I predict SNES Mini will be the last of the Classic Mini consoles

[Alhlan Ain Ajeeba]

After I succesfully predicted the SNES mini being made,ill take a shot at this next one. The possibility of a N64 mini is minimum. First of all,the SNES mini went up in price because of extra controller,and more memory for each game. If they were to release a N64 mini it would cost more. I couldnt see them selling it under $ 130, due to the complicated mechanics of that console,and alot more memory for each game,compared to SNES mini.

[Chrissaywer]

An N64 classic console would sell even at $130.

[Alhlan Ain Ajeeba]

Originally Posted by Chrissaywer

An N64 classic console would sell even at $130.

Hmm,at that price? For a few dollars more I could buy another ps4 slim! The point of these mini classics is releasing now classic niche products, at classic niche prices, which is between $70-100. Anything beyond that is pushing it the way I see it. I honestly think it would bomb at that price.

[DetroitSportsFan]

The main reason why we won't see a N64 Classic anytime soon is hardware limitations. The hardware they used in the NES classic (and will probably be used in SNES classic) would have to be better to get many N64 games running well.

Raspberry Pi 3 and other similar mini computers can't run many N64 games well. The best of the bunch is the Nvidia Shield (which I have). It runs many games well, but still not 100%. And that costs $200.

[reewinder]

Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

The main reason why we won't see a N64 Classic anytime soon is hardware limitations. The hardware they used in the NES classic (and will probably be used in SNES classic) would have to be better to get many N64 games running well.

Raspberry Pi 3 and other similar mini computers can't run many N64 games well. The best of the bunch is the Nvidia Shield (which I have). It runs many games well, but still not 100%. And that costs $200.

I have been contemplating getting one of those Raspberry Pi's and throwing a bunch of classic games on them. Will wait and see if the Classic SNES will be moddable or not.

[Torgon]

Wow...I didn't know we had 'click bait' articles here. I thought you had actual news from Nintendo saying this was the last; not your opinion. Not saying it's not the last console, but no facts to prove either way.

[GenPion]

They will just charge more for a N64 Classic. $130 or so sounds reasonable and the games are more recent anyway.

[Mavrick]

Well, I will counter your prediction with one of my own.

What if the next Mini Classic is going to be the GB/GBC or GBA? Imagine the library they could get on that!

What if they include an official release of Mother 3 in English much like they have included the previously unreleased StarFox 2 with the SNES mini.

I would imagine if they are to continue with these classic lines then they would go to the GB line before thinking about an N64. They can drop the "mini" from these lines and stick to recreating the original hardware shape and size since they are already pretty small.

I would like to see a GameBoy/Colour Classic next year, they can release the classic GameBoy design with 20-30 built in games. Followed by a GBA release.

They could stretch these out to 2020, maybe by then they will find a way to do an N64 mini the right way.

Or...

You know, they could launch Virtual Console on the Switch! Maybe they can release console specific controllers to add on to the Switch. They can rinse us for hundreds of $$$

[BizCat]

My mind is blown.

[Chiyo_chichi]

"Classics" is now a line, so I definitely see it continuing.



I think it will just be a premium item. The bigger concern would be Nintendo producing that crappy controller en masse again with it's degrading control stick. But a lot depends on what games are on it. OOT is obvious, and would make a lot of people want it.

[wvuwhat]

Give me Goldeneye, Mario 64, MarioKart 64, Smash Bros. and Turok and I'll pay $150.

[DJR662]

Originally Posted by wvuwhat

Give me Goldeneye, Mario 64, MarioKart 64, Smash Bros. and Turok and I'll pay $150.

Throw in Mortal Kombat 4, Waverace 64 and F-zero X and I'm down too.

[Naiera]

Never again will I go anywhere near that steaming pile of plastic they called the Nintendo 64

[DJR662]

Originally Posted by Naiera

Never again will I go anywhere near that steaming pile of plastic they called the Nintendo 64

Really?

I was never a fan of the NES but I loved the N64.

[Naiera]

The NES doesn't do anything for me, either. I'm all about the SNES. Rather, a handful of RPGs on the SNES

[DJR662]

Originally Posted by Naiera

The NES doesn't do anything for me, either. I'm all about the SNES. Rather, a handful of RPGs on the SNES

Damn, you're really narrowing it down.

[wvuwhat]

Originally Posted by DJR662

Throw in Mortal Kombat 4, Waverace 64 and F-zero X and I'm down too.

Can't believe I forgot Waverace and F-Zero. I don't think I ever played that version of Mortal Kombat.

[DJR662]

Originally Posted by wvuwhat

Can't believe I forgot Waverace and F-Zero. I don't think I ever played that version of Mortal Kombat.

I couldn't believe it either you had forgotten them, that's why I thought I'd mention them.

I've never played the original arcade game but MK 4 on the N64 was great. It's the last MK game for which I could memorize all special moves + fatalities and actually perform them without looking them up first.

[jimidini]

Originally Posted by Mavrick

Well, I will counter your prediction with one of my own.

What if the next Mini Classic is going to be the GB/GBC or GBA? Imagine the library they could get on that!

That would suck, seriously.
Especially because Non-Iwata-Nintendo likes to release their systems now with non-replaceable batteries.

So Gameboy Mini (what would even be the point of that - miniaturized it wouldn't make sense, because the buttons would be way too small). And with a fixed battery that will run out of juice fast and then you can literally throw it away (plus for Non-Iwata-Nintendo, huge negative for customers).

My bet is on a N64 Mini. It will happen. I'm sure of it.
Nintendo managed to get a proper N64 emulator working on the Wii. When you got the full specs, you can do a way better job and with that they did already.

You know, they could launch Virtual Console on the Switch!

Does anyone want to seriously re-buy all the Virtual Console games for full price?
They won't offer upgrade prices once more like on Wii U. They learned a lesson from Sony. Also see: online allowance fee.

The very sad thing about this is: Iwata was smart. He knew that long term it makes sense to NOT nickel and dime your customers. Because they may not be your customers forever. New-Nintendo doesn't seem to grasp that concept. Also see Metroid Samus Returns Amiibo unlocks.

Iwata's point was to never put some larger/major content behind them, like a difficulty option. Just skins and such. The only Amiibo that violated that rule (as far as I remember) was Shovel Knight Amiibo, which I think is/was also a scam. But that wasn't a Nintendo decision.

And well, let's go completely crazy. N64 Mini. With a finished and polished up Super Mario 64 2. They would sell gangbusters.

[reneeatworld]

Originally Posted by Alhlan Ain Ajeeba

After I succesfully predicted the SNES mini being made

I think that was a prediction that many of us made successfully. As soon as I preordered my NES classic mini from Target last year, either August or September, I can't remember, I told my coworker and he wasn't able to preorder in time. I also told him if he wasnt able to get one, he would have another chance with the SNES Classic Mini.

I think it was just one of those situations where most people saw it coming from a mile away, we were all just waiting for an official announcement.