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Nintendo Super NES Classic Edition
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Engadget Review
At $80 with two controllers bundled, it's difficult not to recommend the SNES Classic Edition. Even if you don't have nostalgia for Nintendo's '90s console, it's worth considering.Nintendo hasn't perfected its "Classic Edition" trick yet, and several of the NES Classic's defects show up here. Even so, some of the best games of all time graced the SNES, and a lot of them are here, in a neat and tidy package.
Nintendo still hasn't nailed the hardware though.
Aaron SouppourisSeptember 27, 2017
Pros
- The miniaturized retro hardware looks and feels authentic
- Comes with a collection of high-quality games spanning genres
- Two controllers included
- SNES pads feel as good as you remember
Cons
- Controller cords are a little short, and you have to get up to switch games
- Only outputs at 720p
- The ports are hidden behind a flap that looks ugly in use
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Nintendo Super NES Classic Edition
- Critic Reviews (10)
- User Reviews (1)
- 87AVERAGE CRITIC SCORE10 ReviewsTechCrunch90Review: The SNES Classic Edition and all 21 gamesThere are hundreds of hours of amazing gaming here for just about every taste (as long as your taste is 16-bit Nintendo games). $80 for all this is a steal.Wired80Review: Nintendo SNES Classic EditionIf the Super Nintendo brings up feelings of joy and nostalgia and the rosy glow of your younger days, you’ll love this thing.Kotaku90SNES Classic: The Kotaku ReviewThe SNES Classic does everything it promises to do. It runs some great games and helpfully makes them a little easier to play with those save states and rewind function. ... As both a collector’s item and a regular addition to anyone’s gaming rotation, it is superb.USgamer90SNES Classic Edition Review: Is the SNES Classic EI don't have a problem recommending it to life-long fans of the system or people who just want a strong shot of nostalgia to cap off a hard day. Its compact size and strong library of games makes it a great gift, too.Polygon80SNES Classic reviewThe steadfast adherence to antiquated hardware standards (the most pronounced being the lack of a home button) cuts into some smart software choices, but overall it’s an incredible package and easily one of the best ways to enjoy these games since their original debuts.GameSpot90SNES Classic Edition ReviewTo have this lineup of iconic games in one place, in an easy, accessible, and convenient fashion makes the SNES Classic worth seeking out. If Nintendo’s looking to capitalize on 16-bit nostalgia, I’d say it did a damn fine job.TechRadar90SNES Classic Mini reviewEvery bit as lovingly designed as its predecessor, the palm-sized device is packed with almost every one of the best games produced for the system ... With the SNES Classic Mini, Nintendo has really hit its retro console stride.IGN90SNES CLASSIC EDITION REVIEWThe SNES Classic has an excellent 16-bit library and detailed hardware, plus a few of the NES Classic's design flaws.The Verge90Super Nintendo Classic Edition review: the perfectNintendo has curated an amazing collection of 16-bit games, and stuck them in a tiny box that requires no fuss to set-up or maintain. You can just play. It’s retro gaming without all of the work — except for hunting one down in a store.Digital Trends80SNES CLASSIC EDITION REVIEWThe SNES Classic Edition is every nostalgia junkie’s dream machine.
- 90AVERAGE USER SCORE1 ReviewsRalph90March 29, 2019Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The Super Nes Classic Edition is a real call back to the 16-Bit era. I had one of these when the originally came out in the 90`s. I lot of great games and some the all time best. The only real problem I have with the system is the save feature. You have to push the reset button to back out of the game to the home menu screen. It can become an issue if you need to save often. But it`s not a game breaker. Just something you have to adjust to.
Key Specs
GAME FORMAT
Built-in game(s)
CONTROLLER TYPE
Wired
MOTION CONTROLS
No
VIDEO OUTPUTS
HDMI
BACKWARD COMPATIBLE
No
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