The Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Nintendo’s follow-up console to the legendary Nintendo Entertainment System, launched in 1991 and introduced what many consider some of the greatest video games of all time – classics such as Super Mario World, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Super Mario Kart, Super Metroid and F-ZERO.


The Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Nintendo's follow-up console to the legendary Nintendo Entertainment System, launched in 1991 and introduced what many consider some of the greatest video games of all time. (Photo: Business Wire)

On Sept. 29, this beloved console is coming back to stores in the form of the Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Super NES Classic Edition. The mini system, which contains 21 pre-installed classic games and can easily be plugged into any high-definition TV using the included HDMI cable, will be available at a suggested retail price of $79.99. And 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 game that was created during the Super NES era but never released … anywhere!

“While many people from around the world consider the Super NES to be one of the greatest video game systems ever made, many of our younger fans never had a chance to play it,” said Doug Bowser, Nintendo of America’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “With the Super NES Classic Edition, new fans will be introduced to some of the best Nintendo games of all time, while longtime fans can relive some of their favorite retro classics with family and friends.”

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

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  • Contra III: The Alien Wars™
  • Donkey Kong Country™
  • EarthBound™
  • Final Fantasy III
  • F-ZERO™
  • Kirby™ Super Star
  • Kirby’s Dream Course™
  • The Legend of Zelda™: A Link to the Past™
  • Mega Man® X
  • Secret of Mana
  • Star Fox™
  • Star Fox™ 2
  • Street Fighter® II Turbo: Hyper Fighting
  • Super Castlevania IV™
  • Super Ghouls ’n Ghosts®
  • Super Mario Kart™
  • Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars™
  • Super Mario World™
  • Super Metroid™
  • Super Punch-Out!! ™
  • Yoshi’s Island™

All of these games would be considered classics by anyone’s standards, and some of them in particular – Secret of Mana, Final Fantasy III, EarthBound and Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars – are massive role-playing games that can take dozens of hours to complete. Even for super fans who have played all of these games multiple times, the inclusion of the never-before-released Star Fox 2 game will offer them something entirely new to enjoy – if they can unlock it by proving their skills in the original Star Fox game. (Well, they only have to complete the first level – we didn’t want to make it too hard!)

Included with the Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Super NES Classic Edition are one HDMI cable, one USB charging cable with AC adapter and two wired Super NES Classic Controllers, perfect for playing multiplayer games. Having two controllers will make it easy for two players to dive into multiplayer action right away. Some of the games with multiplayer options include Street Fighter II Turbo: Hyper Fighting, Super Mario Kart, Contra III: The Alien Wars and Secret of Mana.

*Note that an AC adapter for the USB cable is required to play the system but is not included in the packaging.

The Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Super NES Classic Edition launches on Sept. 29 at a suggested retail price of $79.99.

Super Nes Classic Official Site

 

[Thirty3Three]

Doesn't seem to be one yet.

I'm just cautious that they'll actually do well at releasing a shit ton of these this time around, and those (honestly? Like me...) who want to scalp) will get shafted lol.

 

[Saiyan Lusitano]

All right! Pre-orders' all done.

 

[NESjimbo]

Aha! Preordered on Amazon UK using my US account, good! I'll at least be able to get the EU version, which I hope runs at 60 Hz/FPS XD

Edit: based off of this, https://www.reddit.com/r/nesclassicmods/comments/5qiauv/european_nes_classic/ they should run 60 Hz as well, I hope.

I went to Amazon, and it said it doesn't ship to USA. But I was able to process the order with my address. Hmm...

 

[the_randomizer]

I went to Amazon, and it said it doesn't ship to USA. But I was able to process the order with my address. Hmm...

That's weird, why would it allow preorders to US customers if it doesn't ship?

Edit: Failing that, I can always maybe have a friend in the UK ship it to me, and I can pay them for shipping costs. Either way, I'm reserving one.

 

[Saiyan Lusitano]

I'm just cautious that they'll actually do well at releasing a shit ton of these this time around, and those (honestly? Like me...) who want to scalp) will get shafted lol.

Wish that was true but have you seen the new Zelda amiibos? Out of stock everywhere.

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Edit: Failing that, I can always maybe have a friend in the UK ship it to me, and I can pay them for shipping costs. Either way, I'm reserving one.

UK to US tracked doesn't cost too much so that's a good option.

 

[Thirty3Three]

Wish that was true but have you seen the new Zelda amiibos? Out of stock everywhere.

Oh god yes. So is the 30th anniversary link worth a lot now? Because my friend said he can't find it anywhere

 

[NESjimbo]

That's weird, why would it allow preorders to US customers if it doesn't ship?

Edit: Failing that, I can always maybe have a friend in the UK ship it to me, and I can pay them for shipping costs. Either way, I'm reserving one.

Didn't it say the same thing when you tried? It's on the main page for the SNESC.

 

[Saiyan Lusitano]

Oh god yes. So is the 30th anniversary link worth a lot now? Because my friend said he can't find it anywhere

For a limited time, yes. I'll admit and say that I've sold the Zelda amiibo pack (3) for £99.99 so it was worth it.

I know, I'm an asshole.

 

[the_randomizer]

Didn't it say the same thing when you tried? It's on the main page for the SNESC.

Right, but it still let me preorder anyway, which is odd.

Wish that was true but have you seen the new Zelda amiibos? Out of stock everywhere.

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UK to US tracked doesn't cost too much so that's a good option.

The only issue is that Amazon UK is being dickish in that regard, why bother giving US customers a chance to sign in and order if they can't freaking ship to the US? Sodding fools. And no, I'm not buying one from someone on the Temp, because they will 100% screw me over, so no. To hell with that option.

 

[BORTZ]

$80 no thanks

No Chrono Trigger, SM All Stars, DKC2 (arguably the best DKC), DKC3... pass

I think I will go ahead with my original plan of getting a Pi and a SNES printed casing.

 

[NESjimbo]

I pre-ordered from both Game and Amazon UK, and both pinged my card for 1 GBP, so no big deal if either cancel .... hopefully not both though. I hope to have one from EU and one from US to stash.

 

[StarTrekVoyager]

Pretty noice. I know I won't get one, but still.

 

[Thirty3Three]

For a limited time, yes. I'll admit and say that I've sold the Zelda amiibo pack (3) for £99.99 so it was worth it.

I know, I'm an asshole.

not an asshole at all!

That's awesome! Hahaha!

 

[Saiyan Lusitano]

not an asshole at all!

That's awesome! Hahaha!

I got the chance to order the BotW amiibos so I did (should receive sometime this week) and while I'd like to keep 'em, it's just too hard of a temptation due to how much they're going for right now.

 

[the_randomizer]

Great, so now what do I do? Screw you, Amazon, screw you to the ends of the Earth.

 

[StarTrekVoyager]

It's already sold out? xD

 

[the_randomizer]

It's already sold out? xD

It's not even available on Amazon US yet, so it's not all sold out really.

Edit: Preorder cancelled on Amazon UK because they're a bunch of stingy punks about shipping to the US. screw them.

 

[Saiyan Lusitano]

Great, so now what do I do? Screw you, Amazon, screw you to the ends of the Earth.

I can send you one if you want.

 

[the_randomizer]

I can send you one if you want.

Yeah, probably for triple the price, right? No offense, mate. I appreciate the offer, but I'm not willing to pay more than what the console is worth

 

[Saiyan Lusitano]

Yeah, probably for triple the price, no offense. I appreciate the offer, but I'm not willing to pay more than what the console is worth

Nah, for the retail price. GBATemp discount.