SNES Classic Launches 29/09/17 $80, 21 games including Star Fox 2

[#BROKEN Hasney]

First ever official release of Star Fox 2. Amazing.

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

Full list of games:

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

Thankfully, I'm sure the European one will actually look like the nice SNES we got instead of that US ugly one.

[Fignuts]

lol even less games than the NES classic.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

I'd probably say the average quality is wayyy higher though. Plus, with FF6, Earthbound and Mario RPG in there, a metric fuck ton of hours. Plus, 2 controllers.

I barely had any interest in the NES (bar the shell for a RetroPi), but I'm pre-ordering this as soon as I see it available.

Sexy EU model confirmed here too thank fuck.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DDQnmoyXcAAbWFO.jpg

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Doesn't even have Super Mario All Stars?

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Nintendo always ignore it, probably because Mario 1 has a stupid momentum bug which ruins parts of the game.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DDQ_h50XkAAwlCL.jpg

So again probably, once they're gone, they're gone.

[BigCrippyZ]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DDQ_h50XkAAwlCL.jpg

So again probably, once they're gone, they're gone.

It's like they don't understand that they can actually make more profit by meeting demand as opposed to selling a preselected number of units.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

From what they say, making these actually hinders Switch production. Right now, Apple is gearing up for the next iPhone so the memory modules and displays are being taken up by them, slowing Switch down anyway.

These are basically to get Nintendos name out there again and try to convert people to Switch because that's where the real money is rather than a one off purchase.

[Ruien]

I want this but feel like it will be prices at like 150 now.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

The price is in the title, $79.99.

Amazin UK pre-orders are full. Not gone up for order in the US.

[Ruien]

80 is reasonable.

[Emperor Smeat]

Very small amount of third party games but at least Nintendo learned by including another controller and making the cables longer this time.

[screech]

Was hoping to see Turtles in Time on there, but that's a fun collection. Including two controllers is great also, I just hope they make more than 37 of them.

[Cool King]

I'm trying to pre-order it but the website keeps screwing up.

[ClockShot]

So, is this the one that can use cartridges too?

Or is just emulation again?

[Emperor Smeat]

Emulation.

[ClockShot]

Oh fiddlesticks.

But that's a solid line up and reasonable price. Might just go reserve one at Gamestop tomorrow.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

The creators of Star Fox 2 went out for a launch party 20 years late

https://i.redd.it/p77qr6wqm76z.jpg

:)

[Emperor Smeat]

Japanese version of the mini-SNES has a different lineup of games and a couple more 3rd party games.


Super Mario World
F-Zero
The Legend of the Mystical Ninja
Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Super Soccer
Contra III: The Alien Wars
Super Mario Kart
Star Fox
Secret of Mana
Mega Man X
Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
Super Metroid
Final Fantasy VI
Super Street Fighter II
Donkey Kong Country
Yoshi's Island
Panel de Pon
Super Mario RPG
Kirby Super Star
Star Fox 2


https://www.destructoid.com/the-super-famicom-mini-has-a-different-game-lineup-445247.phtml

[Ruien]

The only game missing that I would have loved is Mega man Soccer. :(

[Fignuts]

Have you played it recently? I loved it too, but it hasn't aged well. Its actually kind of terrible.

[Destor]

Mana/fire emblem >>>>>>>>>>>> the us/eu list

[Fignuts]

Secret of Mana is on the us list.

But yeah, missing out on Fire Emblem sucks

[Destor]

Clearly i over looked it. Points for us

[Fignuts]

Also, Punch out/Street Fighter/Seven Stars >>>>>>Fire Emblem

[Destor]

I dunno about all that...theyre stellar...but better...i dunno

[Destor]

Maybe we should start a better game series

[Big Vic]

Been a few years since the last series.

[Sepholio]

That shit is missing Chrono Trigger...

[#BROKEN Hasney]

There's licensing issues with Chrono Trigger constantly, have to go through the guys who made the art and all that every time they re-release it.

[Emperor Smeat]

For those in the UK, Amazon is restricting pre-orders to only 1 per customer likely to combat scalping and let more people have a chance to buy the mini console. Also because they likely are not sure how many of those Classics will be sent to the UK.

They started sending out emails to those who ordered more than 1 console stating their pre-orders have been changed.

https://www.destructoid.com/amazon-uk-is-altering-the-deal-on-snes-classic-pre-orders-446817.phtml

[Emperor Smeat]

Small warning to those who pre-ordered the new Classic at Walmart as the retailer recently canceled all pre-orders for the device.

In an email to everyone who ordered an SNES Classic, Walmart explained that the page went live on accident. "Unfortunately, due to a technical glitch, the Super Nintendo Classic Edition was mistakenly made available last Friday evening ahead of the official release date. We, regrettably, will have to cancel this item on your order. We know that this is incredibly disappointing to you, and we’re truly sorry for this mistake," the email reads. The full letter is in the gallery below.
https://www.destructoid.com/walmart-just-canceled-all-the-snes-classic-pre-orders-451339.phtml

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Real USA pre-orders are starting next month.

[ClockShot]

Just waiting for the phone call from Gamestop.

[Big Vic]

Pre-orders sold out.

[ClockShot]

You would figure there would be an official announcement. Instead, nothing. Just let it go live and give zero notice to anybody.

[Emperor Smeat]

Some details about the Classic:

the Super Nintendo Classic is coming with a couple of new features on top of it's 21 games. As expected, there are "suspend points" that let you save anywhere and at any time. There are also various frames you can put around the games as they run in 4:3 and you can even add simulated scan-lines in CRT mode for that old school feeling. But the real story here is the rewind feature.

Depending on the game, you can watch your own recorded gameplay footage from around 30 seconds to several minutes. At any point you can jump back in and continue to retry certain sections or pick up something you missed. What's more is when you leave the console idle, the system will play that automatically recording gameplay as a screensaver.
https://www.destructoid.com/snes-classic-has-a-bizarre-yet-ingenious-rewind-function-456206.phtml

[ClockShot]

Managed to get my hands on one thanks to the hot tip about the Gamestop App.

Thanks, internet braintrust.

[ClockShot]

Toys R Us won't be offering pre-orders.

Instead, they'll have consoles in store on launch day. So, take the day off and get there/camp out early.

[Big Vic]

I already have that day off :D

[Ruien]

What day do they come out?

[Big Vic]

What day do they come out?
It's the title of this thread...

[Emperor Smeat]

For those in Quebec, the SNES Classic is currently rumored to not be arriving for that part of Canada and Quebec's language laws as the rumored reason why.

Speaking to website Motherboard, two anonymous employees of EB Games claim they were informed that the SNES Classic cannot be stocked due to Quebec's strict language laws. Since 2009, all video games that have been globally available in French must be released in French in the province.

Thus, if any of the games on the console ever had French translated ports, then the SNES Classic must include those ports, or not at all. This is the supposed reason that the console is unavailable in the province.

Nintendo Canada neither confirmed nor denied the reasoning. "Nintendo considers a number of factors when deciding which markets to launch its products in," a spokesperson wrote, "but we do not discuss details about our distribution plans."
https://www.destructoid.com/rumour-no-snes-classic-in-quebec-due-to-language-restrictions-456407.phtml

[Big Vic]

Stupid Kapoutland.

[Emperor Smeat]

For those who pre-ordered the Classic on Amazon, the retailer sent emails saying its very likely shipping problems will cause orders to not arrive by launch date.

https://www.destructoid.com/amazon-snes-classic-pre-orders-might-miss-their-ship-date-456994.phtml

[Emperor Smeat]

For those in the UK, Retro Gamer magazine announced they are reviving their Super Play magazine series for a special one-issue edition on the SNES Classic.

To celebrate the release of the SNES Classic console, UK magazine Retro Gamer have announced that there will be a single-issue revival of dedicated magazine Super Play.

The magazine was a standard for UK Super Nintendo owners in the '90s. Featuring a wealth of news, reviews and previews. It also had a love of Japan, and would feature reviews of import titles and RPGs that many readers would longingly drool over, knowing they'd likely never see sight of them on UK shores. The final issue was released in September of 1996.

Super Play was instantly recognisable thanks to its glossy cover, always emblazoned with anime art by Wil Overton, who has thankfully returned (along with the original editorial team) for this one-off issue. StarFox 2 is the star of what will likely be the last issue of Super Play ever released.
https://www.destructoid.com/-90s-uk-magazine-super-play-getting-snes-classic-revival-issue-458441.phtml

[Big Vic]

I wanted to buy 2 of these and sell one to make my money back but if Nintendo is stepping up production I am not sure what I will do :(

[ClockShot]

If anyone is still tracking one down, call your local Gamestop. My local store called me up yesterday and said they'll have a few extra coming to them on launch day going on a first come first serve basis.

[Big Vic]

Gonna try Wal Mart launch day. And possibly Toys R Us if they don't have it.

[ClockShot]

Got my shipping confirmation! Should be home when I get out of work tomorrow afternoon!

To all of you going hunting tomorrow, I wish you the best of luck.

[Savio]

Gonna try to snag 2 of these shits from walmart now.

[DAMN iNATOR]

Gonna try Wal Mart launch day. And possibly Toys R Us if they don't have it.

Who, now?

[Savio]

Toys R Us still exists until after the holiday season

[RP]

They had me at F-Zero

[RP]

First ever official release of Star Fox 2. Amazing.

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

Full list of games:

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

Thankfully, I'm sure the European one will actually look like the nice SNES we got instead of that US ugly one.

Not a lot of games, but those are some of the best games.

[Ruien]

Best Buy has like 100 extra. I was just buying a printer but they had like 2 pallets filled. Still didn't buy one but you should be fine if you did not pre order.

[Savio]

I bought 2 trying to sell atleast one

[Destor]

you dick

[Savio]

So many people on Ebay trying to sell em for $180

[Ruien]

Well, we already knew Savio was a piece of shit so this is not suprising.

[Savio]

Really not sure what your beef with me for the past year has been.

[Destor]

LETS HASH THIS OUT

[Ruien]

Don't think I have a beef with you?

[DAMN iNATOR]

Toys R Us still exists until after the holiday season

I was just joking. I know they've filed Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, which means they can, and most likely will, in some way, shape and/or form, emerge from it. How successful they'll be is up to them, but I digress.

Anyway, also:
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[Savio]

Just sold one for $120. :cool:

[ClockShot]

Man. whoever's genius idea it was to put the suspended play feature in this should get a huge raise.

No more jotting down codes for Mega Man X.

[Big Vic]

Just sold one for $120. :cool:

Feel like I should have waited, prices seem to be going up a lot more now on ebay. But the couple I sold it to seemed very nice, so I am glad they got one.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Hacked mine to make it a SNES arcade perfect port machine

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[Savio]

How do you guys feel about Starfox 2?