≥egg on face≤

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"...

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.

I have one already, yes.

Picked mine up today. Very nice for £69, so tiny. Great fun being reminded of the joys/difficulty of Super Ghouls and Ghosts

So you're getting one then?

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.

Raspberry Pi: making vegans appear self-effacing, since 2012.

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...

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.

It’s also gone up to £79 instore so looks to be the standard pricing now :disappointed:

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.

Yes, it's an official Nintendo product, and for a fan like me that's king, but it is still emulation.

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.

Proof is always welcome :smile:

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.

Showing as £79.99 online albeit still out of stock

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

'Oh no, your shopping basket is empty!'

Back in stock

And just like everyone else they've now put the price up.

I wonder if it'll remain £69 in store... probably not.

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...

Yeah.

Not difficult. Youtube will sort you out.

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

Mine's running from the USB port on my xbox, which just makes me smile for some reason :smile:

Out of stock.

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.

Depending on (reliable) sources people would tell you the NES Classic suffered minimal input lag and sound emulation issues.

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.

Whoop! Good news

I did read earlier its the same device....

Look forward to seeing videos of a hacked one.

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?

Mine's been running no problem on TV 5V/0.5A USB port

Most TV sets usb socket is only 500ma, the minimum the snes requires us 1000ma\1A.

I got mine from Shrewsbury store.

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

you lead with your lips at checkout. nice. asl?

almost a done deal.

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?

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.

... 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.

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!

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.

My TV has 1amp and runs my Raspberry Pi and FireTV stick both gens. I'll try it later on and confirm

It just just won't power from your TV's usb port. A relatively modern mobile phone charger however should see you fine.

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...

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

It's a micro-USB - phone charger will do it.

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?

Went into my local Asda and asked on the off chance. 1 left in store and had none on display. Result!

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.

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.

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.

Woop, just got the last one from Broadstairs, glad I missed the 79.99 Argos one a few hours ago now!

They may have to as they are in stock all over the place now so hopefully they get stuck with em

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

out of stock - can't order.

OOS online...

There is 1-2 left in asda living in bristol eastville

Amazing I picked one up at store £69.99 :grin:

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.

That was my impression too - more are on the way. Let the madness pass and pick one up when they are readily available.

thanks just got one finally in store xx

One for me, one for my brother, one for eBay which has already sold! :smile:

Thank you for your kind responses. I picked one up in St Leonard's nr Hastings. They have 1 left.

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

Im sure theres only 2 or 3 games that are 2 player, Street Fighter is one

Ooo online now

Yep, two pads in the box

Is this two player please? Looking to buy for my two boys. Thank you.

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.

You can add it to the basket but then it comes oos when checking out

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

The chav will just eBay them.

Sadly showing out of stock online now :disappointed: will have to check local Asda later

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:

AAAAAAAAAAAAAND its gone :angry:

Out of stock online.

Can these be used for other games? I think it was possible to play other games on the NES-Mini (downloaded ROMs to USB).

None in ASDA at Cardiff Bay, but I did manage to pick up the last one in Coryton Asda.

OOS :worried:

WHAT ABOUT GIVE ME BOTH

Just an heads up the nes classic is being released again next year.twitter.com/Nin…328

none in my locals.

Wow! May have to grab one!!!!

Sold out I always seem to miss this SNES mini :rage:‌ :cry:

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

OOS now.

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:

Just got all the way to the hit pay button on PayPal and it said all stock gone!

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:

Showing as out of stock across all delivery options now.

Heat added! Busy twitching the curtain here waiting for royal mail and my one from Very for £53.98 :smile: super excited

Is that rumoured??? That would be epic.

Can't order online

Is anyone having issues checking out

Just got one for click and collect from Peterborough tomorrow so still available

1 from Smyths this morning and then just got two from Asda!

I think they are OOS

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.

What to play first switch or snes can't decide???

Cheers for the Asda Direct.

Ordered online, that's 2 Nintendo's in 2 days can't believe both gna be with me tomorrow!

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+!

Thanks for the heads up, collection in store tomorrow :grin:

Ordered :blush:

Available Online as well Asda George
direct.asda.com/geo…tml

Confirmed. Just grabbed two from Asda in Derby (they had 5 in stock)

Picked up another three here thanks

But before we get too excited, i'd like a little more confirmaton that this is actually in Asda. My local didn't have any. :disappointed:

Just dashed to my local - none

Does anyone know If I cancel my game order. Will I get the £50 deposit back as a refund or will it be credit.

i believe rrp is 69.99 so this is 99p cheaper and the first actual deal iv'e seen for this product :thumbsup:

Metro centre Asda has some. I've just popped up to get one. Thanks OP
theres 9 left when I asked the lady in the Newcastle shirt

Reckon they'll still have some when i finish work at 4? :joy:‌ :joy:

Heat :smile: toxic sale ? Lol

Cheers Mike :smile:

A £69 in the sea of £79’s I have to give heat for that tbh

dont buy over RRP, it’s just enabling scalpers and retailers to bend you over

RRP is £69 - £79. I'd expect all stores will have sold out hours ago.

If a mod could upload a pic - can’t see the option in edit mode :