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'''Classics''' (or '''Classic Edition Series'''), also known as the '''Nintendo Classic Mini''' in Japan and PAL regions, is a series of small consoles that contain a set number of pre-installed video games representing a specific console era. So far, only the NES Classic Edition, the SNES Classic Edition, and their Japanese variants, the Nintendo Classic Mini: Family Computer and Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Famicom, have been confirmed.
'''Classics''' (or '''Classic Edition Series'''), also known as the '''Nintendo Classic Mini''' in European languages, is a series of small consoles that contain a set number of pre-installed video games representing a specific console era. So far, only the NES Classic Edition, the SNES Classic Edition, and their Japanese variants, the Nintendo Classic Mini: Family Computer and Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Famicom, have been confirmed to be part of the series.
 
They were succeeded by [[Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Switch Online]] and [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Switch Online]].


==NES Classic Edition==
==NES Classic Edition==
{{main-wiki|NWiki|Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition}}
[[File:NES-ClassicEdition.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|left|The NES Classic Edition]]
[[File:NES-ClassicEdition.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|left|The NES Classic Edition]]
The '''NES Classic Edition''' (known as the '''Nintendo Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System''' in Europe and Australia) is a smaller version of the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]], which was announced on July 14, 2016, and is the first entry to the Classics series. For this iteration, it uses an HDMI cable, which is packaged with the console and, rather than using cartridges, includes 30 NES titles pre-installed. The games feature suspend points, allowing the player to resume where they last left off at a later time. The console also comes with a controller based on the original NES Controller, but with a connector based on those used by Wii Nunchuks, which can also be used to play [[Virtual Console]] NES games on [[Wii]] or [[Wii U]] by connecting it to a Wii Remote. The NES Classic Edition also supports Wii Classic Controllers. It was released in Australia on November 10, 2016, and in the Americas and Europe on November 11, 2016.<ref>Nintendo. (July 14, 2016). [https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Misc-/Nintendo-Classic-Mini/Nintendo-Classic-Mini-Nintendo-Entertainment-System-1124287.html Nintendo Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System]. ''Nintendo UK''. Retrieved July 14, 2016.</ref> A Japanese version of the NES Classic Edition, the [[Family Computer#Nintendo Classic Mini: Family Computer|Nintendo Classic Mini: Family Computer]], was released exclusively in Japan on the same day, and includes a slightly different software line-up than its overseas counterpart.
The '''NES Classic Edition''' (known as the '''Nintendo Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System''' in European languages) is a smaller version of the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]], which was announced on July 14, 2016, and is the first entry to the Classics series. For this iteration, it uses an HDMI cable, which is packaged with the console and, rather than using cartridges, includes 30 NES titles pre-installed. The games feature suspend points, allowing the player to resume where they last left off at a later time. The console also comes with a controller based on the original NES Controller, but with a connector based on those used by Wii Nunchuks, which can also be used to play [[Virtual Console]] NES games on [[Wii]] or [[Wii U]] by connecting it to a Wii Remote. The NES Classic Edition also supports Wii Classic Controllers. It was released in Australia on November 10, 2016, and in the Americas and Europe on November 11, 2016.<ref>Nintendo. (July 14, 2016). [https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Misc-/Nintendo-Classic-Mini/Nintendo-Classic-Mini-Nintendo-Entertainment-System-1124287.html Nintendo Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System]. ''Nintendo UK''. Retrieved July 14, 2016.</ref> A Japanese version of the NES Classic Edition, the [[Family Computer#Nintendo Classic Mini: Family Computer|Nintendo Classic Mini: Family Computer]], was released exclusively in Japan on the same day, and includes a slightly different software line-up than its overseas counterpart.


[[File:NES-ClassicEdition-Interface.png|thumb|upright=1.3|Selecting to play ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' on the NES Classic Edition]]
[[File:NES-ClassicEdition-Interface.png|thumb|upright=1.3|Selecting to play ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' on the NES Classic Edition]]
The [[Mario (franchise)|''Mario'' games]] included in the console are as follows:
The [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' games]] included in the console are as follows:
*''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]''
*''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]''
*''[[Donkey Kong Jr. (game)|Donkey Kong Jr.]]''
*''[[Donkey Kong Jr. (game)|Donkey Kong Jr.]]''
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*''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''
*''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''


Upon the system's release, stores sold out of the NES Classic Edition almost immediately after they went up for sale. Nintendo has recognized this and stated there will be a "steady flow of additional systems through the holiday shopping season and into the new year."<ref>https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/797124318706601984</ref> On April 2017, a Nintendo representative informed IGN that the system was being discontinued, and the final shipments would be sent out that month.<ref>http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/04/13/nintendo-discontinues-the-nes-classic-edition?abthid=58efc43a733f92f66f00000d</ref> In September of that year, Nintendo announced that the system would be re-released in summer 2018.<ref>http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2017/09/nintendo_is_resurrecting_the_nes_classic_mini_and_increasing_snes_classic_inventory</ref> It was eventually confirmed to be revived and it was re-released on June 29, 2018.
Upon the system's release, stores sold out of the NES Classic Edition almost immediately after they went up for sale. Nintendo had recognized this and stated that there would be a "steady flow of additional systems through the holiday shopping season and into the new year."<ref>https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/797124318706601984</ref> On April 2017, a Nintendo representative informed IGN that the system was being discontinued, and the final shipments would be sent out that month.<ref>http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/04/13/nintendo-discontinues-the-nes-classic-edition?abthid=58efc43a733f92f66f00000d</ref> In September of that year, Nintendo announced that the system would be re-released in summer 2018.<ref>http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2017/09/nintendo_is_resurrecting_the_nes_classic_mini_and_increasing_snes_classic_inventory</ref> It was eventually confirmed to be re-released on June 29, 2018.<ref>Gilbert, B. (May 14, 2018). [https://www.businessinsider.com.au/nintendo-nes-classic-edition-release-date-2018-5 Nintendo is about to bring back its outrageously popular $60 NES console]. ''Business Insider''. Retrieved February 10, 2019.</ref> Production was confirmed to be discontinued in December 2018, with no more stock to be made available after the holiday season.<ref name=Discontinued>Gerblick, J. [https://gamerant.com/nes-snes-classic-discontinued-2018/ The NES Classic and SNES Classic Are Being Discontinued]. ''Game Rant''. Retrieved March 11, 2019.</ref>


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===Nintendo Classic Mini: Family Computer===
===Nintendo Classic Mini: Family Computer===
[[File:NintendoClassicMini-Famicom.png|thumb|left|The Nintendo Classic Mini: Family Computer]]
[[File:NintendoClassicMini-Famicom.png|thumb|left|The Nintendo Classic Mini: Family Computer]]
On September 29, 2016, Nintendo announced the Japanese version of the NES Classic Edition, the '''Nintendo Classic Mini: [[Family Computer]]'''.<ref>Nintendo. (September 29, 2016). [https://topics.nintendo.co.jp/c/article/d2923b54-8552-11e6-9b38-063b7ac45a6d.html ファミコンが、手のひらサイズで"再"登場!]. ''Nintendo''. Retrieved September 30, 2016.</ref> Similar to its overseas equivalent, it includes 30 pre-installed Family Computer games, although some of the games are different from those on the NES Classic Edition due to region exclusivity. While playing a game, players are able to save to up to four Restore Points at any time.<ref>Nintendo. (September 29, 2016). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GQ02nXQQiM ニンテンドークラシックミニ ファミリーコンピュータ 紹介映像]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved September 30, 2016.</ref> It was released in Japan alongside the NES Classic Edition on November 10, 2016. It was eventually rereleased in 2018. In addition, a special gold-colored version was released marking the anniversary of ''Weekly Jump''.<ref>https://kotaku.com/special-gold-colored-famicom-mini-coming-to-japan-1826002680</ref>
On September 29, 2016, Nintendo announced the Japanese counterpart of the NES Classic Edition, the '''Nintendo Classic Mini: Family Computer'''.<ref>Nintendo. (September 29, 2016). [https://topics.nintendo.co.jp/c/article/d2923b54-8552-11e6-9b38-063b7ac45a6d.html ファミコンが、手のひらサイズで"再"登場!]. ''Nintendo''. Retrieved September 30, 2016.</ref> Similar to its overseas equivalent, it includes 30 pre-installed [[Family Computer]] games, although some of the games are different from those on the NES Classic Edition due to region exclusivity. While playing a game, players are able to save to up to four Restore Points at any time.<ref>Nintendo. (September 29, 2016). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GQ02nXQQiM ニンテンドークラシックミニ ファミリーコンピュータ 紹介映像]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved September 30, 2016.</ref> It was released in Japan alongside the NES Classic Edition on November 10, 2016, where it was similarly sold out almost immediately upon launch. It was eventually re-released on June 28, 2018.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/clv/index.html Official Nintendo Classic Mini: Family Computer website]</ref> In addition, a special gold-colored version was released marking the anniversary of ''Weekly Jump''.<ref>https://kotaku.com/special-gold-colored-famicom-mini-coming-to-japan-1826002680</ref> ''[[Donkey Kong Jr. (game)|Donkey Kong Jr.]]'' in the NES Classic Edition is replaced by ''[[NES Open Tournament Golf|Mario Open Golf]]'' in the Classic Mini: Famicom.
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As with the NES Classic, shipments were out almost immediatly and it hasn't been re-released since.


[[File:NintendoClassicMini-Famicom-Interface.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|The main menu]]
[[File:NintendoClassicMini-Famicom-Interface.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|The main menu]]
The ''Mario'' games included in the system are:
The ''Super Mario'' games included in the system are:
*''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]''
*''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]''
*''[[Dr. Mario (game)|Dr. Mario]]''
*''[[Dr. Mario (game)|Dr. Mario]]''
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*''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''
*''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''
*''[[Super Mario Bros. 2|Super Mario USA]]''
*''[[Super Mario Bros. 2|Super Mario USA]]''
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Hand-holding-Famicom.png|Hand holding a Nintendo Classic Mini: Family Computer as scale
Hand-holding-Famicom.png|Hand holding a Nintendo Classic Mini: Family Computer as scale
NintendoClassicMini-FamilyComputer-Packshot.jpg|The packaging
NintendoClassicMini-FamilyComputer-Packshot.jpg|The packaging
NintendoClassicMiniDoublePack.jpg|Nintendo Classic Mini Double Pack
Famicom Mini logo.png|Logo
Famicom Mini logo.png|Logo
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==Super NES Classic Edition==
==Super NES Classic Edition==
{{main-wiki|NWiki|Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Super NES Classic Edition}}
[[File:SuperNES-ClassicEdition.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|The Super NES Classic Edition]]
[[File:SuperNES-ClassicEdition.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|The Super NES Classic Edition]]
The '''Super NES Classic Edition''' (known as the '''Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Nintendo Entertainment System''' in Europe and Oceania and '''Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Famicom''' in Japan) is a smaller version of the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] and the successor to the NES Classic Edition, which was announced on June 26, 2017.<ref>https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/879369032947847168</ref> It includes 21 pre-installed SNES titles, and like the original SNES, its physical design varies by region. Unlike its predecessor, the SNES Classic Edition now comes packaged with two Super NES Classic Edition controllers. Like the NES Classic Edition controller, the controller also features a connector similar to Wii Nunchucks. The SNES Classic Edition supports Wii Classic Controllers. It was released in North America and Europe on September 29, 2017 and in Oceania on September 30, 2017.<ref>[http://www.nintendo.com.au/nintendo-announces-the-nintendo-classic-mini-super-nintendo-entertainment-system Nintendo announces the Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Nintendo Entertainment System]. ''Nintendo.com.au''. Retrieved June 27, 2017.</ref>
The '''Super NES Classic Edition''' (known as the '''Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Nintendo Entertainment System''' in European languages) is a smaller version of the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] and the successor to the NES Classic Edition, which was announced on June 26, 2017.<ref>https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/879369032947847168</ref> It includes 21 pre-installed SNES titles, and like the original SNES, its physical design varies by region. Unlike its predecessor, the SNES Classic Edition now comes packaged with two Super NES Classic Edition controllers. Like the NES Classic Edition controller, the controller also features a connector similar to Wii Nunchucks. The SNES Classic Edition supports Wii Classic Controllers. It was released in North America and Europe on September 29, 2017 and in Oceania on September 30, 2017.<ref>[http://www.nintendo.com.au/nintendo-announces-the-nintendo-classic-mini-super-nintendo-entertainment-system Nintendo announces the Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Nintendo Entertainment System]. ''Nintendo.com.au''. Retrieved June 27, 2017.</ref> Like its predecessor, it was confirmed in December 2018 that the Super NES Classic Edition would not be restocked following the holiday season.<ref name=Discontinued/>


The ''Mario'' games included in the console are as follows:
The ''Super Mario'' games included in the console are as follows:
*''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''
*''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''
*''[[Super Mario Kart]]''
*''[[Super Mario Kart]]''
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*''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]''
*''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]''


On a side note, the Super NES Classic Edition includes ''[[lylatwiki:Star Fox 2|Star Fox 2]]'' as its sole unlockable game, marking the first time where that game has been released to the public.
On a side note, the Super NES Classic Edition includes ''[[lylatwiki:Star Fox 2|Star Fox 2]]'' as its sole unlockable game, marking the first time where that game received a release on any console.


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Announced around the same time as the Super NES Classic Edition, the '''Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Famicom''' was released in Japan on October 5, 2017.<ref>[https://topics.nintendo.co.jp/c/article/74fe7608-5638-11e7-8cda-063b7ac45a6d.html ファミコンに続いて、スーパーファミコンが小さくなって再登場!]. ''Nintendo''. Retrieved June 27, 2017.</ref> Similar to the Nintendo Classic Mini: Family Computer, this version of the system features a slightly different game catalog from the overseas release.<ref>[https://www.gamespot.com/articles/japans-super-famicom-classic-features-different-ga/1100-6451202/ Japan's Super Famicom Classic Features Different Games on GameSpot]</ref>
Announced around the same time as the Super NES Classic Edition, the '''Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Famicom''' was released in Japan on October 5, 2017.<ref>[https://topics.nintendo.co.jp/c/article/74fe7608-5638-11e7-8cda-063b7ac45a6d.html ファミコンに続いて、スーパーファミコンが小さくなって再登場!]. ''Nintendo''. Retrieved June 27, 2017.</ref> Similar to the Nintendo Classic Mini: Family Computer, this version of the system features a slightly different game catalog from the overseas release.<ref>[https://www.gamespot.com/articles/japans-super-famicom-classic-features-different-ga/1100-6451202/ Japan's Super Famicom Classic Features Different Games on GameSpot]</ref>


The ''Mario'' games included in the console are the same as those on the Super NES Classic Edition, with the addition of ''[[Tetris Attack#Panel de Pon|Panel de Pon]]'', a title that was re-released as a [[Yoshi (franchise)|''Yoshi'' game]] outside of Japan under the name ''[[Tetris Attack]]''.
The ''Super Mario'' games included in the console are the same as those on the Super NES Classic Edition, with the addition of ''[[Tetris Attack#Panel de Pon|Panel de Pon]]'', a title that was re-released as a [[Yoshi (franchise)|''Yoshi'' game]] outside of Japan under the name ''[[Tetris Attack]]''.


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NintendoClassicMini-SuperFamicom.jpg|Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Famicom
NintendoClassicMini-SuperFamicom.jpg|Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Famicom
NintendoClassicMini-SFC-Packshot.jpg|Japanese packaging
NintendoClassicMini-SFC-Packshot.jpg|Japanese packaging
NintendoClassicMiniDoublePack.jpg|Nintendo Classic Mini Double Pack
Super Famicom Mini logo JP.svg|Logo
Super Famicom Mini logo JP.svg|Logo
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[[File:Classic SNES Nintendo Power 1.jpg|thumb]]
[[File:Classic SNES Nintendo Power 1.jpg|thumb]]
*During the release of the NES Classic Edition, Nintendo temporarily revived the Nintendo Power Line from November 11, 2016 to November 13, 2016. When contacted, clips recorded by former Nintendo Game Play Counselors would play, giving hints, tips, and their behind-the-scenes stories for various games. Two of the games featured were ''Super Mario Bros.'' and ''Super Mario Bros. 3''.<ref>Forde, Matt (November 4, 2016). [http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2016/11/nintendo_celebrates_the_nes_classic_edition_by_going_retro_with_the_power_line Nintendo Celebrates the NES Classic Edition by Going Retro With The 'Power Line']. ''Nintendo Life''. Retrieved October 1, 2017.</ref>
*During the release of the NES Classic Edition, Nintendo temporarily revived the Nintendo Power Line from November 11, 2016 to November 13, 2016. When contacted, clips recorded by former Nintendo Game Play Counselors would play, giving hints, tips, and their behind-the-scenes stories for various games. Two of the games featured were ''Super Mario Bros.'' and ''Super Mario Bros. 3''.<ref>Forde, Matt (November 4, 2016). [http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2016/11/nintendo_celebrates_the_nes_classic_edition_by_going_retro_with_the_power_line Nintendo Celebrates the NES Classic Edition by Going Retro With The 'Power Line']. ''Nintendo Life''. Retrieved October 1, 2017.</ref>
*To celebrate the release of the Super NES Classic Edition, Nintendo released three images styled like the ''[[Nintendo Power]]'' magazines that were created in the SNES era, one of which having ''Super Mario World'' as the focus. Physical copies of the images can also be bought at PAX West 2017<ref>https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/902170683983110144</ref>.
*To celebrate the release of the Super NES Classic Edition, Nintendo released three images styled like the ''[[Nintendo Power]]'' magazines that were created in the SNES era, one of which having ''Super Mario World'' as the focus. Physical copies of the images could also be bought at PAX West 2017.<ref>https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/902170683983110144</ref>
 
==References==
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==Notes and references==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[https://topics.nintendo.co.jp/c/article/d2923b54-8552-11e6-9b38-063b7ac45a6d.html Nintendo Classic Mini: Family Computer] official website (Japanese)
*[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/clv/index.html Nintendo Classic Mini: Family Computer] official website (Japanese)
*[https://www.nintendo.com/nes-classic NES Classic] official website
*[https://www.nintendo.com/nes-classic NES Classic] official website
*[https://topics.nintendo.co.jp/c/article/74fe7608-5638-11e7-8cda-063b7ac45a6d.html Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Famicom] official website (Japanese)
*[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/clvs/index.html Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Famicom] official website (Japanese)
*[https://www.nintendo.com/super-nes-classic Super NES Classic] official website
*[https://www.nintendo.com/super-nes-classic Super NES Classic] official website


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Latest revision as of 08:00, December 1, 2024

This article is about the series of consoles. For returning courses in the Mario Kart series, see Classic course.
Not to be confused with Classic NES Series or Nintendo Classics.
Logo for the Classics series (SNES)

Classics series logo

Classics (or Classic Edition Series), also known as the Nintendo Classic Mini in European languages, is a series of small consoles that contain a set number of pre-installed video games representing a specific console era. So far, only the NES Classic Edition, the SNES Classic Edition, and their Japanese variants, the Nintendo Classic Mini: Family Computer and Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Famicom, have been confirmed to be part of the series.

They were succeeded by Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Switch Online and Super Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Switch Online.

NES Classic Edition[edit]

NWiki article: Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition
NES Classic Edition
The NES Classic Edition

The NES Classic Edition (known as the Nintendo Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System in European languages) is a smaller version of the Nintendo Entertainment System, which was announced on July 14, 2016, and is the first entry to the Classics series. For this iteration, it uses an HDMI cable, which is packaged with the console and, rather than using cartridges, includes 30 NES titles pre-installed. The games feature suspend points, allowing the player to resume where they last left off at a later time. The console also comes with a controller based on the original NES Controller, but with a connector based on those used by Wii Nunchuks, which can also be used to play Virtual Console NES games on Wii or Wii U by connecting it to a Wii Remote. The NES Classic Edition also supports Wii Classic Controllers. It was released in Australia on November 10, 2016, and in the Americas and Europe on November 11, 2016.[1] A Japanese version of the NES Classic Edition, the Nintendo Classic Mini: Family Computer, was released exclusively in Japan on the same day, and includes a slightly different software line-up than its overseas counterpart.

Selecting Super Mario Bros. on the NES Classic Edition
Selecting to play Super Mario Bros. on the NES Classic Edition

The Super Mario games included in the console are as follows:

Upon the system's release, stores sold out of the NES Classic Edition almost immediately after they went up for sale. Nintendo had recognized this and stated that there would be a "steady flow of additional systems through the holiday shopping season and into the new year."[2] On April 2017, a Nintendo representative informed IGN that the system was being discontinued, and the final shipments would be sent out that month.[3] In September of that year, Nintendo announced that the system would be re-released in summer 2018.[4] It was eventually confirmed to be re-released on June 29, 2018.[5] Production was confirmed to be discontinued in December 2018, with no more stock to be made available after the holiday season.[6]

Nintendo Classic Mini: Family Computer[edit]

Nintendo Classic Mini: Family Computer
The Nintendo Classic Mini: Family Computer

On September 29, 2016, Nintendo announced the Japanese counterpart of the NES Classic Edition, the Nintendo Classic Mini: Family Computer.[7] Similar to its overseas equivalent, it includes 30 pre-installed Family Computer games, although some of the games are different from those on the NES Classic Edition due to region exclusivity. While playing a game, players are able to save to up to four Restore Points at any time.[8] It was released in Japan alongside the NES Classic Edition on November 10, 2016, where it was similarly sold out almost immediately upon launch. It was eventually re-released on June 28, 2018.[9] In addition, a special gold-colored version was released marking the anniversary of Weekly Jump.[10] Donkey Kong Jr. in the NES Classic Edition is replaced by Mario Open Golf in the Classic Mini: Famicom.

User interface of the Nintendo Classic Mini: Famicom.
The main menu

The Super Mario games included in the system are:

Super NES Classic Edition[edit]

NWiki article: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Super NES Classic Edition
Package for SNES mini
The Super NES Classic Edition

The Super NES Classic Edition (known as the Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Nintendo Entertainment System in European languages) is a smaller version of the Super Nintendo Entertainment System and the successor to the NES Classic Edition, which was announced on June 26, 2017.[11] It includes 21 pre-installed SNES titles, and like the original SNES, its physical design varies by region. Unlike its predecessor, the SNES Classic Edition now comes packaged with two Super NES Classic Edition controllers. Like the NES Classic Edition controller, the controller also features a connector similar to Wii Nunchucks. The SNES Classic Edition supports Wii Classic Controllers. It was released in North America and Europe on September 29, 2017 and in Oceania on September 30, 2017.[12] Like its predecessor, it was confirmed in December 2018 that the Super NES Classic Edition would not be restocked following the holiday season.[6]

The Super Mario games included in the console are as follows:

On a side note, the Super NES Classic Edition includes Star Fox 2 as its sole unlockable game, marking the first time where that game received a release on any console.

Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Famicom[edit]

Announced around the same time as the Super NES Classic Edition, the Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Famicom was released in Japan on October 5, 2017.[13] Similar to the Nintendo Classic Mini: Family Computer, this version of the system features a slightly different game catalog from the overseas release.[14]

The Super Mario games included in the console are the same as those on the Super NES Classic Edition, with the addition of Panel de Pon, a title that was re-released as a Yoshi game outside of Japan under the name Tetris Attack.

Trivia[edit]

Tribute to Nintendo Power of Nintendo celebrating the release of the SNES Classic Edition
  • During the release of the NES Classic Edition, Nintendo temporarily revived the Nintendo Power Line from November 11, 2016 to November 13, 2016. When contacted, clips recorded by former Nintendo Game Play Counselors would play, giving hints, tips, and their behind-the-scenes stories for various games. Two of the games featured were Super Mario Bros. and Super Mario Bros. 3.[15]
  • To celebrate the release of the Super NES Classic Edition, Nintendo released three images styled like the Nintendo Power magazines that were created in the SNES era, one of which having Super Mario World as the focus. Physical copies of the images could also be bought at PAX West 2017.[16]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Nintendo. (July 14, 2016). Nintendo Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System. Nintendo UK. Retrieved July 14, 2016.
  2. ^ https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/797124318706601984
  3. ^ http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/04/13/nintendo-discontinues-the-nes-classic-edition?abthid=58efc43a733f92f66f00000d
  4. ^ http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2017/09/nintendo_is_resurrecting_the_nes_classic_mini_and_increasing_snes_classic_inventory
  5. ^ Gilbert, B. (May 14, 2018). Nintendo is about to bring back its outrageously popular $60 NES console. Business Insider. Retrieved February 10, 2019.
  6. ^ a b Gerblick, J. The NES Classic and SNES Classic Are Being Discontinued. Game Rant. Retrieved March 11, 2019.
  7. ^ Nintendo. (September 29, 2016). ファミコンが、手のひらサイズで"再"登場!. Nintendo. Retrieved September 30, 2016.
  8. ^ Nintendo. (September 29, 2016). ニンテンドークラシックミニ ファミリーコンピュータ 紹介映像. YouTube. Retrieved September 30, 2016.
  9. ^ Official Nintendo Classic Mini: Family Computer website
  10. ^ https://kotaku.com/special-gold-colored-famicom-mini-coming-to-japan-1826002680
  11. ^ https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/879369032947847168
  12. ^ Nintendo announces the Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Nintendo.com.au. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
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