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(EU? Norway?) NES Classic Mini reaching EOL - production ceasing
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GlamFM
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OP is in Scandinavia... yet people think this applies everywhere.
OP is in Scandinavia.... yet you think it applies to nowhere else.
I've been patiently waiting for them to come back in stock, since the order page crapped out on me when I had one in my cart that first batch.
I didn't play the scalper's games, and figured it'd come back in stock eventually.
If they're really ceasing production worldwide, this was some BS. As an 80's kid, I was very excited to get my hands on one. Nostalgia is nice!
I didn't play the scalper's games, and figured it'd come back in stock eventually.
If they're really ceasing production worldwide, this was some BS. As an 80's kid, I was very excited to get my hands on one. Nostalgia is nice!
MikeE21286
Member
Is there any chance that they are just releasing a new version with better piracy protection and/or the ability to download future titles?
I can imagine Nintendo not being too happy about everyone loading NES Roms onto the current version
I can imagine Nintendo not being too happy about everyone loading NES Roms onto the current version
dragonyeuw
Member
I'm still trying to wrap my head around this concept. It's almost like saying their products aren't good enough on their own merits, without having to manipulate people into clamoring for them by creating demand through these deliberately nefarious under-production schemes. I mean shit, PS4s are easily accessible and based on its sales doesn't seem to impact its desirability. Make shit that people want, at a price they feel is worth it and you probably got a winner on your hands.
peronmls
Member
This. As nice as it sounds i really think they may crack down on it or remove that port all together before they release it again.
Discokuningas
Member
Hmm.. this has probably something to do with hacking. People started playing roms with it and they can't update that thing.
Your 1 lost sale means less than nothing compared to the increased percieved value of the brand and the sharp uptick in name recognition.
Like, it's not even close.
KratosEnergyDrink
Member
NES Mini is hacked and is used to play illegal ROMs.
I don't think Nintendo has much interest in supporting a heavy compromised device thats tempt people to download illegal ROMs.
Would not be the first dedicated gaming device that had been killed by pirates, and sadly it will not be the last.
I don't think Nintendo has much interest in supporting a heavy compromised device thats tempt people to download illegal ROMs.
Would not be the first dedicated gaming device that had been killed by pirates, and sadly it will not be the last.
maybe they'll make a second version without USB.
sixteen-bit
Member
lol if true
GlamFM
Banned
Probably because we read the OP.
yeah, sure
I can see orders of people going from a $60 retro console to the Switch because one isn't available anymore
come on...
Labombadog
Member
I highly doubt this is true. It's still a hot seller regardless if its being scalped. Why would they stop producing Mini NES when it sells?
giancarlo123x
Banned
It's nintendo hardware, conclusion jumping is fair game.OP is in Scandinavia... yet people think this applies everywhere.
Banjotanooki
Member
Fuck is this is true.
Have the Famicom Mini, would really want the NES Clasic...
Have the Famicom Mini, would really want the NES Clasic...
Limited run is limited. It had to end at some point.
EYEL1NER
Member
Count me in the "I haven't seen one in the wild anywhere since launch" camp. I did see two off-brand controllers for it at a Walmart three weeks or so ago, next to a banner advertising the Classic. That's all though.
I still want one but I'm not going to sit on CAG refreshing all day and calling GameStop multiple times asking if they got a resupply.
I still want one but I'm not going to sit on CAG refreshing all day and calling GameStop multiple times asking if they got a resupply.
old manatee
Banned
Nintendo might as well just make 1 SNES mini and sell it to Martin Shkreli. It sends the same message and it will save everybody a lot of time and effort trying to find one.
BassForever
Member
I work at Wal-Mart in NA, this is what I've heard from my Nintendo rep as well
When I asked if they gave a reason it has to do with the Switch VC and not wanting it to conflict with that.
When I asked if they gave a reason it has to do with the Switch VC and not wanting it to conflict with that.
KratosEnergyDrink
Member
You don't know how marketing works. In fact Nintendos decisions in the last two years are on point and the brand awareness of Nintendo is raised to stratosphere.
GlamFM
Banned
Fuck.
shanafan
Member
I remember articles that came out in December of 2015 that Nintendo was already ceasing production of Marth, Wii Fit Trainer and Villager amiibos.
However, they eventually got new batches the following year in stores, and were readily available. Maybe not so much Villager, but Marth did see a nice refresh.
However, they eventually got new batches the following year in stores, and were readily available. Maybe not so much Villager, but Marth did see a nice refresh.
kraspkibble
Permabanned.
Wtf nintendo? I have been wanting one but they are still going for at least double or even triple the advertised price. Really want one and now they are ditching it?
Crimson_Gold
Member
Blackleg-sanji1
Banned
O fuck off Nintendo..
This.
i really don't understand why people who really wants the nes mini to play nes games,they can buy any retro console that play all their nes games and many systems at once.
There is even a raspberry pi3 bundle with controller for $60.
Can play all nes,SNES,PS1 and Sega Genesis games.
If it just for "collector" item,then you should get long time and don't wait for discount.
Manmademan
Member
There's a little bit of a difference between a game system and a glorified collectible.
Well, they could price it differently (10 games for 30$?) and release thematic cartridges. They could do mix and match with series instead of sticking to the NES. Like for example, a Mario cartridge or something like that.
Damn, the more I think of it, I would love having cartridges that fit on the Switch dock! And you would "only" need to buy the 90$ dock to be able to use them. Which is included if you buy a Nintendo Switch. I see this making total sense to Nintendo, tbh.
dragonyeuw
Member
The sarcasm in my post too subtle?
NeoGold123
Member
First off, based on your avatar, my man.
Second, regarding this news, goddammit.
Is this what I get for waiting patiently? I hope public backlash is enough for them to walk this back.
shanafan
Member
But the Classic NES is a pretty simple design. It's not near the level of a Switch or a PS4.
My comment pertains more to this idea that Nintendo was already ceasing production of a product so early, but yet, a refresh still did occur.
kraspkibble
Permabanned.
Maybe people want an easy way to play classic games without having to mess about with linux and pirating games.
well, there you have it
I really wanted one, just because. My Wii U is a full on multi-gen Nintendo arcade thanks to Retroarch, but there's just something about seeing expanded unofficial capabilities elegantly integrated into an official UI (I'm looking at you, unofficial localized VC Mother 3 channel)
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