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Post by Da Robot on Jul 14, 2016 7:46:24 GMT -5
FROM STRAIGHT OUT OF NOWHERE! NOT A JOKE! www.nintendo.co.uk/Misc-/Nintendo-Classic-Mini/Nintendo-Classic-Mini-Nintendo-Entertainment-System-1124287.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=nintendoclassicmini&utm_content=announcement A official Nintendo product, that resembles a classic NES system but smaller and contains 30 built in games but cannot play NES cartridges.Copy/pasta from NOE. The Nintendo Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System comes packaged with an HDMI cable, a USB cable for powering the system*, and one Nintendo Classic Mini: NES Controller. And whether it’s rediscovering an old favourite or experiencing the joy of NES for the first time, the fantastic collection of NES classics included with each and every system should have something for all players.30 games included that are a mix of 1st party and 3rd party. None of them are Urban Champion. 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 Look here's another source to prove how legit it is. |
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Post by Arcadenik on Jul 17, 2016 7:52:30 GMT -5
This is awesome. I know what I want for Christmas.  |
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Post by Nester the Lark on Jul 17, 2016 13:42:01 GMT -5
Good selection of games there. (Yay, StarTropics!) It's cool that the controller ports are compatible with the Classic/Pro Controllers, and I like that the included controller is a replica of the original NES controller.
Hopefully the emulation is good.
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Post by Arcadenik on Jul 17, 2016 15:56:31 GMT -5
I was surprised Nintendo included StarTropics. I thought they had forgotten all about Mike Jones and his adventures on C-Island.
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Post by nocturnal YL on Jul 18, 2016 4:27:39 GMT -5
Good selection of games there. (Yay, StarTropics!) It's cool that the controller ports are compatible with the Classic/Pro Controllers, and I like that the included controller is a replica of the original NES controller. Hopefully the emulation is good. This looks like a powered down Wii U to me, given its input/output of choice and its support of savestates. I think the emulation quality will be similar. You can probably use a regular Classic Controller too. |
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Post by Da Robot on Jul 18, 2016 5:01:42 GMT -5
I think one of the most interesting things about the list is large amount of 3rd parties. 13 out 30 games not from Nintendo.
None of the Nintendo sport titles made it in. Nor did any of the other lower tier NES games make it in. It's quite an interesting list of games. Obviously some thought went into it.
I was thinking that they would make a follow up to this with other NES games but would anyone buy it, with the remaining lower tier NES games in it?
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Post by Leon on Jul 18, 2016 23:05:39 GMT -5
There needs to be a Famicom version with games like Fire Emblem and Shin Onigashima. I would seriously consider importing that.
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Post by Nester the Lark on Jul 21, 2016 14:16:07 GMT -5
Wait for it...
And apparently, the emulation is better than the Wii U's.
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Post by creator on Jul 21, 2016 21:26:08 GMT -5
There needs to be a Famicom version with games like Fire Emblem and Shin Onigashima. I would seriously consider importing that. That would be awesome! Add in Mother and Joy Mech Fight, too! |
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Post by Arcadenik on Jul 28, 2016 15:00:25 GMT -5
I think one of the most interesting things about the list is large amount of 3rd parties. 13 out 30 games not from Nintendo. None of the Nintendo sport titles made it in. Nor did any of the other lower tier NES games make it in. It's quite an interesting list of games. Obviously some thought went into it. I was thinking that they would make a follow up to this with other NES games but would anyone buy it, with the remaining lower tier NES games in it? Maybe if it includes the NES Zapper? Maybe if the remaining "lower tier" NES games are diverse and worth playing? | Adventure Island II | Double Dragon | Life Force | Pinball | Wario's Woods | | Adventures of Lolo | Duck Hunt | Mega Man | Princess Tomato in Salad Kingdom | Wild Gunman | | Blaster Master | Faxanadu | Mega Man 3 | River City Ransom | Wrecking Crew | | Castlevania III | Gargoyle's Quest II | Mighty Final Fight | Solomon's Key | Xevious | | Clu Clu Land | Hogan's Alley | NES Open Tournament Golf | Star Soldier | Yoshi | | Donkey Kong 3 | Ice Hockey | Ninja Gaiden II | Super Dodge Ball | Zoda's Revenge |
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Post by Da Robot on Jul 29, 2016 9:14:26 GMT -5
The NES games in this device are the VC versions with the included restore point feature. If the NES Zapper games were to be included they would just be the Wii U version's that work with a Wii Remote pointer (because the original Zappper doesn't work on non-CRT TV's).
Nor do I agree with all those games on your list. While I have never played the MM series, (outside of a GB game as a child) I do know that MM2 was the one influenced/codified the rest of series while the original was lower in level design quality and content and is mostly forgotten.
I do appreciate that you took the time to make another list of 30 NES games though.
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Post by Da Robot on Aug 27, 2016 20:31:20 GMT -5
It's been revealed that Nintendo Europe Research & Development (NERD) are the team behind this product. Previous accomplishments by this group include, video tech for the GBA, NDS, etc, stable 3d for the N3DS, DS and Wii VC emulation for the Wii U and media player for Wii U internet browser. In May 2013 Iwata even did an Iwata Asks with them, which seems slightly like a recruitment promo. (It's not even categorized with the other Iwata Asks on NoE's site and it's listed as part of their "corporate" section at the bottom of NoE's website). |
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Post by nocturnal YL on Aug 28, 2016 14:27:57 GMT -5
Oh, NERD, formerly Actimagine, aka those gys who made video on DS possible. I think their recruitment page is kind of intimidating as it effectively says that if you're not good enough at maths, don't even bother knocking their door.
I'm still interested in how this system actually works. I think it's a toned down Wii U, but it could just as well be something else.
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Post by Da Robot on Sept 29, 2016 21:27:40 GMT -5
MEANWHILE IN JAPAN . . .  Mini Famicom! Looks like River City Ransom, etc (and few other games removed) are in this version. |
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Post by Arcadenik on Sept 30, 2016 16:28:11 GMT -5
When Nintendo announced the NES Classic Edition, I knew the Famicom version was inevitable. I see they included NES Open Tournament Golf, River City Ransom, and Solomon's Key. I included those three games in my wish list in another post in this thread.
But I'm really surprised Nintendo didn't include Super Mario Bros: The Lost Levels, Devil World, 3D Hot Rally, The Mysterious Murasame Castle, Shin Onigashima, Famicom Detective Club, EarthBound Beginnings, Famicom Wars, Yuyuki, Fire Emblem, and Joy Mech Fight. They should get some exposure and maybe get revived (looking at you Takamaru).
But anyway, I like most of the exclusive Famicom games. The only choices I find questionable are Atlantis no Nazo instead of another Sunsoft game like Ufouria: The Saga or Blaster Master... and that River City Ransom spin-off about foot races instead of Super Dodge Ball.
I also don't really like how they made the Famicom controllers smaller. I imagine playing Super Mario Bros. with those controllers would feel uncomfortable.
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