Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition

[gkarris]

I know this. But it would be awesome if they did. Include a WiFi module, build an "app store" that has ALL the NES games for sale for a few bucks each. I would pay more than $60 dollars for that! Even more so if it was a SNES version!

For that you have the Wii and Wii U Virtual Console. You have plenty of NES games (a LOT of them) for $5 each. Putting this in a console like this is a big f-you to the Wii U's Virtual Console, considering the console is already selling like crap.

I don't know if the regular Wii store is still open, but you can buy used Wii's at Gamestop for $30 after rebate (and these models have Internet access).

Wii U is still MIA - these systems are now more costly than regular XBox One models new/refurbished...

Like the Atari, if the NES retro is successful, look for more versions to come (with just a different set of games).

As for me, I didn't get back into videogames until after college and the NEC Turbografix and 3DO, and didn't get an NES until I became a collector...

Since I'm a "purist" - I prefer playing on an original console with the physical copy of the game and the original controller, using an old TV tube...

There are collectors out there known as "preservationist" and will collect working consoles only to preserve and won't use them on a regular basis - they prefer using emulators (I don't blame them - once these original consoles burn-out they're gone forever... )

 

[garirry]

Yes, the Wii Shop is still open, even though the Wi-Fi Connection has been terminated. I haven't checked in a while, but I do remember purchasing two games in Late 2014 and when I *ahem* transferred the content from the Wii onto the Wii U I got in January this year, I definitely entered the shop to download the transferal software needed.

 

[bradl]

For someone who bought the Intellivision Flashback (I had an Intellivision and still regard it as the best out of the big 3 80s game consoles), and was flirting with the ColecoVision Flashback but passed on the Atari Flashback, I can say I am interested in this unit.

However, I believe someone already answered the question regarding original controllers, as I also still have the original NES plus a few games (when NES started to get big, I started to miss my Intellivision, which I sold to buy the NES; my biggest regret). But the NES I bought came with the robot for use with Gyromite, as well as the gun controller.

With that, I notice the lack of those games, plus probably my 3rd most played game from the NES (3rd to Super Mario Brothers and Mike Tyson's Punch Out): Gumshoe. Who knows if they'll make that; more than likely they will not.

Plus, how could they pass up on including proverbially the godfather of all cheat code games: Contra? I mean, they could include the code in Wreck-It Ralph, but not in the remake of the NES?

Anyway, I might consider it, just for the sake of raising my children so that they know the classics before getting into any gaming on their own.

BL.

 

[gkarris]

For someone who bought the Intellivision Flashback (I had an Intellivision and still regard it as the best out of the big 3 80s game consoles)...

I would just like to say that the Atari 2600 is the better of the consoles as far as number of great playable games and play-ability (that disc/keypad was a pain)....

It won that console gen...

 

[bradl]

I would just like to say that the Atari 2600 is the better of the consoles as far as number of great playable games and play-ability (that disc/keypad was a pain)....

It won that console gen...

And to counter that, here's George Plimpton on baseball. A far cry from Mousterpiece Theatre, indeed:

And for the epic battle, we have this.

Granted, most of the games I had, and a friend of mine had both. But while NES ultimately won out, Intellivision had it over Atari in terms of graphics.

Oh. you'll also be happy to know that both the original Atari and Intellivision developers are still together and active.

BL.

 

[gkarris]

And to counter that, here's George Plimpton on baseball. A far cry from Mousterpiece Theatre, indeed:

And for the epic battle, we have this.

Granted, most of the games I had, and a friend of mine had both. But while NES ultimately won out, Intellivision had it over Atari in terms of graphics.

Oh. you'll also be happy to know that both the original Atari and Intellivision developers are still together and active.

BL.

Ah, The Console Wars never die....

and then a friend of ours got a new Colecovision - we hated him...

Yeah, saw the Blue Sky Rangers and Activision/Atari Devs at a Retro Videogame Con years back - was able to get some of my Intellivision and Atari/Activision games signed...

 

[bradl]

Ah, The Console Wars never die....

If course not.

and then a friend of ours got a new Colecovision - we hated him...

I don't blame you.

Yeah, saw the Blue Sky Rangers and Activision/Atari Devs at a Retro Videogame Con years back - was able to get some of my Intellivision and Atari/Activision games signed...

Now I'm jealous. I hate you.

BL.

 

[Suture]

Has anyone owned any of these reissue modern consoles? I know there's a few Genesis ones out there. Wondering how the emulation performs.

 

[bradl]

Has anyone owned any of these reissue modern consoles? I know there's a few Genesis ones out there. Wondering how the emulation performs.

I do own the Intellivision Flashback, and to be honest, I see no difference between the emulation and the original cartridges. This would mainly be because the ROMs from those games were still available and took little time to port, as they had done it before (INTV released Intellivision Lives! for the PC, Mac, and PS2 a few years ago). And since they (who make up the Blue Sky Rangers) owned the rights to most of the games, they were able to keep the ROMs and performance from them intact.

Personally, I even like the fact that doesn't come with any other TV output ports than standard A/V (RCA plugs). That really does give you the classic feel of how it was when we played it when it first came out. Besides.. giving anything like DVI or HDMI output for something that is 8-bit? How much more crisp and sharp do you want this guy to be?

BL.

 

[Suture]

Yeah, I like it being kept simple. I have seen some of these junky retro emulators on eBay and upon checking reviews, see a lot of reports of slow down and weird sound issues. I'm thinking Nintendo wouldn't let that happen.

 

[frankgrimes]

Missed out on securing one of these badboys oh well the second wave should come soon so a must buy in the new year.

 

[0098386]

I put a preorder down just last week, figured it'd make a nice christmas present! The second wave is set for early December and Nintendo's own site has been really good with accurate dates like that.

I don't even know why I want one. I won't play most games, I own my fave NES games on Wii U and 3DS. But there's just something pulling me in. Still though I'd kill for a SNES model! I really really hope they do one.

 

[bchreng]

The controller cables for this thing are really short so the console has to be practically right next to you when playing. If I plan on gaming with this on a 32" or 60" TV, would a 10' HDMI cable be long enough for me to sit far enough away to see everything?

 

[twietee]

Heard the controller cable is ridiculously short. edit:bchreng beat me to it

I hope they do well and people having a good time with them but I won't get one. Wouldn't use it - never use my Wii U as well except for Netflix at times.

 

[s0nicpr0s]

The controller cables for this thing are really short so the console has to be practically right next to you when playing. If I plan on gaming with this on a 32" or 60" TV, would a 10' HDMI cable be long enough for me to sit far enough away to see everything?

How far away do you normally sit away from those screens? I would expect a 10' cable would be more than enough, but that's for my preferences.

I suspect that the length of the cable is short for two reasons. One, is that the controller will double as an alternate controller on a Wii and Wii U when connected to a Wiimote, none of which have had long cables in my experience. And two, is to help emulate the original in another way, it's been ages since I have used an NES, but I recall always sitting pretty darn close to it. (I think Playstation with an extended cable is the first time I sat more than 5' from the console itself)

 

[Fosty]

What do you think?

As much as I wish I could be excited by it, to me there's simply openemu and then everything else. It's cool as an ornament though.

Hopefully anyone with a mac knows about openemu by now.

 

[0098386]

As much as I wish I could be excited by it, to me there's simply openemu and then everything else. It's cool as an ornament though.

Hopefully anyone with a mac knows about openemu by now.

I've been using RetroArch a lot recently and it made me doubt getting the NES Mini. In the end I decided to keep my preorder because of how portable the device is, plus you get that snazzy NES controller.
Just wondering about OpenEmu though. RetroArch is amazing but it's a bit cumbersome on adding games, having looked on OE's site it seems you can just drag+drop games to add to your library? That seems really good! But can you apply shaders to OpenEmu? It's retroarchs strongest feature by far but I'm just put off by its poor organisation.

http://imgur.com/a/ppAjI

 

[tyche]

OpenEmu has shaders although probably not as many as RetroArch. Personally, I use OE. It's so easy to use, I have a beautiful library about 75% from drag and drop. Some covers I did a google search and dragged that over. Never had any issues with emulation.

 

[0098386]

OpenEmu has shaders although probably not as many as RetroArch. Personally, I use OE. It's so easy to use, I have a beautiful library about 75% from drag and drop. Some covers I did a google search and dragged that over. Never had any issues with emulation.

I just tried it an hour ago and whilst it's pretty (an iTunes for roms), I don't like how you can only use one shader for the whole thing at a time. And I don't like that you can't load it up and navigate fullscreen with a controller. I run Retroarch on a MBP next to my TV with retro bluetooth controllers so OE wouldn't work for me.

But I wish it did work great for me. I love the way it all looks and the drag+drop interface. And I don't like how cumbersome Retroarch is, and how long it takes to get 'just right'. Seems neither are perfect.

 

[the8thark]

There is no dogbone controller support for the MiniNES. That's quite disappointing.

 

[Jovian9]

Gumshoe!!!!! One of my favorite NES games.

.......

With that, I notice the lack of those games, plus probably my 3rd most played game from the NES (3rd to Super Mario Brothers and Mike Tyson's Punch Out): Gumshoe. Who knows if they'll make that; more than likely they will not.


BL.

 

[Fozzybadfeet]

Here in the U.S. it seems no one is doing pre-orders. Possibly due to the hype of the system?

Trying to confirm locations for release day. Hoping I can secure the system and extra controller with ease that morning.

Gamestop now has it listed on their website...But won't be able to purchase till the 11th.

 

[cynics]

Been playing emulators too long to find any interest in this. However I know A LOT of people in real life that are going to get it.

 

[0098386]

Been playing emulators too long to find any interest in this. However I know A LOT of people in real life that are going to get it.

Same, and I've got all the original hardware still set up. But I dunno why there's still some appeal for this! I guess part of it is pressure for them to make more for other consoles like the SNES and N64!

 

[Fozzybadfeet]

It's the nostalgia aspect of it.

Seems it's going to be a challenge to try and purchase this bad boy next Friday. Hoping I don't have to lineup for it.