NES Classic Edition
The NES Classic Edition (also known as NES Mini) is a smaller version of the Nintendo Entertainment System with 30 games pre-installed. It is also known as the Famicom Mini in Japan. It was released in North America and Europe on November 11, 2016, in Japan and Australia on November 10, 2016,[1] and November 23, 2016 in Russia. The console comes with one controller. The cable of the controller is 0.7 meter long.
The Super NES Classic Edition, released in 2017, is the successor to the NES Classic Edition.
Hardware
The console features a 720p HDMI display output and controllers that are similar to the original NES controller. The console also includes an emulation engine developed by Nintendo European Research and Development.[source?]
Games
The NES Mini comes with 30 games. Each game can be saved. There are 4 save states for each game.[2]
All versions of the console (no matter what region) include the following games:
- Balloon Fight
- Castlevania
- Donkey Kong
- Double Dragon II: The Revenge
- Dr. Mario
- Excitebike
- Galaga
- Ghosts 'n Goblins
- Gradius
- Ice Climber
- Kirby's Adventure
- Mario Bros.
- Mega Man 2
- Metroid
- Ninja Gaiden
- Pac-Man
- Super C
- Super Mario Bros.
- Super Mario Bros. 2
- Super Mario Bros. 3
- The Legend of Zelda
- Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
The North American, European, and Australian versions have the following exclusive games:
- Bubble Bobble
- Castlevania II: Simon's Quest
- Donkey Kong Jr.
- Final Fantasy
- Kid Icarus
- Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream
- StarTropics
- Tecmo Bowl
The Japanese "Famicom" version has the following exclusive games:
- Atlantis no Nazo
- Downtown Nekketsu Kōshinkyoku: Soreyuke Daiundōkai
- Downtown Nekketsu Monogatari
- Final Fantasy III
- NES Open Tournament Golf
- Solomon's Key
- Tsuppari Ōzumō
- Yie Ar Kung-Fu
Reception
Some people think that the cables of the controllers of the NES Mini are too short.[2]
Sales
The NES and SNES Classic editions sold more than 10 million units by September 30, 2018.[3]
Gallery
Box content
Front side
Backside
Controller
Socket adapter and extra cable for the controller
Controller with its cable
NES Classic Edition Media
A miniature Nintendo Entertainment System dedicated console with one life-size controller.
A small Family Computer with two life-size controllers.
References
- ↑ Perez, Angela (July 15, 2016). Nintendo New NES Release Date & Price in Australia. http://www.australianetworknews.com/nintendo-new-nes-release-date-price-in-australia/. Retrieved August 8, 2016.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "NES Mini has four save states for each game | TweakTown". www.tweaktown.com. Retrieved 2020-06-21.
- ↑ Moyse, Chris (October 31, 2018). "NES and SNES Classic consoles pass the 10 million global sales mark". Destructoid. Archived from the original on August 3, 2020. Retrieved October 31, 2018.