This is something I look forward to purchasing all in (System, 2 controllers, cable extenders) for $30 in the Fall of 2017, because it doesn't look like a DRM/lock-in type system and I get a hunch these will pop up on CraigsList with regularity in the not too distant future. $60 + $10 + $20 for extension controllers adds up to me (that's 24 sets of guitar strings at 3 for $10 deal prices) but I'm not mentioning this to complain about their pricing model. I think it'll do great. Hence my eager anticipation to get one eventually.
Review: The NES Classic Edition and all 30 games on it
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#52They 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.
True, I'll add this.
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#53Would anybody else much rather get a raspberry pi and $30 in supplies to make it themself?
No. This looks cool, is ready to use and apparently hassle-free. Plus I don't have to pirate the games.
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#54Only 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…
If this does even half as well as I expect, they would be insane not to do an SNES one. N64 and Gamecube are more interesting as, while both platforms had some good games, 1) the controllers were absurd, and 2) they don't have the same nostalgia feel with a wider audience that the first 2 Nintendo consoles do. What gets interesting is what games do they put on the SNES? I would dearly love to see stuff like FF 3/6 an…
People still love the Gamecube controllers for Smash Brothers that 1) Nintendo still makes new Gamecube controllers [0], and 2) they created a port to allow you to play Wii U with old Gamecube controllers [1].
[0] https://store.nintendo.com/ng3/us/po/browse/productDetailCol... [1] https://store.nintendo.com/ng3/us/po/browse/productDetailCol...
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#55The first time this was announced, I was excited to pick one up. From the article comments, I read about RetroPie. Since I had a raspberry pi lying around, I loaded it with BerryBoot and put RetroPie on it. A 20 year old Playstation to USB controller adapter just worked on RetroPie. We used an old xbox controller for the second controller and have had a ton of fun playing old SNES 2 player games. For the people not willing to put in that much work, this system will work perfectly.
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#56Earlier quoted context omitted.
If this does even half as well as I expect, they would be insane not to do an SNES one. N64 and Gamecube are more interesting as, while both platforms had some good games, 1) the controllers were absurd, and 2) they don't have the same nostalgia feel with a wider audience that the first 2 Nintendo consoles do. What gets interesting is what games do they put on the SNES? I would dearly love to see stuff like FF 3/6 an…
> What gets interesting is what games do they put on the SNES? ...building a list of 30 such games would take hours to trim down. Took me ten minutes. Although if I knew it weren't super unlikely, I would sneak Uniracers and EVO: Search for Eden onto this list. Also, yes I know there are a ton more great games for SNES. It was an awesome system. But these seem like good candidates. * Chrono Trigger * Donkey Kong Coun…
> Super Street Fighter II Turbo
That's not a SNES game. There is Street Fighter II, Street Fighter II Turbo, Super Street Fighter II and Street Fighter Alpha 2.
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#57I 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.
I was thinking of the little bits that used to show up in Nintendo Power and manuals and stuff, but looking back on them it was always "Power tips"!
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#58The release of this actually prompted me to finally build a hardware emulator using Raspberry Pi and RetroPie. For about the same price, you can get a box and controller that will run Everything from N64 and PS1 down to the old school Ataris and NES games. Not a bad project and all the necessary kit is available on Amazon...
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#59I can't tell if the part under "The Legend of Zelda" is sarcasm or I'm really that old:
"Never heard of this one. Doesn’t look very good IMHO."
Really? When I think of Nintendo I think of "The Legend of Zelda".
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#60The release of this actually prompted me to finally build a hardware emulator using Raspberry Pi and RetroPie. For about the same price, you can get a box and controller that will run Everything from N64 and PS1 down to the old school Ataris and NES games. Not a bad project and all the necessary kit is available on Amazon...
Plus you get added bonus of not giving the money to the people who made the games.
I do use emulation, but they are making an effort to sell the games.