The Nintendo Entertainment System is -sorta- coming back to stores - Polidicks

[QUOTE=Mio Akiyama;50709512]this is how it is on the virtual console, we got Super C on the 3ds but not Contra[/QUOTE] What a shame. I'd definitely buy it if it also had the original.

Well good. Hopefully one day the whole library is available on this thing. It'd be great for games preservation. I've been wondering for a while now why Nintendo hasn't done this, seems like it'd be cheap, make nostalgia money, and be a good way to keep the NES alive in some form for current viewers. I've already got a genuine big regular NES though, so I don't have much use for it. Maybe I could get it as a gift for my siblings.

[QUOTE=hoodoo456;50709256]Thes things are cheap piles of shit that don't even play certain games, and what games they do play have visual and audio inaccuracies. not worth the money. Just pay a higher price and get the original hardware.[/QUOTE] The old models maybe, but at this point (especially the Retro Trio), it's very compatible. While I can't speak for how close the NES/SNES accuracy is (I don't have those on hand), I can't tell apart the Genesis gameplay from my Model 2. The official Sega ones are shit though. AtGames couldn't emulate a console right to save their life. [QUOTE=Sam Za Nemesis;50709660][video=youtube;mA-vJWW9WaQ]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mA-vJWW9WaQ[/video][/QUOTE] That's a different console entirely.

RPI/Odroids can emulate most systems up to n64 and only cost like $40, but it's cool none the less. Hopefully it's better than those really bad all-in-one genesis consoles.

It'd be hilarious if people expecting an SNES/N64 emulator box opened the thing up and found literal NES hardware and a USB power adaptor :v:

[QUOTE=chipsnapper2;50709928]It'd be hilarious if people expecting an SNES/N64 emulator box opened the thing up and found literal NES hardware and a USB power adaptor :v:[/QUOTE] It's possible. The Atari Flashback 2 was a real 2600, just missing the cartridge slot.

[QUOTE=chipsnapper2;50709928]It'd be hilarious if people expecting an SNES/N64 emulator box opened the thing up and found literal NES hardware and a USB power adaptor :v:[/QUOTE] Its doable. It could just be a multi-cart soldered on the board.

I never thought I'd see Nintendo do something like this. If it's 60 bucks I want one.

Nintendo seems to be on an upward swing now. Hopefully they can keep this momentum going and the NX will be their next big console.

I want this but I can't decide between this or a new gaming PC.

[QUOTE=Zergeant;50707951]If you still have your old cartridges lying around you can just get a Super Retro Trio that apparently plays them all. [IMG]http://images.pricerunner.com/product/image/1554134123/Retro-Bit-Trio.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE] I recommend the Retron 5 over this, it's actually a really well made console.

Doesn't even come with Jackal :(

reminds me of the old school computers that had every gba and nes game loaded on them with emulators up to date.

[QUOTE=chipsnapper2;50709136]The Facebook post says it's $60 :godzing: God Nintendo, you really want my money here [editline]14th July 2016[/editline] This was a hardware-level issue too, the final revision of the Genesis console (the Genesis 3) was dubbed the "Stinker" because of its awful colors and sound. For the NES Mini, this will be a Nintendo-quality piece of hardware, and the controllers are wired. (Note the connector is a Wii Remote aux port, that NES controller will work on '06 Wiis too!) [editline]14th July 2016[/editline] [sp]PLEASE NINTENDO, make an N64 like this with a cart slot K just bring back the N64 is that ok? thx[/sp][/QUOTE] I can't imagine how many hours I'd waste playing Pod Racer again.

[QUOTE=Shotz;50707715]More details on [URL="https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Misc-/Nintendo-Classic-Mini/Nintendo-Classic-Mini-Nintendo-Entertainment-System-1124287.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=nintendoclassicmini&utm_content=announcement"]Nintendo's site[/URL] [IMG]https://cdn02.nintendo-europe.com/media/images/08_content_images/others_2/CI_NintendoClassicMiniNES_PS_Announcement_MS7_image912w.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE] I love how the box is basically the original NES box art with some tweaks, it's a cheeky little touch. [thumb]http://www.consolepassion.co.uk/sites/default/files/nintendo-nes-mario-console-boxed.jpg[/thumb] Even has the star background.

i look at it and i feel "yeah thats nice!". However, i know in the back of my head i can probably just get a raspberry pi motherboard, 3d print a NES case for it, and have all the games i could want through emulation.

[QUOTE=Hey I'm Grump;50714918]i look at it and i feel "yeah thats nice!". However, i know in the back of my head i can probably just get a raspberry pi motherboard, 3d print a NES case for it, and have all the games i could want through emulation.[/QUOTE] You'd probably end up spending the exact same amount as this thing is going to retail for. The pi by itself is $35, add in a 3d-printed case and controllers and you're practically at $100. Plus I'm sure, as many others have said, that once it's cracked people will be free to load whatever they want onto it.

[QUOTE=papkee;50714944]You'd probably end up spending the exact same amount as this thing is going to retail for. The pi by itself is $35, add in a 3d-printed case and controllers and you're practically at $100. Plus I'm sure, as many others have said, that once it's cracked people will be free to load whatever they want onto it.[/QUOTE] you also have to think: Would nintendo make the console to be able to run anything other than it's 30 games on it? Also, it's coming out on 11/11. You can probably make a Raspberry Pi NES/SNES/Genesis emulator console in a week or two, max (depending on shipping speed i suppose). I still like the idea of the mini-NES thing, but i feel there are better options.

[QUOTE=Hey I'm Grump;50714918]i look at it and i feel "yeah thats nice!". However, i know in the back of my head i can probably just get a raspberry pi motherboard, 3d print a NES case for it, and have all the games i could want through emulation.[/QUOTE] My thoughts exactly. I mean, it's "nice" of them to do this, but I'd rather get a Raspberry Pi and do that, or even grab some old-as-shit computer and turn it into an emulator box. Plus, I can't be bothered with cartridges nowadays, I've already played them that way. Fuck that noise. :v:

RPi fucking sucks for emulation, since we're on this topic. It's such a fucking hassle to compile anything for the Pi's dumb non-standard GPU. And for some reason emulation station breaks my FTP server >8( Get an ODROID C2, it's practically the same price (Pi with power adapter and C2 with power adapter both come out to $50, though you might need a $5 wifi adapter for the C2), but the CPU and GPU are much more standard for what you usually see in consumer ARM computers. It can run Android without any special hacks or use hardware acceleration in a non-customized web browser, for example. Other benefits include having twice the RAM, a faster processor, and a way more powerful GPU (which supports 4k resolutions). It also has an MMC port for fast SSD storage. It's just all around better, so unless you intend to use the Pi to learn programming like they advertise, it's the better choice. I'll be replacing my Pi 3 with one soon. [editline].[/editline] Also we're probably not the intended audience for the mini-NES anyway. I imagine they're trying to capture the audience of parents and grandparents who buy shitty plug-n-play consoles for their kids. My grandma bought me a bootleg SoC NES clone in the shape of an N64 controller way back in the day and I loved that thing.

[QUOTE=Bitl;50711241]I want this but I can't decide between this or a new gaming PC.[/QUOTE] but it's only $60. it's not a lot compared to a gaming pc.

Would be nice if you could chuck nes carts in it

I wonder if they'll have an SD card slot somewhere on this thing.

[QUOTE=Hey I'm Grump;50715105[B]]you also have to think: Would nintendo make the console to be able to run anything other than it's 30 games on it?[/B] Also, it's coming out on 11/11. You can probably make a Raspberry Pi NES/SNES/Genesis emulator console in a week or two, max (depending on shipping speed i suppose). I still like the idea of the mini-NES thing, but i feel there are better options.[/QUOTE] What's easier: Remaking 30 games for new hardware, or emulating existing hardware then chucking existing software on it?

I feel like as long as this thing has an internet connection and it sells well, there's a strong possibility additional titles might become available for purchase on it. Nintendo is really nitpicky and takes a lot of time to make sure emulated titles run perfectly, and it also takes time to get licenses for third party games. I'd consider these "launch titles" for it.

[QUOTE=Dr. Evilcop;50720294]I feel like as long as this thing has an internet connection and it sells well, there's a strong possibility additional titles might become available for purchase on it. Nintendo is really nitpicky and takes a lot of time to make sure emulated titles run perfectly, and it also takes time to get licenses for third party games. I'd consider these "launch titles" for it.[/QUOTE] There is no known Wi-Fi, however people have noted that there is a *chance* the USB used for power in the back could also be used to load titles onto the NES. If it's original NES hardware in there, though, fat chance.

I wonder if the game cartridges are just going to be tiny versions of NES carts. Also, if anyone hasn't read the web page for the thing: [url]http://www.nintendo.com/nes-classic[/url] It works with the Wii's Classic Controller.

[QUOTE=chipsnapper2;50721260]There is no known Wi-Fi, however people have noted that there is a *chance* the USB used for power in the back could also be used to load titles onto the NES. If it's original NES hardware in there, though, fat chance.[/QUOTE] Ah, seems unlikely then. Oh well, still a fun little plug-n-play console that's not too expensive. Like I said, those of us who would rather get a Raspberry Pi aren't really the intended audience.

[QUOTE=chipsnapper2;50721260]There is no known Wi-Fi, however people have noted that there is a *chance* the USB used for power in the back could also be used to load titles onto the NES. If it's original NES hardware in there, though, fat chance.[/QUOTE] What if Nintendo cheaped out and just soldered a microSD card reader in there? :v:

[QUOTE=Devodiere;50707824][media]https://twitter.com/NintendoAUNZ/status/753560206760484864[/media] Definitely for manufacturing reasons. It saves on a lot of components and cables when you can have users bring their own power supply and USB is an easy 5 volts.[/QUOTE] Sorry but this seems like a massive cashgrab. I've seen tons of 8-bit consoles from chinese manufactures to prices as low as $2 You'd be able to run it off an ARM processor for a production price of like $10 too It looks amazing, I'll give it that, but it's a lot of money for the looks of a small NES.