Review: The NES Classic Edition and all 30 games on it

Only negative thing I've read about this is that the controllers need a longer cable (yes, you can buy extension cables but they're $10 per controller, on a $60 system that is pricey).

Aside from that it is a great value proposition. A lot of games, good hardware, and updated to work via standard HDMI/USB.

I'm hoping that if this is a runaway success that Nintendo will consider doing a SNES, N64, and Gamecube version.

Re: Review: The NES Classic Edition and all 30 games on it

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Post by jsheard » Tue, Nov 08, 2016, 7:05 PM UTC

They forgot to mention one nice detail - the included controller can also be paired with a Wii or Wii U by plugging it into a Wii Remotes nunchuck port.

This means you can use the authentic controller to play the full Wii Virtual Console catalog, which covers many games not included with the NES Classic.

Re: Review: The NES Classic Edition and all 30 games on it

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Post by bitwize » Tue, Nov 08, 2016, 7:05 PM UTC

I wonder if the author of the article realizes that "protips", while being an internet meme today, arose as nuggets of gameplay advice from GamePro magazine, some for these very games.

It hit me hard in the nostalgia feels to see that again.

Re: Review: The NES Classic Edition and all 30 games on it

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Post by intralizee » Tue, Nov 08, 2016, 7:09 PM UTC

devopsproject wrote: post #3

grillvogel wrote: post #2

I have a feeling this thing is going to be the tickle me elmo of 2016

don't encourage the scalpers

Seems more of a warning to people that are late to Christmas shopping. Very likely this will be on eBay for $100 if short supply from Nintendo.

Re: Review: The NES Classic Edition and all 30 games on it

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Post by bdcravens » Tue, Nov 08, 2016, 7:09 PM UTC

grillvogel wrote: post #2

I have a feeling this thing is going to be the tickle me elmo of 2016

Suppressed supply has long been in Nintendo's playbook

Re: Review: The NES Classic Edition and all 30 games on it

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Post by satysin » Tue, Nov 08, 2016, 7:15 PM UTC

I hope this sells well as I would love to see a SNES/Famicon Classic Edition. That was the console of my childhood :)

Re: Review: The NES Classic Edition and all 30 games on it

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Post by xutopia » Tue, Nov 08, 2016, 7:18 PM UTC

The timing couldn't be better. My daughter is turning 7 just before Xmas and this is going under the tree!