NES Classic Edition

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The NES Classic Edition

The NES Classic Edition (known as the Nintendo Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System in Europe and Australia) is a small console designed in the likeness of the Nintendo Entertainment System, and is the first entry to the Classics series. For this iteration, it uses an HDMI cable, which is packaged with the console and, rather than using cartridges, includes 30 NES titles pre-installed. The games feature suspend points, allowing the player to resume where they last left off at a later time. The console also comes with a controller based on the original NES Controller, but with a connector based on those used by Wii Nunchuks, which can also be used to play Virtual Console NES games on Wii or Wii U by connecting it to a Wii Remote. The NES Classic Edition also supports Wii Classic Controllers. It was released in Australia on November 10, 2016, and in the Americas and Europe on November 11, 2016.[1] In 2017, the system received a successor, the SNES Classic Edition.

A Japanese version of the NES Classic Edition, the Nintendo Classic Mini: Family Computer, was released exclusively in Japan on the same day. Similar to its overseas equivalent, it includes 30 pre-installed Family Computer games, although some of the games are different from those on the NES Classic Edition due to region exclusivity. While playing a game, players are able to save to up to four Restore Points at any time.[2] It was released in Japan alongside the NES Classic Edition on November 10, 2016. In addition, a special gold-colored version was released marking the anniversary of Weekly Jump.[3]

History

The NES Classic was announced on July 14, 2016. The Japanese counterpart, the Nintendo Classic Mini: Family Computer, was announced on September 29, 2016.[4]

Upon the system's release, stores sold out of the NES Classic Edition, as well as the Nintendo Classic Mini: Family Computer, almost immediately after they went up for sale. Nintendo had recognized this and stated that there would be a "steady flow of additional systems through the holiday shopping season and into the new year."[5] On April 2017, a Nintendo representative informed IGN that the system was being discontinued, and the final shipments would be sent out that month.[6] In September of that year, Nintendo announced that the system would be re-released in summer 2018.[7] It was eventually confirmed to be re-released on June 29, 2018.[8] Production was confirmed to be discontinued in December 2018, with no more stock to be made available after the holiday season.[9]

Games

Games NA/PAL Japan
Atlantis no Nazo File:X mark.png File:Check mark.png
Balloon Fight File:Check mark.png File:Check mark.png
Bubble Bobble File:Check mark.png File:X mark.png
Castlevania File:Check mark.png File:Check mark.png
Castlevania II: Simon's Quest File:Check mark.png File:X mark.png
Donkey Kong File:Check mark.png File:Check mark.png
Donkey Kong Jr. File:Check mark.png File:X mark.png
Double Dragon II: The Revenge File:Check mark.png File:Check mark.png
Dr. Mario File:Check mark.png File:Check mark.png
Downtown Nekketsu Kōshinkyoku: Soreyuke Daiundōkai File:X mark.png File:Check mark.png
Excitebike File:Check mark.png File:Check mark.png
Final Fantasy File:Check mark.png File:X mark.png
Final Fantasy III File:X mark.png File:Check mark.png
Galaga File:Check mark.png File:Check mark.png
Ghosts 'n Goblins File:Check mark.png File:Check mark.png
Gradius File:Check mark.png File:Check mark.png
Ice Climber File:Check mark.png File:Check mark.png
Kid Icarus File:Check mark.png File:X mark.png
Kirby's Adventure File:Check mark.png File:Check mark.png
The Legend of Zelda File:Check mark.png File:Check mark.png
Mario Bros. File:Check mark.png File:Check mark.png
Mega Man 2 File:Check mark.png File:Check mark.png
Metroid File:Check mark.png File:Check mark.png
NES Open Tournament Golf File:X mark.png File:Check mark.png
Ninja Gaiden File:Check mark.png File:Check mark.png
Pac-Man File:Check mark.png File:Check mark.png
Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream File:Check mark.png File:X mark.png
River City Ransom File:X mark.png File:Check mark.png
Solomon's Key File:X mark.png File:Check mark.png
StarTropics File:Check mark.png File:X mark.png
Super Contra File:Check mark.png File:Check mark.png
Super Mario Bros. File:Check mark.png File:Check mark.png
Super Mario Bros. 2 File:Check mark.png File:Check mark.png
Super Mario Bros. 3 File:Check mark.png File:Check mark.png
Tecmo Bowl File:Check mark.png File:X mark.png
Tsuppari Ōzumō File:X mark.png File:Check mark.png
Yie Ar Kung-Fu File:X mark.png File:Check mark.png
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link File:Check mark.png File:Check mark.png

Gallery

Nintendo Entertainment System

  • Hand holding NES Classic Edition as a scale

    Hand holding NES Classic Edition as a scale

  • North American packaging

    North American packaging

  • North American banner

    North American banner

  • North American logo

    North American logo

  • European packaging

    European packaging

  • Australian packaging

    Australian packaging

  • Selecting to play Super Mario Bros. on the NES Classic Edition

    Selecting to play Super Mario Bros. on the NES Classic Edition

Famicom

  • Logo

    Logo

  • The packaging

    The packaging

  • Hand holding Nintendo Classic Mini: Family Computer as a scale

    Hand holding Nintendo Classic Mini: Family Computer as a scale

  • The main menu

    The main menu

Trivia

  • During the release of the NES Classic Edition, Nintendo temporarily revived the Nintendo Power Line from November 11, 2016 to November 13, 2016. When contacted, clips recorded by former Nintendo Game Play Counselors would play, giving hints, tips, and their behind-the-scenes stories for various games. Two of the games featured were Super Mario Bros. and Super Mario Bros. 3.[10]

References

  1. ^ Nintendo. (July 14, 2016). Nintendo Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System. Nintendo UK. Retrieved July 14, 2016.
  2. ^ Nintendo. (September 29, 2016). ニンテンドークラシックミニ ファミリーコンピュータ 紹介映像. YouTube. Retrieved September 30, 2016.
  3. ^ https://kotaku.com/special-gold-colored-famicom-mini-coming-to-japan-1826002680
  4. ^ Nintendo. (September 29, 2016). ファミコンが、手のひらサイズで"再"登場！. Nintendo. Retrieved September 30, 2016.
  5. ^ https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/797124318706601984
  6. ^ http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/04/13/nintendo-discontinues-the-nes-classic-edition?abthid=58efc43a733f92f66f00000d
  7. ^ http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2017/09/nintendo_is_resurrecting_the_nes_classic_mini_and_increasing_snes_classic_inventory
  8. ^ Gilbert, B. (May 14, 2018). Nintendo is about to bring back its outrageously popular $60 NES console. Business Insider. Retrieved February 10, 2019.
  9. ^ Gerblick, J. The NES Classic and SNES Classic Are Being Discontinued. Game Rant. Retrieved March 11, 2019.
  10. ^ Forde, Matt (November 4, 2016). Nintendo Celebrates the NES Classic Edition by Going Retro With The 'Power Line'. Nintendo Life. Retrieved October 1, 2017.
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