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Revision as of 22:13, 7 October 2016

Not to be confused with Classic NES Series.

NES Classic Edition
Also known asNintendo Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System in Europe and Australia
Nintendo Classic Mini: Family Computer in Japan
DeveloperNintendo
ManufacturerNintendo
TypeHome video game console
GenerationThird generation Replica
Release date
  • JP/AUS: November 10, 2016 (2016-11-10)
  • NA/EU: November 11, 2016 (2016-11-11)
Introductory priceUS$59.99
£49.99
A$99.95
€59.95
¥5,980
MediaInternal ROM
Controller input2 controller ports

NES Classic Edition, known as Nintendo Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System in Europe and Australia and the Nintendo Classic Mini: Famicom in Japan,[1] is a miniature replica[2][3] of the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) video game console by Nintendo, launching on November 10, 2016 in Australia and Japan[4] and November 11, 2016 in North America and Europe.[5] Based upon software emulation, it includes a static library of 30 built-in games from the licensed NES library, including some third-party titles, with writable storage only for save states.

The system features HDMI display output and a new replica controller, which can also connect to the Wii remote for use with Virtual Console games.[6][7][8] The controllers for the Japanese version are hardwired into the console just like the original Nintendo Famicom; because of this, the controllers and connecting cables are also mini and shortened respectively.[9]

The microconsole houses a brand new Nintendo Entertainment System emulation engine developed by Nintendo European Research & Development (NERD).[10] The new emulation engine has been well-received by critics and is regarded as superior in both visual and audio support when compared to the NES Virtual Console emulator on the Wii U.

Despite being branded differently between North America and the PAL region, both regions will distribute identical hardware and software. All the games included are based on their North American localisations and will run at 60 Hz in all regions. The console's user interface supports up to eight languages; this will not change the language in-game however.

A 320-page companion book called Playing with Power: Nintendo NES Classics, published by Prima Games, will be released alongside the console.[11]

List of games

Regardless of the titles, the microconsole will include 30 built-in games in all regions. Only 22 titles will be in common between all regions, whilst the 8 remaining titles will be exclusive to either Japan or North America/PAL region respectively.[12][13] The following titles are common to all regions:

The following titles are exclusive the the North American and PAL NES version:

Whilst these games are exclusive to the Japanese Famicom release:

Notes

  1. ^ Known in Japan as Super Mario USA. Not to be confused with the Japanese version of Super Mario Bros. 2, known as Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels in other regions.

References

  1. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GQ02nXQQiM
  2. ^ http://www.ew.com/article/2016/07/18/nintendo-re-release-nes
  3. ^ https://techcrunch.com/2016/07/14/nintendo-is-launching-a-mini-version-of-its-iconic-nes-console-with-30-classic-games/
  4. ^ Perez, Angela (July 15, 2016). "Nintendo New NES Release Date & Price in Australia". Retrieved August 8, 2016.
  5. ^ Perry, Alex (August 8, 2016). "The re-release of the original Nintendo has some amazing new features". Retrieved August 9, 2016.
  6. ^ Kamen, Matt (July 14, 2016). "Nintendo unveils the Classic Mini loaded with 30 NES games". Retrieved July 14, 2016.
  7. ^ Paul, Ian (July 14, 2016). "Nintendo's releasing a miniature NES console packed with 30 classic games". Retrieved July 14, 2016.
  8. ^ Grant, Christopher (July 14, 2016). "The mini NES Classic controller works with your Wii U Virtual Console games". Polygon. Retrieved August 9, 2016.
  9. ^ "ファミコンが、手のひらサイズで". Retrieved September 30, 2016.
  10. ^ Vogel, Mitch (August 27, 2016). "NES Classic Edition Will Feature a Brand New Emulator Developed by NERD". Nintendo Life. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
  11. ^ Humphries, Matthew (July 27, 2016). "Nintendo commissions official NES book to compliment Classic Mini console | Games | Geek.com". @geekdotcom. Retrieved August 9, 2016.
  12. ^ Jones, Gary (July 19, 2016). "NES Classic Edition: The final 30 games list revealed as Nintendo talk mini N64". Retrieved August 9, 2016.
  13. ^ "ファミコンが、手のひらサイズで". Retrieved September 30, 2016.
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