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This article was published on July 14, 2016

Nintendo is re-launching the NES for $60 in a tiny adorable console


Nintendo is re-launching the NES for $60 in a tiny adorable console

Nintendo is about to release a new console, and it’s not the NX. Introducing: The Nintendo Classic Mini.

In a totally unexpected move, it’s basically the classic NES console in a tiny body and pre-loaded with 30 games.

Perhaps the company is just having a moment of nostalgia. Either way, I already love it.

Here’s what we know so far:

  • It will cost $60
  • Extra NES controllers will cost you $10
  • The controller can be attached to a Wii remote for use with the Virtual Console on the Wii or Wii U
  • It ships on November 11
  • It comes with an HDMI and USB cable (for power)
  • It’s tiny and cute and the best
  • Games come with ‘multiple suspend points,’ allowing you to save your progress and not throw your remote at your TV when you remember how much harder old-school games were

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Nintendo NES controller box

Furthermore, it comes with 30 great classic games pre-installed:

  • Balloon Fight
  • Bubble Bobble
  • Castlevania
  • Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest
  • Donkey Kong
  • Donkey Kong Jr.
  • Double Dragon II
  • Dr. Mario
  • Excitebike
  • Final Fantasy
  • Galaga
  • Ghosts ‘n’ Goblins
  • Gradius
  • Ice Climber
  • Kid Icarus
  • Kirby’s Adventure
  • Mario Bros.
  • Mega-man
  • 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

I don’t really know what Nintendo is thinking, but I want one SO bad.

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