Tag: NES Classic Edition

The NES Classic Edition Gets A Wireless Controller Thanks To Nyko!

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: We’re so freaking excited to get our hands on the NES Classic Edition. Josh has already gone hands on with this Holiday season’s hottest new console (and loved it, naturally), while the rest of us peasants will need to get in line on November 11th to pick one up.

One of the only complaints that we’ve been (constantly) reading about the Classic is its lack of wireless controllers. Sure, it’s more authentic with wires, and probably (definitely) keeps the cost of the thing down, but we’ve been spoiled by wireless controllers for years and we want them here too, damnit.

Thankfully, Nyko has the answer with the Minibus for NES Classic Edition. The controller comes in at a cool $19.99USD (compared to $9.99 for its Nintendo brethren), and brings with it the space-aged ability to play up to 30 feet away from the console.

If the $19.99 is a little rich for your blood, $9.99 will net you the Extend Link for NES Classic Edition, which is a simple extension cord that adds 6 feet to your existing NES Classic edition controllers.

Both items will be available alongside the NES Classic Edition when it launches on November 11th, and… November 11th simply can’t come soon enough.

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We Went Hands-On With The NES Classic Edition! Here’s What To Expect

by Josh Jackson

Since it was announced, one of the most anticipated gaming products this holiday season has been the NES Classic Edition. As a literal blast from the past, this mini console comes pre-loaded with 30 games from years past, including games from the Super Mario Bros., Legend of Zelda and Final Fantasy. Packaged with an HDMI cable for modern TV’s and capture devices, it looks to deliver a way to bring classic gaming into the modern era with ease.

Once I got the chance to sit down and actually play with it, the late 80’s came rushing back, as if the time where controllers only had two buttons and 1080P was replaced with 8-Bits never left. Playing the classic Castlevania, the emulation was picture perfect, fitting just right with these modern HDTV’s. The controller felt lighter than I remember, with the same rectangular block so many of us grew up with, to the point where it feels awfully weird not to have shoulder buttons anymore. That didn’t keep me from slaying Dracula’s worst minions with ease, but making the switch after so many years definitely takes a slight mental adjustment.

For those who want to switch up their viewing experience, the unit will have three different aspect ratios to choose from while playing. The standard mode is a pixel perfect recreation of the old days of gaming, meaning there will be a ton of empty space towards the left and right side. If you want to make sure no space is wasted, you can opt for the full screen option in exchange for some stretched out models, or an in between mode that keeps the characters more proportioned while using up more of the screen.

Using an AC adapter that can plug in to either a wall socket or a USB charger, you should never have trouble finding a place to power the thing. Keeping in mind how many games that the $59.99 price point gets you, I can see this being the perfect travel companion when you’re traveling to a hotel, a friend’s place, or if you just want to show off the mini console. Throw in the fact that the controller works as a Classic Controller for Wii and Wii U Virtual Console games means you’ll get even more mileage out of your purchase.

What games are you most looking forward to re-playing, and will you be with us in line when the unit releases on November 11? Share your thoughts below!

Nintendo Announces NES Classic Edition for November Release!

by J.C. Marquez

Alright, Nintendo. First you team up with Vans Shoes and give us amazing Nintendo-themed footwear. Last week, you unleash Pokemon GO on us and overtake our lives. Now on this day, you announce that the Nintendo Entertainment System is coming back?

That sound you hear right now is the sound of millions of old-school Nintendo fans crying tears of joy.

Earlier today, Nintendo revealed they will be releasing the NES Classic Edition–a smaller version of the Nintendo Entertainment System–on November 11. The NES Classic Edition with come with an HDMI cable, a replica NES Classic Controller (yes, just like the 1985 original), and will come packed with 30 pre-installed NES games. Additional NES Controllers will be sold separately for $9.99.

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The system will include the following 30 games:

  • 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
  • Star Tropics
  • Super C
  • Super Mario Bros.
  • Super Mario Bros. 2
  • Super Mario Bros. 3
  • Tecmo Bowl
  • The Legend of Zelda
  • Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link

 

The NES Classic Edition will allow players to save, suspend, and restart their games at any time, so those days of starting a stage over from scratch are now a thing of the past. Additionally, those who own the Wii Classic Controller of the Wii Classic Controller Pro will be able to use them on the NES Classic Edition.

Nintendo of America President and COO Reggie Fils-Aime says, “We wanted to give fans of all ages the opportunity to revisit Nintendo’s original system and rediscover why they fell in love with Nintendo in the first place. The Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition is dieal for anyone who remembers playing the NES, or wants those nostalgic memories to the next generation of gamers.”

With a $59.99 MSRP, the NES Classic Edition will undoubtedly be a hot item this holiday season.

Geekscapists, it is shocking to see that some beloved NES games have failed to make the list. For example, where is Contra? If we’re talking about amazing and beloved co-op games, why not include the grandaddy of them all? Anyway, what say you? If you could replace a game on the list with one of your personal favorites, what would it be? Sound off in the comments below (or on our Twitter account: @geekscapegames) and we will discuss your choices on an upcoming episode of the Geekscape Games Podcast!