Video: NES Classic Edition controller tested with another round of Wii U games
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After testing out a few games yesterday, GameXplain has returned to try out another round of titles with the NES Classic Edition’s controller. You can see how Shovel Knight, Mario Kart 8, and Super Mario 3D World hold up below.
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Video: NES Classic Edition size compared to Nintendo systems
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We know that the NES Classic Edition is pretty dang small, but how does it compare to the likes of the original NES, SNES, and N64 from a size perspective? Thankfully, GameXplain has all of the answers in a new video. Check out their findings below.
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Nyko, dreamGEAR making NES Classic Edition wireless controllers
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Update: Bumped to the top. dreamGEAR is also making a wireless controller, and it’s up on Amazon. You’ll be able to use it for 75 hours on two AAA batteries.
Original: Along with the extension cable for the NES Classic Edition’s controller, Nyko is readying another accessory for Nintendo’s new device. The Miniboss wireless controller, promising “complete wireless freedom of up to 30 feet”, will cost $20.
It’ll have the following features:
– Precise button mashing action with complete wireless freedom
– Two offset ergonomic face buttons
– Four-way directional pad for perfect up, down, right, and occasional left movement
– Cord-free gameplay up to 30 feet
You can purchase the Miniboss wireless controller on GameStop here.
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“LEGO Marvel 2” spotted on voice actor strike document
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Video game voice actors and stunt performers are currently holding a strike against developers in hopes of negotiating better conditions. The union SAG-AFTRA is representing these people, and shared a list of projects that they are no longer allowed to work on. Some interesting information was shared as a result.
On the list, something known as “LEGO Marvel 2” is mentioned. What is that exactly? Well, it’s a bit unclear. Warner Bros. did publish LEGO Marvel’s Avengers as a follow up to LEGO Marvel Super Heroes earlier this year. We may not know what “LEGO Marvel 2” is, but it looks like we can count on another Marvel-based LEGO game in the future.
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Nintendo opens Japanese Animal Crossing series website
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Nintendo has now opened a special Japanese website dedicated to all things Animal Crossing. Access it here.
If you’re interested in the Animal Crossing amiibo cards, you may want to view this page in particular. It shows off the fifth series of amiibo cards plus the six Sanrio collaboration cards.
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Nyko releasing an extension cord for the NES Classic Edition’s controller
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The NES Classic Edition’s controller cord is roughly 30 inches long. If you feel that’s too short, you might be interested in a new accessory from Nyko.
GameStop is listing the “NES ExtendLink Extension Cable”. Its purpose is simple, as it extends the controller cord by six feet. It also works “with some Wii and Wii U wired controllers”.
The extension cable costs $10. Place an order here if interested.
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A look at the hardware behind the NES Classic Edition
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GameSpot editor Peter Brown opened up the NES Classic Edition and is giving gamers a look at what’s inside the device. The big takeaway, as Nintendo previously explained, is that new titles can’t be added. This is reconfirmed now that we’re able to see the components used by the NES Classic Edition.
For those interested in some of the finer technical details, here’s a rundown of what’s inside:
– SoC: Allwinner R16 (4x Cortex A7, Mali400MP2 GPU)
– RAM: SKHynix (256MB DDR3)
– Flash: Spansion 512MB SLC NAND flash, TSOP48
– PMU: AXP223
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Video: NES Classic Edition controller tested with Smash Bros., Super Mario Maker, Wii U Virtual Console
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GameXplain put the NES Classic Edition controller to the test on Wii U. Super Smash Bros., Super Mario Maker, and a few Wii U Virtual Console games were given a look to see if they’d be compatible in any way. For the full results, watch the following video:
Two hours of NES Classic Edition footage
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USGamer hosted a lengthy stream for the NES Classic Edition today showing about two hours of footage. View the full archive below.
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My Nintendo adds Isabelle 3DS theme in North America
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In North America, a new My Nintendo reward can now be redeemed. A 3DS theme featuring Isabelle was added in today, costing 100 Platinum Points. It looks to be a permanent reward as no expiration date is listed.
For now, the Isabelle 3DS theme doesn’t appear to be up in Europe. Nintendo will likely put it up soon though, and we’ll let you know when that happens.
Thanks to Roto for the tip.
