Super NES Classic Edition

[Allan]

Officially announced by Nintendo.

 

Super NES Classic Edition

 

Step back into the '90s and re-experience a timeless classic with Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Nintendo Entertainment System, launching across Europe on September 29th.

 

The Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Nintendo Entertainment System contains 21 classic games, can easily be plugged into any high-definition TV using the included HDMI cable.

 

 

For the first time, players who pick up the system can enjoy the intergalactic adventure Star Fox 2, the sequel to the original Star Fox (originally titled Starwing upon release in Europe) game that was created during the Super NES era but never released…anywhere!

 

The Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Nintendo Entertainment System has the same look and feel of the original system – only smaller – and comes pre-loaded with 21 games

[Allan]

Pre orders have begun:

 

Amazon

 

Game

 

ShopTo

 

Smyths

 

The Smyths stock is being hammered as they are offering the console £10 cheaper than anywhere else, at present.

[Babb'sBurstNad]

Been trying to pre-order from Game as I've a bunch of credit but their servers are made out of wet biscuits.

[Allan]

Been trying to pre-order from Game as I've a bunch of credit but their servers are made out of wet biscuits.

 

I pre-ordered through Amazon to make sure I didn't miss out. The most reliable site around, plus as a Prime member, I'll get it on release and get a £2 discount - It's not a lot, but it's better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick.

[RedKnight]

Sold out already FFS.

[Cardie]

Could just get an emulator and play more than 21 games.

[Babb'sBurstNad]

I pre-ordered through Amazon to make sure I didn't miss out. The most reliable site around, plus as a Prime member, I'll get it on release and get a £2 discount - It's not a lot, but it's better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick.

 

I was too slow; by the time I realised the Game site was dead it'd sold out everywhere else.

 

I managed to nab a NES mini fairly late though, so I'm sure there'll be more.

[Allan]

I was too slow; by the time I realised the Game site was dead it'd sold out everywhere else.

 

I managed to nab a NES mini fairly late though, so I'm sure there'll be more.

 

Nintendo have said that there will be more stock for the SNES mini than there was for the NES.

 

You can also register your email address on the official Nintendo UK site to be notified when Nintendo themselves will be taking pre-orders.

[skend04]

Could just get an emulator and play more than 21 games.

But it's got the never released Star Fox 2!

[Allan]

Gameseek have got their pre-order stock alert page up now.

[Cardie]

But it's got the never released Star Fox 2!

But no Street Fighter 2.

 

I'd quite like to have the mini nes, this and a gamecube if they eventually make one but given Nintendo's deliberate under producing of the original (which they've said they won't do this time) and sudden ceasing of production they can go fuck themselves.

 

I've got a GBA emulator on my phone, some megadrive games on their as well, I'll just add a snes emulator to it.

[Grinch]

What was the reason behind the limited production for the mini nes?

 

They're going for around £125 second hand now. Proof that they could have shipped many more.

 

Sega done it right. Built in games and a cartridge slot for £50.

[Cardie]

What was the reason behind the limited production for the mini nes?

 

They're going for around £125 second hand now. Proof that they could have shipped many more.

 

Sega done it right. Built in games and a cartridge slot for £50.

Game were selling them for 150 brand new.

 

It's a ploy Nintendo have used for ages, by intentionally under producing it creates scarcity and gives the impression of exclusivity and demand.

 

They did it with the Wii as well and there are suspicions they're doing the same with the switch although Nintendo insist that in the case of the switch it's a component issue.

[Babb'sBurstNad]

Gameseek have got their pre-order stock alert page up now.

 

I can't even log in for some reason.

 

But no Street Fighter 2.

 

I'd quite like to have the mini nes, this and a gamecube if they eventually make one but given Nintendo's deliberate under producing of the original (which they've said they won't do this time) and sudden ceasing of production they can go fuck themselves.

 

I've got a GBA emulator on my phone, some megadrive games on their as well, I'll just add a snes emulator to it.

 

The Nintendo page lists SFII Turbo on it.

[The Golden Eel]

It's a ploy Nintendo have used for ages, by intentionally under producing it creates scarcity and gives the impression of exclusivity and demand.

 

How does that benefit them if they're not actually selling any more as in the case of the Mini NES?

[Allan]

What was the reason behind the limited production for the mini nes?

 

They're going for around £125 second hand now. Proof that they could have shipped many more.

 

Sega done it right. Built in games and a cartridge slot for £50.

 

 

Game were selling them for 150 brand new.

 

It's a ploy Nintendo have used for ages, by intentionally under producing it creates scarcity and gives the impression of exclusivity and demand.

 

They did it with the Wii as well and there are suspicions they're doing the same with the switch although Nintendo insist that in the case of the switch it's a component issue.

 

The subscription service on the Switch will include a Classic Game Selection which will allow you to download old NES games. Full details of this part of the monthly sub are still to be announced.

 

Not sure if it'll be monthly games like PS+ & Xbox Live Games for Gold, or if they've got something else lined up, which wouldn't surprise me at all, as we all know that Nintendo like to do things differently to everyone else.

[Cardie]

How does that benefit them if they're not actually selling any more as in the case of the Mini NES?

Prior to stopping production, nobody really expected them to call time on the mini nes as quickly as they did.

[Cardie]

The subscription service on the Switch will include a Classic Game Selection which will allow you to download old NES games. Full details of this part of the monthly sub are still to be announced.

 

Not sure if it'll be monthly games like PS+ & Xbox Live Games for Gold, or if they've got something else lined up, which wouldn't surprise me at all, as we all know that Nintendo like to do things differently to everyone else.

Isn't it going to be a glorified rental scheme or am I confusing it with the XBox.

[Babb'sBurstNad]

I think these consoles were always designed to be limited runs, to build up some interest in Nintendo's back catalogue and create a nice buzz. If they continued with them in the long term they'd undermine their attempts to re-sell most virtual console titles to Switch owners.

 

As for mainline home consoles, well they tend to be conservative there because the overall trend - barring the Wii - has been downwards, and the one time they over-produced was with the Wii U, which screwed them and meant they couldn't cut the price.

[Allan]

Isn't it going to be a glorified rental scheme or am I confusing it with the XBox.

 

Been reading a few conflicting stories, but the truth is that no one really knows as yet. Nintendo as ever keeping their cards very close to their chest.

 

It could be a PS Now style game rental service, or it may be the PS+/Games for Gold monthly download.

 

The official Nintendo site provides the below info on the Classic Game Selection:

 

 

 

Classic Game Selection*

Subscribers will get to download a compilation of classic titles with added online play, such as Super Mario Bros. 3, Balloon Fight and Dr. Mario.

 

Seems quite vague to me. If it's a rental, then why are they not using Cloud based tech to allow players to play as they do on PS Now? With them saying that you will get to download games, suggests to me that they may go down the PS+/GfG route.

[milky]

What was the reason behind the limited production for the mini nes?

 

They're going for around £125 second hand now. Proof that they could have shipped many more.

 

Sega done it right. Built in games and a cartridge slot for £50.

 

Having bought one of those...they didn't. They really, really didn't.

 

You know when you see some small kid at an arcade machine, battering away like fuck, blissfully unaware that there is no money in and they're not controlling a thing?

 

That's what it feels like. While on acid.

[Allan]

Nintendo have started taking pre-orders. 

 

£69.99 - One per customer.

[Babb'sBurstNad]

Nintendo have started taking pre-orders. 

 

£69.99 - One per customer.

 

Cheers, just managed to order one.

[RedKnight]

Gone.

[Allan]

Gone.

 

Wow. Up for about 20-25 minutes.