Facts about NES Classic Edition
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Approximately 200 developers were contacted to create new games for the NES Classic Edition, but Nintendo ultimately decided against including any original titles alongside the 30 classics.
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Discontinuation of the NES Classic Edition in 2017 was followed by a re-release in 2018 due to overwhelming consumer demand and reseller markups exceeding $200 per unit.
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Nintendo initially priced the NES Classic Edition at $59.99 when it launched in November 2016, making it an affordable entry point for retro gaming enthusiasts.
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Across all regions, the NES Classic Edition featured different game lineups, with the Japanese Famicom Mini including 30 titles exclusive to that market compared to the Western release.
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Nintendo's NES Classic Edition emulated games through custom software rather than original cartridge hardware, allowing 30 titles to fit on a single internal chip.
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The NES Classic Edition's controller cable measured only 2.5 feet long, requiring players to sit uncomfortably close to their television sets.
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In 2016, Nintendo released the NES Classic Edition with 30 pre-installed games and sold over 2.3 million units before discontinuing it in 2017.