Nintendo Classic Mini

MilesMorales1

Left is the original controller, right is the new one.

sligeach

Ya, people thought it was 3 foot long, now it turns out it's even shorter at 2 and 1/2 foot. Nintendo really do pinch the pennies and another device shipped with no plug. It's stupid and stingy. I'm going to use a Wii Controller Pro. It's still awkward though as you've to get up and press the buttons on the console to change or reset games.

Edit: Hang on, I just remembered something so I went and took out my Classic Controller Pro and that lead is just as short. Well slightly longer at ~36 inches(3 foot). Damn it!

mrcheez

MilesMorales1 wrote: »

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CwRPm6MWYAMLX5H.jpg:large

Left is the original controller, right is the new one.

room_149

Are the ports on the Classic Mini compatible with old Nes Joypads?

sligeach

room_149 wrote: »

Are the ports on the Classic Mini compatible with old Nes Joypads?

No. They have the same connection as on the end of a Wii nunchuk or a Wii classic controller.

Xenji wrote: »

Has anyone seen the controller for preorder, it seems to be sold out in most places online.

Found one other place.

http://www.game.co.uk/en/nintendo-classic-mini-nintendo-entertainment-system-controller-only-at-game-1464433#preorder

Eggonyerface

The length of that controller cable is an absolute joke

CiDeRmAn

Might I suggest a longer HDMI cable?
Seeing as this is not an under the tv kinda device.
And, to all the whiners, probably you don't own a Famicom.
Now there is some short short cables, cables that are built into the console.

A Wii Remote extension cable might help
http://www.raphnet-tech.com/products/wiimote_extension/index.php

sligeach

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CwRPm6MWYAMLX5H.jpg:large

Remember the mid 1980's when you could buy a can of coke, a packet of crisps, an HB ice-cream(take your pick) and a Marathon bar for less than a Pound? Now you'd be lucky to see change from €3. And with the exception of the can everything else is smaller for more money. Nintendo are just moving with the times. :rolleyes:

http://www.dailyedge.ie/sweets-nostalgia-ireland-675151-Nov2012/

Clarebelly

Nintendo Wee.

One big jerk during gameplay and that console is going flying through the air.

MilesMorales1

Prices have gone up, but also inflation and ****. You used to be able to get a pint for a shilling (5 pence), etc.

Xenji

Found one other place.

http://www.game.co.uk/en/nintendo-classic-mini-nintendo-entertainment-system-controller-only-at-game-1464433#preorder

Cheers, got it there, also Amazon e-mailed me just there saying I will have the Mini next Friday, glad I pre ordered straight away.

R.F.

Right, I'm late to the party

And even though I'm baffled with the length of the cable I'm planning on getting one of these

Seems nowhere is taking pre-orders. Or all ore orders are allocated

Does anyone know if Argos will stock these on release date?

And can anyone link me to a compatible plug and extension cable on amazon

Thank you

mrcheez

R.F. wrote: »

And even though I'm baffled with the length of the cable

aye.. but...

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

A Wii Remote extension cable might help
http://www.raphnet-tech.com/products/wiimote_extension/index.php

if what CiDeRmAn suggests is valid, this is the answer to the only downside of this (otherwise fantastic) device?

Josey Wales

I've been debating for a while whether or not to cancel my Amazon pre-order. But now having seen the controller cable length confirmed I think I will cancel. I just can't see a way in which it will work comfortably in my setup.

pasta-solo

Josey Wales wrote: »

I've been debating for a while whether or not to cancel my Amazon pre-order. But now having seen the controller cable length confirmed I think I will cancel. I just can't see a way in which it will work comfortably in my setup.

Can Amazon pre-orders be transferred to other people? I think this is sold out, might be other people on here that would like it?

sligeach

NES Classic Edition Review

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hoPmItkaL4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hoPmItkaL4

NES CLASSIC EDITION TECH SPECS PUT IT ABOVE 3DS, WII IN SOME WAYS

Smarter people have looked at the NES Classic Edition innards and deciphered just what's tucked away inside the system. Believe it or not, most of these specs are above what is offered in the Wii and 3DS.

SoC: Allwinner R16 (4x Cortex A7, Mali400MP2 GPU)
RAM: Hynix (256MB DDR3)
Flash: Spansion 512MB NAND
PMU: AXP223

http://gonintendo.com/stories/267964-nes-classic-edition-tech-specs-put-it-above-3ds-wii-in-some-ways

CiDeRmAn

Cable solutions abound!
http://retrogamingmagazine.com/2016/11/03/third-party-products-fixing-nintendo-nes-classic-mini-problems-already/

Star_Nupa

Hi all,

I'm very late to the party. No more pre-orders on Amazon.

Are Gamestop doing pre-orders or could I just head over and hopefully pick one up on release?

MilesMorales1

Star_Nupa wrote: »

Hi all,

I'm very late to the party. No more pre-orders on Amazon.

Are Gamestop doing pre-orders or could I just head over and hopefully pick one up on release?

Gamestop pre orders are sold out.

Star_Nupa

MilesMorales1 wrote: »

Gamestop pre orders are sold out.

Damn.

Any hope of getting one before Christmas anywhere do you think?

MilesMorales1

Star_Nupa wrote: »

Damn.

Any hope of getting one before Christmas anywhere do you think?

You can order for the second wave from Gamestop, Symths, or Game online for guaranteed christmas delivery.

Star_Nupa

Great thanks for your help!

sligeach

Star_Nupa wrote: »

Damn.

Any hope of getting one before Christmas anywhere do you think?

Try Argos on launch day as they don't do pre orders.

Star_Nupa

Definitely will! Thanks!

Rhyme

sligeach wrote: »

Try Argos on launch day as they don't do pre orders.

Good idea. Might be an idea to reserve one as soon as the date changes from 16th to 17th so you can pick it up at leisure though I'd check in the days leading up in case you can reserve one beforehand. Argos' website breaks often so who knows if this would work.

MilesMorales1

Rhyme wrote: »

Good idea. Might be an idea to reserve one as soon as the date changes from 16th to 17th so you can pick it up at leisure though I'd check in the days leading up in case you can reserve one beforehand. Argos' website breaks often so who knows if this would work.

I don't think argos will even list it till the 17th, around 7am - half 8.


edit - is it not the 11th?

Mr E

November 11th is the day it is coming out (next Friday). I'll be checking Argos (a lot) on Thursday night and I'll be subscribing to this thread.

MilesMorales1

I'll be doing the same, but from experience with stuff argos over here doesn't list stuff till the morning of, rather than the night before. Call of duty IW wasn't on their site till this morning like.

Star_Nupa

MilesMorales1 wrote: »

I'll be doing the same, but from experience with stuff argos over here doesn't list stuff till the morning of, rather than the night before. Call of duty IW wasn't on their site till this morning like.

I'll be up during the night anyway. If there's a way I could reserve a few for you's, I could..

cena

Is this a limited run? I was told it would be

OwaynOTT

cena wrote: »

Is this a limited run? I was told it would be

No, the lead limits how far you can run.






As far as I know it's not a limited run. Think there will be a second wave of orders guaranteed for Christmas. Think demand is just high.

MilesMorales1

With the bad habits Nintendo has regarding getting stock to retailers, it might as well be.

Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy

I was just about to ask for my cousin, I got the "you know about the games" message on FB lol. I said to keep an eye on Argos and I'll watch this thread, thanks lads.
I'm so surprised how it sold out.

RobbingBandit

Argos site updates around 4am so set an alarm and reserve the shi.. out of this baby. It's what I'm gonna do.

sligeach

This will be Argos' UK NES Classic Mini webpage. It's not up at the moment though.

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4608305.htm

And this should also be its product code in Ireland, 460/8305.

So check their Stock Checker website early on Friday morning for where and numbers available and of course price. They're normally fair.

http://checkargos.com/product/4608305

CiDeRmAn

I have to say, if people turn around and try and be busy little entrepreneurs, buying up available stocks of NES Minis and reselling them at a profit, I'm going to wish some sort of genital distress upon them, perhaps a combination of warts, lice and a kind of asymmetric growth on one side.

MilesMorales1

I wish argos would set a limit on how many you can order, for one. And Gamestop in fact. You just know adverts is gonna have a few of these next week at 80 -120 quid cos 'its out of stock everywhere'

RobbingBandit

Nah they're getting herpies for doing those kinds of things, you know as well as I there will be some people doing that sort of thing I plan on staying up on Thursday night refreshing the Argos page until they go live to get one but also need a PS4 which goes on sale on Friday too.

McLoughlin

Going to be like Amiibo out of stock for first few months going for insane prices.

sligeach

When you look at what's included(or not, plug and poster) and what's inside, some would say it's already an insane price. 30 30 year old rom's for €60.

Mr E

€5 each on Virtual Console for NES games (I know not all are available) but that's the equivalent of €150 in total.

Compared to individual purchases on VC, it's decent value.

sligeach

Mr E wrote: »

€5 each on Virtual Console for NES games (I know not all are available) but that's the equivalent of €150 in total.

Compared to individual purchases on VC, it's decent value.

The thing is they're overpriced on the eShop. I'd never pay €5 for an NES game. All the games on the various systems are overpriced. I only buy VC games when they're discounted.

WeleaseWoderick

Just received an email from Amazon telling me my delivery will now be 7th or 8th December. I preordered as soon as they opened the preorders so that's annoying that they've pushed it back so much.

I was kinda sitting on the fence of cancelling the order anyways though.

sligeach

WeleaseWoderick wrote: »

Just received an email from Amazon telling me my delivery will now be 7th or 8th December. I preordered as soon as they opened the preorders so that's annoying that they've pushed it back so much.

I was kinda sitting on the fence of cancelling the order anyways though.

Just checked Zavvi and my order is being processed. It's still on track for 11/11.

MilesMorales1

sligeach wrote: »

Just checked Zavvi and my order is being processed. It's still on track for 11/11.

If it hasn't dispatched by tomorrow or later today, you won't get that till next Monday or Tuesday odd.

sligeach

MilesMorales1 wrote: »

If it hasn't dispatched by tomorrow or later today, you won't get that till next Monday or Tuesday odd.

I mean it's being dispatched on the 11th. Whereas the previous commenter said Amazon orders were being delayed.

sligeach

Mr E wrote: »

€5 each on Virtual Console for NES games (I know not all are available) but that's the equivalent of €150 in total.

Compared to individual purchases on VC, it's decent value.

And in addition to my comment earlier, as you say on the eShop they would cost €150 yet we get them for €60 with hardware and a controller which just further shows how overpriced they are. Plus, they've vastly superior emulations.

super_furry

Just got an email from Amazon, my pre-order is delayed and won't be arriving until December 2.

Eggonyerface

I ordered from Amazon the first day of pre orders and I got an email 4 days ago to say Estimated arrival date November 12th. I cancelled a bit prematurely when I saw the length of the controller lead but may pick one up again in the new year since seeing the solutions on here, no rush

Ace Attorney

Amazon open again for pre orders, delivery is December might be useful for Christmas presents guarantee.