- Brand
- Nintendo
- Original Release Date
- July 31, 1989
- Hardware Versions
- Nintendo Entertainment System
- Original MSRP (USD)
- $179
- Weight
- 5 lbs.
The NES, otherwise known as the Nintendo Entertainment System, is a console released in 1989. by video game developer and manufacturer, Nintendo. Released in 1989, the console is home to many popular franchises like Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, Metroid, and more.
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NES Classic Edition Returns to Stores Next Year
Nintendo confirms that it will be bringing back the NES Classic Edition next year, after initially announcing that the retro console had been discontinued.
GameStop Hosting NES Classic Giveaway This Month
GameStop plans to give away 100 NES Classics throughout August, building up to pre-orders opening for the upcoming and highly anticipated SNES Classic.
NES Classic Edition Sales Hit 2.3 Million, Nintendo Confirms
NES Classic Edition sales hit 2.3 million in just five months, reveals Nintendo of America boss Reggie Fils-Aime who says Nintendo needs to 'recognize' where its future is.
Best Buy Will Have More NES Classic Consoles Today
Best Buy announces that a strictly limited amount of NES Classic Edition consoles will be in stock at brick-and-mortar locations around the country today.
GR Pick: World of Warcraft Gets Made into an NES Game
The YouTube channel Rkade Soup gives Blizzard’s MMORPG World of Warcraft the 8-bit NES treatment, re-imagining the game as a top-down adventure title.
Nintendos NES Classic is Discontinued Despite Success
Despite its widespread success in North America, Nintendo decides to discontinue production of the NES Classic Edition including the NES Classic Controller.
Best Buy Will Have Nintendo Switch and NES Classic Edition Today
On its official Twitter page, Best Buy announces that it will have Nintendo Switch and NES Classic Edition consoles to sell online beginning at 10am Pacific time.
How To Use Joy-Cons To Play NES Classic
Nintendo Switch owners looking to use the console's Joy-Con controllers with the NES Classic are in luck, as the controllers work with the retro device via a third-party adapter.
John Cena Reveals His Favorite Video Games
WWE superstar and 16-time world champion John Cena names his favorite video games, which includes games like Super Mario Bros., Donkey Kong, Metal Gear, and more.
NES Classic Was Third Best-Selling Console in January
According to NPD data, the NES Classic Mini console comes in as the third best-selling console in January, trailing behind the PS4 and Xbox One but beating the Wii U and 3DS.
NES Classic Edition Hacked to Play SEGA Genesis Games
Hackers discover a way to install emulation software on the NES Classic Edition that allows it to play Sega Genesis, Game Boy, and Super Nintendo games.
Nintendo Has Sold 1.5 Million NES Classic Consoles
Nintendo reveals during a strategy meeting that it has sold 1.5 million NES Classic Edition consoles so far, and that production for the console is increasing.
NES Classic Hack Adds Home Menu Shortcut
A new hack is released for Nintendo's NES Classic, which allows users to quickly return to the home menu without the need to clumsily use the reset button.
NES Classic Shipments Headed to GameStop This Week
GameStop reveals that it will be receiving new shipments of the much-wanted NES Classic console, but warns that supplies will once again be limited for those wanting to buy.
Nintendo NES Classic is Selling Almost 6 Times as Fast as Wii U
The NES Classic sells an impressive 196,000 units in the US in the month of November, significantly outpacing the sales of Nintendo's eighth generation Wii U console.
NES Classic Will Have Save Points, Other Features Detailed
A number of new details of Nintendo's upcoming Mini NES console have been revealed, such as several different display options and permanent save-points.
Check Out The NES Classic Edition In Action
Nintendo releases a trailer for its upcoming miniature NES Classic Edition console, complete with a wholly retro look and a preview featuring several of the games that come with it.
Nintendo Mini NES Isn't Getting Any More Games
In a recent interview, a Nintendo spokesperson confirms that the recently revealed Mini NES console cannot connect to the internet and will not be seeing additional games add over time.
Super Mario Bros. Speedrun World Record Broken
Veteran speedrunner Darbian beats the previous World Record time for a Super Mario Bros. speedrun, taking the record by a seemingly infinitesimal 0.0007 seconds!