Nintendo Releasing Classic Mini-Console
Nintendo made a huge, official announcement that will likely excite old-school gamers. The Nintendo Entertainment System is getting a comeback with a special retro mini-console version, which is being dubbed the NES Classic Edition. The retro console is set to launch on November 11, and it will be available for a price of $59.99.
The new console is a mini-replica of the original Nintendo Entertainment System. However, it will plug direction into a high-definition TV with an included HDMI cable. What’s more? The NES Classic Edition will come with 30 built-in NES games. This includes the classic Super Marios Bros., The Legend of Zelda, Metroid, Donkey Kong, Pac-Man and Kirby’s Adventure. You can check out the full list of games (Courtesy of Nintendo) below.
Speaking on the reveal, Nintendo of America President and COO Reggie Fils-Aime stated the following:
“We wanted to give fans of all ages the opportunity to revisit Nintendo’s original system and rediscover why they fell in love with Nintendo in the first place. We wanted to give fans of all ages the opportunity to revisit Nintendo’s original system and rediscover why they fell in love with Nintendo in the first place. The Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition is ideal for anyone who remembers playing the NES, or who wants to pass on those nostalgic memories to the next generation of gamers.”
The system will be packaged with an HDMI cable, an AC adapter and one NES Classic Controller, which is built to resemble the iconic, original NES controller. Nintendo is also going to sell additional NES Classic Controllers separately, so gamers will still be able to enjoy the classic two-player style for some of these titles. The individual classic controllers will be available for $9.99.
For some more great news, the new NES Classic Controllers are also compatible to play Virtual Console NES game on a Wii U or Wii system. Here is the full list of 30 games that players will have access to with the new console:
Balloon Figh
BUBBLE BOBBLE
Castlevania
Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest
Donkey Kong
Donkey Kong Jr.
DOUBLE DRAGON II: THE REVENGE
Dr. Mario
Excitebike
FINAL FANTASY
Galaga
GHOSTS’N GOBLINS
GRADIUS
Ice Climber
Kid Icarus
Kirby’s Adventur
Mario Bros.
MEGA MAN 2
Metroid
NINJA GAIDEN
PAC-MAN
Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream
StarTropics
SUPER C
Super Mario Bros.
Super Mario Bros. 2
Super Mario Bros. 3
TECMO BOWL
The Legend of Zelda
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link