for £85 when Game works out cherper.
ykhan16
18 Jul 16#212
I used to have a NES and nostalgia aside i wouldnt buy this. A lot of the games from that generation of consoles dont really hold up now. A SNES or Megadrive emulator is your best bet- great selections of games (many of them remakes/sequels of NES/master system) with decent graphics as well.
Spasho
18 Jul 16#213
I agree that one needs to be selective about which games to play from the 8bit era but there are a lot of great titles to play. Also, after discovering that there's much better ports of 16bit games on arcade (MAME) it made me look at them differently now.
They're good but can't top the arcade versions, well, except for Turtles in Time and such.
amour3k
19 Jul 16#214
This is SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!. :-)
Zellith
21 Jul 161#215
Yeah. If you have an emulator then you pretty much don't need one of these. (I use a NES emulator and NES emulator on my Wii) Anyhow, some people might just want it because it's legitimate merchandise. All things considered though, apart from buying a NES and finding older games, this is the best value you can find for an actual legal product which can supply those games.
Not everyone's cup of tea, but there are gonna be some who would like it.
montblanc
2 Sep 16#216
Out of stock
greenair
14 Nov 16#217
Got the delivery from my pre-order, but I cant find where to buy an additional controller. Any ideas?
Opening post
Pre-order for 11th Nov 2016.
Here's the description:
---------------
Relive the 80s when the Nintendo Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System, launches on 11th November. The classic NES is back in a familiar-yet-new form as an official mini replica of Nintendo’s original home console. Plugging directly into a high-definition TV using the included HDMI cable, the console comes complete with 30 NES games built-in, including beloved classics like Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, Metroid, Donkey Kong, PAC-MAN and Kirby’s Adventure.
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. And whether it’s rediscovering an old favourite or experiencing the joy of NES for the first time, the fantastic collection of NES classics included with each and every system should have something for all players. The included titles are:
Balloon Fight
BUBBLE BOBBLE
Castlevania™
Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest™
Donkey Kong
Donkey Kong Jr.
DOUBLE DRAGON II: THE REVENGE
Dr. Mario
Excitebike
FINAL FANTASY®
Galaga™
GHOSTS‘N GOBLINS™
GRADIUS™
Ice Climber
Kid Icarus
Kirby’s Adventure
Mario Bros.
MEGA MAN™ 2
Metroid
NINJA GAIDEN®
PAC-MAN™
Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream
StarTropics
SUPER C™
Super Mario Bros.
Super Mario Bros. 2
Super Mario Bros. 3
Tecmo Bowl™
The Legend of Zelda
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
Each title is sure to bring back fond memories and produce plenty of new ones. Players can even enjoy playing many of these games together by attaching a second Nintendo Classic Mini: NES Controller, sold separately. A Classic Controller or Classic Controller Pro for the Wii console can also be used.
The Nintendo Classic Mini: NES Controller can also be used to play Virtual Console NES games on a Wii U,or Wiiconsole. Simply connect it to a Wii Remote controller to make the experience that much more authentic. Players needn’t worry about losing any hard-earned progress either as each game has multiple suspend points, allowing them to start where they left off at a later time, no passwords needed.
Bring back memories and make brand new ones with the Nintendo Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System, launching on 11th November. Relive past glories, defeat the boss that you could never beat, or simply enjoy the classic titles of yesteryear anew.
*Note that an AC adapter for the USB cable is required to play the system but is not included in the packaging.
Credit to RetroGam3r for finding this originally
- Lomi
Top comments
No CLUE.
Seriously though you are better off ordering from these than the jokers over at Gameseek that delivered my Borderlands 2 days after launch!! +500 reward points
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*Note that an AC adapter for the USB cable is required to play the system but is not included in the packaging.
You could use your USB phone charger AC adapter
still trying to build my raspberry pi emulation machine for the real thing though :smiley:
Seriously though you are better off ordering from these than the jokers over at Gameseek that delivered my Borderlands 2 days after launch!! +500 reward points
Have played a few of these on the VC and the only games (imo) worth playing again are SMB and SMB3.
Having said that, I'll probably get one :disappointed: cos it looks so... dinky!!
Many of these games stand the test of time as they are nothing like modern games and thus don't even feel in the same arena. They are fun and addictive.
I still have my N64 and GameCube hooked up and have a mega drive away but would love a nes and snes but know I won't free up time to play them...
I want this though.
No I don't...
Argh
No CLUE.
A deal is in the eye of the buyer
What if this is 2A and their charger is only 1.2A?
(the charger goes bang)
You do know about amps, voltage and watts and stuff ... right?
Kinda have to point that out to people.
NES version https://www.amazon.co.uk/8Bitdo-NES30-Bluetooth-Wireless-Controller/dp/B00MB6CNN8
SNES version https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B013B4MNW4/ref=pd_aw_fbt_63_img_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=77Y4E12DTDF0JM7SK6JW
It's worth hunting. I got the SNES version for around £17 and stays charged for ages! "John SNES" app works flawlessly for me. Just my ten penneth! NES apps easily available too.
NES version https://www.amazon.co.uk/8Bitdo-NES30-Bluetooth-Wireless-Controller/dp/B00MB6CNN8
SNES version https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B013B4MNW4/ref=pd_aw_fbt_63_img_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=77Y4E12DTDF0JM7SK6JW
It's worth hunting. I got the SNES version for around £17 and stays charged for ages! "John SNES" app works flawlessly for me. Just my ten penneth! NES apps easily available too.
Modmii makes it very easy.
And this baffles me:
Note that an AC adapter for the USB cable is required to play the system but is not included in the packaging.
Can't wait to get this.
currently play nes and snes (and mame and ps1) emulators on my Amazon fire TV using an 8bitdo nes30 Bluetooth joypad.
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This is ****.
This was even before my time who would want to play this crap?
It certainly wouldn't go bang! It seems you don't know about amps or voltage either.
In your example, 1.2A just wouldn't be enough current for the console, therefore it just simply wouldn't work.
If you put the wrong Voltage on the other hand...
So you're saying kids are better off playing on smartphones, FIFA, CoD and GTAs.
I'll be grabbing one of these though, can remember paying £50 for Super Mario 3 on release day, what a game!
Is that nostalgic enough?
Be interested to know what this outputs. I suspect it is a system on a chip, not an emulator. Plenty of good pseudo nes consoles that will play original carts.
Besides that, I really want one, hopefully it's not a poor emulated console and the games all run without issue.
This will probably outsell the Wii U this Chrismas. In fact I wouldn't be surprised if it's sold out and is selling on Ebay for over £100.
(Cue all the "it's not about the graphics, it's about the gameplay..." retorts) :wink: If that's the case, why are we now paying for new games consoles each year? Why are top end PC graphics cards costing £600+ ?
If this has good build quality and works as intended then v good value.
All NES games emulated, cheaper and can emulate other platforms too like SNES aswell as all SNES games.
i have quite enough devices plugged into my telly that can run emulators and i have several pads for, £50 for something that initially sounds great but won't ever be updated/expanded seems a poor deal - you can buy a wii and mod it (or even buy most of the games on virtual console) for less.
Pity it wasn't a SNES & NES Backwards compatibility.
Cos the future is better!
Graphics were awful on a large flatscreen ( and couldn't be bothered digging out a CRT from the attic) but after about 10 minutes that was forgotten about and we relived our youth for a while until mum told us to go to bed. :confused:
That's the last time Mum gets invited for Chistmas dinner at ours.
Congratulations.
Looks great to me, and official hardware despite probable emulation happening.
https://www.engadget.com/2016/07/14/nintendo-classic-mini-games/
But I'm going to buy one for purely nostalgic reasons.
I think I feel a tear forming.
I'll get this. Does anyone know if the Mini NES controller is USB and could be used on a computer
Our questions and Nintendo’s answers:
Will the mini-NES be able to connect to the internet?
No. The console is a standalone device, so it cannot connect to the internet or any external storage devices. The game lineup was chosen to provide a diverse mix of popular and recognisable NES games that appeal to a wide variety of players. Everyone should be able to find multiple games to enjoy.
On the same note: does Nintendo plan to sell other NES games for the mini-NES beyond the 30 it comes preloaded with?
No. The console is a standalone device, so it cannot connect to the internet or any external storage devices. The 30 games included with the system were chosen to provide a wide variety of top-quality, long-lasting game-play experiences.
Are there plans for other mini-consoles, like a mini-SNES or mini-N64?
We have nothing to announce at this time.
Just because people have been asking: safe to say it can’t play old cartridges, right? (Based on the image it looks like an NES cartridge would have around the same width as the entire console.) Does it open up at all?
The console does not use physical media and therefore the Chamber Lid does not open.
still getting it tho. yeah i can get nes games for free if i really wanted... but this looks cool.
Adding protection costs money ans how many cheap imported PSU's on eBay etc. do you think went that extra mile?
It is simple, the device will tax an under powered PSU to its maximum, if it needs to, and that will put it beyond operating conditions.
It used to be common for people to buy a new graphics card and then buy a new PSU after getting a few hours to a weeks gaming out their old one. Because the old PSU was being taxed too heavy and was cheap.
There are variables and exceptions to the rule, but generally I would say you are on your way to causing a fire or getting someone else to.
As for the voltage, we are pretty safe here as USB has a standard 5v.
http://leeds.carpediem.cd/events/95389-super-retro-games-fair-at-leeds-town-hall/
....oh wait a minute :- Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231994499375
So many great games not included on the mini nes though? why didn't they make it say 50. Its not like they take up much space. Classic ninty, 9/10 for a great idea 2/10 for implementation.
Official or not it's something they should of added an SD or usb.
yeah put emulator on using ex file manager
http://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/10660/voltage-at-what-amperage
I cannot stress enough a) the irresponsibility of Nintendo on its part by not supplying a PSU and b) to use a proper power supply for this.
Some just go pop with no real event. Some bleed cap juice. Some explode as people try to remove them and that causes things like lost fingers, as well as burns ... but those aren't the worst.
The worst are the ones that make you think everything is ok, when it is not. Those are the ones people die from, silent killers to start with, until they burn the house down.
There you are, all snug in bed when it suddenly combusts ... game over. If you are lucky it will go bang first and wake you up.
Edit:
Maybe in the start I should have done what everyone else does, though it turns straight into a 'whose got the biggest'.
Well, I'm 39, have a credit in physics, build lab PSU's out of broken PC PSU's. I build circuits, I mod and I use Raspberry Pi, Arduino and ATMega MPU's.
I've had my own personal cloud for longer than it's been referred to as the cloud. In 2005 or 2008 I wrote the Ubuntu tutorial on how to have a remote NAS with torrent downloader, media streamer etc. etc. In 2002 I dropped out of getting my doctorate in Computer Science because of gastro-paresis and multiple sclerosis.
Now, while none of that qualifies me and I have never been a professional at any of these subjects it does give me expert knowledge.
I think perhaps, maybe, I know just a little about voltage, amps, wattage and stuff.
I think what has happened with some people is they the likes of LED's work but not the whole scope.
So why am I still thinking of buying one of these ???
They're good but can't top the arcade versions, well, except for Turtles in Time and such.
Not everyone's cup of tea, but there are gonna be some who would like it.