Cheers dude. Really didn't "need" one and Mrs will moan but seeing all positive feedback stirred me up and at £69.00 a 99p off RRP and 10.99 off most place it's a bargain!
Mikey91 to joanddan7
29 Sep 17#29
Everyone needs one of these - some of the best games ever made are on this little box!
joanddan7 to Mikey91
29 Sep 17#32
You know that, I know that, Biddy know that -
my Mrs sees "another plastic box with cables coming out of it"
ha
Biddy2 to joanddan7
29 Sep 17#38
It’s worth it though. Will be even better value once we can add even more games to them. :raised_hand:
oli_1_uk to schnide
29 Sep 17#23
They could be presents for people which would be nice. Completely agree with you about scalpers/resellers, Nintendo need to keep getting them out there on shelves, hopefully then the price will stay level and meet demand for consumers, they need to do the same with the switch too as that's gonna be on a lot of Christmas lists. Screw scalpers :smile:
Thanks itsvimal, must have just added it as I searched for it before :smile:
joanddan7 to itsvimal
29 Sep 17#24
Boom
got one you legend
SD449
29 Sep 17#26
Ordered :blush:
th3boy
29 Sep 17#27
Thanks for the heads up, collection in store tomorrow :grin:
nickgovier
29 Sep 17#30
Just ordered. Huge thanks OP! Stock on release day at RRP - one in the eye to all the retailers adding £10, and to all the scalpers adding £50+!
cikki100
29 Sep 17#31
Ordered online, that's 2 Nintendo's in 2 days can't believe both gna be with me tomorrow!
mtc1
29 Sep 17#33
Cheers for the Asda Direct.
johnymohny
29 Sep 17#34
Is anyone having issues checking out
neil_hukdeals to johnymohny
29 Sep 17#40
Yep. Keeps saying can’t order
cikki100
29 Sep 17#35
What to play first switch or snes can't decide???
Yakkity
29 Sep 17#36
website is not completing purchase, either by card or paypal. grrr. Even after verified by visa page completes, I get this
We're sorry, we were unable to process your order on this occasion. Please proceed to checkout again making sure your payment details entered are correct.
neilm22
29 Sep 17#37
I think they are OOS
badger2609
29 Sep 17#39
Just got one for click and collect from Peterborough tomorrow so still available
vassy1
29 Sep 17#41
Can't order online
joanddan7
29 Sep 17#42
Is that rumoured??? That would be epic.
RM1975
29 Sep 17#43
Heat added! Busy twitching the curtain here waiting for royal mail and my one from Very for £53.98 :smile: super excited
Richard_Richard
29 Sep 17#44
Showing as out of stock across all delivery options now.
Biddy2
29 Sep 17#45
When you see the Mrs, just walk up to her, throw your arms around her thanking her for the amazing gift she bought you. Say she is the best ever blah blah blah (really milk it) and she may just take credit for it and you’re out of the doghouse too. :wink:
If that doesn’t work then just run. The Snes mini is small enough to take with you. :laughing:
trakker1
29 Sep 17#46
Just got all the way to the hit pay button on PayPal and it said all stock gone!
Biddy2
29 Sep 17#47
More than rumoured. It’s happening. The insides are pretty much the same as the Nes before it so it’s going to be easy to hack. :thumbsup:
Stevieblueyez
29 Sep 17#48
OOS now.
Stevieblueyez
29 Sep 17#49
Managed to get one. Went to buy another for friend then got the same "cannot take payment" message.
Now won't allow to add to basket. Pity but glad to have managed to get one. Cheers OP
darall1709
29 Sep 17#50
Sold out I always seem to miss this SNES mini :rage: :cry:
sy281184
29 Sep 17#51
Wow! May have to grab one!!!!
malm
29 Sep 17#52
none in my locals.
retro65
29 Sep 17#53
Just an heads up the nes classic is being released again next year.twitter.com/Nin…328
Progressismade
29 Sep 17#54
WHAT ABOUT GIVE ME BOTH
djen123
29 Sep 17#55
OOS :worried:
WerewolfByNight
29 Sep 17#56
None in ASDA at Cardiff Bay, but I did manage to pick up the last one in Coryton Asda.
lestergunn
29 Sep 17#57
Can these be used for other games? I think it was possible to play other games on the NES-Mini (downloaded ROMs to USB).
ikorodu
29 Sep 17#58
Out of stock online.
willyzippy89
29 Sep 17#59
AAAAAAAAAAAAAND its gone :angry:
voodood
29 Sep 17#60
I don’t get the hype over these.
I love retro games massive but way better off with a raspberry pi running retro pi :face_with_monocle:
didgit
29 Sep 17#61
Sadly showing out of stock online now :disappointed: will have to check local Asda later
M1LFHunter
29 Sep 17#62
The chav will just eBay them.
Panchos
29 Sep 17#63
No point buying multiples for eBay. Nintendo said not to pay over RRP as this isn't a limited run and they are making plenty more
jonorl
29 Sep 17#64
You can add it to the basket but then it comes oos when checking out
craigdobson507
29 Sep 17#65
Thanks so much I've been obsessively trying to preorder one of these for 6 months. I told the lady in the Newcastle top that she was internet famous.
smmcandrew
29 Sep 17#66
Is this two player please? Looking to buy for my two boys. Thank you.
Panchos
29 Sep 17#67
Yep, two pads in the box
levitron
29 Sep 17#68
Ooo online now
Toon_army
29 Sep 17#69
Im sure theres only 2 or 3 games that are 2 player, Street Fighter is one
Biddy2
29 Sep 17#70
9 of them are 2 player.
Final Fantasy 3 Kirby Superstar Kirby Dream Course Secret of Mana Street Fighter 2 Turbo Super Mario Kart Super Mario World Contra 3 Donkey Kong Country
smmcandrew
29 Sep 17#71
Thank you for your kind responses. I picked one up in St Leonard's nr Hastings. They have 1 left.
niijonodhg
29 Sep 17#72
One for me, one for my brother, one for eBay which has already sold! :smile:
phoebegrace
29 Sep 17#73
thanks just got one finally in store xx
daveridesdonkeys
29 Sep 17#74
That was my impression too - more are on the way. Let the madness pass and pick one up when they are readily available.
TGPMatt
29 Sep 17#75
Let's hope they are presents, because people who do this to make profit and deprive others of getting it for the right price are the worst kind of people on here. So weird that some of them are so proud about being shysters.
EDIT, no, one was for eBay. Just the worst.
Tashwills
29 Sep 17#76
Amazing I picked one up at store £69.99 :grin:
zwortexx
29 Sep 17#77
There is 1-2 left in asda living in bristol eastville
highspire2k
29 Sep 17#78
OOS online...
simplewanderer
29 Sep 17#79
out of stock - can't order.
TherealChuckNorris
29 Sep 17#80
I’ve got £50 of Love to Shop vouchers knocking around so I’ll hang fire until they’re back in stock at Argos or Toys R Us. Then it’s only £29.99 for me.
Good find though, heat added
freeman76
29 Sep 17#81
They may have to as they are in stock all over the place now so hopefully they get stuck with em
TwilightPrincess
29 Sep 17#82
Woop, just got the last one from Broadstairs, glad I missed the 79.99 Argos one a few hours ago now!
schnide
29 Sep 17#83
That's a shame, you were doing so well with the first two. Someone out there like you or your brother who wanted one will now have to go to ebay (perhaps even the one you sold) or wait for another.
I didn't want to rush to judge but it turns out you were a scalper after all.
malm
29 Sep 17#84
oos stock online and none in my local asda stores,am i missing something here,must be lots of people picking these up for this to go so hot.
Mikeiam
29 Sep 17#85
I picked one up in Asda at Brighton marina. They had 3 left after that.
I agree on the eBay sellers. Pure shysters. Same level as scummy ticket touts.
jaybaz78
29 Sep 17#86
Went into my local Asda and asked on the off chance. 1 left in store and had none on display. Result!
Jimnik
29 Sep 17#87
Haven't opened mine yet - what kind of power supply is missing that we need? Are people acquiring these cheaply or it's a common plug I'll have from device?
meherenow
29 Sep 17#88
It's a micro-USB - phone charger will do it.
Toon_army
29 Sep 17#89
Haven't opened mine yet either just on me way for some food then to see Flatliners. More than likely it'll power from your TV's USB port
pazuzu17
29 Sep 17#90
People, (again) a Raspberry Pi, I implore you. Don't stress, give in to scalpers and generally be on a wild goose chase regarding the SNES Classic. Sure, if readily available I'd recommend one in a heartbeat. It's telling that Fifa launched today and should you want a copy you have your choice via various outlets, if you want a SNES Classic however...
pazuzu17
29 Sep 17#91
It just just won't power from your TV's usb port. A relatively modern mobile phone charger however should see you fine.
Toon_army
29 Sep 17#92
My TV has 1amp and runs my Raspberry Pi and FireTV stick both gens. I'll try it later on and confirm
mikeyfive
29 Sep 17#93
I just picked one up from my local Adsa, so this deal isn't technically expired
Nice to see Asda selling them at RRP as opposed to slinging an extra tenner onto the price like Argos, Tesco and Game, et al.
Really looking forward to reliving my youth with Secret of Mana and Yoshi's Island.
Thanks OP.
CaptainSocks
29 Sep 17#94
Can confirm the SNES Mini powers fine from both the TV usb ports (two different sets) I've tried it on.
Bloody love this thing!
mikeyfive
29 Sep 17#95
... Re. the eternal Raspberry Pi debate, these are far better in my opinion, authentic controllers, flawless HDMI upscaling and ROMs... and within a couple of weeks you'll be able to play every SNES / NES and every other console game when these are hacked.
I wouldn't pay scalper money for one though.
CaptainSocks
29 Sep 17#96
Yeah.
Smashes a Pi out the park IMHO.
You can already play every other SNES game/Megadrive title on them (exactly the same method as on the NES Mini - it's really the same device).
You'd be hard pushed to build a Pi that looks like a SNES with two controllers this good for £70 tbh.
It'll also lag on many of the platform games.
TMelt
29 Sep 17#97
Just kissed out on the last two in my local store :disappointed: any chance they'll restock online?
Or is there anywhere else online with stock?
otterboxer
29 Sep 17#98
almost a done deal.
otterboxer
29 Sep 17#99
you lead with your lips at checkout. nice. asl?
snollygoster7
29 Sep 17#100
They had 10 this morning in my local Asda and I picked mine up at 4pm... assistant said he was having the last one for himself
POWYSWALES
29 Sep 17#101
Most TV sets usb socket is only 500ma, the minimum the snes requires us 1000ma\1A.
I got mine from Shrewsbury store.
jco83
29 Sep 17#102
Mine's been running no problem on TV 5V/0.5A USB port
mikeyfive
29 Sep 17#103
Exactly. I know emulator fans will tell you how great their experiences are but I always find the games / controller's have a minimal lag. I'll have to try to load all the other games you mention onto the SNES, is it a pretty straightforward task?
joanddan7
29 Sep 17#104
Whoop! Good news
I did read earlier its the same device....
Look forward to seeing videos of a hacked one.
pazuzu17
29 Sep 17#105
People, people, THIS is running games via emulation. It is no different than what the Pi currently offers, minus that the Pi can also run many extensive-ish Arcade classics, PS1, some N64 and the like.
I'm a massive fan of Nintendo as my Avatar shows, but people are acting like the SNES Classic is legit hardware.
pazuzu17
29 Sep 17#106
Depending on (reliable) sources people would tell you the NES Classic suffered minimal input lag and sound emulation issues.
pazuzu17
29 Sep 17#107
Maybe not look like a SNES Classic and 2 (good) controllers at £70, but a Pi 3 with 2 iBuffalo SNES pads you can get for under £70. Yes, it won't be the official item we all covet, but it will run SFIII Third Strike (for example). I'm telling you now the SNES Classic won't be able to do likewise based on the exact same tech as the NES Classic.
Tequila
29 Sep 17#108
Out of stock.
turnma
29 Sep 17#109
Mine's running from the USB port on my xbox, which just makes me smile for some reason :smile:
Smithypants
29 Sep 17#110
Strange, you say you’re a massive nintendo fan but you seem to be advocating piracy! Then you say that this SNES classic, is not a legitimate Hardware, even though its been produced by Nintendo makers of the original SNES
CaptainSocks
29 Sep 17#111
Yeah.
Not difficult. Youtube will sort you out.
CaptainSocks
29 Sep 17#112
So your options are basically:
Play SFIII on a shonky looking Pi with (admittedly very good) third party SNES controllers for £70. I've got a Pi for emulation. It's cool. But many games suffer noticeable lag.
Or:
Play all the SNES titles (and more) your heart desires on an adorable looking mini SNES with proper SNES pads that will also retain/increase its value for £70. Sure it's an emulator, but it's the most lag-free one I've tried (and I've tried lots).
Tough one but...
Jefferson
30 Sep 17#113
And just like everyone else they've now put the price up.
I wonder if it'll remain £69 in store... probably not.
spyro123
30 Sep 17#114
Back in stock
jco83
30 Sep 17#115
'Oh no, your shopping basket is empty!'
DLC
30 Sep 17#116
I'm glad you grabbed one and happy to have helped. Yeah I told her they will sell fast when She walked me to the front store
bhara
30 Sep 17#117
Showing as £79.99 online albeit still out of stock
Richard_Richard
30 Sep 17#118
The mini snes is a thing of beauty, but just been chatting to the manager of Game in Dover and some have been returned as faulty as the games don't start so if you get one check it before putting it away for Christmas to avoid Xmas morning disappointment.
DannGo
30 Sep 17#119
Proof is always welcome :smile:
pazuzu17
30 Sep 17#120
Ok, first, I've the NES Pi casing for my Raspberry Pi - nothing shonky about it as it's a near replica of the NES Classic. The iBuffalo SNES pad I have feel (for me) almost exactly as good as the SNES Classic pads. So, nothing shonky here. Second, the 'lag' argument is bogus and down to having a good setup vs a bad setup.
I'll say it again, the SNES Classic is absolutely the preferred method should you just want to play almost all of the best games released for the SNES during its entirety. However, the Pi is the way to go for those unwilling to submit to scalpers and for £70 you can be playing EVERY essential title released for the SNES.
pazuzu17
30 Sep 17#121
Yes, it's an official Nintendo product, and for a fan like me that's king, but it is still emulation.
CaptainSocks
30 Sep 17#122
I've got a very similar Pi set up myself mate. Had it for years. And it honestly doesn't get close to this. Open to offers if anyone wants to buy it. Redundant for me now.
And yes... it does lag compared to this. Very minor, but noticeable on many platform games compared to the original consoles.
This doesn't lag on those titles which is amazing.
I'd pick one of these up if you can and also google Hakchi2.
You can play every SNES game and a lot more besides on the mini, all whilst retaining its tidy UI.
Don't worry too much about the scalpers either. Loads of these due between now and Xmas and also loads after even if you have to wait.
Mikey91
30 Sep 17#123
It’s also gone up to £79 instore so looks to be the standard pricing now :disappointed:
pazuzu17
30 Sep 17#124
Say for arguments sake the Pi lags. If so it's not going to be noticeable for 99.9% of the population, the only ones who may notice any lag is competitive gamers. I'd be very interested to see Digital Foundry do a piece on the SNES Classic in comparison to a good Pi set-up.
CaptainSocks
30 Sep 17#125
Mate. Just get a Mini.
It's only £70-£80 and absolutely rinses your current set up.
I know.
Because I basically used to use your current set up.
Hell... if you don't like it (you will) you can always sell it for at least what you paid...
mikeyfive
1 Oct 17#126
Raspberry Pi: making vegans appear self-effacing, since 2012.
pazuzu17
1 Oct 17#127
Still misunderstood.
I'm advocating getting a SNES Classic. Official, 100% legal - when not hacked, 2 first party absolutely boss controllers AND decent emulation to boot. Problem being fans aren't getting said Mini's due to scalpers/hoarders. I'm simply suggesting a good Pi set-up will offer you almost everything the SNES Classic does out it's box with added bonuses thrown in for good measure.
The legal aspect is mute because I guarantee 99% of those who own either a SNES and/or NES Classic either have it hacked or are considering it.
CaptainSocks
1 Oct 17#128
So you're getting one then?
badger2609
1 Oct 17#129
Picked mine up today. Very nice for £69, so tiny. Great fun being reminded of the joys/difficulty of Super Ghouls and Ghosts
pazuzu17
1 Oct 17#130
I have one already, yes.
daveridesdonkeys
1 Oct 17#131
Agree, scalpers are just the worst. These will be back in stock in 2018, Nintendo have confirmed the SNES and NES mini will return to shelves. Please don't get ripped off by paying inflated prices to those who have knowingly restricted your opportunity to buy goods at RRP. Christmas, or birthdays will definitely not be ruined by a lack of Nintendo under the tree this year.
meherenow
2 Oct 17#132
Oh. My. Goodness.
We get the message!
(A mini SNES still looks better and is easier to use than a Pi - for the layperson)
And it's "moot" by the way, not "mute"...
pazuzu17
2 Oct 17#133
≥egg on face≤
webmonkey
2 Oct 17#134
what is so hard to understand?
the fact that I can hack the mini is one of the reasons I will go for this over a pi anyday, because I know I will be getting a true retro gaming experience
- nothing the pi offers will beat an official controller by Nintendo
- yes I know I can play ps1, n64 games on the pi but you know what? I dont care, if I I want to I can easily emulate them on my pc anyway. I only want snes games for my snes joypad
- its a charming little console. Looks great under your telly unlike the pi
- Nostalgia
- Its collectable and much more valuable than the pi
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Cheers Mike :smile:
theres 9 left when I asked the lady in the Newcastle shirt
dont buy over RRP, it’s just enabling scalpers and retailers to bend you over
You want proof? You can’t handle the proof!
1 from Smyths this morning and then just got two from Asda!
more stock is cominv
Ahh. You got one. Nice. :thumbsup:
Really didn't "need" one and Mrs will moan but seeing all positive feedback stirred me up and at £69.00 a 99p off RRP and 10.99 off most place it's a bargain!
my Mrs sees "another plastic box with cables coming out of it"
ha
direct.asda.com/geo…tml
got one you legend
We're sorry, we were unable to process your order on this occasion. Please proceed to checkout again making sure your payment details entered are correct.
If that doesn’t work then just run. The Snes mini is small enough to take with you. :laughing:
Now won't allow to add to basket. Pity but glad to have managed to get one. Cheers OP
I love retro games massive but way better off with a raspberry pi running retro pi :face_with_monocle:
9 of them are 2 player.
Final Fantasy 3
Kirby Superstar
Kirby Dream Course
Secret of Mana
Street Fighter 2 Turbo
Super Mario Kart
Super Mario World
Contra 3
Donkey Kong Country
EDIT, no, one was for eBay. Just the worst.
Good find though, heat added
I didn't want to rush to judge but it turns out you were a scalper after all.
I agree on the eBay sellers. Pure shysters. Same level as scummy ticket touts.
Nice to see Asda selling them at RRP as opposed to slinging an extra tenner onto the price like Argos, Tesco and Game, et al.
Really looking forward to reliving my youth with Secret of Mana and Yoshi's Island.
Thanks OP.
Bloody love this thing!
I wouldn't pay scalper money for one though.
Smashes a Pi out the park IMHO.
You can already play every other SNES game/Megadrive title on them (exactly the same method as on the NES Mini - it's really the same device).
You'd be hard pushed to build a Pi that looks like a SNES with two controllers this good for £70 tbh.
It'll also lag on many of the platform games.
Or is there anywhere else online with stock?
I got mine from Shrewsbury store.
I'll have to try to load all the other games you mention onto the SNES, is it a pretty straightforward task?
I did read earlier its the same device....
Look forward to seeing videos of a hacked one.
I'm a massive fan of Nintendo as my Avatar shows, but people are acting like the SNES Classic is legit hardware.
Not difficult. Youtube will sort you out.
Play SFIII on a shonky looking Pi with (admittedly very good) third party SNES controllers for £70. I've got a Pi for emulation. It's cool. But many games suffer noticeable lag.
Or:
Play all the SNES titles (and more) your heart desires on an adorable looking mini SNES with proper SNES pads that will also retain/increase its value for £70. Sure it's an emulator, but it's the most lag-free one I've tried (and I've tried lots).
Tough one but...
I wonder if it'll remain £69 in store... probably not.
I'll say it again, the SNES Classic is absolutely the preferred method should you just want to play almost all of the best games released for the SNES during its entirety. However, the Pi is the way to go for those unwilling to submit to scalpers and for £70 you can be playing EVERY essential title released for the SNES.
And yes... it does lag compared to this. Very minor, but noticeable on many platform games compared to the original consoles.
This doesn't lag on those titles which is amazing.
I'd pick one of these up if you can and also google Hakchi2.
You can play every SNES game and a lot more besides on the mini, all whilst retaining its tidy UI.
Don't worry too much about the scalpers either. Loads of these due between now and Xmas and also loads after even if you have to wait.
It's only £70-£80 and absolutely rinses your current set up.
I know.
Because I basically used to use your current set up.
Hell... if you don't like it (you will) you can always sell it for at least what you paid...
I'm advocating getting a SNES Classic. Official, 100% legal - when not hacked, 2 first party absolutely boss controllers AND decent emulation to boot. Problem being fans aren't getting said Mini's due to scalpers/hoarders. I'm simply suggesting a good Pi set-up will offer you almost everything the SNES Classic does out it's box with added bonuses thrown in for good measure.
The legal aspect is mute because I guarantee 99% of those who own either a SNES and/or NES Classic either have it hacked or are considering it.
We get the message!
(A mini SNES still looks better and is easier to use than a Pi - for the layperson)
And it's "moot" by the way, not "mute"...