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Title: NES Classic going back into production
Post by: wiggy on September 12, 2017, 06:32:11 AM
So I guess that's gonna happen.

https://kotaku.com/nintendo-bringing-back-the-nes-classic-in-2018-1803771394
Title: Re: NES Classic going back into production
Post by: Hesch on September 12, 2017, 07:06:31 AM
And announced the SNES will stay in production into '18
Title: Re: NES Classic going back into production
Post by: SegaNomadman on September 12, 2017, 08:05:17 AM
Thank goodness. My Target has had two NES Classic carrying cases ever since the thing was released but I have not seen ONE system there. Maybe they'll get their act together this time around...
Title: Re: NES Classic going back into production
Post by: monjici on September 12, 2017, 08:31:20 AM
Mmmmm, maybe they don't hate printing money after all  :D
Title: Re: NES Classic going back into production
Post by: TDIRunner on September 12, 2017, 08:32:07 AM
While I've been very confident that there would be a very large supply of SNES Classic Editions, I did not expect them to bring the NES Classic back. Great move on their part.
Title: Re: NES Classic going back into production
Post by: TDIRunner on September 12, 2017, 08:38:12 AM
I wonder if they will make changes for the second batch to help prevent hacking.  My guess is no because it would be a waste of time.  Nothing prevents hacking.  You can only delay it.

However, it's more likely that there will be some type of difference that forces some people to try and collect the variants.  I'm also curious if there will still be some demand for the "original print" units. 
Title: Re: NES Classic going back into production
Post by: wiggy on September 12, 2017, 08:45:45 AM
I wonder if they will make changes for the second batch to help prevent hacking.  My guess is no because it would be a waste of time.  Nothing prevents hacking.  You can only delay it.

However, it's more likely that there will be some type of difference that forces some people to try and collect the variants.  I'm also curious if there will still be some demand for the "original print" units. 

Definitely can't seem them changing it, since they've already made it really clear that these classic consoles are not high on their priority list. Like you said, hacking is inevitable, and they surely know that.

I'm curious about this myself, especially considering they are currently still available via several Chinese vendors, made from the same parts/materials, in the same factory.  Which also makes me wonder about Nintendo's possible role in the bootleg consoles. They haven't shut them down, which is quite shocking considering that they're 1/1 perfect clones...
Title: Re: NES Classic going back into production
Post by: Hesch on September 12, 2017, 09:20:19 AM
I really hope they don't change anything. I got my 1st release and hacked it. But I really wanted one to keep boxed up on the shelf. It'd annoy me to know there's some differences
Title: Re: NES Classic going back into production
Post by: monjici on September 12, 2017, 09:53:01 AM
There were already at least two variations of the first batch (visual). The nintendo seal got added or moved in front of the box.
Title: Re: NES Classic going back into production
Post by: ShoothimNow on September 12, 2017, 11:05:00 AM
*For Europe
Title: Re: NES Classic going back into production
Post by: TDIRunner on September 12, 2017, 11:13:01 AM
There were already at least two variations of the first batch (visual). The nintendo seal got added or moved in front of the box.

That's true.  I remember seeing pictures of that a while back. 
Title: Re: NES Classic going back into production
Post by: breakmanexe on September 12, 2017, 11:19:41 AM
*For Europe
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20170912005798/en/
Confirmed for US as well. Also recall seeing mention of Famicom Mini resuming production too.
Title: Re: NES Classic going back into production
Post by: monjici on September 12, 2017, 12:07:12 PM
I have a good idea for Nintendo: bundle the SNES classic (or nes classic, or n64 classic, etc) with a Switch.
It will break sales records and print money like crazy!
Title: Re: NES Classic going back into production
Post by: TDIRunner on September 12, 2017, 01:23:33 PM
I have a good idea for Nintendo: bundle the SNES classic (or nes classic, or n64 classic, etc) with a Switch.
It will break sales records and print money like crazy!


Anything Nintendo makes right now will print money.  They could offer a Switch Classic Edition with 3 built in games, and everyone would buy one (including the people who already own the Switch).
Title: Re: NES Classic going back into production
Post by: Hesch on September 12, 2017, 01:46:10 PM
I have a good idea for Nintendo: bundle the SNES classic (or nes classic, or n64 classic, etc) with a Switch.
It will break sales records and print money like crazy!


Think I actually read that the Switch stock is in bigger question for this holiday season than the SNES Classic.
Title: Re: NES Classic going back into production
Post by: breakmanexe on September 12, 2017, 02:17:47 PM
Makes sense; I think that's actually related to the flash memory shortages going on. I also seem to recall hearing something about one of the manufacturers of the touchscreens used for the Switch going out of business, leading to decreased supply as well. Don't remember any specifics on that.
Title: Re: NES Classic going back into production
Post by: wiggy on September 12, 2017, 02:18:53 PM
*For Europe

Read the rest of the article.

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Below is the NES Classic and SNES Classic announcement for the U.S.:

    REDMOND, Wash.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Due to incredible demand for the upcoming Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Super NES Classic Edition system, Nintendo plans to ship the retro-inspired product into 2018. Originally, shipments were announced to cease at the end of this calendar year.
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Title: Re: NES Classic going back into production
Post by: ShoothimNow on September 12, 2017, 10:56:53 PM
*For Europe

Read the rest of the article.


(https://i.imgflip.com/o3sow.jpg)
Title: Re: NES Classic going back into production
Post by: wiggy on September 13, 2017, 10:25:09 AM
(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k99/wiggyx/o3sow.jpg)
Title: Re: NES Classic going back into production
Post by: e_brugal on September 14, 2017, 06:47:03 AM
Well, I'm happy with what ever they release. I couldn't but hte nes neither the snes classics, so I have an opportunity again