Happy 33rd birthday, Famicom
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 3 Comments
The Famicom – where we know it here in the west as the NES – is celebrating its 33rd birthday today. Nintendo shipped out the console way back on July 15, 1983. The Famicom is really what started it all for Nintendo, so things wouldn’t have been the same today without it!
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Evo 2016 – day 1 streams
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Evo 2016 is about to begin. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, Smash Bros. Melee, and Pokken Tournament will all be represented at the tournament. Head past the break to watch the first day of matches as they happen.
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Nintendo 64DD U.S. prototype is real, shown running
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Earlier this week, it was rumored that someone had found a U.S. version of the 64DD peripheral for the Nintendo 64. Jason Lindsey, who came across the item, has now posted a video explaining how he found it, which looks to be a prototype. Lindsey even shows the 64DD running by initiating the boot sequence. The whole video is quite interesting, so we definitely recommend you give it a watch!
Splatoon amiibo diorama unboxing (Kelp Dome)
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We’ve already posted an unboxing video for one of the Splatoon amiibo dioramas, which was the Squid Sisters stage. The video below takes a closer look at the second one: Kelp Dome.
NES Classic Edition – no Internet connection, no additional games, doesn’t open
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Update: Added in some more answers courtesy of Polygon.
Kotaku fired off a few questions to Nintendo to learn more about the NES Classic Edition site open. The company commented on whether it can connect to the Internet (it can’t), whether it’ll get more games (nope), whether it can play old cartridges (won’t work!). Kotaku also asked about plans for other mini consoles, but Nintendo’s answer won’t surprise you.
In any case, head past the break for all of Nintendo’s comments.
Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition site open
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The official website is now open for the Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition. Access it here. There’s not too much new aside from the announcement shared earlier this morning, but the page itself is neat.
There’s also this “Classics” logo at the bottom… and you know what that means: the speculation pot is already stirring. Could Nintendo opt to bring out more versions of its retro systems?
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Play Nintendo Show episode 2: “Friendly Townfolk in Animal Crossing: New Leaf”
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The second Play Nintendo Show has gone live. View the new video below, which focuses on Animal Crossing: New Leaf.
The Cat Mario Show – episode 24 (Europe)
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The latest European episode of The Cat Mario Show has gone live on Nintendo’s YouTube channel. You can watch it below.
NES Classic Edition doesn’t include AC adapter in the UK
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The newly-announced Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition has an AC adapter for the USB cable which is required to play. Unfortunately, it’s not included in the box if you’re in the UK. It’s also worth mentioning that the device is called “Nintendo Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System” in Europe.
Source: Nintendo PR
Nintendo announces Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition, out in November
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Update 3: For those in the United States, Amazon’s placeholder page is now up here.
Update 2: It’s also now live on Amazon Germany. You can also find it on Amazon Italy with the retailer also taking pre-orders for the controller.
Update: Pre-orders now open on Amazon UK.
Nintendo has just announced the Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition, “a near-identical, mini replica of Nintendo’s original home console” that plugs into your high-definition TV using an included HDMI cable. The device, which launches on November 11 in North America and Europe, includes 30 NES games built in, including Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, Metroid, Donkey Kong, Pac-Man, and Kirby’s Adventure. It’ll retail for $59.99.
Here’s the full list of games:
