Nintendo released it’s much-anticipated Mini NES Classic console on Friday with gamers swarming to stores and internet, selling out of the device on it’s launch weekend. So now Nintendo is promising the get more NES Classics out very soon in time for the holiday gift season. Gaming industry analysts have praised the Mini NES for it’s digital revival of classic NES games to meet the tech-demands of today’s high-definition TV but Nintendo has gotten flack for not being able to meet the demand this early. Forbes is one of a couple of outlets, that has theorized this short initial roll-out was done on purpose, more on that here.
The company responded on Twitter.
The Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition system is a hot item, and we are working hard to keep up with consumer demand. 1/3
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 11, 2016
There will be a steady flow of additional systems through the holiday shopping season and into the new year. 2/3
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 11, 2016
Please contact your local retailers to check availability. A selection of participating retailers can be found @ https://t.co/rMbd6Wacpi 3/3
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 11, 2016
Here is a full review of what the Mini NES has to offer from IGN.
