I was hesitant to buy this because I really wanted one, but many of the reviews stated they'd received knock-off products and not the SNES Classic. I decided to go ahead and buy it, though, and I did indeed receive the real thing. I can't speak for other reviewers, but the seller I ordered from was called GFMEDIA, and the order was fulfilled by Amazon, so maybe that has something to do with it. Since I bought it from another seller, I did pay about a 25% mark-up on top of its retail price.
That said, onto the actual product!
The SNES Classic is MUCH smaller than I expected. When I saw the box on my doorstep, I thought I'd been sent the wrong item because it was so tiny. It really does fit right in your hand, and it's very light. The controllers have no weight to them, which was probably the most disappointing thing about this console. The controller cords are about 5ft long, which is going to be very short for some people, but Amazon does appear to sell controller extension cords. The console comes with an HDMI cable, which is about 3ft long, and a USB cable. If you want an AC adapter, you have to buy it separately, but I just plugged mine into the USB port on my TV.
The console plays well, and the controllers are very responsive, and the menus are fairly user-friendly, although it did take some fiddling to figure out exactly how to get back to the home menu after entering a game (you just hit reset on the console). This makes the short controller cable kind of better, in a way, since you need to be near the console to quit out of a game. The short cables are also sort of charmingly nostalgic. I sat on my living room floor leaning against my coffee table playing Zelda, and, for a moment, I felt like a kid again.
Speaking of Zelda, the titles on this thing are GREAT! They're the reason I bought it! Earthbound, A Link to the Past, Super Mario RPG, Donkey Kong Country, Star Fox, Star Fox 2, and so much more all on one console for about $100 was worth it to me. These are all titles I played (save for Star Fox 2, for obvious reasons) as a kid on my big brother's SNES, so having them all again is bringing back some great old memories.
All in all, I would highly recommend the SNES Classic if you can find it for a decent price. $110 is probably the highest I'd go for it, but the nostalgia factor is pretty high for me, so your personal limit may be lower. It is a great little console with some incredible games, though. If you can find it for under $100 anywhere (or for its MSRP of $79.99), it's definitely a must-have!
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This game console consist of 21 built in games (more if you count Kirby All Stars as 8 games) of the classic 16-bit Super Nintendo era with a few extra options to boot. All games I've played ran very smoothy like it's original counterparts, and all are heavy hitters with no fillers games.Included in the package is the unreleased Star Fox 2 which I'll review separately at the end.Unlike the original Super Nintendo where you have to use a RF cable and an old tube TV (unless you buy an adapter) to play; this system includes a modernized HDMI cable output, which i think is a major selling point (along with all games conveniently placed in a single neatly packed location)-HardwareSystem is very small and can fit in the palm of your hand.Has HDMI out as mentioned before and is compatible with most, if not all modern HD TVsIt has a micro SD plug for power (DC in). Power adapter is includedComes with two controllers. Very similar to the original SNES controller except the Y and X buttons are more concave in the original, this model has a more matte instead of glossy finish to them. and the D-pad is more textured for better grip. The included controllers is also 2 feet shorter and has the same plug as the Wii Classic controller (which you can use instead if you prefer). With the Wii Classic controller you can hit the home button to switch games/go to home menu instead of having to hit reset button on the system. Controller port on the system has a dust cover in the shape of the original Super Nintendo portsThe eject button doesn't do anything and only there for displaySetup is very simple as it's just plug-n-play with no software updates, or have to connect to the internet.Game manuals for each game are included via QR code which you scan with your phone which brings you to a PDF-Extra options include: 4 suspend points where you can save any game at any timeA rewind feature, where you can go back in time up to a few minutes depending on the game. RPGs give you more time while action games gives you 30-40secs. Great for practicing a segment of a game you're stuck on, or do a simple retry when doing a risky reckless moveYou can select from a variety of borders/frames and visual filters (Pixel Perfect, CRT, or 4:3)-ValueCheaper than purchasing each game individually on Nintendo eshop for Wii, Wii U or 3DS as they can go around $8 average. I believe Earthbound on the eshop is going for $10 right now.Some games not on the Virtual console like StarFox, Yoshi's Island and Star Fox 2. If you want Yoshi's Island you have to get the GBA port which is very inferior to the SNES versionIf you go the original route and buy the original console; some game cartridge are hard to find and can be expensive. For example, Earthbound is going for $200+ on ebay. As mentioned before you need an old compatible TV with RF connector or have to buy an separate adapter to play on a modern TV. Seeing all games are in a compact convenient location you don't have to switch out games physically and/or blow on the game cartridge for it to work. Also you don't have to hunt them down individually via ebay, criagslist, garage sales, or flea markets/swap meets.Another route is downloading ROMs, but i do not condone that since it's piracy and is illegal in most cases. Also all games on this system feel and sound like the original with no glitches, which some ROMs do not have.Currently the system is hard to find in most areas, but Nintendo says they'll produce more in the coming months, best to hold off and not pay ridiculous scalper prices.Overall, very good selection of games. If you wish to complete most of them all; it will provide you hundreds of hours of fun. Super Mario RPG, and Final Fantasy III alone is already 20+ hour games each for the core campaign. I'd say very good deal if you have any nostalgia for the Super NES and want to re-live your childhood. For those born or started playing after the 16bit era, also a good deal as it showcases 21 solid AAA games in that time period.---StarFox 2 ReviewFirst thing to note is that you have to play the first level of Star Fox 1 to unlock Starfox 2 which doesn't take more than 2mins topsStarfox 2, unlike Starfox 1 is non-linear as in you have to manage territories (planets) while trying to defeat the main boss. The more you capture the easier the final boss is and vice versa. When the enemy capture a territory they'll launch missiles on your main ship. If your main ship sustain too much damage it's game over. So it's a lot of micro managing especially in the higher difficultiesGameplay changes is that you can turn into a walking tank in certain areas, which has high damage, but low speed. Also you can move your ship 360 degrees giving you more freedom on the map.Very nice addition in the package.
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Mr. Le
A must get nostalgic system.
Reviewed in Canada on September 25, 2022
Mr. Le
Reviewed in Canada on September 25, 2022
I can't wait for the N64 classic edition to be released!
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Yuri D. Pessoa
Uma nostálgica viagem no tempo de volta para os anos 90!
Reviewed in Brazil on February 7, 2019
Yuri D. Pessoa
Reviewed in Brazil on February 7, 2019
Já fiz uns testes aqui, joguei um pouco de Super Mario World, Donkey Kong Country, e o cabo HDMI realmente faz toda a diferença para jogar em alta definição nas TVs atuais! O menu é muito bonito e de fácil acesso, e você pode alterar a qualidade e tamanho da imagem pro seu gosto: tem o modo scanline, com as linhas na tela que simulam as TVs de tubo da época, tem o tamanho 4.3, e também a resolução original que é um pouco mais a achatada, além de contar com diversas molduras para as laterais da tela não ficarem vazias, e dão um charme a parte. Para os jogadores amadores, a Nintendo adicionou a função de save state e a função de rebobinar o jogo para um momento que você quiser voltar no jogo. Eu não pretendo usar essas duas funções, pois quero ter uma experiência igual dos anos 90 (mais difícil), mas ainda assim são bem vindas para os jogadores menos experientes e que não tem muito tempo para se dedicar aos jogos;
Eu só tenho um ponto negativo a falar sobre o produto... O plástico, tanto do console quanto dos controles parecem ser de baixa qualidade. É um plástico aparentemente frágil, e mais áspero do que o modelo original... eu diria que parece ser o mesmo plástico dos controles piratas de Super Nintendo que você encontra nos camelôs. E por falar no plástico, a tampa dos controles na frente do console é um motivo pra ter cuidado redobrado! Já que qualquer movimento brusco pode quebrar ele, mas nada que atrapalhe o seu desempenho e a diversão que terei com esse Super Nintendo... Basta ter muito cuidado, claro, se você não for um ogro saberá preservar bem o produto, que ainda não deixa de ser de uma excelente qualidade com o selo Nintendo.
A Amazon que faz um serviço de alta qualidade, teve bastante cuidado na embalagem, não veio nenhum amassado na caixa! Para quem é colecionador e gosta de manter tudo novo por anos e anos, é claro que isso inclui a conservação da caixa do vídeo game. Demorou uma semana para eu conseguir comprar o meu Super Nintendo, mas os agentes de atendimento do chat virtual me ajudaram a comprar assim que o estoque fosse reposto e fizeram a gentileza de adiantar o prazo do meu frete grátis em uma semana. Dois pontos positivos para a Amazon!
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