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The NES Classic was a monumental success when it released last year. Originally it was a "limited edition" product, and the number manufactured was relatively low. Scalpers tore into them, sometimes selling them for over $500 on various auctions sites as they were sold out everywhere. Well, those unlucky few who didn't manage to nab a NES Classic can rejoice; Nintendo is manufacturing and shipping more NES Classic's to stores in 2018!

Along with this news, Nintendo also announced that the inventory for the SNES Classic is also being increased to help avoid the same scalping situation as last year.

Due to incredible demand for the upcoming Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Super NES Classic Edition system, Nintendo plans to ship the retro-inspired product into 2018. Originally, shipments were announced to cease at the end of this calendar year.
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Next summer, Nintendo will also bring back the Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition system with new shipments. More information about the timing of the return of NES Classic Edition will be announced in the future.

Source: GBATemp Inbox.

 

[the_randomizer]

Well Nintendo can easily combat this by only allowing 1 to 2 reservations per order and per person but by seeing the large amount of money they're making from scalpers + the increase in the branding of their name by selling out, well i doubt they will.

I know Amazon has been doing that, not sure about others.

 

[weatMod]

but will new units work block haxchi?

also in 2019 Nintendo will "limited" release low quantity N64 classic

 

[DarthDub]

I guess there's hope in me getting both!

 

[Deleted-355425]

I guess there's hope in me getting both!

I'm going to pick up a NES mini when they come back into stock just cuz its RRP lol.

 

[Deleted User]

Need to block anything involving nes and snes classic. The constant crying really shows the reliance we have on technology. Countless methods to enjoy classic games..

Blocking any news is a bit too harsh, but yeah, I see what you mean. It's brain-dead simple to play any SNES game on practically any device, and most people don't give a heck about the legality of it all. To me, the SNES classic is either for those too scared to emulate or people concerned with the authenticity of the experience. And even then, you're better off get a SNES off eBay or something if you're that concerned about "the authentic experience."

Truth be told, though, it does seem like a niche little console that'll become rare and expensive later on, but if only because of thes limited units Nintendo is putting out. Maybe that's who they're targeting?

i just saw something saying that SNES classic in brazil will be $318
and they put pic of the new Sega Genesis made by tectoy with the price $135
and saying "genesis does what nintendon't"

That's actually pretty cool. It's just a shame TecToy butchered the YM2612 chip.

 

[BlueFox gui]

Blocking any news is a bit too harsh, but yeah, I see what you mean. It's brain-dead simple to play any SNES game on practically any device, and most people don't give a heck about the legality of it all. To me, the SNES classic is either for those too scared to emulate or people concerned with the authenticity of the experience. And even then, you're better off get a SNES off eBay or something if you're that concerned about "the authentic experience."

Truth be told, though, it does seem like a niche little console that'll become rare and expensive later on, but if only because of thes limited units Nintendo is putting out. Maybe that's who they're targeting?


That's actually pretty cool. It's just a shame TecToy butchered the YM2612 chip.

sorry what means "butchered"?

 

[Deleted User]

sorry what means "butchered"?

Killed. In this context, "screwed up."

 

[BlueFox gui]

Killed. In this context, "screwed up."

i don't know what they did and i never tested this new mega drive, but one day who knows

 

[Deleted User]

i don't know what they did and i never tested this new mega drive, but one day who knows

The sound on all games played on this version of the Mega Drive is just off. I'm referring to the MD's sound chip. They seem to be manufacturing them wrong.

It's a shame, too; I really like the Genesis's sound chip (granted it's used correctly and doesn't just use the ass presets found in GEMS, but that's a story for another time).

 

[lisreal2401]

I hope so.

 

[BlueFox gui]

The sound on all games played on this version of the Mega Drive is just off. I'm referring to the MD's sound chip. They seem to be manufacturing them wrong.

It's a shame, too; I really like the Genesis's sound chip (granted it's used correctly and doesn't just use the ass presets found in GEMS, but that's a story for another time).

hmm.. so i guess i will get an old genesis... in another country because people here sell genesis here for 180 or 200 ¬¬

 

[VashTS]

im obviously not a business man but if i were nintendo, i'd make about 100 million of each and take the risk of having to slash prices later in the life span.

its the quality that keeps the price at MSRP not the quantity. look how long mario/zelda games stay at full MSRP! i think they slashed the prices on the Wii U titles to help increase sales but it devalued Mario 3d world and windwaker hd to almost nothing.

i would announce and back waves of like 25 million units per wave and promise dates of release. this way every one can get one and i make billions of profit since the NES Classic prob costs about $3 to manufacture lol.

 

[Deleted-355425]

Have NES classics started dropping in price on ebay yet?

 

[Beerus]

finally those face book comments will shut the fuck up about nes minis in every nintendo post

 

[Kioku]

finally those face book comments will shut the fuck up about nes minis in every nintendo post

Yeah right.

 

[Deleted-355425]

finally those face book comments will shut the fuck up about nes minis in every nintendo post

the fucks facebook?

 

[Beerus]

Yeah right.

a cat can dream cant i

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the fucks facebook?

its this animu site with cute 2d girls

 

[VitaType]

finally those face book comments will shut the fuck up about nes minis in every nintendo post

Exactly. Topic finished. So, lets talk about how likely the N64 mini is and how bad we want one until Mario Oddysee comes out, because then we want to talk about nothing else in Nintendo related posts on Facebook

Press the logout button and go never back to fb, it will improve your quality of life

 

[ZachariasBarnham]

I agree! I can never be bothered to go on Facebook. Last time I was there? Maybe 5 or 6 months ago...


Back on topic...
Wait, you mean Nintendo actually learned from a mistake?!? Uh, wow! That's news to me.

 

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