This Holiday Is The Final Chance To Buy NES Or SNES Classics - Blu-ray Forum

x7q3 · 12-17-2018, 04:52 AM

https://www.gameinformer.com/2018/12...-snes-classics

If you've been on a nostalgia kick for older games recently or want a miniconsole inside your TV stand for long-term gaming fun, your options are about to become quite a bit more limited. According to Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime, this holiday is your last real chance to grab either the NES or SNES Classics.

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Fils-Aime talked a bit about the two products and what Nintendo's future plans are further consoles in the same ilk.

"We worked very hard, both for the NES Classic and the SNES Classic, to really have the best games that defined that generation," Fils-Aime told the outlet. "We’ve said that the current systems are the extent of our classic program. We’ve also been clear that, at least from an Americas perspective, these products are going to be available through the holiday season and once they sell out, they’re gone. And that’s it."

The wording is pretty unambiguous, Nintendo isn't going to be producing more of their NES and SNES Classic units, so the ones remaining on store shelves are all that's left. Outside of paying likely exorbitant prices for used versions from individual sellers, this is it.

From Fils-Aime's comments, it implies that Nintendo might be done with classic consoles as a whole, this is surprising as there's still materials left unmined in their back catalog. The Nintendo executive was pretty clear, though, that they plan to be putting all their old game focus on the Switch.

"The way that consumers will be able to continue participating with our classic content is going to be through Nintendo Switch Online, and we just released three new games from the NES generation onto that platform. We look at that as the main way that consumers will be able to experience that legacy content," Fils-Aime said.

The statement is direct, but also doesn't directly say there won't be a Nintendo 64 Classic. It also seems to imply that Nintendo is open to putting SNES games on the Switch as part of their Nintendo Switch Online program, which currently has NES games and added a few more this month.

Batman90 · 12-17-2018, 05:22 AM

I went earlier today and bought a 3rd SNES and a second NES.

Dynamo of Eternia · 12-17-2018, 06:18 AM

Both have been easy to get for a while, so no one really has an excuse at this point if they miss out.

Scarface32 · 12-17-2018, 03:14 PM

I was able to snag an NES on launch day of re-release. I was able to snag an SNES about a week after launch. I’m good.

If anyone has the original release for the NES (2016 model), that’s a real collectors item, as they were nearly impossible to get. The box and circuit board are different from the re-release (2018 model).

Dynamo of Eternia · 12-17-2018, 03:55 PM

The only real different between the box for the older and newer NES Classic systems is that the newer release has an ESRB rating on the front of the box. The circuit board being different is a difference that can only be noticed if you bother opening up the unit which most people won't do.

While I'm sure in the eyes of a few crazy people one is more "collectible" than the other, the idea of such minor differences being of any real importance is asinine IMO (and I say this as someone who has the 2016 release).

emailking · 12-20-2018, 02:34 PM

Glad I.ve got mine. Hope they don't fail someday.

Ray Jackson · 01-02-2019, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emailking

Glad I.ve got mine. Hope they don't fail someday.

I just received an nes classic for Christmas, but it has no protection plan.

It was so cheap that I worry about the durability factor.

...chances that it breaks within a year or two?

TheFilmAficionado · 01-11-2019, 02:54 AM

I hacked my SNES Classic and can now play Atari, NES, SNES, Genesis, Gameboy, and GBA games, and it's one of the best decisions I've ever made. I've got like 1,200 games on it at the moment and now I'm worried that if this breaks I'll have to either pay big bucks for a replace your, or have to go back to my RetroPie, which I don't want to due be of the input lag. I think I may pick up another SNES Classic, or maybe an NES Classic, just to have as a backup.

I'm bummed out that Nintendo is no longer going to produce mini classic systems as I was hoping to see a N64 Classic and a GameCube Classic sometime down the road. But maybe this move will prompt them to bring these classic games to the Switch sooner or later...

Batman1980 · 03-19-2019, 08:09 PM

I am sad as well, if I had known this was going to happen, I would've grabbed one of each during the holidays, just in case.

GD1080 · 04-01-2019, 08:44 PM

I'll have to grab an extra of each when I see them next. Luckily, they're pretty readily available still.

DVD Josh · 04-02-2019, 12:51 AM

I have a spare of each. I'm silly like that.

AeroK · 04-21-2019, 02:25 PM

Call me silly, too. I have spares of each.

VictoryAtNight · 07-26-2019, 05:06 AM

My Target store has both minis on the shelf with spider-wrap on them. They used to be behind the glass, security case, but not anymore.

Interesting idea about buying spare consoles. I need to think about that.

I still haven’t opened either mini, yet.

Wingman1977 · 07-26-2019, 06:45 PM

I'm planning on selling both (NES and SNES classics) of mine since they are just sitting here collecting dust.

12-17-2018, 04:52 AM	#1
x7q3 Active Member Member since:Mar 2018	This Holiday Is The Final Chance To Buy NES Or SNES Classics https://www.gameinformer.com/2018/12...-snes-classics If you've been on a nostalgia kick for older games recently or want a miniconsole inside your TV stand for long-term gaming fun, your options are about to become quite a bit more limited. According to Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime, this holiday is your last real chance to grab either the NES or SNES Classics. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Fils-Aime talked a bit about the two products and what Nintendo's future plans are further consoles in the same ilk. "We worked very hard, both for the NES Classic and the SNES Classic, to really have the best games that defined that generation," Fils-Aime told the outlet. "We’ve said that the current systems are the extent of our classic program. We’ve also been clear that, at least from an Americas perspective, these products are going to be available through the holiday season and once they sell out, they’re gone. And that’s it." The wording is pretty unambiguous, Nintendo isn't going to be producing more of their NES and SNES Classic units, so the ones remaining on store shelves are all that's left. Outside of paying likely exorbitant prices for used versions from individual sellers, this is it. From Fils-Aime's comments, it implies that Nintendo might be done with classic consoles as a whole, this is surprising as there's still materials left unmined in their back catalog. The Nintendo executive was pretty clear, though, that they plan to be putting all their old game focus on the Switch. "The way that consumers will be able to continue participating with our classic content is going to be through Nintendo Switch Online, and we just released three new games from the NES generation onto that platform. We look at that as the main way that consumers will be able to experience that legacy content," Fils-Aime said. The statement is direct, but also doesn't directly say there won't be a Nintendo 64 Classic. It also seems to imply that Nintendo is open to putting SNES games on the Switch as part of their Nintendo Switch Online program, which currently has NES games and added a few more this month.

12-17-2018, 05:22 AM	#2
Batman90 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2017 Location:Gotham City 4K collection:850 Blu-ray collection:1619 DVD collection:13 iTunes collection:20 Trading Score:1	I went earlier today and bought a 3rd SNES and a second NES.

12-17-2018, 06:18 AM	#3
Dynamo of Eternia Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 4K collection:335 Blu-ray collection:1857 DVD collection:1573 Trading Score:3	Both have been easy to get for a while, so no one really has an excuse at this point if they miss out.

12-17-2018, 03:14 PM	#4
Scarface32 Blu-ray Baron Member since:Oct 2012 Location:New York 4K collection:24 Blu-ray collection:1170 DVD collection:341 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:3	I was able to snag an NES on launch day of re-release. I was able to snag an SNES about a week after launch. I’m good. If anyone has the original release for the NES (2016 model), that’s a real collectors item, as they were nearly impossible to get. The box and circuit board are different from the re-release (2018 model).

12-17-2018, 03:55 PM	#5
Dynamo of Eternia Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 4K collection:335 Blu-ray collection:1857 DVD collection:1573 Trading Score:3	The only real different between the box for the older and newer NES Classic systems is that the newer release has an ESRB rating on the front of the box. The circuit board being different is a difference that can only be noticed if you bother opening up the unit which most people won't do. While I'm sure in the eyes of a few crazy people one is more "collectible" than the other, the idea of such minor differences being of any real importance is asinine IMO (and I say this as someone who has the 2016 release).

12-20-2018, 02:34 PM	#6
emailking Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2015	Glad I.ve got mine. Hope they don't fail someday.

01-11-2019, 02:54 AM	#8
TheFilmAficionado Member Member since:Jan 2019	I hacked my SNES Classic and can now play Atari, NES, SNES, Genesis, Gameboy, and GBA games, and it's one of the best decisions I've ever made. I've got like 1,200 games on it at the moment and now I'm worried that if this breaks I'll have to either pay big bucks for a replace your, or have to go back to my RetroPie, which I don't want to due be of the input lag. I think I may pick up another SNES Classic, or maybe an NES Classic, just to have as a backup. I'm bummed out that Nintendo is no longer going to produce mini classic systems as I was hoping to see a N64 Classic and a GameCube Classic sometime down the road. But maybe this move will prompt them to bring these classic games to the Switch sooner or later...

03-19-2019, 08:09 PM	#9
Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48	I am sad as well, if I had known this was going to happen, I would've grabbed one of each during the holidays, just in case.

04-01-2019, 08:44 PM	#10
GD1080 Junior Member Member since:Apr 2019	I'll have to grab an extra of each when I see them next. Luckily, they're pretty readily available still.

04-02-2019, 12:51 AM	#11
DVD Josh Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2019 4K collection:222 Blu-ray collection:933 DVD collection:229 MA collection:16 Digital collection:373 Trading Score:90	I have a spare of each. I'm silly like that.

04-21-2019, 02:25 PM	#12
AeroK Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2009 Location:DFW TX 4K collection:106 Blu-ray collection:1178 DVD collection:168 Digital collection:771 Trading Score:3	Call me silly, too. I have spares of each.

07-26-2019, 05:06 AM	#13
VictoryAtNight Blu-ray Count Member since:Sep 2011 Location:Hotel Krat 4K collection:72 Blu-ray collection:1043 DVD collection:393 MA collection:14 Digital collection:105 iTunes collection:3	My Target store has both minis on the shelf with spider-wrap on them. They used to be behind the glass, security case, but not anymore. Interesting idea about buying spare consoles. I need to think about that. I still haven’t opened either mini, yet.

07-26-2019, 06:45 PM	#14
Wingman1977 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:The empire state Trading Score:23	I'm planning on selling both (NES and SNES classics) of mine since they are just sitting here collecting dust.

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