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Teh One Who Knocks
07-16-2016, 12:06 PM
GameCentral for Metro.co.uk


http://i.imgur.com/zUf6Har.jpg

Update:

The console is now up for pre-order on Amazon for £49.99. Which really isn’t bad at all. The 30 games alone would be over £100 if bought for the Wii or Wii U Virtual Console, and that doesn’t include the cost of the device or the controller.


Original story:

There will be a new Nintendo console out this year, but not the successor to the Wii U. Instead it’s a 30-in-1 palm-sized version of the NES.

The Nintendo Entertainment System (or NES to its friends) is making a comeback, as a new ‘Classic Mini’ version of Nintendo’s first console is announced for November 11.

Originally released in the UK in 1986, the NES is regarded as the most important 8-bit format of the ‘80s in North America and Japan – even if it’s tardy release in Europe meant it didn’t make quite as much impact here.

As you can see, the new version fits in the palm of your hand and seems to be following the same basic idea as previous micro-consoles for the Mega Drive, Atari 2600, and other retro formats. The games appear in their original form but you will be able to save your progress at multiple points, so you never have to worry about passwords or starting from scratch if you die.

http://i.imgur.com/VbLLQCz.jpg
Now that’s a Christmas present

Nintendo’s version seems to be pretty high quality, and plugs directly into the HDMI socket of your TV. The downside is you only get one controller and have to buy another separately – although you can use them with a Wii or Wii U, to play Virtual Console games.

We’re seriously impressed by the collection of games though, which includes third party titles as well as Nintendo’s own. The full list is below, and not only do you get the very earliest Super Mario Bros., The Legend Of Zelda, and Metroid games but also the first Final Fantasy, the first two Castlevanias, the original Ninja Gaiden, and fan favourite Mega Man 2.

In terms of concentrated retro goodness, it’s one of the best things we’ve ever seen. We just hope it’s priced reasonably, but Nintendo aren’t allowed to set their own prices in Europe (don’t ask) so we’ll have to wait and see till it goes up on Amazon and the like.

Balloon Fight (Nintendo)
Bubble Bobble (Taito)
Castlevania (Konami)
Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest (Konami)
Donkey Kong (Nintendo)
Donkey Kong Jr. (Nintendo)
Double Dragon II: The Revenge (Arc Systems Works)
Dr. Mario (Nintendo)
Excitebike (Nintendo)
Final Fantasy (Square Enix)
Galaga (Taito)
Ghosts ‘N Goblins (Capcom)
Gradius (Konami)
Ice Climber (Nintendo)
Kid Icarus (Nintendo)
Kirby’s Adventure (Nintendo)
Mario Bros. (Nintendo)
Mega Man 2 (Capcom)
Metroid (Nintendo)
Ninja Gaiden, aka Shadow Warriors (Koei Tecmo)
Pac-Man (Bandai Namco)
Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream (Nintendo)
StarTropics (Nintendo)
Super C, aka Probotector II (Konami)
Super Mario Bros. (Nintendo)
Super Mario Bros. 2 (Nintendo)
Super Mario Bros. 3 (Nintendo)
Tecmo Bowl (Koei Tecmo)
The Legend Of Zelda (Nintendo)
Zelda II: The Adventure Of Link (Nintendo)

redred
07-16-2016, 01:26 PM
i bought a snes a few years ago off ebay it lasted a month before i got bored of the shit graphics :lol: some things are best left in the past

deebakes
07-16-2016, 01:32 PM
i've got my nes and snes hooked up right now :lol:

i want one of these, it has several games that i dont have and my nes is sometimes kind of glitchy :(

Godfather
07-16-2016, 07:00 PM
i bought a snes a few years ago off ebay it lasted a month before i got bored of the shit graphics :lol: some things are best left in the past

:lol: So true. Nostalgia doesn't last very long for me either. There are just a select few games that I still love... mostly Mario Kart and Smash Bros on N64. I grew up on that shit and it's still challenging to play against friends.


I don't see a need to buy this thing.. there are a million emulators you can download and play on PC, with far more games from various systems. Last thing I need is another box under my TV.

deebakes
07-16-2016, 07:30 PM
there's something though about holding onto the controller :shrug:

redred
07-16-2016, 07:38 PM
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160716/e2fd34d0549ff8f38b192009235f8e36.jpg

I liked these for the c64

Griffin
07-16-2016, 10:37 PM
No StarFox?

...I wouldn't have it! [-(

deebakes
07-16-2016, 11:28 PM
starfox was released on super nintendo, not nes :shrug:

Hugh_Janus
07-17-2016, 11:07 AM
those games are going to look awesome on your 50" telly :lol:

redred
07-17-2016, 12:38 PM
8 bit magic :lol:

FBD
07-17-2016, 01:20 PM
:lol:

PorkChopSandwiches
07-18-2016, 06:04 PM
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160716/e2fd34d0549ff8f38b192009235f8e36.jpg

I liked these for the c64

I had one like that

Hugh_Janus
07-18-2016, 07:57 PM
mine still looks like that :sad2:

fricnjay
07-18-2016, 08:57 PM
I would consider buying one, need to know the connection type though. :-k


Castlevania (Konami)
Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest (Konami)
Excitebike (Nintendo)
Galaga (Taito)
Ghosts ‘N Goblins (Capcom)
Mario Bros. (Nintendo)
Metroid (Nintendo)
Ninja Gaiden, aka Shadow Warriors (Koei Tecmo)
Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream (Nintendo)
Super Mario Bros. (Nintendo)
Super Mario Bros. 2 (Nintendo)
Super Mario Bros. 3 (Nintendo)
The Legend Of Zelda (Nintendo)
Zelda II: The Adventure Of Link (Nintendo)

Some of the best games EVER!!!!

deebakes
07-18-2016, 09:42 PM
:facepalm:

from the story: "Nintendo’s version seems to be pretty high quality, and plugs directly into the HDMI socket of your TV."

fricnjay
07-19-2016, 01:15 PM
:facepalm:

from the story: "Nintendo’s version seems to be pretty high quality, and plugs directly into the HDMI socket of your TV."

I cant be bothered with reading lengthy articles, my time is too valuable for such trivial things. :hand:









8-[

Noilly Pratt
07-19-2016, 08:36 PM
My old c64 joystick:

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/ee/32/a3/ee32a34d4fd8a833ddb5624a462f57c6.jpg

deebakes
07-19-2016, 09:44 PM
I cant be bothered with reading lengthy articles, my time is too valuable for such trivial things. :hand:

8-[

so says the level 25 pokemon go trainer :lol:

redred
07-26-2016, 02:13 PM
http://i.imgur.com/05zuI7F.jpg

sega's turn

Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle
Alien Storm
Altered Beast
Arrow Flash
Bonanza Bros.
Chakan: The Forever Man
Columns
Columns III
ComixZone
Crack Down
DecapAttack
Dr. Robotnik'sMean Bean Machine
ESWAT: City Under Siege
Eternal Champions
Fatal Labyrinth
Flicky
Gain Ground
Golden Axe
Golden Axe II
Golden Axe III
Jewel Master
Kid Chameleon
Phantasy Star 2
Phantasy Star 3
Ristar
Shadow Dancer: The Secret of Shinobi
Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
Sonic & Knuckles
Sonic Spinball
Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic the Hedgehog II
Sonic 3D Blast
Sword of Varmilion
The Ooze
Vectorman
Vectorman II
Mortal Kombat I
Mortal Kombat II
Mortal Kombat III


got to be worth it for the Mortal Kombat games

deebakes
07-28-2016, 03:43 AM
i don't know, i was a nintendo kid, not sega... doesn't have the same appeal to me :shrug:

redred
07-28-2016, 08:23 AM
8bit vs 16bit :lol: easy choice

Goofy
07-28-2016, 08:40 AM
i don't know, i was a nintendo kid, not sega... doesn't have the same appeal to me :shrug:

Same here :hi5:

Mario > sonic

redred
07-28-2016, 10:24 AM
Street fighter or Mk?

deebakes
07-28-2016, 09:39 PM
that is way too hard to decide... my brother bought a genesis just for mortal kombat I :lol:

redred
07-28-2016, 09:41 PM
We all can afford to buy both now not like when we were younger :lol:

Godfather
07-29-2016, 01:40 AM
Good part is you don't have to chose - just download a packet of emulators and games on your PC and you can play this shit to your heart's delight :lol:

deebakes
07-29-2016, 02:25 AM
:hand: it's not the same kid :nono:

Goofy
07-29-2016, 08:48 AM
:hand: it's not the same kid :nono:

:tup: