The Japanese game maker behind iconic, international franchises will offer customers 21 titles in all for its new mini console and two controllers.
Nintendo will soon release a miniature version of its SNES home console, with preloaded fan favorites such as “Super Mario World, ” “Donkey Kong Country” and “Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, ” the company announced Monday (June 26) .
The Japanese game maker behind iconic, international franchises will offer customers 21 titles in all for its new mini console and two controllers. The SNES classic will also come bundled with the never-before-released shooter game “Star Fox 2.” The retro gaming console will cost $80 and is expected to hit store shelves on Sept. 29.
Super Mario World, Earthbound, Star Fox 2 + 18 more games? Now you’re playing with super power! #SNESClassic launches 9/29. pic.twitter.com/BPPGjpskPT
Nintendo’s announcement follows the release last year of the NES console, which has since been discontinued. During that console’s brief manufacturing run, consumer demand outstripped Nintendo’s ability to ship more NES consoles. Nintendo is likely hoping to spark that intense consumer interest again, as eager, nostalgic gamers look to get their hands on classic Nintendo hardware.
Nintendo said information on how to purchase the console from retailers will be coming soon. And if you’re interested, here’s the full list of games for the Super Nintendo Classic Edition:
“Contra III: The Alien Wars”
“Donkey Kong Country”
“EarthBound”
“Final Fantasy III”
“F-ZERO”
“Kirby Super Star”
“Kirby’s Dream Course”
“The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past”
“Mega Man X”
“Secret of Mana”
“Star Fox”
“Star Fox 2”
“Street Fighter II Turbo: Hyper Fighting”
“Super Castlevania IV”
“Super Ghouls ‘n Ghosts”
“Super Mario Kart”
“Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars”
“Super Mario World”
“Super Metroid”
“Super Punch-Out!!”
“Yoshi’s Island”
– Hamza Shaban (c) 2017, The Washington Post
