Nintendo Announces That The SNES Classic Will Ship Well Into 2018 And That The NES Classic Is Also Returning
If you're frantically dreading paying the resale price for the SNES Classic if you missed pre-ordering, fear not says Nintendo of America.
Earlier this morning, Nintendo released a press release which revealed that production on the SNES Classic will continue for quite some time, making the model not as limited as the NES Classic's launch last November. And speaking of the NES Classic, that's also set to be re-released in the Summer of 2018. Hopefully this news means all the Amazon and eBay listings for the NES Classic and SNES Classic start falling from their current price of 3-4x the reatil cost.
Check out the full press release from Nintendo below.
REDMOND, Wash.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Due to incredible demand for the upcoming Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Super NES Classic Edition system, Nintendo plans to ship the retro-inspired product into 2018. Originally, shipments were announced to cease at the end of this calendar year.
In addition, more units of Super NES Classic Edition will ship on its Sept. 29 launch day in the U.S. than were shipped of NES Classic Edition all last year, with subsequent shipments arriving in stores regularly. Fans have shown their unbridled enthusiasm for these Classic Edition systems, so Nintendo is working to put many more of them on store shelves.
The Super NES Classic Edition system features 21 legendary Super NES games such as Super Mario World, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Super Metroid. Launching on Sept. 29 at a suggested retail price of only $79.99, Super NES Classic Edition plugs directly into the TV using the provided HDMI cable, and comes with two wired controllers.
Next summer, Nintendo will also bring back the Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition system with new shipments. More information about the timing of the return of NES Classic Edition will be announced in the future.
NES Classic Edition features 30 classic NES games such as the original Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda and Donkey Kong.