It seems like one of the hottest video game purchases joining the holiday season originally launched more than 30 years ago. Nintendo released on Friday the NES Classic, a miniature version of its popular Nintendo Entertainment System with 30 games built in to the device and support for modern tech like HDMI.
The NES Classic is available for $60. However, it will be difficult to find one. According to USA Today, on Best Buy and GameStop, the device is shown as "sold out" or "not available." At Target, you can only buy one in stores. As for Amazon, it warns that NES Classic will be available in "very limited quantities" with demand expected to be "very high."
According to Polygon, other retailers, like Toys R Us, Fry's and Walmart, are also selling the NES Classic Edition, but quickly sold out of stock on launch day. In Nintendo's NES Classic Edition website, it says "check back soon for more retailers." Nintendo said in a statement, "We are working hard to keep up with consumer demand. There will be a steady flow of additional systems through the holiday shopping season and into the new year."
Listing have already appeared up on eBay, with prices ranging between the $200-$500, along with one listing seeking nearly $5,000. The NES Classic features 30 of the original console's greatest hits, available in three display modes: CRT to resemble older TVs, 4:3 display or Pixel Perfect for users who want to see the games "exactly as designed." Examples of available games on NES Classic include the first three "Super Mario Bros", "The Legend of Zelda", "Double Dragon", and "Tecmo Bowl."
Meanwhile, on Amazon Japan, the NES Classic Edition's Japanese equivalent, the Nintendo Classic Mini Family Computer, is already being listed by third-party sellers well above the standard 5,980 yen retail price.
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