Poll: Are You Excited About the Mini NES?

Yep, getting one first day

Me two

I'll be much more excited about the snes mini! Wake me up when that's a thing.

You can hurry up and pre-order it off ebay just for $169!

I'm more interested in the new 3D Mario game

Not so much anymore, controller cord too short.
30 games that most of them I have in the form of my portable 3DS.

Yeah...

The more that buy it, guys, the more likely SNES/N64 mini will be a thing.

I'm not to interested in it. However, being a Nintendo fan I feel I will end up with one eventually.

I've got one pre ordered. I'm not the biggest NES fan, having missed it growing up and much preferring the SNES, but there's just something im excitied about when I think of playing it on the original pads wired into a system with a CRT filter on.

Hopefully this means we'll get a SNES mini. Now THAT would be awesome! And put an FX chip in it 😀

What excites me the most is the possibilities for the future: Game Boy Mini, Super Nintendo Mini, Nintendo 64 Mini...

I don't want 1, "Nintendo hard" isn't my thing, but I do think this should sell really well this holiday and the only thing limiting sales will be stock and marketing. I haven't seen too many Black Friday ads yet, but this hasn't been in any of them. It has been in the November toy catalogs so that's a start.
But if they stock enough of these, and they display them prominently in stores, they should sell tons, from day 1 right thru gift card redemption after Christmas. After that is a dilemma with the Switch looming Jan 12.

They still need to get Amazon.com on board though. So many Americans shopping on their with their Prime membership, Amazon.com could sell a ton with a big banner ad.

@A01

I can't wait for the Wii Mi- oh wait...

@A01 Yeah but it wouldn't have most of the N64 classics (for licensing reason)

@Shiryu I never thought of a Game Boy mini equivalent. That would be awesome, with a modern angle on a green monochrome screen. Hopefully with backlighting this time!

Had this pre-ordered with an extra controller for a long time now. Really looking forward to playing it next week, it's so cute!

Besides, I already own most of the games that are on it, ether on my 3DS or on my original NES.

Definitely getting it, I've been waiting months for it. Honestly, I'm more excited about it then the Switch, Pokemon, or anything else upcoming game-related really.

@rjejr
You do realize not every 8-bit NES game is hard, right? Not to mention the save slates will make the games easier for beginners.

@GravyThief But Nintendo better make sure to secure the rights to "Tetris" before that.

Not on launch day, but as soon as possible. I expect, want and will beg Nintendo for an SNES Mini soon too.

Also, as for the nay-sayers, honestly the Wii/3DS NES VC emulation isn't as good. They showed the brightness, and colors look better on the NES Mini.
When playing NES games on 3DS they look way too dark to me, even on the brighter backlit settings, and are kinda hard to play on that system to me.

I've got all the games I want from the system already on Virtual Console, so this doesn't appeal to me. However, it's still really cool for collectors and others that want it.

@dronesplitter I heard the same about Ducktales Remastered...didn't happen

Got mine pre-ordered. I like the third party offerings and the different view modes.

Despite a few stupid niggles, such as the totally unnecessarily short controller cord, I'm totally hyped for this thing. I won't be buying one because I'm skint and don't even have an HDTV anyway, but I think it's a pretty great little console in general and I'm def sold on it now that I've seen the thing in person (it really is tiny). Put out a Mini SNES, however (fixing those few niggles I have with the Mini NES*), and I'd probably buy it regardless of my money situation. Don't know how I'd play it on my SDTV though, which is why I think it would be smart to include both HDMI and AV outputs.

*Make the controller cable about three times as long (basically, as long as the original NES controller), maybe allow the controller to be used either wired (with zero lag) or wireless via a simple detachable controller cable (use micro USB or whatever), add an option to hold both Start and Select together to return to the main menu (seriously; it's simple, common sense stuff), include HDMI and AV output options (just like the Retro-Bit Generations console), maybe include 50 games just for the hell of it (the Retro-Bit Generations managed 100 licensed games for the same price, and that's with two controllers, an SD card slot, and both HDMI and AV outputs too), and include a power adapter in the European models—sorted.

Do that and I'll buy the Mini SNES just on frikin' principle—about because I'd absolutely love it more than you can possibly imagine too.

Seriously, imagine a Mini SNES with roughly the Top 50 games as seen on this list for example:

http://retro-sanctuary.com/Top-100-SNES-Games-Page-10.html

Or something like all the games seen at the top of this search page:

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=Top+100+SNES+games&oq=Top+100+SNES+games&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l2j69i60j0l2.2054j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

Christ, there's a chance a Mini SNES like that could instantly become my favourite console of all time.

Day 1 for me. It's like 1985 all over again!

I was, but the sound emulation is all wrong, so no.

I might get one one day because I love Nintendo, but I'm in no rush to buy one. I already have most of the games that are on it on Virtual Console, anyway.

I hope it does well though.

Due to money constraints I won't be picking this up right away... in fact, I'm trying to save up for the Nintendo Switch at the moment!

I wish it was possible to buy a Wii U disc with the 30 NES games or download them all at a discounted price. Instead of having another system occupy precious space below the tv.

I won't buy this but I hope I can transfer all my virtual console games on to the switch.

@nesrocks Wait. . . . What?

This is the first I've heard of any issues with the sound on the Mini NES.

What's the problem with the sound?

Surely Nintendo's not made the same mistake Sega made with it's plug & play retro Genesis consoles; the mistake that everyone was making a huge deal of on the Sega system. Please, no.

I would be more excited if I could actually preorder the damn thing. Outside of Europe no one is taking preorders. I might pass by the store to see if there is any next week but I won't be wasting my time hunting these down. Nintendo is really good at screwing up a launch.

@polarbear that is a good idea for new wii u owners

@impurekind Yeah I was surprised only a few people noticed it. Here's an example of it: https://youtu.be/dgpBhguhGuk?t=2m0s
The noise channel emulation is completely wrong. I think all games are affected by this, but you're familiar with double dragon 2 you'll notice right away the sound of the kicks and punches are way off when they hit. I think the percussion in super mario bros 3 is noticeable too.

@nesrocks I don't know what I'm listening for; it just sounds like typical NES blips and bleeps to me to be honest. Is this something that's an actual thing? Is it genuinely noticeable? What's the actual problem? Is it maybe really only a problem for diehard sound guys? I'm worried now, but I'll be honest and say I don't hear a problem. Saying that, however, I couldn't really say how the original games are supposed to sound in their perfect state anyway.

I liked the mini NES when it was announced, but I was never going to get it day one or anywhere close to that. I don't need it as I already own most of the games. Plus, it's important that this was done right, which remains to be seen. I'll be interested to hear further info on the sound emulation.

Understandably, people are talking about a mini SNES. I think it will be harder to come up with a good list of games for that. It's not as easy to come up with games with mainstream appeal without licensing nightmares attached.

@sdelfin I honestly don't think the licensing thing is as big a deal as some people make it out to be. Now, I don't know the ins and outs of this kind of thing but surely Nintendo could do something like offer to sell the Wii U VC versions of these games at zero commission for any developer that lets it use the games on the Mini SNES or something like that. What third party developer would turn down that offer? It would basically be win, win for everyone, and no one has to pay anything to anyone else either. Capcom, Konami, Sega, etc., all get to take home 100% of the sales from the various games on VC that are used on Mini SNES and Nintendo gets to use those games on Mini SNES without paying a fee to do so. Sorted. Or, am I just using too much common sense and business savvy here?

@impurekind It is sounding nothing like the original game. But if you don't notice it, there's no harm done, I guess. I'm just baffled that nobody cares. I just thought I should point it out because I don't see anybody mentioning it, but yeah, the NES has tipically 4 to 6 sound channels, and the noise channel is left for percussion and its emulation is very, very wrong in the NES mini. So, if it is important to you, now you're informed

I'm not that excited. I'm picking one up as a Xmas gift. I get to play it with my nephews on Christmas break. I don't need it. I have the ultimate retro system, the GPD and it is a handheld. So I get to nab ROMs on multi-able systems. I think the mini is a cool collectable and that's it. 30 games meh. I can get 1000s.

@nesrocks Well, I'm actually interested to hear how it should sound when done right. Do you have a video source I could watch where the sound is correct and then I can maybe compare the two and see if it would bother now that I know about it at least. It would certainly bother me if they messed up the sound on the likes of SNES games, because I'm more aware of how those games should sound (those actually sound like proper quality music to me) and it would just be annoying if they suddenly sounded off on some Mini SNES version. So, I can feel what you're saying and relate to it but I can't hear it personally with these old NES titles as I've not got a particularly good/sensitive ear for such things.

@impurekind This video sounds perfectly how it should sound: https://youtu.be/HSOCiRmg3KM?t=1m09s
(focus on the punches and kicks, when they land, as those are examples of the noise channel being used).

NES mini (relinking for practical purposes):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgpBhguhGuk&feature=youtu.be&t=2m0s

@dronesplitter
Not necessarily

Where's my SNES Remix? 64 Remix? Hopefully in the works, but nothing's guaranteed.

Pfft. My modded wii makes the Nes Mini a joke.

I'm at the point where I don't want one because it has no games I want, but I'm actually quite fine with seeing articles about its inner workings, how it's selling, etc.

It's not for me, but heck if it isn't an interesting little piece of gaming history.

@impurekind When I said "licensing nightmares" I was thinking more about things like Turtles in Time or Batman Returns, both of which are pretty popular in the SNES library. On top of Konami, those games would require new licensing agreements with the property holders, I think Time Warner in Batman's case. Those agreements would be for a limited time as well, which causes other problems.

@nesrocks Yeah, it does sound a bit cleaner and crisper in that first video. You sure that isn't just the quality of the recording in each video though?

@sdelfin Ah, I get ya. Well, maybe there would be a few games that would require some licensing discussion, but maybe it wouldn't be as many as we think and maybe it wouldn't be as big an issue as we imagine.

I mean, when I look at all the games listed at the top of this search there aren't actually that many official licensed games anyway (in terms of stuff like movie licenses and comic characters and that kind of thing):

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=Top+100+SNES+games&oq=Top+1&aqs=chrome.0.69i59j69i65l2j69i57j69i60j69i59.1647j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

Either way, I think Nintendo could definitely pull it off, and in a way that's at no major detriment or additional cost to the consumer.

@impurekind Every NES mini video has the noise channel (and just the noise channel) sound very off. These videos are brand new, so I'm sure they are faithful and are recorded in great quality. As for how it should sound, I'm not the only one who's noticed (although I know double dragon 2 by heart, I'm 36 and I've been playing it non-stop since launch, really).
If you look at other double dragon 2 videos or load up the game on any emulator you'll hear it like it should sound. That made me pay closer attention to the other games and yeah, all of the noise channel emulation is off. I've never heard the noise channel get so badly emulated like this, it's so weird.

@nesrocks Does the following video sound more right to your ears:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPFohA63uis

It sounds much closer to the one you posted to my ears but I'm probably not noticing if there are subtle differences, and if it's this close in reality then it would be fine for me anyway, so I'm at least sorted. lol

@impurekind That one has the pitch sounding way better. The whole sound of the thing is feeling low-fi though, as if it was compressed. I honestly don't know what's going on anymore. Maybe it reacts differently to different tv sets?

Hoping to shown up at my local gamestop early enough before it opens to get one. Knowing Nintendonlately though, they may only get like 3 in stock. I feel like this thing could do really well this Christmas, but I just don't think Nintendo will handle the stock and marketing in the best possible way if the oast few years are any indication. Who knows though.

Although I'm more partial to the SNES than the NES, I am excited for it, but I don't expect to get one at launch since pre-orders never happened that I was aware of.

@impurekind Are you sure that video was recorded from a nes mini? That video is from August. Anyway, for a more technical discussion there's this on nesdev: http://forums.nesdev.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=15073

Mini Gamecube or nothing(unless Switch gets GC VC).

I work at a retail store that only got 6 in the freight so my chances are slim. I'm not terribly torn up if I can't get one. My buddy manager at local Gamestop could hook me up if I need it.

I'm slightly interested because it seems that the video/audio quality is better than even the Wii U Virtual Console, but ultimately I'm not getting one. I don't like the controller, and I can get every NES game I want on the Wii U VC (and play them with a more comfortable controller to boot).

But I'm also not a huge fan of the NES library (very few games I genuinely enjoy on the system, pretty much just the Mega Man games and Mario 3) or the controller, so this definitely wasn't a device made for me. I am surprised and excited to see this much hype for the system though, I didn't expect that and I like that Nintendo's doing this - it bodes well for the possibilities of them re-releasing other of their consoles in this portable, high quality, upscaled form. Would love an N64 or GCN (and maybe a SNES)

I want a Gamecube Mini

Honestly? Can I coin a proverb for the sake of it?
If it's not the one coming next March
then I'm afraid the hype is scarce

@nesrocks Ah, good point. I was just trusting the title in the video but maybe the YouTuber was misleading us all a little bit. Shame on him/her.

Couldn't care less. The NES' lineup is pretty meh and most of its titles have aged terribly. Wake me up when we get an N64 mini or GC mini.

Couldn't care less.

Very excited!

I'll take a snes mini please

I've got nearly all those games on Wii U so this isn't for me. A SNES or N64 mini might be more of my cup of tea ☕️

It's a cool concept that I want reused in the future for more retro systems. I'll definitely get one, but probably not until Christmas.

I still have the real deal here with tons of carts, so, no.

In addition that controller cable length is outrageous and Nintendo forgot that my country exists and importing it could cost me an eye, so, until my NES and its carts works, I'll stick to that.

I've it pre ordered months ago though I wouldn't say I'm super excited. I've played most of what's interesting before so there's just maybe a handful of games I'll play.

@River3636 not trying to judge you or anything, but in this site we don't condone the practice of "nabbing roms", so if you could please stop bringing it up, we would be very grateful.

I'd rather have a GBC mini with and HDMI out for some TV play and portability.

@Meowpheel What's your definition of nabbing ROMS ?
That's kind of funny because this article right here suggests other wise.
https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2015/11/hardware_review_gamepad_digital_gpd_xd

I've got a raspberry pi 3 with retropie installed.

I'm good, thanks

@Meowpheel - You are even commenting on the article. "That empty space where the touch screen should be is... Pretty stressing".
Maybe I'll just be a little more conspicuous from now on. After all, I wouldn't want to hurt anyones feelings.

I already have all the games I want on my Wii VC. I plan to get the controller to use with them though.

@River3636 Just tone it down, that's all we are asking.

I already have the original without region lock so I don't really see a reason to buy this one. I will, however, admit that it's cool for people who don't own the original.

@Meowpheel - No problem, but I'll say this. That's one heck of a machine.
I live for retro games now. Until the Switch comes out. This is what I'll be doing. I'm even thinking about purchasing the Retro-bit 100 games even though only 30 games of them are good. I guess I struck a nerve my bad.

Meh, it's either a missed opportunity or a pragmatic business decision depending on which side you take. Ideally, it should have been connected to an online store with a much better and customizable selection. The Action 52 it ain't but there's still a few NES counterparts to Wii-era shovelware wasting space in there.

NES Mini should be released as a cartridge for Switch.

Then again, this hardware is sold at the price of a full retail game... I think it's worth it.

Since I'm a collector of original NES cartridges, I won't be buying one, but I think it's fantastic that they're releasing this, and it's a brilliant business move.

I'm more interested in the Retrobit plug n play but I need to see a review on the emulator quality. Not sure if NL is gonna get in on that one...

Not at all. It would be a cool collectible to have, but I really dont like many NES games, I didn't start playing games until the SNES.

I'm excited at what its success could mean. Surely minds are already going to an SNES or N64 mini. The only issue I see is that short controller cable. 2.5 feet. It makes sense if you're going to use it as a Wiimote attachment for VC games, but for functionality with the system it ships with, you're locked into searching for an extender or sitting super close to your set.

I'm more excited about the controller. Hoping it looks and feel like the original, simply because they haven't been made in decades. Give it a little life again.

i gave a GC to my father a few years ago, and he's still playing Prince of Persia every night before going to bed... now he just pass 78yo at the beginning of the month, and he doesn't knows it yet, but his birthday present that i promise to give to him later this month cuz its not in store yet is that NES mini...

Can't wait to see his reaction!! ;D

personnaly, i just want to get my hands on those sweet sweet NES controller reproduction!! Kreygasm

@Beau_Skunk "Not to mention the save slates will make the games easier for beginners."

Yeah, but easier for those games is still too hard for me, I don't like twitchy and 1 hit deaths, I like Paper Mario Color splash and Lego City Undercover - play at your own pace and have fun games.

@Shiryu Same here. Will try and pickup the NES Mini but with no preorder option this thing is looking to be extremely rare.

I don't need a Mini NES at all, since I already own a Super Retro Trio with original NES controllers, plus most of the original NES cartridges, plus the Virtual Console releases on Wii U and 3DS, plus a Krikzz Everdrive flash cart with all of the ROMs on it which I can play anytime on the Retro Trio, plus a jailbroken iPad and iPhone with 3 different iCade controllers that also play these ROMs, plus a JXD handheld with the entire NES library on it, but.... I'm still buying a Mini NES day one because it looks awesome and I will get a lot of use out of it. I'll probably buy one for my brother for x-mas too. I also pre-ordered the carrying case, so I can take it on vacation with me. Definitely looking forward to the Mini NES!

Definitely planning on getting one, but without a preorder option available, I'm going to have to head out on launch day and hope for the best. Really hope the NES Classic isn't going to be like the early waves of Smash Bros. amiibo and be next to impossible to find.

I spent upwards of $5000.00 on my Original Wii on games, accessories and Virtual Console games. Then I modded it as well (I know, shame, shame). I am probably going to buy one, but I am more excited to just buy the controllers (since they are Wii compatible as well).

I'm fortunate enough to still have (multiple) working NES consoles with a nice library of games, so I don't think I'll be picking this up, but I do think it's a pretty neat idea.

@Agent721 1985 was a good year

I do want one. But I know that here in Mexico will cost almost the double. That's what keeps me weary.

As much as I am a fan of some of Nintendo's IPs I'm basically not effected by nostalgia.

I don't look back at 8 bit games and think "those were the good old days!".

I look at the game we have now and think they're for the most part obviously better.

I always think it's sad when the official, legal version does a worse job than the pirate version. And that's the case here for me. With options like Retropie or modding an old Wii, this just seems like a poor option for emulation.

@rjejr You need to get one of the newer Just Dance games if you haven't already - you can't die in those games!

This is just a distraction from the fact there aren't any new Wii U games out for Christmas.

If i hadn't already bought 80% of these games on the Wii VC, sure I'd be interested...

Not interested at all. Too many other ways to play these games, so I don't need dedicated hardware for it even though it's such a small device.

To be honest, I don't see what all the excitement is about other than nostalgia. Sega has done this succesfully with the Genesis/MegaDrive years ago.

I very much am. Although have said to the missus don't let me open it till Christmas day... Wanna try and recreate some of that Nintendo magic from when being a kid! 😄😄😄

I voted nope and nope but I still have my real NES. If not I would get that right away.

"We trust that Nintendo has enough units to match demand"

Hahahahahaha... aaaaahhahahahahahaahahahahahahaha!

Don't want one. I already have the games I want that are pre-installed on the system.

Looking forward to it, but as usual with Nintendo I'm not sure if there'll be any stock when it does release.

Looks great but I have a nes everdrive and don't think its worth the money just for the HDMI upgrade.

You know what's better than a Mini NES? An original NES, like the one currently hooked up to my TV.

Is it called NES Mini in the UK? Because here in the US, it is call NES Classic Edition.

If you could add games to it, I'd get one on day one. Since you can't, I have no interest at all.

I am, however, planning on getting one of the controllers to play my Wii U VC games (and Shovel Knight!) with.

@River3636

Why waste your time with this or Retrobit?

Google "Raspberry Pi 3 retropie" because that is what you want. Takes like 15 mins to set up, and you can play literally every game ever released for any console from the late 70's right up to the mid-90's.

I've got two of them with usb controllers or adaptors that let me use SNES, NES, Genesis and PS2 controllers.

When we get an SNES Mini, call me, till then I'll let others have this.

@WilliamCalley some people like authentic and legal means of playing the games, others are just big collectors. I find myself not caring about games when I can illegally download them, it's like yeah sure they are all there at my disposal, but it doesn't feel earned or real or authentic, something just feels off, that's just my opinion, you can do as you please, ROMs just don't excite me. This is why I generally don't buy digital either (unless it's an indie title).

@NX64 it only works if you don't know it's coming.

@RoomB31 Ha!! That's a very good point. It's being delivered to her work so I can sort of get away with it. 😅😉

I'm surprised to see in the poll how many people not interested in it. How could you not be excited for this thing!? The price is an absolute steal. He'll, I'd pay $60 for a Nintendo made NES controller alone.

I'm excited for it, but I'm looking forward to the day they announce a SNES Mini because there are many more SNES era games I would invest a lot of time in. Let's face it, as fun as the likes of Ice Climber, Donkey Kong, Balloon Fight, Galaga, etc are, they're arcade style games that are best for short bursts of play and high score chasing. I'm excited for the day I can have F-Zero, Super Metroid, Star Fox, ALTTP, Super Mario World, Super Mario Kart, etc all on one box. Then it will truly make me look myself away from the world for a while as I play through each.

I always like the idea of NES games more than I actually like playing them. Going through the Ambassador versions of Zelda, Metroid and Zelda II on the 3DS felt like an achievement at the time, but I'm not in a hurry to do it again. As for the other games, I'd rather have the arcade versions (where applicable). Overall, it's a nice idea, but I'd much rather have a version of this for Capcom or Sega coin-ops.

I'm going to get one but I want the Japanese Famicom Mini, so I'll be preordering just as soon as I can find somewhere offering a pre-order...

I would like to buy one someday, but totally hate it that I also need to buy a power-supply for it (in Europe it gets released without a power-supply)!

Pre-ordered two; one with Amaazon and the other with Game, in a weeks time I will be playing (hopefully) this!

I am pretty excited for this, it should be fun.

@Clownshoes

It's a big internet. Surely you could find another site more to your liking it you tried.

I don't want one, and have no interest in one because I was smart enough to keep my original and all my games, and it all still works fine, so I will just play that when the mood hits! Furthermore I have much better games than what this does. 👍

Oh, as a side note - if this had been instead released as a handheld system with a screen of 3"+ I'd be all over this, absolutely for sure buying. I always liked the idea of NES games on a handheld system. I guess they don't want to compete with their eShop sales. Shrug.

@Clownshoes why, thank you. We do what we can.

If you have more compliments be sure to use the contact form.

I'm still very conflicted about it. I have most of the games on it that I want (multiple copies in some cases), and the ones I don't have I could get for around $20 on the eshop. Because of its crazy short controller cords, it would be fairly inconvenient to play, too. But it's so awesome...

I will, at least, be buying one or two of the controllers for use with my VC games.

I will try to snag one if I can but I am hoping that Nintendo makes a series of these. Perhaps in ten years we can have a wiiu mini?

@Mahe "you can't die in those games! "

I'm not willing to risk it in case dieing from embarrassment is really a thing.

@rjejr Haha!

Preordered with extra controller a day after it was in the news, when it appeared on website of the retailer

I've never owned NES so I am excited.

I like it but I suspect it'll spend more time on my desk as a 'thing' than an machine.

A SNES mini on the other hand....

Despite having a good chunk of the games on there through Virtual Console, I'm still planning to get one. Bit of a collector. That, and I'm getting one mainly for Final Fantasy (and before anyone says, yes I'm aware it's on Wii VC, but I'm done buying games through that menu). I also love the portability factor and multiple restore points. Maybe I can finally beat Zelda II!

Day 1, already prepared to search high, low, and in between.