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(EU? Norway?) NES Classic Mini reaching EOL - production ceasing
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papercan55
Member
That makes sense.
It's sad that it was hacked so quickly and nintendo cannot simply update the firmware.
It's better for them to simply stop production for now at least.
They might come back to the idea at a later date but double down on stopping the piracy.
Why are people shocked?
There is a well known and easy to do piracy exploit that let's people add any n.e.s game for free.
You expect them to keep making and shipping something like this when they have no control over it without a brand new model.
pretty much this, why on earth would they want this thing widely available on the market when they are just about to launch a new console and re-launch a new virtual console for it.
They might make a newer model next year without the USB but even then it's risky for them as they can't update the software again if people find a new way to hack it.
I think they should 100% stop production, it would end up doing far too much damage in the long run.
DigitalScrap
Member
Hopefully this is just for the Scandinavian region. If Nintendo really is stopping production/shipments everywhere, that is insane.
I guess I'll never get one at this rate. I wanted one for myself and one as a gift for someone (since before Christmas).
Meanwhile, we have people like this selling them for double the price. Come on Nintendo.
I guess I'll never get one at this rate. I wanted one for myself and one as a gift for someone (since before Christmas).
Meanwhile, we have people like this selling them for double the price. Come on Nintendo.
7DollarHagane
Banned
I wouldn't take this at face value. This is so strange if true. These things are going to be $500 on eBay in a year.
Manmademan
Member
This. I've had every NES and SNES game in ROM form since the mid to late 90s when NES and SNES emulation was blowing up.
I'd still buy a simple packaged system for my entertainment system that let me play those legally, without shelling out for a full fledged WiiU or Switch console that I have no interest in.
some bundles are already have retro pie installed on them.
Also systems like retron you can't mess with the system,you can easily use your own games.
Harlock
Member
I believe Nintendo regrets the NES Classic. In your very Nintendo bubble way, they thought that the product was going to have a limited market, because the VC on Wii is small. Never thought that the VC has weak sales because they charge 5/8 dollar per game, while the NES Classic is 2 dollars (hardware included).
And now they are all in red alert not knowing what to do with one product that is popular because is simple, good and cheap.
And now they are all in red alert not knowing what to do with one product that is popular because is simple, good and cheap.
I really don't see piracy being the reason for ceasing production. It's not like they were planning on offering expansions or updates to the system, it was one and done. You still have to buy one in order to hack one.
There's far more dynamic solutions still offered up by Nintendo that are as easily exploitable that are capable of piracy and homebrew if people really want to play a full collection of NES ROMs.
There's far more dynamic solutions still offered up by Nintendo that are as easily exploitable that are capable of piracy and homebrew if people really want to play a full collection of NES ROMs.
Maintenance
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Discokuningas
Member
What are you suggesting? That they don't know it is succesful and there is still demand for it? Boy, they must be pretty tone deaf in that case I give you that.
There are reasons to do this and it is probably something to do with nes mini getting hacked.
Manny _Calavera
Member
I really don't understand this if true, the demand is still there, people are still lining up when they hear stores get stock and online they sell out in minutes.
You don't need a professional team to see there's still sky high demand for this product.
You don't need a professional team to see there's still sky high demand for this product.
Velcro Fly
Member
I don't know how a company can be so inept. It is just mind boggling.
maniac-kun
Member
Maybe they prepare version 2. With online download functionality.
Crimson_Gold
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BassForever
Member
I mean I know rep's aren't always 100% right, but it's clear Nintendo is 100% push Switch mode at this point even if you don't work at retail why push out both a $60 nostalgia toy and a $300 brand new console?
Charles Brandon
Member
Perhaps the Classic was only produced as a way to boost Nintendo's profile ahead of the Switch announcement. Now it no longer serves that purpose. Only time will tell if it was a good move.
7DollarHagane
Banned
Or they learned that the games need to be cheaper to increase demand and will change the price on switch?
NES classic was always a weird idea for them and I also wonder if the profit margin is super thin and if companies like Konami demanded more for the use of their games once it became so popular.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
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Captain_Wreckus
Member
Is it possible that they will re-release an upgraded NES mini that you cannot hack? I think people hacking it to put in their own ROMs made Nintendo change their plans w/ the NES mini and they will either bring out a new model that isn't hackable and maybe more games or leave it at EOL and focus on the Switch.
Jezbollah
Member
Fair play.
GlamFM
Banned
Oh, wow. Your thread was even closed.
mindatlarge
Member
How does one even acquire that many without being shady about it? My ass can't even track down one after months of trying. :IHopefully this is just for the Scandinavian region. If Nintendo really is stopping production/shipments everywhere, that is insane.
I guess I'll never get one at this rate. I wanted one for myself and one as a gift for someone (since before Christmas).
Meanwhile, we have people like this selling them for double the price. Come on Nintendo.
Charles Brandon
Member
Yeah people forget those licence fees when they price up the cost of each unit.
Shame the thread is closed. Time to churn up some crow and message it to all the "no"s
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BassForever
Member
So a Nintendo rep in Canada, the US, and Europe have all confirmed the thing is being phased out. Seems like a lot of smoke.
Maintenance
Member
But Reggie tho.
giancarlo123x
Banned
This picture is disgusting.Hopefully this is just for the Scandinavian region. If Nintendo really is stopping production/shipments everywhere, that is insane.
I guess I'll never get one at this rate. I wanted one for myself and one as a gift for someone (since before Christmas).
Meanwhile, we have people like this selling them for double the price. Come on Nintendo.
Lostconfused
Member
The mods feared the bump to come. They are in on it with nintendo.
Manmademan
Member
The hardware going into the NES classic is dirt cheap (others have mentioned an equivalent could be built for $10, minus the cosmetic shell), and the games themselves have little value to third party publishers.
There is no way there's a "small margin" on that, and even if there was it would still sell out at $99, given what scalpers are charging.
Riesenfass
Member
Oh, for fucks sake. What a way to piss off fans if true.
Sho_Nuff82
Member
You would rather no one have access to a nifty luxury device just so a few pirates don't put one over on Nintendo?
DigitalScrap
Member
Yeah, I have no idea. I haven't seen a single one in the wild (not even someone at a register buying one who beat me to one), and I live in a decent sized city. Seeing pics like that just make me so mad.
Glass Shark
Banned
If they fuck up the Switch launch as hard as they fucked up the NES Classic, I'm never buying another Nintendo product again. They don't deserve to be rewarded for this kind of continued incompetence. It's actually mind-blowing how bad they shit the bed on this stuff constantly.
Was refreshing Amazon on day one to only have the page crash on me and be sold out immediately after. Never seen one in a store and I've been too slow at grabbing one online. Three months later and then I read this. Feels like I've been wasting my time and should just give up already.
The Dear Leader
Banned
It was only supposed to be a holiday thing wasn't it? This isn't really surprising if so.
pinkurocket
Member
Actually Nintendo keeps 10 sealed boxes in their garage, when the Switch flops they'll put them on eBay to make up for the loss.
StereoVsn
Member
I think it's the latter and they are insane if they think people who are in the market for all in one system with 30 games for $60 will pay $300+ and $5 per game. That's just misunderstanding the target completely and of corse on par for Nintendo.
giancarlo123x
Banned
Do you honestly believe nintendo wouldn't do some dumb shit like this?
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