Super NES Classic Edition

[Babb'sBurstNad]

I got my NES mini from Argos, they were taking orders pretty close to launch so I reckon they're worth keeping an eye on if you get stuck.

[Allan]

I'll be keeping an eye out for more pre-orders for a couple of work mates, so I'm happy to PM anyone who is after one, just as soon as I see that someone is taking pre-orders, again.

[RedKnight]

Pre-ordered with Game in-store, £50 deposit.

[Cardie]

Hopefully it's a refundable deposit and they don't bump the price massively like last time.

[Brownie]

FFS I really wanted one of these.

[Baresi]

Pre-order available at Argos - 

 

http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/heads-up-argos-launching-nintendo-classic-pre-orders-online-69-99-2728570

[Baresi]

Argos stock has gone. 

[RedKnight]

Picked mine up from Game earlier. Super Metroid up first.

[Tony Moanero]

Nintendo should bring out a slimmed down version of the original Gameboy, with a load of games built in. The Gameboy is easily my all-time favourite games console.

[The Woolster]

I missed this launching, but picked one up from Amazon France this morning, had signed up to stock informer website and got an email first thing. cost me €100.

[Baresi]

Seems you can add additional games to this. Going to add a shitload to it.

[Funkasy]

i have two of them  now, how do i add extra games? do i need to hack it ? 

[Baresi]

https://github.com/ClusterM/hakchi2/releases

[Guest]

Retro-bit, a big name in retro clone hardware, has signed a deal with Sega to make accessories for the Mega Drive, Saturn and Dreamcast consoles. Wait - what? Those consoles have been dead and buried for years. Either there's a sudden demand for the original controllers, or...

 

Or the NES and SNES Classic minis have inspired Sega to follow suit. I might be miles off but those retro remakes have been been huge hits for Nintendo, and the prospect of a Dreamcast mini is tantalising.

 

"The first products and concepts under the agreement include several accessories that feature the same great quality as their original Sega counterparts like the original console port, but also with modern upgrades such as a USB port for PC compatibility and Bluetooth wireless technology," said Retro-bit's announcement.

 

"With retro gaming on an upswing," commented Titi Ngoy, president of Retro-bit distributor Innex, "we are pleased to offer officially SEGA-licensed accessories in their original format as well as apply the innovative classic gaming enhancements that have become the hallmark of Retro-Bit.

 

"We're excited to unveil the first of these new products and concepts at CES." The Consumer Electronics Show takes place 9th-12th January in Vegas.

 

Question is, which games would a Dreamcast mini come with? The SNES mini comes pre-installed with 21 games. Shenmue? Soulcalibur? Crazy Taxi?

 

Digital Foundry reviewed Retro-bit's Super Retro Trio console a few years ago. This remarkable beast features slots to play original Mega Drive, Nintendo and Super Nintendo cartridge, and only cost £40!

[Pureblood]

My Dreamcast is still in excellent condition with a fully functioning lens.  The lens is quite easy to replace once it goes, too.

 

I have a bunch of self-booting back up games with some rare titles and a few originals.   If a disc doesn't work you can always get it resurfaced at GAME for a couple of quid.  95% of the time that will sort it out.  

 

The Dreamcast also has VGA compatibility for modern TVs and looks super slick.  The VGA adapters are pricey but worth it.

 

For me you can't beat the feel of using the original machine.  

 

The minis are a great way to get into the expensive hobby of retro gaming, though. 

[RedKnight]

I have both. Good to have the HDMI compatibility and the save points.

[Pidge]

SNES mini seems back in stock again.

[Remmie]

https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/8bitdo-sf30-wireless-gamepad-bluetooth-controller-with-classic-joystick-for-ioswindowsandroidswitch-etc-1454-delivered-dresslily-2878458

[The Golden Eel]

SNES mini seems back in stock again.

 

Just bought one off Amazon

[Juniper]

Finally got a NES mini today and I’m full on buzzing playing Mario 1, 2 & 3 again. Spent hundreds of hours on these games no doubt when a kid. 

 

Bargain at £50, shame the controller lead is about a meter though. Just had to buy an extender lead for a couple quid off Ebay. 

 

Got a SNES mini a couple months ago but the NES is unreal. Can’t wait to dig deeper into this. 

 

Think they are stopping production soon so didn’t want to hold off any longer on both. Still both available on Amazon.