Nintendo Unveils the Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Famicom for Japan

I knew the front would open up for controllers!

Not importing, that would be even harder to get than the local one!

The front opening up is a cool feature. One of the annoying things about the NES Mini design was the choice to put Wii connections on the front which ruined the look somewhat. Nice that they've found a way around it here.

Looks like the SNES Mini controllers will plug into Wii Remotes as well.

Sweet!

Damn now I need this Super Famicom Mini too. Can't pass up Legend of the Mystical Ninja and Panel de Pon.

Whats the best (and cheapest) choice when importing one of these delicious baby's? To Europe that is, plus a preference for stores that don't mind custom pricing for customs (we pay like one third of total here over 21 euro).

Probably none, since most Japanese stores are very rule abiding when it comes to custom declarations. Or maybe I should use Amazon.co.jp + outsourced shipping.

They should've translated FE3 and included it on the international version as that would've sold even more units than with just SF2. A previously unreleased top-notch game PLUS a localization of a previously unlocalized game in a million-selling franchise would've been a dealbreaker for many people that won't buy it now.

And after me creating my own photos of how I think the controller ports would open.

On the American version, I think the faux controller ports may slide to the side. There's a little hole on the left for what may be the latch, they're possibly spring loaded and both move simultaneously.

Watch me be wrong now.

Edit: Thinking about it more, maybe they pop out too. But what's that little hole for?

@NintendoVideoGa A "dealbreaker" is something which causes someone to NOT want to buy it. It "breaks" the "deal."

Shame they didn't just make it 26 games, few of these I'd quite like to play and the only real loss is Vania which I own on many systems.

I own 18 out of the 21 with the U.K system, literally buying to finally get to play FFVI and SF2.

Starwing is easily one of my favourite games so to finally get the sequel, even if it has the wrong name, is great.

Xo They get Tetris Attack? No fair I love that game!

Panel de Pon?!, Panel de Pon?!
oh, I want!!, XD

We get earthbound and punch out, and the fire emblem they get isn't even 4 or 5.

Not bad, west.

Why, why, why are they using those wii connectors? Why can't they just do a standard micro USB, and make an adapter for the classic controller?

@Megal0maniac A third of the cost for custom fees?!? That's highway robbery. I have always found the floating price models in EU interesting.

@SLIGEACH_EIRE It's pretty sweet and nice attention to detail. As bad as I'd like to get both a US and EU version, I'll probably just opt for the former. Much easier to score one.

Does anyone have a link to buy this? Amazon.jp?

Mystical Ninja, nice

I suspect Castlevania 4 didn't go over as well in Japan as it did in the west. I figure Konami went back to a more traditional style for a reason. Interesting that they went with Super Street Fighter 2. I was never keen on the new characters and stages. I also thought Turbo was the better port in terms of quality too. Interesting differences between the systems.

Would you need English for most of these games? I think it would be a sweet display piece.

I said earlier that I'd like to see Kirby's Dream Course dropped from the European version. It's not exactly a classic. And seeing Super Formation Soccer in this list reminds me of a much better football game. International Superstar Soccer Deluxe. That was a fantastic game. Konami made it, it was the precursor to PES.

@SLIGEACH_EIRE That hole is the power light.

Seems odd how localization opted to keep a Fire Emblem title exclusive to Japan. Would've much rather had that than Kirby's Dream Course.

@RedMageLanakyn Thanks. Mystery solved and I'm completely wrong. Scrap everything.

I could've done with New Challangers and Mystery of the Emblem(!)
Hopefully we still get them on Switch VC.

@SLIGEACH_EIRE I think you're right that both ports will fold down to reveal the plugs, on both models actually.

No MOTHER 2 eh? That game is big in Japan too...

@RedMageLanakyn @SLIGEACH_EIRE Yeah, they probably do. Since you can grab them from the side they most likely pull out with a tab. I mean, it's not ideal, but it helps to make the console look more authentic when on a shelf not being used, which is no doubt helpful for collectors.

Also that confirms then that the console will only support two controllers at one time, meaning that games like Secret of Mana are gonna be awkward, since they have 3 player functionality with the Multitap, yet that can't be used, so I wonder how that game will play now.

Oh, baby... That box!

Fire Emblem is great, but no Genealogy or Thracia? That said, I'd love to have remakes for both eventually

@SuperToe
..yup...that box shure is purdy...

Japan got nerfed. The lesser version of Street Fighter II and no Earthbound or Castlevania IV??? Who agreed to that? lol

On the whole, this is awesome. But I have most of these games, a few more I don't want anyway (Kirby, meh) and the remainder aren't worht $80. Hm... but it's so cool!

Is Star Fox 2 and another emulated version of Earthbound worth $80??? I have carts for most of these and Earthbound on Wii U... (sold that cart)

@Megal0maniac solarisjapan.com

We still got an overall better selection, but Tetris Attack and New Challengers are better than Dream Course and SF2T.

Tetris Attack was my game back in the day. I rocked at hard mode in the story portion. Wish we got that.

@Gauchorino Ahh well, least if we ever get an N64 Mini it should have Pokemon Puzzle League (Since that one didnt make the mistake of calling it a Tetris game).

Panel de Pon is pure fire.

@Angelic_Lapras_King YES.

@sdelfin Turbo is better IMO just on the sound alone. I never liked the announcer and Guile's voice in Super.

The only thing I really can't understand it why we get Street Fighter 2 Turbo and not Super Street Fighter 2, which I really loved and is the definitive edition of that game.

@xPH03N1Xx86
Hopefully we'll get more FE remakes in the future. So far Mystery of the Emblem, FE4, 5 and 6 have never made it across overseas.

@FX29 It's a shame we never got New Mystery of the Emblem, I've emulated it (and every one not to come west) and it's a pretty good remake.

I must convince myself it's not worth importing one of the Super Famicom mini's simply for the box. Dang it's such a cool box though. Nice and clean design.

Tetris Attack and Super Street Fighter 2 are big ones for me. But Super Castlevania makes up for it

I`m really glad with the European selection. Though I wish they had removed kirby`s dream course for Tetris attack (our even better: dr. Mario vs tetris!)

@ZurapiiYohane There is no Final Fantasy VI in the west. They went form III straight to VII.

@LiberatedAnimal It's not so much about customs fees. The biggest cost for imports is that you have to pay sales tax (VAT) which is between 19% and 25% in most EU countries.

I was hoping they were somehow real controller ports and we'd be getting brand new snes controllers.

Legend of the Mystical Ninja - what a great game I'm in nostalgia overdrive right now.

This will be the version I'll be getting, although the lack of Super Castlevania IV is a bit of let down. Hopefully we'll be able to mod this as easily as the NES Classic in the end.

Dammit, that list is more tempting (3 more games I don't own on the Wii/U/GBA) but still not enough to justify the price. Also: language barrier...

I really wanted a nes mini classic but I wasnt distraught that I couldnt get one (bought a tassimo machine instead).
However I NEED this in my life badly.
I've always regretted selling my snes and most of my favourite games are in this list.
Add in the fact that I can play on my large TV in the living room without it looking rubbish and I am totally sold.
Please dont stitch us up on stock Nintendo!

@OdnetninAges hope so as well then I can play mising snes games on my wii

Tetris attack would have been nice to have but i guess we have castlevania which is cool.

Of course Japan get Panel De Pon. Gladly swap it out for EarthBound. Stupid Tetris name and it's copyright holder laws.

@countzero Wow, that's alot. I'm regularly chuffed over 11-15%. I suppose that's the nature of the beast though. I'll keep in mind the thickness of the walls that keep some people from gaming when, I think about my own issues.

It looks really good but I already have virtual console versions of most games so don't think I'll buy.

@XerBlade Then I stand corrected.

This is by far the best looking box design of the three versions. And, the way the logo writing on the console is done is actually a wee bit better than the European one two (and everything is better than on the American model). But we, people in the UK, def have the superior games included, and that's the major thing (since we also have the nice version of the console too). But that Japanese box really is pretty.

PS. That's a strange way to do the controller ports.

@sdelfin A more likely reason is that Goemon (Mystical Ninja) is a much more beloved title over there, and it took the Konami spot.
(To be honest, it's the better game of the two, even if SCV4 is great as well).

Again. Please meet demand!

@speedracer216 How is Super Street Fighter II the lesser version when it has four brand new characters and stages, alongside other changes?

@countzero There is a Final Fantasy VI in the West, but its later ports on the Playstation and Game Boy Advance that restore the proper numbering order for the games.

On the SNES, though, Final Fantasy IV will always be II and Final Fantasy VI will always be III in the west.

@Caryslan haha. depends who you ask, i guess. People who argue for New Challengers say exactly what you just said. People who argue for SF2: Turbo like it best because it is faster/tighter gameplay. I'm not good enough at either to really judge, but that is general consensus. Of course, that's all opinion. Personally, I just don't like Cammy so I take the Turbo without her.

@nab1 agreed. I was just saying the same in the comments when Ultra Street Fighter 2 was reviewed for Switch a few weeks ago. Apparently, they changed Guile's voice back for that. But in Super SF2, the change to Guile's voice was awful. Also, of all the voice samples to leave out in Super, why did they leave out "fight"? It's surprisingly strange to have rounds start with no audio cue.

Super Formation Soccer??? Sweet!

Still probably won't import this, but that's kind of a nice addition. Figured Super Soccer would be an easy add to the SNES Mini as it has no licenses to speak of, but no luck.

I like the Japanese lineup more. Goemon ftw and Panel de Pon is a nice addition too. I also would have rather took Fire Emblem over Earthbound especially since I never liked the latter, lol. Kinda glad we got Kirby Dream Course over that Soccer game, though.

I kind of get why people are moaning about the games,but give it a week and you'll be able add them all.

@Megal0maniac

Or maybe you should just stop dodging taxes.

It's 2017, Japan keeps getting more stuff and water is still wet, not to mention the grass never stops being green. Oh well.

@Folderoll no thanks, I already pay my income tax. More than 30% tax on importing gaming stuff is just too much.

@manu0 Thank you, I'll take a look. Also need a few SFC carts

@Megal0maniac Might as well just emulate these games for free then

@Folderoll Not really, I'd like the real thing thank you very much. Are you from the US?

@Megal0maniac No