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NES Classic Edition (30 games; 60 bucks; 11/11/2016)
#301
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Re: NES Classic Edition (30 games; 60 bucks; 11/11/2016)
But if Nintendo did this, we'd get complaints about cost and how ridiculous it would be that this thing was like 30 bucks more expensive with wireless controllers.
Now the short cords are unforgivable, but I didn't realize these were plugged in, cant they sell an extension?
Now the short cords are unforgivable, but I didn't realize these were plugged in, cant they sell an extension?
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That's just the thing; they won't bother because they know people are buying it anyway.
Bottom line, longer wires wouldn't even have been a cost issue!
Bottom line, longer wires wouldn't even have been a cost issue!
#303
DVD Talk God
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Pretty positive review: http://gizmodo.com/the-nes-classic-e...-be-1788571481
#304
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#305
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Thin controller wire run across the room to the console > fat HDMI cable run across the room to the TV mounted on the wall
After pouring over the list of games again, I'm increasingly more lukewarm on it.
I own or have played through a good 2/3rds of them recently and won't be revisiting them anytime soon. I'm not interested in a handful of them. Pretty sure I own a couple I'm forgetting. Then there is Pac-Man and Galaga, both great but at this point I'd much rather pop in the Championship Editions.
That only leaves a few I'm truly interested in revisiting like Ninja Gaiden, Tecmo Bowl and Gradius. I've always loved Gradius, but due to the circular nature of the game I much prefer an actual joystick to the d-pad. A local bar/arcade has an original machine I've been getting my fix on. So that leaves two.
Despite the solid lineup it still feels like it should have had just a few more of the games/series that time has forgotten like the aforementioned Paperboy, maybe some Double Dribble, Adventure Island, Kid Nikki, Rygar, Spy Hunter, Super Dodgeball. A couple other faves from that era that may or may not hold up but would be cool to see again, Skate or Die and T&C Surf Designs. Sure there would be more rights/royalty issues but a guy can dream. Seems like I should just get a knock off system or find a way to hook up my NES and see if it actually works.
After pouring over the list of games again, I'm increasingly more lukewarm on it.
I own or have played through a good 2/3rds of them recently and won't be revisiting them anytime soon. I'm not interested in a handful of them. Pretty sure I own a couple I'm forgetting. Then there is Pac-Man and Galaga, both great but at this point I'd much rather pop in the Championship Editions.
That only leaves a few I'm truly interested in revisiting like Ninja Gaiden, Tecmo Bowl and Gradius. I've always loved Gradius, but due to the circular nature of the game I much prefer an actual joystick to the d-pad. A local bar/arcade has an original machine I've been getting my fix on. So that leaves two.
Despite the solid lineup it still feels like it should have had just a few more of the games/series that time has forgotten like the aforementioned Paperboy, maybe some Double Dribble, Adventure Island, Kid Nikki, Rygar, Spy Hunter, Super Dodgeball. A couple other faves from that era that may or may not hold up but would be cool to see again, Skate or Die and T&C Surf Designs. Sure there would be more rights/royalty issues but a guy can dream. Seems like I should just get a knock off system or find a way to hook up my NES and see if it actually works.
Last edited by Michael Corvin; 11-05-16 at 03:07 AM.
#306
DVD Talk Hero
Re: NES Classic Edition (30 games; 60 bucks; 11/11/2016)
Thin controller wire run across the room to the console, but having to get up and walk over to it to switch games < fat HDMI cable run across the room to the TV mounted on the wall, but being able to switch games without getting up
Gonna be complaints either way.
#308
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Us lazy bastards pay more for digital.
#309
DVD Talk Legend
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Even if you are happy with having the console right in front of you, 2.5 feet is way too short. I wouldn't even be able to sit back on the couch unless the console was on my lap or on the couch next to me.
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...After pouring over the list of games again, I'm increasingly more lukewarm on it.
I own or have played through a good 2/3rds of them recently and won't be revisiting them anytime soon...
...Seems like I should just get a knock off system or find a way to hook up my NES and see if it actually works.
I own or have played through a good 2/3rds of them recently and won't be revisiting them anytime soon...
...Seems like I should just get a knock off system or find a way to hook up my NES and see if it actually works.
I had been using my Ouya to experience all those old Nintendo games in HD, but the controller really ruins the experience (the PS3 controller is oñly slightly better). Plus theres a little bit of input lag when emulating and that just makes already difficult games even more so. Timing is everything.
I went ahead and ordered that new AVS from RetroUSB. It's supposed to arrive in a few days. It's a bit more expensive but if it's as good as all the reviews make it out to be, it should be the last NES system I'll ever need. Plus I'll have my entire collection available.
#311
DVD Talk Legend
Re: NES Classic Edition (30 games; 60 bucks; 11/11/2016)
As usual with Nintendo, terrible decision.
#314
DVD Talk Hero
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Truth be told, I'll be using mine on my work desk as well. So the cables thing isn't a huge issue for me, but it does seem poorly thought out.
#315
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I still can't get over that 2.5 FT cord. And wasn't the original NES controller cord around 7.5 FT? WTF were they thinking.
#316
Re: NES Classic Edition (30 games; 60 bucks; 11/11/2016)
The controller is also an accessory to the Wii U. That explains the controller cord length, even if it is for a "secondary" purpose.
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#319
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Re: NES Classic Edition (30 games; 60 bucks; 11/11/2016)
What's funny is that they don't even need that "console". The whole thing could've just as easily fit into the controller, which could've plugged straight into the TV (with a reset button on the back of the controller, or something). They only have that console solely for the sake of nostalgia, which is all this thing is; a 'Member Berry.
#321
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Re: NES Classic Edition (30 games; 60 bucks; 11/11/2016)
What's funny is that they don't even need that "console". The whole thing could've just as easily fit into the controller, which could've plugged straight into the TV (with a reset button on the back of the controller, or something). They only have that console solely for the sake of nostalgia, which is all this thing is; a 'Member Berry.
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The controller is also an accessory to the Wii U. That explains the controller cord length, even if it is for a "secondary" purpose.
#323
Re: NES Classic Edition (30 games; 60 bucks; 11/11/2016)
IGN's review. I'm out on this. Didn't realize till this if I wanted a second badly designed controller I would have to pay another 10 bucks. Nintendo you completely amaze on your decisions to lose tons of money to save so little.
http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/11/...edition-review
SORRY just realized someone posted the video review from IGN. My bad.
http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/11/...edition-review
SORRY just realized someone posted the video review from IGN. My bad.
Last edited by Barth; 11-07-16 at 09:35 PM.
#325
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Re: NES Classic Edition (30 games; 60 bucks; 11/11/2016)
Techcrunch gave a pretty glowing review:
https://techcrunch.com/2016/11/07/re...0-games-on-it/
https://techcrunch.com/2016/11/07/re...0-games-on-it/