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The NES Classic Edition officially launched today, but consumers are having a tough time getting their hands on a unit. To quell some of the concerns consumers have, Nintendo of America shared an update about stock on its Twitter page.

The company said it’s “working hard to keep up with consumer demand.” Fans can expect “a steady flow of additional systems through the holiday shopping season and into the new year,” Nintendo said.

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

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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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.

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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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The NES Classic Edition website has been updated with manuals. For all thirty titles, you can access the printed versions as well as the new electronic manuals.

Aside from the games, a few manuals are up for the NES Classic Edition itself. You can read the start up instructions and use of the Home Menu for North America plus the Operations Manual for those in Europe/Australia/New Zealand.

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How does the emulation of Super Mario Bros. 3 in the NES Classic Edition stack up to the original game on the NES itself? GameXplain explores that question in the video below.


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