It’s time to dust off that sadly empty space in your entertainment cabinet right next to the VCR you are holding on to. Nintendo announced today that they are bringing back every child of the 80s favorite console, the Nintendo Entertainment System, in a new minute package.
Dubbed the NES Classic Edition, this pint-sized play machine is rocking some new features to help seamlessly integrate it into the modern living room or den. Gone is the traditional RCA attachments, replaced by the eminently more functional HDMI port. Another stunning feature is suspend points – the device will allow you to save your progress in a game in multiple different slots! No more leaving your system on all night so that you can finally finish Star Tropics.
The device also forgoes cartridge games, instead coming pre-loaded with a solid selection of 30 classic games, including such legends as…well… honestly, I’m not sure there is a better list they could have found. Just check it.
The Games
Balloon Fight- Bubble Bobble
- Castlevania
- Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest
- Donkey Kong
- Donkey Kong Jr.
- Double Dragon II: The Revenge
- Dr. Mario
- Excitebike
- Final Fantasy
Galaga- Ghosts’N Goblins
- Gradius
- Ice Climber
- Kid Icarus
- Kirby’s Adventure
- Mario Bros.
- Mega Man 2
- Metroid
- Ninja Gaiden
Pac-Man- Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream
- StarTropics
- Super C
- Super Mario Bros.
- Super Mario Bros. 2
- Super Mario Bros. 3
- Tecmo Bowl
- The Legend of Zelda
- Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
Nintendo’s plucky little retro console is set to launch November 11th to the tune of $59.99, and includes one controller. Additional NES Classic controllers will retail at $9.99, although the system will also support the use of the Classic Contoller or Classic Controller Pro from the Wii family of consoles.
I don’t know about you all, but I cannot wait to get my mitts on this one. All night Excitebike, you say? Yes, game on.
