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November 2016
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The editors liked
Authentic-looking
Throwback design
Comfortable controller
The best value for a bunch of Nintendo's classic 8-bit games
Connects with HDMI
And powered by Micro-USB. Plays two-player games. Can save progress in all games
Great recreation of the NES experience
Amazing value
Access to lots of classic games without an expensive console
Easy to use
CRT mode adds a unique retro look
The editors didn't like
The one included controller isn't wireless
And the cord is really short. You can't download or buy new games
Short controller cable length
No Power and menu “home” buttons on the controller
Minor framerate and screen-tearing issues on some games
Great recreation of the NES experience, Amazing value, Access to lots of classic games without an expensive console, Easy to use, CRT mode adds a unique retro look
Short controller cable length, No Power and menu “home” buttons on the controller, Minor framerate and screen-tearing issues on some games
Yes, if you do not already own a Nintendo console and want to play some NES games for old time's sake. If you already own a Wii, Wii U, or have access to a library of NES games, then it is a stylish, but superfluous accessory...
Authentic-looking, throwback design; comfortable controller; the best value for a bunch of Nintendo's classic 8-bit games; connects with HDMI, and powered by Micro-USB. Plays two-player games. Can save progress in all games
The one included controller isn't wireless, and the cord is really short. You can't download or buy new games
Nintendo's little self-contained mini console plays 30 of the best NES games ever made, making it a fun nostalgia trip for Nintendo fans and a no-brainer stocking stuffer...
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Published: 2017-09-27, Author: David , review by: wired.com
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Controller cords aren't retro, they're annoying. So is getting up every time you want to switch games
Published: 2017-01-25, Author: Christina , review by: gizmodo.com
Abstract: Several months after its release, its still difficult to track down Nintendos amazing NES Classic Edition. The tiny console is everything you want it to be, but it does have one tiny flaw that isnt related to limited retail availability: incredibly sho...
Published: 2017-01-19, Author: Chris , review by: hothardware.com
Abstract: Retro gaming made a major resurgence this past holiday season, with the release of Nintendo's ultra-hyped NES Classic, a scaled down clone of the original Nintendo Entertainment System. Out of the box, the NES Classic has thirty preloaded game titles, th...
Looks and feels just like the original NES, Great selection of games with something for everyone, Can be powered by your TV's USB port, Excellent NES emulation
Short controller cables, No way to buy new games, Won't support your original accessories, It's already out of stock everywhere
At $60, the NES Classic Edition offers an incredible nostalgic value: Two dollars a game for many of Nintendo's most iconic titles. The games all play great too -- but short controller cables mean you'll be sitting a lot closer to the TV than you'd pr...
Abstract: At this point, there can be no question about the NES Classic edition's popularity, but in all honesty, it's kind of amazing to think about. Here we have a sub $100-dollar plug ‘n play console the size of a sandwich containing 30 games with no mentio...
Published: 2016-11-11, Author: Sean , review by: engadget.com
Looks and feels just like the original NES, Great selection of games with something for everyone, Can be powered by your TV's USB port, Excellent NES emulation
Short controller cables, No way to buy new games, Won't support your original accessories, It's already out of stock everywhere
At $60, the NES Classic Edition offers an incredible nostalgic value: Two dollars a game for many of Nintendo's most iconic titles. The games all play great too -- but short controller cables mean you'll be sitting a lot closer to the TV than you'd pr...
Abstract: Nintendo is courting nostalgia for the holidays this year, like pretty much every year — but the NES Classic Edition, a palm-size recreation of the original console with 30 games built-in, rates highly on the nostalgia scale even for a company whose heart...
