TIL Nintendo has come out with a miniature replica of the NES
It's called NES Classic Edition.
(or Nintendo Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System in Europe and Australia, and Nintendo Classic Mini: Family Computer in Japan)
The window to insert a game cartridge actually does not open! The system is an emulation engine and comes with 30 games already installed onto it, and it sells for $59.99.
The appeal of the NES Classic is essentially that (1) your original NES probably isn't still in great working order and (2) it offers a good emulation and a more authentic feel than playing on PC.
It seems like a smart move by Nintendo; very Steve Jobs of them. Re-making regular NES systems would be unexciting, and then you still have to find the games you want. The mini emulator is a fun twist, while also making it much more convenient.
I imagine the target here is regular people who want a trip down memory lane, rather than hardcore gamers who can easily run a good emulation on their own.
Personally I was more in the Super Nintendo generation, but a classic is a classic. I'm thinking it seems fun to buy one and burn some legal doobies to some old school NES action :)
It sold out quick, but Wal-Mart is running a flash sale on their website every day this week at 5pm Eastern. And of course it will come back into stock at some point.
Think my hubby would like this but will probably be months before we get them in the UK :)
You shouldn't have Brexited!! Jkjk I doubt it makes a difference
I don't think it will