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Post by kokovec on Jul 14, 2016 10:14:58 GMT -5
It looks like Nintendo is trying to cash in on the retro console craze. $60 for 30 games? I don't know if it's worth it. If we could mod it to accept an SD card or original carts then maybe... NES Classic
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Post by wyldephang on Jul 14, 2016 14:49:12 GMT -5
I think it's a matter of perspective. The machine isn't being marketed to hardcore classic gamers because most of us own the cartridges anyway, or at least have the means to play the ROMs. Nintendo isn't unveiling a new revision of the NES, as it's little more than a dedicated TV console in the vein of the Atari Flashback. But I love the idea. Nintendo has shown that they acknowledge the legions of fans who long for the good old days of console gaming and remember and love the franchises they grew up playing. The machine comes preloaded with a solid list of first- and third-party games, including Castlevania, Mega Man 2, and every major 8-bit Nintendo franchise from Donkey Kong to Zelda. It's not for me, but I applaud the effort all the same, and it will most certainly attract the more casual gamer who doesn't want to be bothered with tracking down used copies of NES games or downloading emulators on their PC. Emulators aren't always practical for two-player games like Super C, anyway, so it encourages the social element of retro gaming.
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Post by VectorX on Jul 14, 2016 15:13:06 GMT -5
I love the idea. Nintendo has shown that they acknowledge the legions of fans who long for the good old days of console gaming and remember and love the franchises they grew up playing. It's not for me, but I applaud the effort all the same, and it will most certainly attract the more casual gamer who doesn't want to be bothered with tracking down used copies of NES games or downloading emulators on their PC. I agree with all of the above and was pleasantly surprised when I heard of this yesterday. Maybe the price is a little high indeed, but coming from Nintendo they probably (/hopefully) won't screw it up, just like when they've brought back certain franchises over the years and they did them justice (I think some recent Zelda incarnation was one, along with various Mario and Donkey Kong updates on more modern systems as of late).
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Post by TrekMD on Jul 14, 2016 22:06:56 GMT -5
The price may not be the price at stores. The Flashbacks are supposed to retail for $60 also but they mostly sell for $40 to $45. I wonder if the same thing may happen here.
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Post by gliptitude on Jul 15, 2016 16:28:35 GMT -5
Seems kind of wierd to me and I don't really get it. I'd kind of expect Nintendo to put some kind of innovative stamp and some novelty on it, but I see none. Aside from using the classic case design (not a very good design in my opinion) this looks no better or more distinctive than a third party product you'd buy at Walgreens or wherever. I understand Nintendo protects their old property more than most brands do but making this completely non-expandable would seem to also completely limit their profit potential. Strange that there is no wireless controls but that it uses Wii remote hookups. It says the NES fashioned pad controllers can also be used on Wii Virtual Console games. .. I wonder if a Nunchuck would plug into the NES Classic and be partially functional? .. 30 is plenty of games for me but this list is missing some totally mandatory titles, (Bionic Commando, Contra, Goonies II.. ). just like when they've brought back certain franchises over the years and they did them justice (I think some recent Zelda incarnation was one, along with various Mario and Donkey Kong updates on more modern systems as of late). (Side note): Most of these never really went away and I've found it pretty amazing how they've handled Zelda over the years. Instead of "sticking with what works" they have really taken big risks with each new Zelda game. They represent some of the most innovative games on many different consoles at this point. ... To me the Zelda franchise in particular is really the video game analogue of what used to be called "Prestige Pictures" in the cinema. They are the productions that justify the art form and legitimize the studio.
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Post by akator on Feb 28, 2017 21:39:51 GMT -5
I finally got a NES Classic this week. It's a nice, fun little device. Too bad they're still hard to find at retail because I think a lot of people would enjoy having one.
The NES Classic isn't really better than the other emulation options, it is just easy to setup and play. The menu is very friendly and fun, adding more to the experience than I expected.
But if I had to choose between RetroPie and a NES Classic, I would pick RetroPie. So far I haven't experienced anything superior about the NES Classic emulator compared to RetroPie, RetroArch, or other modern emulator options. I don't necessarily enjoy setting up emulators, but RetroPie offers so much that the setup time is well worth it.
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Post by kokovec on Mar 1, 2017 11:50:39 GMT -5
I really like RetroPie as well. It's nice having all of your emulators accessible from a nice UI.
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