Retro NES gaming system returning to shelves next year

Nintendo says the retro version of one of its iconic video game platforms is making a comeback in 2019.

The 8-bit NES Classic went on sale last year selling 1.5 million units, but the Japanese gaming firm shocked fans by mysteriously pulling the plug on production in April.

The company now says its NES Classic Edition will now return next summer due to popular demand. 

Nintendo says the retro version of one of its iconic video game platforms will return to stores next year. The Japanese announced in April that it had ended production of the nostalgic NES classic, re-released in November 2016 and selling around 1.5 million units

NES CLASSIC

The Nintendo Entertainment System, or NES, was an 8-bit home video game console initially released in Japan as the Family Computer, or Famicom, on July 15, 1983.

It was later released in North America during 1985, in Europe during 1986, and Australia in 1987.

The best-selling gaming console of its time, the NES helped revitalise the video game industry, spawning a new wave of consoles that would follow throughout the 1990s.

It also made its flagship character, Super Mario, a household name.

The Kyoto-based company launched the system at the end of last year in time for the holidays, but demand for the nostalgic console was far more than retailers could supply.

It first went on sale on November 11 for $60 (£50), but following its release, many sellers on eBay saw bidding for the consoles go for far more. 

Nintendo announced on Twitter that it was reversing its unpopular decision to end its production run.

It also confirmed plans to continue selling the SNES Mini, the second generation Nintendo console that was also re-released in the wake of the NES Classic’s popularity. 

In a written statement, a company spokesman said: ‘Fans have shown their unbridled enthusiasm for these Classic Edition systems, so Nintendo is working to put many more of them on store shelves.

‘Due to incredible demand for the upcoming Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Super NES Classic Edition system, Nintendo plans to ship the retro-inspired product into 2018. 

‘Originally, shipments were announced to cease at the end of this calendar year. 

The Japanese firm Nintendo announced that it had ended production of the nostalgic NES classic which was re-released in November 2016 and sold around 1.5 million units The NES Classic Mini comes with 30 games pre-installed, including Balloon Fight, Donkey Kong, Dr. Mario, Super Mario Bros and The Legend of Zelda

The NES Classic Mini comes with 30 games pre-installed, including Balloon Fight, Donkey Kong, Dr. Mario, Super Mario Bros and The Legend of Zelda

‘Next summer, Nintendo will also bring back the Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition system with new shipments. 

‘More information about the timing of the return of NES Classic Edition will be announced in the future.’

The NES Classic system comes packaged with an HDMI cable, an AC adapter and one controller, which is patterned after the iconic design of the original NES controller.

The device looks almost exactly like the original NES, but smaller.

THE 30 NES GAMES INCLUDED 

The NES Classic Mini comes with 30 games pre-installed, a mini controller and connects to the user’s TV or laptop via an HDMI cable and a USB power cable. 

Nintendo says ‘there’s a little something for everyone: a nice mix of timeless favorites, cult classics and maybe even some games that you never got around to playing.

‘Each is sure to bring back memories and produce plenty of new ones.’

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

NINJA GAIDEN

PAC-MAN

Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream

StarTropics

SUPER C

Super Mario Bros.

Super Mario Bros. 2

Super Mario Bros. 3

TECMO BOWL

The Legend of Zelda

Zelda II: The Adventure of Link 

It can be hooked up directly to high-definition TVs.

The NES Classic Mini comes with 30 games pre-installed, including Balloon Fight, Donkey Kong, Dr. Mario, Super Mario Bros and The Legend of Zelda. 

The $80 Super NES Classic Edition mini console is set to hit stores on September 29.

It will come with 21 built-in games – including beloved titles such as Super Mario World, Yoshi’s Island, and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. 

The new Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Super NES Classic Edition is a mini console that mimics the design of the original system.

It¿s said to be one of the ¿greatest video game systems ever made,¿ and now, Nintendo has revealed it¿s resurrecting the Super NES console that first launched back in 1991. But, the new system will be much smaller than you remember

It’s said to be one of the ‘greatest video game systems ever made,’ and now, Nintendo has revealed it’s resurrecting the Super NES console that first launched back in 1991. But, the new system will be much smaller than you remember

THE ORIGINAL SNES

The SNES, known as the Super Famicon in Japan, was Nintendo’s 16-bit followup to its hugely popular NES console.

The system came with a host of popular games, including Street Fighter 2, Chrono Trigger, Super Mario World, and the Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past.

And It was one of the top 20 best-selling games consoles of all time, recording 49.1 million units sold during its retail run from 1990 to 2003.

It comes with two controllers, and plugs into any high-definition TV with an included HDMI cable.

Along with the familiar games included in the package, the Super NES mini console also comes with Star Fox 2 – an unreleased game that was supposed to launch in 1995.

In order to access this game, however, players will first have to beat the first level of the original Star Fox game.

‘While many people from around the world consider the Super NES to be one of the greatest video game systems ever made, many of our younger fans never had a chance to play it,’ said Doug Bowser, Nintendo of America’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at the time of its announcement.

THE 21 SNES GAMES INCLUDED

Contra III: The Alien Wars™

Donkey Kong Country™

EarthBound™

Final Fantasy III

F-ZERO™

Kirby™ Super Star

Kirby’s Dream Course™

The Legend of Zelda™: A Link to the Past™

Mega Man® X

Secret of Mana

Star Fox™ 

Star Fox™ 2

Street Fighter® II Turbo: Hyper Fighting

Super Castlevania IV™

Super Ghouls ’n Ghosts®

Super Mario Kart™

Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars™

Super Mario World™

Super Metroid™

Super Punch-Out!! ™

Yoshi’s Island™ 

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