NES Mini !!!

[monjici]

Holy shit !!! An official NES HDMI system

https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Misc-/Nintendo-Classic-Mini/Nintendo-Classic-Mini-Nintendo-Entertainment-System-1124287.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=nintendoclassicmini&utm_content=announcement

http://ca.ign.com/articles/2016/07/14/nintendo-announces-new-nes-console

[Bear78]

I'd be all over this if it had support for carts.... or even if Nintendo released new games for it via flash carts or something like the NeoGeo Gold did.  I will probably pick up a controller though since it's Wii /Wii U compatible.

[shenske]

I'm uncertain if I'll get this myself but I'm really glad nintendo decided to release this. It will sell very well and will hit the nostalgic strings of the core and casual customer.

At the very least I'll buy 2 to 4 of the NES Style Classic Controllers (especially @$10 each).

I'd be all over this if it had support for carts.... or even if Nintendo released new games for it via flash carts or something like the NeoGeo Gold did...

About supporting carts:

Nintendo wouldn't want to deal with the headache of uneducated customers calling their helpline saying "Hey! This is broken, my old nes game doesn't work on here! I hate you, now give me something for free!"

NES carts are pretty hit or miss when it comes to their longevity, which makes sense for a 30 year old form of media. Sure, many of us core gamers know how to properly clean or restore the games to be in proper working order. Your average casual customer probably does not. I think nintendo would avoid putting a cart connector that supports the older media on consoles. More of a headache than its worth.

Yes, companies like hyperkin and other obviously support carts but putting their name on something does hold the same weight as nintendo doing the same. With Nintendo trying to build up their name and momentum leading into the NX launch their is a lot on the line amd wpukdnt eant to even slightly tarnish their name. Also, since Nintendo's patents have expired on the NES they wouldn't touch it because they can't have quality control the market.

[palmer6strings]

Considering that I have all those games, I most likely won't be getting one.

But that aside, it looks to have save capabilities otherwise Final Fantasy and the Zelda games would be useless additions.

Also, I'm a bit confused on why they added Star Tropics...don't get me wrong, it's great game. But unless they somehow patched the game to where you don't need to use that special paper out of the manual for the code, the game will be unbeatable without assistance from an outside source.

[monjici]

I'd be all over this if it had support for carts.... or even if Nintendo released new games for it via flash carts or something like the NeoGeo Gold did...

About supporting carts:

Nintendo wouldn't want to deal with the headache of uneducated customers calling their helpline saying "Hey! This is broken, my old nes game doesn't work on here! I hate you, now give me something for free!"

NES carts are pretty hit or miss when it comes to their longevity, which makes sense for a 30 year old form of media. Sure, many of us core gamers know how to properly clean or restore the games to be in proper working order. Your average casual customer probably does not. I think nintendo would avoid putting a cart connector that supports the older media on consoles. More of a headache than its worth.

Yes, companies like hyperkin and other obviously support carts but putting their name on something does hold the same weight as nintendo doing the same. Also, since Nintendo's patents have expired on the NES they wouldn't touch it because they can't have quality control the market.

I am wondering if it will be possible to use it's hardware to mod a REAL NES to HDMI output 
I'll buy two systems just in case ... one for cottage and one for hobby hacking.

[PX0]

I am wondering if it will be possible to use it's hardware to mod a REAL NES to HDMI output 

I don't think that this is a hardware recreation of the NES.

It is more likely a modern ARM system, running the games on an emulator. Like the PS Vita or a rasberry pie.

[sheep2001]

I'm definitely interested in this.  It looks cute! Lol

Most interested in it being hacked to have the whole library on there.

[TDIRunner]

I think it's safe to say that most of us here won't have much of a use for this.  But that doesn't mean I won't pick one up.  It's appears to be pretty interesting with a great line up of games.  I think these will sell like crazy considering it's the same idea as the Atari Flashback, except executed about 1,000 time better (and those things sold pretty well).  

I agree though, it would be one step better if there was a way to add more games to it, even if it doesn't support carts.

[Arseen]

Hmm if this is cheap I will buy this as curiosity item... I do admit that there are great games included so I might buy this regardless of the price.

Oh and imagine if Nintendo supriced us and under that cart slot lid is USB or SD cart slot...
And as there isn't I hope someone rigs one in there and makes it work.

[Bear78]

Oh and imagine if Nintendo supriced us and under that cart slot lid is USB or SD cart slot...
And as there isn't I hope someone rigs one in there and makes it work.

An that's kind of what I was getting at.  What if there was a slot for a "Mini cartridge" and they released new carts with an SD card inside that held 10 games or so.  Release them in vintage packaging like the console and controller.  Sure there would have been licensing issues but it would have been really cool.

As for supporting actual NES carts, I get the support thing but Sega did the same thing with there version of a plug-n-play console. It held 40 games or so and had a slot for actual Genesis carts.

[Megatron]

Hmm if this is cheap I will buy this as curiosity item... I do admit that there are great games included so I might buy this regardless of the price.

Oh and imagine if Nintendo supriced us and under that cart slot lid is USB or SD cart slot...
And as there isn't I hope someone rigs one in there and makes it work.

If I remember corrections it is $60  for the system and $10 for each additional controller...which for a Wii vc controller  (Nintendo licensed) is pretty damb good!

[marioxb]

You know what I think this is? A mini Wii inside of an NES shell, with Virtual Console games on it. Makes perfect sence, especially considering the controller interface.

Here in Columbus, OH there is a science "musuem" called COSI. They have normal permanent exhibits, plus they usually have a temporary travelling exhibit. Right now the one they have is called "Game Masters: The Exhibition". It's not as cool as I thought it would be, but it's interesting.

http://cosi.org/exhibits/gamemasters

They have games from arcade to PS3 and PC, but no Microsoft systems for some reason. They have the games organized by designer and you can put on headphones and listen to interviews and such. There's about 10 arcade machines: Donkey Kong, Pac-Man, etc. They have Sega Saturn and Dreamcast, PS1/2/3, Wii and Wii U and some PC games. The systems are in a display case with one playable game each. That's about all. Now there are NES and N64 Zelda games playable (original and Ocarina), but they are played on Wii with a classic controller. It's funny because in the display case are the original systems with the respective Zelda cart inside, but the controller (a regular black classic controller pro) is plugged into a hidden Wii system on each. Now if you read the display sign, it does mention, for example, "Original system: Nintendo NES, presenting system: Nintendo Wii".

It's funny how there is nothing older than NES and I didn't notice SNES or GameCube, plus nothing from the Xbox line. There was at least one Genesis game (Sonic). No obscure systems like Neo Geo or TurboGrafix. PS3 mainly (only?) showcased indie games. Oh yes, there were handhelds too, but I didn't pay attention to them.

[monjici]

Found some more details:

http://www.polygon.com/2016/7/14/12193472/mini-nes-classic-edition-faq-nintendo

• The console is a standalone device, and does not use physical media of any kind.
• The console is a standalone device, so it cannot connect to the internet or any external storage devices.
• Saving may not be real saves, but just suspension point... like emulators.

[Beastman1975]

i was tyalkin to a friend about this , even though i own these games like 10 x over ima by this and get extra controllers for my virtual console

[wiggy]

Couldn't be LESS excited.

Making carts for it with game collections like the Neo Geo X would have made it less of a dated turd. It's irrelevant and 15 years too late (plug-n-play consoles have been around FOREVER).


We're looking at a new Enviosntec 3D printer. When we get it, I'll just make my own Pi-powered version, and maybe I'll even make little carts to go with it with SD cards inside.