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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments

Update: And sold out. Only lasted a few minutes!

Original: You can add Toys “R” Us to the lineup of retailers that is taking online orders for the NES Classic Edition today. It’s currently up on this page. We did see the NES Classic Edition sell out at both Best Buy and GameStop quickly, so it’ll likely be the same case here as well.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments

Play-Asia is again taking orders for the Nintendo Classic Mini: Famicom. To nab a system, head on over here. Keep in mind that these usually don’t last very long!

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Images | 4 Comments

To ring in the launch of the NES Classic Edition, a special event was held at Nintendo NY. We now have a few photos of the event straight from the big N. For a look at the fun last night, hit up the gallery below. You can also read their descriptions below.

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, fans line up to be one of the first to purchase the Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition system, which comes loaded with 30 retro games, at Nintendo NY on Nov. 10, 2016.

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, a consumer plays Super Mario Bros., which is one of 30 classic NES games built into the Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition system at an event at Nintendo NY on Nov. 10, 2016

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Posted on 8 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS eShop, General Nintendo, Videos | 0 comments

Today, Japanese TV show Game Center CX aired its final episode featuring Pokemon Red/Green. Check out the final episode below to see if Arino manages to catch them all:

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Posted on 8 years ago by Zack in General Nintendo, Videos | 1 Comment

Some new footage of Ballon Fight on the NES Classic Edition was uploaded to YouTube. You can watch the video for yourself below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos | 1 Comment

If you’re looking for a way to reset the NES Classic Edition without having to press the button on the console itself, you might be pleased to hear that the Wii Classic Controller offers this functionality. Simply press the home button to do so. GameXplain shows it in action in the video below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 1 Comment

The NES Classic Edition went on sale across Australia today. By all accounts, it’s doing very well, and selling out at many stores.

It’ll be about a month from now when the NES Classic Edition receives its shipment in Australia. On Twitter, Nintendo said that more stock will be available in early December.

The tweet reads:

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos | 0 comments

YouTube user Gaijillionaire put up an unboxing video of the Nintendo Classic Mini: Famicom. Take a look at the hardware below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News | 18 Comments

Earlier today, My Nintendo was updated with a number of new rewards on the North American website.

First, the Samus theme that previously came out in Europe and Japan is now live, costing 200 Platinum Points. The following discounts were also added:

– 30% off Super Metroid (New 3DS) – 20 Gold Points
– 30% off Metroid: Zero Mission (Wii U) – 20 Gold Points
– 20% off Metroid Prime Trilogy (Wii U) – 400 Platinum Points

It’s also worth mentioning that the Ink Tank Miitomo reward has returned for 100 Platinum Points.

Access these and other rewards on My Nintendo here.

Thanks to Cameron for the tip.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 3 Comments

With the major Miitomo update Nintendo pushed out tonight, a trio of new missions have been added to My Nintendo. Users can earn up to 13 Miitomo/Platinum Points each day. Two missions provide five points, while the other awards three points.

The missions are as follows:

– 3 Miitomo/Platinum Points: Answer 1 question in Answer Central (daily)
– 5 Miitomo/Platinum Points: Post in Style Central (daily)
– 5 Miitomo/Platinum Points: Send a message to a friend in Miitomo (daily)

More information about the new missions can be found on My Nintendo here.

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