NES Returns!

Hell, I'll buy one just for Zelda.

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Can you play more than the 30 included games on it?
 
Why would you use this over a Wii with homebrew on it?

No cart support and no way to add more games to it.

There are already better alternatives out there.
 
I like it. It's easily portable and simple. I don't need any more full-time devices, so the fact that this is stripped down is what I like.
I do hope there is a way to get additional content, though. Maybe a memory card with more games?
 
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SeymourGore said:
Nintendo is releasing a miniature NES with 30 built-in games

NES rerelease with 30 built-in games, 'classic' look, HDMI, suspend features, and classic controller.

Personally, I would've liked to have seen a standalone 'Virtual Console' that specialized in all of Nintendo's past consoles, not just the NES.

And Netflix.
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I would pay a decent amount of money for a standalone device that only accessed the virtual console, myself. It's too bad that the new NES controllers don't use the original output interface for use on an actual NES since repro versions are of questionable quality and originals are hard to come by in good condition. Adapter a possibility?
 
I need to locate my old NES - Gold Zelda1 cartridge and all.
It's not an NES if you're not blowing the cartridge haha.

Also need to find my original Illusion of Gaia cartridge...somewhere in storage.
 
I'm hoping we get more pictures of the unit soon - I want to know if that cartridge slot opens. If it doesn't, it will bug me to no end. Hopefully there's like a SD-card slot in there or something.

Armenius said:
I would pay a decent amount of money for a standalone device that only accessed the virtual console, myself.
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Totally. Have a team dedicated to just bringing old titles to the Virtual Console and I would totally own one. Give it basic Netflix/streaming support and it would probably be my preferred media streaming platform too.
 
If this does well, hopefully they'd release an SNES version with A Link to the Past on it. I'd be all over that too. :)
 
A Q&A from Kotaku...

http://kotaku.com/the-mini-nes-wont-open-cant-connect-to-the-internet-1783693116


Our questions and Nintendo’s answers:

Will the mini-NES be able to connect to the internet?

No. The console is a standalone device, so it cannot connect to the internet or any external storage devices. The game lineup was chosen to provide a diverse mix of popular and recognizable NES games that appeal to a wide variety of players. Everyone should be able to find multiple games to enjoy.

On the same note: does Nintendo plan to sell other NES games for the mini-NES beyond the 30 it comes preloaded with?

No. The console is a standalone device, so it cannot connect to the internet or any external storage devices. The 30 games included with the system were chosen to provide a wide variety of top-quality, long-lasting game-play experiences.

Are there plans for other mini-consoles, like a mini-SNES or mini-N64?

We have nothing to announce at this time.

Just because people have been asking: safe to say it can’t play old cartridges, right? (Based on the image it looks like an NES cartridge would have around the same width as the entire console.) Does it open up at all?

The console does not use physical media and therefore the Chamber Lid does not open.
 
So in other words, get just the controller for the "retro" feel and use that with the wii/wii-u homebrew.
 
Probably an android emulator. They'll hack it pretty quickly. I'll have one regardless.
 
I'm getting one for nostalgia. I already have access to all those games, but this is just too cool to pass up as an '84 kid.
 
dude IM SO IN FOR THIS. Sad that the new stuff doesnt get me excited like this.
 
IMO Nintendo (and Sega for that matter) would rake the money in hand over fist if they just released their old systems and started re-printing game carts.
 
I was really hoping the lid opened to allow for sd cards (which would read rom files in the main directory)... would that frickin' sell like hotcakes x1000000!? I realize there is copyright protection to consider, but they could sell bundled games on cheap 16mb cards (there must be tons of them floating around) with a cool "official" sticker on it for cheap, and I'm sure 99% of folks would buy them instead of downloading the games from the web...

oh well, what we got is still kinda cool too, hope people enjoy it
 
Youn said:
I was really hoping the lid opened to allow for sd cards (which would read rom files in the main directory)... would that frickin' sell like hotcakes x1000000!? I realize there is copyright protection to consider, but they could sell bundled games on cheap 16mb cards (there must be tons of them floating around) with a cool "official" sticker on it for cheap, and I'm sure 99% of folks would buy them instead of downloading the games from the web...

oh well, what we got is still kinda cool too, hope people enjoy it
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They could wrap the SD card in a case that looks like a NES cartridge, even. The feels seeing that would be unreal.
 
I'll be getting one of these for sure just because I'm a sucker for all things Nintendo, but now I'm really hoping they do the same for the SNES. I would need Super Mario All Stars, A Link to the Past, Chrono Trigger, F-Zero, Super Mario RPG, and Super Mario World of course...I do have all of these on my phone, but there's something special about playing them on an actual SNES Controller. I may even dust off an old 20 inch Sony Trinitron Tube TV that I have collecting dust in the attic to make the experience more authentic.
 
I think that Nintendo missed a big opportunity here.
They should've done NES/SNES/N64
They should've allowed expandability in terms of games
They should've allowed it to go online and download more games
They should've allowed it to have access to physical media (backwards compatible)
They should've done something with the controller

However, Nintendo may be thinking that this is a test. And will possibly do what I'm talking about in the future.
Here's hoping.
 
Gamerdad said:
I'll be getting one of these for sure just because I'm a sucker for all things Nintendo, but now I'm really hoping they do the same for the SNES. I would need Super Mario All Stars, A Link to the Past, Chrono Trigger, F-Zero, Super Mario RPG, and Super Mario World of course...I do have all of these on my phone, but there's something special about playing them on an actual SNES Controller. I may even dust off an old 20 inch Sony Trinitron Tube TV that I have collecting dust in the attic to make the experience more authentic.
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I would wager these are HDMI only, unless you have an HDMI->composite or S-Video adapter.
 
At first I was super excited. Especially after seeing the game titles, but then I thought about actually playing those games for the nth time and my excited waned.
 
UnknownSouljer said:
However, Nintendo may be thinking that this is a test. And will possibly do what I'm talking about in the future.
Here's hoping.
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Yar, that's what I'm hoping for too. With the amount of buzz I'm hearing (never knew so many hockey moms would be nostalgic for this kind of thing), I think it will be a surprise hit for Nintendo.

How great would it be if Nintendo did release a standalone 'retro-inspired' console that played all of their old games using an expanded Virtual Console market. Throw a basic smattering of media stream apps, and this system would take over the 'media stream' market too. It'd basically be what the PSTV should've been.
 
I will get one, price is right and I like most of the games they are including.
 
SeymourGore said:
Yar, that's what I'm hoping for too. With the amount of buzz I'm hearing (never knew so many hockey moms would be nostalgic for this kind of thing), I think it will be a surprise hit for Nintendo.

How great would it be if Nintendo did release a standalone 'retro-inspired' console that played all of their old games using an expanded Virtual Console market. Throw a basic smattering of media stream apps, and this system would take over the 'media stream' market too. It'd basically be what the PSTV should've been.
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just get a NES and a ever drive, problem solved if you want original hardware to play the games. Load roms, play everything.
 
Bigbacon said:
just get a NES and a ever drive, problem solved if you want original hardware to play the games. Load roms, play everything.
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First I heard of a 'ever drive', I'll check it out. TBH, I do like the idea of a more compact console that includes HDMI versus using the old NES shell. It wasn't huge by any means, but would still take up a lot more space than your standard media streamer. It's just the controllers that I'd want to be authentic (or really close).
 
Soooooo

I know I will buy the controller, beyond that, not so much right now. I liked the idea, until the interview where they said it wont connect to the virtual menu nor expand on the 30 games, that sucks. I will get the controller and wait and see if they get a better virtualized console made
 
I'm disappointed there's no way to get additional games on it. It would have been awesome if it had the ability to connect to Nintendo's online store, and you could purchase more titles. That said, I may still get one. The NES was the first console we owned growing up, but I no longer have one. I've thought about buying one again, and probably still will, but it's cool this is HDTV ready.

I'm also hoping they do this for the SNES and even the N64.
 
Some updated info and newer trailer...

In a press release (and new trailer) this morning, Nintendo said that the sleek new system will let you maintain up to four different suspend points for each game. You’ll also be able to see the original NES manuals by scanning QR codes that appear on your screen. And each game will be playable in three display modes: CRT filter (which adds a scan-line effect), 4:3 (which maintains the original aspect ratio), and Pixel Perfect (which turns every pixel into a perfect square).

The bad news? Bob Mackey over at USGamer got hands-on time with the system, and he has two nitpicks that will likely be very, very annoying: 1) the controllers are wired, and the wires are very short; and 2) in order to use save states or switch games, you have to hit the Reset button on the console. There’s no “home” button functionality on the controller.

 
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In for two! One for my bro in law and one for me. Now if only these would fill into preorder at Bestbuy or Amazon.
 
Damar said:
Some updated info and newer trailer...

In a press release (and new trailer) this morning, Nintendo said that the sleek new system will let you maintain up to four different suspend points for each game. You’ll also be able to see the original NES manuals by scanning QR codes that appear on your screen. And each game will be playable in three display modes: CRT filter (which adds a scan-line effect), 4:3 (which maintains the original aspect ratio), and Pixel Perfect (which turns every pixel into a perfect square).

The bad news? Bob Mackey over at USGamer got hands-on time with the system, and he has two nitpicks that will likely be very, very annoying: 1) the controllers are wired, and the wires are very short; and 2) in order to use save states or switch games, you have to hit the Reset button on the console. There’s no “home” button functionality on the controller.
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I think every person with functioning eyeballs realized that this was a -wired- controller affair. And also that the controllers were exact replicas of the original NES controller, meaning no extra buttons.
 
Comparison video between the NES Classic and the Wii U Virtual Console.

 
zaxour said:
I think every person with functioning eyeballs realized that this was a -wired- controller affair. And also that the controllers were exact replicas of the original NES controller, meaning no extra buttons.
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Yeah, I have no problem either of his nitpicks.
 
Yea when the volume is higher things tend to seem "clearer"... try matching the gain before comparing audio...

I imagine they may've dimmed the emulator on the Wii because most people have some crappy TV brightness/contrast setting turned on (as they are on by default in most modern TVs)

Either way, it's probably not worth buying an entirely new console just to re-experience the games... or maybe dude above just works for nintendo sales department wtf knows...
 
zaxour said:
I think every person with functioning eyeballs realized that this was a -wired- controller affair. And also that the controllers were exact replicas of the original NES controller, meaning no extra buttons.
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Since the new controllers can't work on the original system they are not exact replicas of the originals.
 
Damar said:
Someone sure is nitpicky. ;)
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You tend to get that way when you've gotten used to using a super high build quality made-in-Japan controller for the last 20 years then some kid on the internet says the new cheaper ones made in China are an exact replica. It's horse shit.
 
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