So the NES Classic edition (or “NES Mini” as so many people want to stupidly call it) was released today, November 11th, and just as should have been expected, it’s incredibly hard to find one now.
Really, what did you expect? In virtually every case where Nintendo releases something major, it’s snagged up instantly. The only case this didn’t seem to happen was the WiiU – it was easy to find throughout its first year of release, but beyond that abnormality, nearly ever major hardware release by Nintendo is bought up within minutes of the doors opening at retail stores!
Of course, scalpers have the console online for sale, for exorbitant prices. That too was to be expected: like it or not, this console does have high demand from people who have an itch for the old days and nostalgia but aren’t already game collectors.
My NES from when I was a kid. Ah, such good memories.
Heck, I agree with the people who think it needless, but at the same rate, I want one: it isn’t too bad a unit, the HDMI output would be nice on a secondary, modern TV (I keep classic consoles restricted to CRT TV’s only) and it’s a damn nice game assortment. While there are other options, including emulation on PC, the NES Classic isn’t a bad package, in the end. The demand for it shows that at least most people, including many long time Nintendo fans, do want it, even if they have an old NES and a game collection.
I’m just surprised to see people surprised at this. I’m not surprised to see people mad, though, and I fully support your general dislike of Nintendo not making enough units. Just, keep it civil, alright?