Where to find Nintendo classic mini?

[KTrain]

You guys are wasting your time on Nintendo.

https://thec64.com/

[OutOfTheCube]

I would take just Final Fantasy VI over a collection of every Commodore 64 game ever released.

[dino7c]

why didn't they add the option to add more games? seems ridiculous

its an emulator with 20 games or whatever. Cool collectors item I guess

[Jbo]

Originally Posted by dino7c

why didn't they add the option to add more games? seems ridiculous

its an emulator with 20 games or whatever. Cool collectors item I guess

With basic computer knowledge adding games to the NES classic was easy. From what I understand, within a week it will be the same for SNES.

[Mazrim]

Got to play around with the SNES Classic a bit last night. I think my biggest gripe is having to press the physical reset button to access the menu, save states and rewind functions. I would have been okay with a small extra button on the top of the controller that could the same thing. As it is, and with the short controller cable, I'm going to need a long HDMI cable so I can get the system onto my coffee table for easy access.

Other than that, love the menus in this thing, love the system music, and especially love the rewind feature. The controllers feel really good, too. I did the first two castles of Super Mario World, the first four stages of Super Castlevania IV, the castle escape in Link to the Past, and up to the bomb statue boss of Super Metroid and everything felt solid on an HDTV.

[Hemi-Cuda]

Originally Posted by Jbo

With basic computer knowledge adding games to the NES classic was easy. From what I understand, within a week it will be the same for SNES.

See this I don't understand. I get having an NES/SNES mini for the nostalgia, collectable, ease-of-use aspects. But when you're getting to the point of hacking into it to add more games, why not just use a Pi? Multiple systems, better emulators, more storage, easier to add games, etc. I like the SNES mini as a standalone product, and if I could simply drive to a store and pick one up for under $100 I'd probably grab one. But for anyone with basic computer knowledge that wants to play any SNES game they want, the Raspberry Pi makes way more sense

[Fuzz]

If Nintendo were smarter, they would have sold this with the 20 games or whatever, and included a virtual console where you could buy more games for it. Instead of it being a one time money maker, they could have milked the cow for a few years.

[MrDJZak]

I received my Best Buy purchase yesterday.

Purolator lost my Amazon purchase. Still waiting to here if/when they'll find it.

I did an unboxing, setup and demo for my YouTube channel. Uploading tonight. Does anyone care or would like me to post it?

[Jbo]

Originally Posted by Hemi-Cuda

See this I don't understand. I get having an NES/SNES mini for the nostalgia, collectable, ease-of-use aspects. But when you're getting to the point of hacking into it to add more games, why not just use a Pi? Multiple systems, better emulators, more storage, easier to add games, etc. I like the SNES mini as a standalone product, and if I could simply drive to a store and pick one up for under $100 I'd probably grab one. But for anyone with basic computer knowledge that wants to play any SNES game they want, the Raspberry Pi makes way more sense

Official controllers, asthetic and simplicity. As someone who played around with retropi, hakachi is 10x easier

[Resolute 14]

Originally Posted by Fuzz

If Nintendo were smarter, they would have sold this with the 20 games or whatever, and included a virtual console where you could buy more games for it. Instead of it being a one time money maker, they could have milked the cow for a few years.

They want you buying the $150 3DS and (eventually) the $300 Switch for that.

[Fuzz]

Sure, but this way they could sell you the same VC game again, and again, and again.

[Raekwon]

Played through Super Metroid yesterday. My thoughts are I like everything about it except how light it is as my HDMI cable lifts it up because the connector is upside down and the input lag which is almost unbearable.

I started up the SNES and tried Street Fighter loaded up Ken and couldn't pull of a single move, chalked it up to the controller as it felt a bit stiff but seriously couldn't do a single uppercut or fireball. Then playing Super Metroid this was my first play through and everything was fine until I had to jump off the wall, apparently this is tricky as is but I found it hard but the real kicker was when I was jumping on disappearing blocks that is when I realized that I had to push the jump button before I landed the timing was way off, this all was followed up by the screw attack which was very difficult to get going in an upward motion because of timing.

8 hours to beat Metroid, great picture and sound, sore thumb but other than those issues it was good. I'm going to load up Super Metroid on my Pi this weekend and see if I get similar issues.

[MrDJZak]

Originally Posted by MrDJZak

I received my Best Buy purchase yesterday.

Purolator lost my Amazon purchase. Still waiting to here if/when they'll find it.

I did an unboxing, setup and demo for my YouTube channel. Uploading tonight. Does anyone care or would like me to post it?

Ticket open with Purolator to find my missing package. I'm not confident they'll find it.

At least my Best Buy purchase showed up. Playing with the kids last night was a blast!

[ComixZone]

Originally Posted by Raekwon

Played through Super Metroid yesterday. My thoughts are I like everything about it except how light it is as my HDMI cable lifts it up because the connector is upside down and the input lag which is almost unbearable.

I started up the SNES and tried Street Fighter loaded up Ken and couldn't pull of a single move, chalked it up to the controller as it felt a bit stiff but seriously couldn't do a single uppercut or fireball. Then playing Super Metroid this was my first play through and everything was fine until I had to jump off the wall, apparently this is tricky as is but I found it hard but the real kicker was when I was jumping on disappearing blocks that is when I realized that I had to push the jump button before I landed the timing was way off, this all was followed up by the screw attack which was very difficult to get going in an upward motion because of timing.

8 hours to beat Metroid, great picture and sound, sore thumb but other than those issues it was good. I'm going to load up Super Metroid on my Pi this weekend and see if I get similar issues.

What picture mode is your TV set to? I’d be surprised if the console itself is the culprit of input delay.

[Mazrim]

Originally Posted by ComixZone

What picture mode is your TV set to? I’d be surprised if the console itself is the culprit of input delay.

I'd have to agree. My TV isn't very good for input lag but I can guarantee that there was no extra delay added by the SNES Classic. I was able to wall jump up most of the Tourian escape shaft at the first part of Super Metroid even with my TV's lag.

[Hemi-Cuda]

Originally Posted by Raekwon

Played through Super Metroid yesterday. My thoughts are I like everything about it except how light it is as my HDMI cable lifts it up because the connector is upside down and the input lag which is almost unbearable.

I started up the SNES and tried Street Fighter loaded up Ken and couldn't pull of a single move, chalked it up to the controller as it felt a bit stiff but seriously couldn't do a single uppercut or fireball. Then playing Super Metroid this was my first play through and everything was fine until I had to jump off the wall, apparently this is tricky as is but I found it hard but the real kicker was when I was jumping on disappearing blocks that is when I realized that I had to push the jump button before I landed the timing was way off, this all was followed up by the screw attack which was very difficult to get going in an upward motion because of timing.

8 hours to beat Metroid, great picture and sound, sore thumb but other than those issues it was good. I'm going to load up Super Metroid on my Pi this weekend and see if I get similar issues.

I played through Super Metroid using the Retroarch SNES9x core (RetroPie should default to it) without any noticeable input lag. I think the real test for the SNES Mini will be Super Punch Out, that will probably be the most unforgiving for any kind of lag

[Mazrim]

Originally Posted by Hemi-Cuda

I played through Super Metroid using the Retroarch SNES9x core (RetroPie should default to it) without any noticeable input lag. I think the real test for the SNES Mini will be Super Punch Out, that will probably be the most unforgiving for any kind of lag

Another good test on the SNES classic would be the samurai face-off mini game in Kirby Super Star. You need insane timing to beat the last one.

[Raekwon]

Originally Posted by ComixZone

What picture mode is your TV set to? I’d be surprised if the console itself is the culprit of input delay.

I thought that also. I went through all of the settings and the only game mode seems to be a color option. I will try on another TV tonight just to check I know the Plasma in the living room has a game mode option so I could test there if my second TV doesn't.

[photon]

Also check the display mode, I've read of people having problems with lag on the 4:3 mode but the pixel perfect mode being ok.

[Jbo]

Originally Posted by Raekwon

Played through Super Metroid yesterday. My thoughts are I like everything about it except how light it is as my HDMI cable lifts it up because the connector is upside down and the input lag which is almost unbearable.

I started up the SNES and tried Street Fighter loaded up Ken and couldn't pull of a single move, chalked it up to the controller as it felt a bit stiff but seriously couldn't do a single uppercut or fireball. Then playing Super Metroid this was my first play through and everything was fine until I had to jump off the wall, apparently this is tricky as is but I found it hard but the real kicker was when I was jumping on disappearing blocks that is when I realized that I had to push the jump button before I landed the timing was way off, this all was followed up by the screw attack which was very difficult to get going in an upward motion because of timing.

8 hours to beat Metroid, great picture and sound, sore thumb but other than those issues it was good. I'm going to load up Super Metroid on my Pi this weekend and see if I get similar issues.

Surprised to hear this, I have had zero lag issues with mine.