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The NES Classic Edition and Super NES Classic Edition are two different pieces of hardware, but they aren’t entirely separate. You might be interested to hear that both controllers can be used with either system. That means the SNES Classic controller works with the NES Classic (and vice versa).

One thing to keep in mind is that the NES controller lacks a number of buttons necessary for SNES games. You shouldn’t have any problems using the SNES controller with the NES Classic Edition, however.

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Update: Donkey Kong Country comparison added below.

Original: The folks over at Nintendo World Report have a couple of comparison videos involving the Super NES Classic Edition. Star Fox 2 is compared to the beta while Super Mario World is compared to the original SNES release. Both videos are included below.

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Next week, in conjunction with the Super NES Classic Edition, Prima will be publishing a special guide. It’ll come in two flavor: the standard version and a collector’s edition.

Over on its Twitter page, Prima offered a first look at the collector’s edition, including the slipcase. We’re also able to get a look inside the book itself. Check out the full video below.

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GameXplain uploaded a new video that gives a brief look at every game included in the Super NES Classic Edition. Have a look at some footage below.

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For the original NES Classic Edition, Nyko created the Miniboss wireless controller. The company is returning with something similar for the Super NES Classic edition.

Around the launch of the Super NES Classic Edition, consumers will be able to purchase the Super Miniboss, a wireless controller for the system. It was designed to replicate the retro style and feel of the SNES while offering cord-free gameplay. A turbo button for fast inputs is also included, which also has home screen functionality by hitting that button along with select.

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We have another look at the Super NES Classic Edition, courtesy of Polygon. You can get a closer look at the various menus in the video below.

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We’ve seen the European version unboxed, but now we have a North American equivalent for the Super NES Classic Edition. Check out the full contents in the video below.

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Nintendo NY has announced a special event for the Super NES Classic Edition. The hardware will be going on sale on midnight, which will be proceeded by a party. The first 150 people at 4 PM on September 28 will be given the opportunity to purchase the SNES Classic Edition. It will become available to the public at 9 AM the following morning.

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Toys “R” Us has reconfirmed plans to carry the Super NES Classic Edition on launch day. Polygon obtained a couple of additional details about the release from the retailer.

First, Toys “R” Us says that its store will open at “normal time”. The amount of supply in stock will also be “limited”, so consumers are advised “to get in line before doors open on Friday morning for the chance to scoop up this hot item.”

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The situation surrounding the Super NES Classic Edition last month pointed to the hardware not being sold in Quebec. It all came down to French language restrictions in the region. However, we’re now hearing that the Super NES Classic Edition will be sold in Quebec after all.

First, check out these two tweets from Toys “R” Us Canada:

And EB Games Canada:

This is definitely good news. Whatever issues there were, it sounds like Nintendo cleared everything up.

Thanks to Lucas P for the tip.

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