Nintendo Mini (NES Classic Edition) details, games, release date and Australian price
The upcoming launch of the Nintendo Mini (NES Classic Edition) is already causing waves of nostalgia. While the remake of the classic Nintendo Entertainment System brings back a lot of great retro memories to fans of the original console, it is also bound to draw interest from the new generation of gamers.
The new Nintendo Mini is compact and lightweight, featuring a body that is a fraction of the classic NES console’s size. The whole system is powered by the common USB cable provided that can be connected directly to a TV port or a power socket, although an AC adapter is not included. The box also comes with a free HDMI cable. The whole NES Classic Edition is literally a plug-and-play device.
The Nintendo Classic Mini has no cartridge slot, which means that the only games that users will be able to play are the built-in ones. There won’t be any additional downloadable content and expansions to be made available as well since the new NES system has no Internet support and expandable storage. Although only one controller is provided, a slot is available for one more.
The Nintendo Mini comes with these 30 classic 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
- Pac-Man
- Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream
- Ninja Gaiden
- StarTropics
- Super Contra
- Super Mario Bros
- Super Mario Bros 2
- Super Mario Bros 3
- Tecmo Bowl
- The Legend of Zelda
- Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
The Nintendo Classic Mini, which is also known as the Family Computer, will feature three display options: the regular 4:6 mode, the reinforced Pixel Perfect mode and the classic CRT mode.
The Nintendo Mini will be made available in stores starting Nov. 10 in Australia. The classic NES remake will retail for $99.95. An extra controller carries a price tag of $19.95.
