NES Classic Edition

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Not to be confused with Classic NES Series.
Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition
NES Classic Edition with controller
Also known as Nintendo Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System in Europe and Australia
Nintendo Classic Mini: Family Computer in Japan
Developer Nintendo
Manufacturer Nintendo
Type Dedicated console
Release date
  • JP/AUS: November 10, 2016 (2016-11-10)
  • NA/EU: November 11, 2016 (2016-11-11)
  • RU: November 23, 2016 (2016-11-23)
Retail availability 2016 – 2017
Introductory price US$59.99
CA$79.99
GB£49.99
A$99.95
NZ$119.99
€59.95
MXN 1,999
CL$79,990
¥5,980
kr 599
PP 3,999
R$980
Discontinued
  • NA: April 13, 2017 (2017-04-13)
  • WW: April 15, 2017 (2017-04-15)
Media Internal flash memory
System-on-chip used Allwinner R16,[1] Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A7
Memory 256 MB of DDR3 RAM
Storage 512 MB NAND Flash TSOP48
Graphics Mali-400 MP
Controller input 2 controller ports
Menu of the Nintendo Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System
Menu of the Nintendo Classic Mini: Family Computer

Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition, known as Nintendo Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System in Europe and Australia and the Nintendo Classic Mini: Family Computer (Japanese: ニンテンドークラシックミニ ファミリーコンピュータ?) in Japan,[2] is a miniature replica[3][4] of the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) video game console by Nintendo which launched on November 10, 2016 in Australia and Japan,[5] November 11, 2016 in North America and Europe[6] and November 23, 2016 in Russia.[7] Based upon software emulation, it includes a static library of 30 built-in games from the licensed NES library, including some third-party titles, with writable storage only for save states.

On April 13, 2017, Nintendo of America announced the current discontinuation of the NES Classic Edition, with the last shipments going out to retailers in North America throughout that month. On April 15, Nintendo confirmed that they are ceasing the production of these units in the rest of the world as well.[8] The NES Classic Edition was in production for 5 months.

Hardware

The system features HDMI display output and a new replica controller, which can also connect to the Wii Remote for use with Virtual Console games on Wii and Wii U.[9][10][11] The controllers for the Japanese version are hardwired into the console just like the original Famicom. Because of this, the controllers and connecting cables are also smaller and shorter respectively,[12] and cannot connect to a Wii Remote for use with Virtual Console games.

The console houses a new Nintendo Entertainment System emulation engine developed by Nintendo European Research & Development (NERD).[13] The emulation engine was well-received by critics and was regarded as superior in both visual and audio support when compared to the NES Virtual Console emulation on the Wii U.

Despite being branded differently between North America and the PAL region, both regions distributed identical hardware and software. All the games included were based on their North American localisations and run at 60 Hz in all regions. The console's user interface supports up to eight languages; this does not change the language in-game.

A 320-page book called Playing with Power: Nintendo NES Classics, published by Prima Games, was released the same day as the console;[14] the book is a guide to some of the games included on the system. Nintendo of America brought back the Nintendo Power Line as an automated phone hotline from November 11 to 13 as a celebration of the launch of the system.[15]

Hacking

Shortly after the NES Classic Edition's release, hackers discovered ways to unofficially add titles to the system's library, as well as enable emulation support for other consoles. Games from various consoles, such as the Nintendo 64 and 32X, have been successfully ported to the NES Classic Edition.[16]

Launch

The NES Classic Edition was first released on November 10, 2016 in Japan and Australia, and November 11 in North America and Europe, but due to limited supply, it sold out almost immediately.[17]

Reception

Aside from criticism regarding the controller cord being too short as well as minor emulation glitches, especially with sound, the NES Classic Edition has been well received.[18][19]

One of many "plug-n-play" consoles on the market, the demand for NES Classic Edition was notably large, with various retailers collectively selling approximately 196,000 units in its first month,[20] remarkably selling out within hours of availability.[21] As of December 31, 2016, Nintendo reported 1.5 million units sold.[22]

While the unit was well-received, journalists were confused about Nintendo's decision to discontinue the unit as announced in April 2017. Nintendo had not said at launch that the system was meant to be only a limited run, and its messaging for it seemed to suggest it would be an product with a longer production life. The company had clarified, when announcing the discontinuation, that "NES Classic Edition wasn’t intended to be an ongoing, long-term product. However, due to high demand, we did add extra shipments to our original plans."[23] The lack of availability of the unit since launch, with shipments immediately selling out when they reach stores, also suggested Nintendo was not prepared for the demand for the product.[24] According to Eurogamer, the discontinuation of the NES Classic was in part to transition the production line to a Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) Classic system designed similarly to the NES Classic but featuring games from the SNES, to be launched later 2017.[25] While journalists agreed an SNES Classic would be a more enticing product and Nintendo would likely be more prepared to produce a larger number of systems, Nintendo's decision with the NES Classic may have influenced consumers to be wary of trying to buy a system produced in low volumes, or give the impression of artificial scarcity with the product as part of a longer-term strategy to keep consumers demanding Nintendo products.[24][26]

List of games

Regardless of the model/region, the microconsole included 30 built-in games in all regions. Only 22 titles are in common between all regions, while the eight remaining titles are exclusive to either Japan or North America/PAL region respectively.[27][12] The following games are common to all regions:

Titles Original year of release Publisher
Balloon Fight[lower-alpha 1] 1985 Nintendo
Castlevania 1986 Konami
Donkey Kong 1986[lower-alpha 2] Nintendo
Double Dragon II: The Revenge[lower-alpha 1] 1989[lower-alpha 2] Arc System Works[lower-alpha 3]
Dr. Mario[lower-alpha 1] 1990 Nintendo
Excitebike 1984 Nintendo
Galaga 1988[lower-alpha 2] Bandai Namco
Ghosts 'n Goblins 1986[lower-alpha 2] Capcom
Gradius 1986[lower-alpha 2] Konami
Ice Climber[lower-alpha 1] 1985 Nintendo
Kirby's Adventure 1993 Nintendo
Mario Bros. 1983[lower-alpha 2] Nintendo
Mega Man 2 1989 Capcom
Metroid 1986 Nintendo
Ninja Gaiden 1988 Koei Tecmo
Pac-Man 1984[lower-alpha 2] Bandai Namco
Super C[lower-alpha 1] 1990[lower-alpha 2] Konami
Super Mario Bros. 1985 Nintendo
Super Mario Bros. 2[lower-alpha 4] 1988 Nintendo
Super Mario Bros. 3 1988 Nintendo
The Legend of Zelda 1986 Nintendo
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link 1987 Nintendo

The following games are exclusive to the North American and PAL NES version:

Titles Original year of release Publisher
Bubble Bobble[lower-alpha 1] 1988[lower-alpha 2] Taito[lower-alpha 5]
Castlevania II: Simon's Quest 1987 Konami
Donkey Kong Jr. 1982[lower-alpha 2] Nintendo
Final Fantasy 1987 Square Enix
Kid Icarus 1986 Nintendo
Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream 1987 Nintendo
StarTropics 1990 Nintendo
Tecmo Bowl[lower-alpha 1] 1989[lower-alpha 2] Koei Tecmo

The following games are exclusive to the Japanese Famicom version:

Titles Original year of release Publisher
Atlantis no Nazo 1986 Sunsoft
Downtown Nekketsu Kōshinkyoku: Soreyuke Daiundōkai[lower-alpha 1] 1990 Arc System Works[lower-alpha 3]
Final Fantasy III 1990 Square Enix
NES Open Tournament Golf 1991 Nintendo
Downtown Nekketsu Monogatari[lower-alpha 1] 1989 Arc System Works[lower-alpha 3]
Solomon's Key 1986 Koei Tecmo
Tsuppari Ōzumō[lower-alpha 1] 1987 Koei Tecmo
Yie Ar Kung-Fu 1985 Konami

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 Allows 2 players to play simultaneously.
  2. ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 Release year of the home console port of the arcade game.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Originally published by Technōs Japan.
  4. ↑ Known in Japan as Super Mario USA. Not to be confused with the Japanese version of Super Mario Bros. 2, known as Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels in other regions.
  5. ↑ Owned by Square Enix.

References

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  8. ↑ http://nintendotoday.com/nes-classic-shipments-end-in-japan-and-europe-as-well/
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  20. ↑ https://gamerant.com/nintendo-nes-classic-sales-wii-u/ "Nintendo NES Classic is Selling Almost 6 Times as Fast as Wii U" "The NES Classic sells an impressive 196,000 units in the US in the month of November, significantly outpacing the sales of Nintendo’s eighth generation Wii U console."
  21. ↑ http://time.com/4568238/nes-classic-sold-out/ "People Are Selling Nintendo’s NES Classic Edition For Hundreds of Dollars" "Nintendo’s NES Classic Edition is out today, as in sold out today, as in chances are if you’re just stepping out the door to pick one up, it’s probably too late."
  22. ↑ http://www.siliconera.com/2017/02/01/nes-classic-edition-surpasses-1-5-million-units-global-sales/
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