NES Classic Edition

The NES Classic Edition (also known as NES Mini) is a smaller version of the Nintendo Entertainment System with 30 games pre-installed. It is also known as the Famicom Mini in Japan. It was released in North America and Europe on November 11, 2016, in Japan and Australia on November 10, 2016,^[1] and November 23, 2016 in Russia. The console comes with one controller. The cable of the controller is 0.7 meter long.

The Super NES Classic Edition, released in 2017, is the successor to the NES Classic Edition.

Hardware

The console features a 720p HDMI display output and controllers that are similar to the original NES controller. The console also includes an emulation engine developed by Nintendo European Research and Development.^[source?]

Games

The NES Mini comes with 30 games. Each game can be saved. There are 4 save states for each game.^[2]

All versions of the console (no matter what region) include the following games:

Balloon Fight
Castlevania
Donkey Kong
Double Dragon II: The Revenge
Dr. Mario
Excitebike
Galaga
Ghosts 'n Goblins
Gradius
Ice Climber
Kirby's Adventure
Mario Bros.
Mega Man 2
Metroid
Ninja Gaiden
Pac-Man
Super C
Super Mario Bros.
Super Mario Bros. 2
Super Mario Bros. 3
The Legend of Zelda
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link

The North American, European, and Australian versions have the following exclusive games:

Bubble Bobble
Castlevania II: Simon's Quest
Donkey Kong Jr.
Final Fantasy
Kid Icarus
Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream
StarTropics
Tecmo Bowl

The Japanese "Famicom" version has the following exclusive games:

Atlantis no Nazo
Downtown Nekketsu Kōshinkyoku: Soreyuke Daiundōkai
Downtown Nekketsu Monogatari
Final Fantasy III
NES Open Tournament Golf
Solomon's Key
Tsuppari Ōzumō
Yie Ar Kung-Fu

Reception

Some people think that the cables of the controllers of the NES Mini are too short.^[2]

Sales

The NES and SNES Classic editions sold more than 10 million units by September 30, 2018.^[3]

Gallery

Box content
Front side
Backside
Controller
Socket adapter and extra cable for the controller
Controller with its cable

References

↑ Perez, Angela (July 15, 2016). "Nintendo New NES Release Date & Price in Australia". Archived from the original on June 23, 2018. Retrieved August 8, 2016.
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1 "NES Mini has four save states for each game | TweakTown". www.tweaktown.com. Retrieved 2020-06-21.
↑ Moyse, Chris (October 31, 2018). "NES and SNES Classic consoles pass the 10 million global sales mark". Destructoid. Archived from the original on August 3, 2020. Retrieved October 31, 2018.

Other websites

Official website

[1] Perez, Angela (July 15, 2016). "Nintendo New NES Release Date & Price in Australia". Archived from the original on June 23, 2018. Retrieved August 8, 2016.

[:0-2] 2.0 ^2.1 "NES Mini has four save states for each game | TweakTown". www.tweaktown.com. Retrieved 2020-06-21.

[3] Moyse, Chris (October 31, 2018). "NES and SNES Classic consoles pass the 10 million global sales mark". Destructoid. Archived from the original on August 3, 2020. Retrieved October 31, 2018.

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