Product Description
Bring back memories and make brand new ones with Nintendo’s ultimate retro gaming experience, launching 11th November! Relive the 80s when the Nintendo Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System launches in stores on 11th November. The classic NES is back in a familiar-yet-new form as a mini replica of Nintendo’s original home console. Plugging directly into a high-definition TV using the included HDMI cable, the console comes complete with 30 NES games built-in, including beloved classics like Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, Metroid, Donkey Kong, PAC-MAN and Kirby’s Adventure. The Nintendo Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System comes packaged with an HDMI cable, a USB cable for powering the system*, and one Nintendo Classic Mini: NES Controller. And whether it’s rediscovering an old favourite or experiencing the joy of NES for the first time, the fantastic collection of NES classics included with each and every system should have something for all players. The included titles are: Balloon Fight, BUBBLE BOBBLE, Castlevania, Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest, Donkey Kong, Donkey Kong Jr., DOUBLE DRAGON II: THE REVENGE, Dr. Mario, Excitebike, FINAL FANTASY , Galaga, GHOSTS’N GOBLINS, GRADIUS, Ice Climber, Kid Icarus, Kirby’s Adventure, Mario Bros., MEGA MAN 2, Metroid, NINJA GAIDEN, PAC-MAN, Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream, StarTropics, SUPER C, Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 2, Super Mario Bros. 3, Tecmo Bowl, The Legend of Zelda Zelda II: The Adventure of Link Each title is sure to bring back fond memories and produce plenty of new ones. Players can even enjoy playing many of these games together by attaching a second Nintendo Classic Mini: NES Controller, sold separately. A Classic Controller or Classic Controller Pro for the Wii console can also be used. The Nintendo Classic Mini: NES Controller can also be used to play Virtual Console NES games on a Wii U or Wii console. Simply connect it to a Wii Remote controller to make the experience that much more authentic. Players needn’t worry about losing any hard-earned progress either as each game has multiple suspend points, allowing them to start where they left off at a later time, no passwords needed. Bring back memories and make brand new ones with the Nintendo Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System, launching on 11th November. Relive past glories, defeat the boss that you could never beat, or simply enjoy the classic titles of yesteryear anew. *Note that an AC adapter for the USB cable is required to play the system but is not included in the packaging.
Box Contains
Comes packaged with an HDMI cable, a USB cable for powering the system, and one Nintendo Classic Mini: NES Controller
From the manufacturer
Nintendo Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System
Relive your childhood memories from the 80s with the Nintendo Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System. The classic NES is back in a familiar yet new form as a mini replica of Nintendo’s original home console.
Plugging directly into a high-definition TV, the console comes complete with 30 NES games built-in, including beloved classics like Super Mario Bros, The Legend of Zelda, Metroid, Donkey Kong, PAC-MAN and Kirby’s Adventure.
The Nintendo Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System comes packaged with a HDMI cable, a USB cable for powering the system, and one Nintendo Classic Mini: NES Controller. Whether it’s rediscovering an old favourite or experiencing the joy of NES for the first time, the fantastic collection of NES classics included with each and every system should have something for all players.
Players needn’t worry about losing any hard-earned progress either as each game has multiple suspend points, allowing them to start where they left off at a later time, no passwords needed.
The included titles are:
Balloon Fight, Bubble Bobble, Castlevania, Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest, Donkey Kong, Donkey Kong Jr., Double Dragon II: The Revenge, Dr. Mario, Excitebike, Final Fantasy, Galaga, Ghosts’N Goblins , Gradius, Ice Climber, Kid Icarus, Kirby’s Adventure, Mario Bros., Mega Man 2, Metroid, Ninja Gaiden, Pac-Man, Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream, StarTropics, Super C, Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 2, Super Mario Bros. 3, Tecmo Bowl, The Legend of Zelda, Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
Box Contents
Nintendo Classic Mini: NES console (with 30 games pre-installed)
Nintendo Classic Mini: NES Controller
HDMI Lead
USB Power Cable – suitable for powering the console from a compatible USB port. Please note a USB AC Adapter is not included.
Each title is sure to bring back fond memories and produce plenty of new ones. Players can even enjoy playing many of these games together by attaching a second Nintendo Classic Mini: NES Controller, sold separately. A Classic Controller or Classic Controller Pro for the Wii console can also be used. The Nintendo Classic Mini: NES Controller can also be used to play Virtual Console NES games on a Wii U or Wii console.
Each title for the Nintendo Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System is displayed at a smooth 60Hz via the included HDMI cable and can be enjoyed in one of three visual modes!
Mr Todd –
My wife bought me this as a gift and although the inflated price tag is really shameful, I genuinely cannot fault Nintendo for the quality of the product. The game emulation looks glorious on on the Modern TV and the interface is polished and does the legacy of the NES justice. The unit is really small and lightweight but it is well detailed and a joy to use. The controller is a perfect replica of the original, feels good in the hand and although there has been a lot of noise about the cord length, it is supposed to be a scaled down replica so I can actually see Nintendo’s thought process, although it does make it pretty much unusable as you cannot sit that close to the TV for longer than 5 mins without eye strain of some kind. Plenty of cheap offerings on Amazon to resolve this issue though.The packaging is great and a collector’s dream. From a collector’s point of view it is great that this is a genuine Nintendo product unlike the SEGA & Atari flashback etc. offerings which are 3rd party or from those who have bought the name of the company which has long been abandoned. If you are not into collecting and just want to have a blast on some retro gaming now & then, I do recommend a raspberry Pi setup as you can emulate generations of consoles.For me it’s a brilliant product but the re-sellers charging over the odds need to have a long hard look in the mirror as it’s the end user that ultimately suffers due to the sharks buying up all the stock for profit and not allowing those who want to enjoy the product be able to purchase one at the correct price.
shadowspirit –
Just got it in the post the other day and now have been playing it like mad since. Fabulous piece of equipment for anyone who is a big nintendo fan and who likes to collect the memorabilia, one well worth adding to your collection.It has all of those important nes games which are as everyone with sense knows the first three mario games, most of all the third the world over. I had such a great time playing sm 3 the other day there. Kirby’s dreamland was pretty fun too. Theres some other cool titles there for consideration too.Many people’s excuse for a complaint would be that there is only thirty games on it when on other emulator consoles (unofficial ones of course) there is above the limit of 200 or more. All of that is fine but if you like certain genres and are a fan of them like me and lots of others out there then you might at the same time just consider this one too. Another issue for people is that the cables are quite short as well. They will barely reach as far as you that player so word of warning for any buying this machine, you may just want to consider buying an extended cable to with it rather than relying on the smaller one provided. Though quite fragile its also a very stylish device, nice and small as well. So much that it will literally fit in the palm of your hand.
mr m j squires –
One of the greatest products ever made. The quality of the finish is exactly like the original NES. The controller and console are just perfection. Only negatives are the length of the controller cable is it is very short, the weight of the unit, means that it moves about too easily, if you accidentally pull the controller cord and the game screen is 4:3, which doesn’t look as good as if it were full screen…. BUT they are small issues.For £49 this is an absolute bargain, 30 classic games, designed to perfection and not just made quickly as a cash cow. You can tell it has been well thought and made without compromise.Nintendo prove again that they are the best at making enjoyable gaming experiences. a+++++++ :)**Update**. Why reviews are being negative about the non inclusion of a socket is beyond me. You can power the mini nes with a AV receiver USB socket, and most probably on the side of a TV too…. this is a design bonus for me, as I already have too many plugs and not enough space on my surge protector !
Kiran_mk2 –
It’s back! After becoming impossible to find and being resold far above its market value on eBay, Nintendo have finally come back with a second run of the NES Classic Mini with enough stock for everyone. The NES was the console that brought home gaming back from the brink after the videogames crash of the early 80s. Nintendo was succesful in Japan and then started testing the water in various US cities. With all the positive reactions the NES was fully unleashed around the world – along with the classic Super Mario Bros. In Japan and the US the only game in town was the NES. In the UK (and most of Europe) Nintendo didn’t do as well leaving the door open to Sega. Even so the NES was the quintessential console that most people aspired to until the release of the Megadrive. Now Nintendo has repackaged that classic console in miniature with 30 built-in games, including the stone-cold classics such as Mario 1-3, Zelda 1&2, Castlevania 1&2, Double Dragon 2, Mega Man 2 and more. The controllers are a full-scale replica of the originals and connect to the console via the standard Wii remote connector. This means that you can also use these controllers to play virtual console games on the Wii. One controller is included in the package and extra controllers can be bought separately (and amazingly, they’re not a rip-off!). The menu system is a mixture of classic Nintendo pixel art and NES-style music. Each game has a few save slots allowing you to save your progress through the games (to access, press the reset button on the console and assign your state to one of the slots for the relevant game). The console is powered by USB (no AC adaptor in the box – you can use a phone charger or use a USB socket on your TV or games console). One word – the USB ports on the Nintendo Switch dock do not put out enough power; you need at least 1 amp. The system outputs AV via HDMI in 720p. USB and HDMI cables are included.Downsides? As has been noted the system is closed – it will not play NES/Famicon cartridges and there is no option to buy further games. If you look online there are some ‘unofficial’ options to load more games on but you can find these for yourself. It’s been said before, but the controller cables are rediculously short – like not even three feet long.But, the games transcend these slight issues. Games play better than you remember – the games are the US NTSC versions (so Shadow Warriors regains its original name of Ninja Gaiden) meaning that they play full screen and full-speed unlike the original PAL console. The joys of finding a Mario warp zone or defeating a Mega Man boss still resonate today. Yes, there are some notable titles missing – Contra (Probotector in the UK), Snake Rattle n’ Roll, the Turtles games, Castlevania 3, Mega Man 1 & 3 and more – but the titles that are there provide a masterclass of 80s classics and with the mini console and replica controller adds up to nostalgia in a box for anyone who player videogames in the late 80s.
Maldwyn Turner –
Old times, good times, awesome console
Get some wireless controllers to go with it and it’s awesome! The one they provide is way too short. Oldies but goodies, highly recommended
Nice –
Mis een controller
Voor de prijs is niet slecht ,maar zou 2 controllers zijn zou beter zijn,meeste spellekes zijn voor 2 spellers
Elide –
Un exito
Le encantó a mi hijo, y eso es suficiente para mi.Funciona a la perfección, solo el cable del control es muy corto.Le compre otro control con 3 metros de largo.
LaLA –
So fun! Buy the accessory kit too and your set!
Works like a charm. Just got it yesterday and all the games work and we have been having so much fun. I bought the cord lengthening bundle that has the extra controller and ac adapter with it and haven’t had any issue. We had an extra hdmi cable to hook it into the tv from the wii, so no biggie there. The games are so fun and what a neat thing to share with my own kids! We played kirby and zelda for hours! The console is tiny! Looks like a super mini version of the old one. Now I am going to order the super nes since this one turned out so well. This is a EU console so you do have to get the adapter for it and if you dont have the extra hdmi then that would be good too. This is the kit I bought: Piranha PerformanceAccessory Kit for NES Classic Edition with Controller, 2 Controller Extension Cables, Power AdapterIt was $20 but well worth it. You get an extra controller and lengtheners for the controllers and that ac adapter.Does it suck to spend the extra $20? Yes. But it’s fun and worth the enjoyment we are getting out of it.
J. H. Klunder –
Calidad, nostalgia y diversión en un solo paquete… mal empacado.
Que puedo decir acerca de este gran artículo histórico en el mundo de los videojuegos que no se haya dicho ya?? Solamente que si eres fan de los videojuegos, no puedes quedarte sin el tuyo, ya que te estás haciendo dueño de una de las consolas de video mas icónicas que han salido al mercado junto con la legendaria Atari 2600, y que han marcado el rumbo de lo que hoy conocemos como los actuales videojuegos. Esta edición es la versión en miniatura de la lanzada originalmente en los 80’s, no utiliza cartuchos, los juegos vienen precargados en su memoria interna mismos que se pueden expandir si es que se les hacen insuficientes los 30 de los mejores juegos que salieron para esta fantástica consola. Es la versión original de Nintendo, no clon, de ahí que es preferible escoger a Amazon como vendedor al momento de comprar para evitar desagradables sorpresas, es decir, productos abiertos, usados, incompletos, etc… Puntos negativos de la consola?? yo diría que ninguno, es una consola que viene con toda la magia y calidad característica de la consola original y de la propia Nintendo, sin embargo hay que admitir que el cable del mando viene muy muy corto, entre 70 y 80 cms, en comparación a lo que nos tenía acostumbrados los nipones con las NES y SNES en sus versiones originales, cuestión de costes? error de diseño o planeación?, a saber, esta nueva remesa adolece de ese mismo punto, pero se puede corregir adquiriendo unos extensores para no jugar pegado a la pantalla.Por último y no menos importante que quiero destacar es el pésimo o nulo embalaje por parte de Amazon, me fue enviada sin ningún tipo de protección, la caja al desnudo vamos, con golpes en las esquinas, repleta de etiquetas, cintas adhesivas de la paquetería, etc. que al ser un artículo de colección (al menos para mi), fue decepcionante y de alguna manera preocupante cómo quedaría después de quitar ese mundo de pegatinas… en fin, afortunadamente el acabado brillante de la caja del Mini NES ayudó a que pudiera minimiza el daño para que esto no fuera un verdadero desastre, ambalaje y envío bien cobrados, eso sí, muy mal por Amazon.