Nintendo Cashes In On Fan Nostalgia, Releasing Modern ‘NES Classic’ Version

The modern-day video game industry would not be what it is today if it wasn’t for the “NES.” Saving home console gaming after the mess left by the “Atari,” Nintendo revolutionized how video games were played with their 8-bit machine. As a result, most adult gamers have likely spent a lot of hours playing the “NES,” and that nostalgia is a powerful selling factor. This is why Nintendo is releasing an “NES Classic” console in order to cash in on the glory days of older gamers.

The “NES Classic” will be smaller than the old console, according to Forbes, which is why fans who will see them on shelves will probably notice a difference. It’s going to come with a price tag of $59.99, and will come with one controller and an HDMI cable. The cable means that the games will likely be compatible even with HD TVs, which the older versions certainly weren’t.

Fans will also appreciate the fact that the console will come with 30 games already installed in the unit. These titles will, of course, include some of the most popular names on the “NES” such as “Mario Bros.,” “Ice Climber,” “Donkey Kong,” and “Metroid,” according to Business Wire.

“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,” Reggie Fils-Aime, the President and COO of Nintendo of America said. “The Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition is ideal for anyone who remembers playing the NES, or who wants to pass on those nostalgic memories to the next generation of gamers.”

Unfortunately, the console won’t get additional games other than those already installed, Kotaku reports. This is because the “NES Classic” will be a standalone device that won’t be able to connect to the internet, and won’t have any means of incorporating storage devices.