Nintendo Classic Mini NES Review: Adorable, Almost Perfect, But With One BIG Problem; See Full Games Lineup HERE

By Tony Park - 20 Nov '16 10:46AM
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Gadget aficionados have gone mad following the release of Nintendo's crazy-cute Nintendo Classic Mini NES game console, which is commonly known as the NES Mini. The gadget was launched by Nintendo as a filler between the demise of WII U and the wide acceptance accorded to the Nintendo Switch. The NES mini has excited the gaming community for offering an affordable package that includes 30 games.

The Nintendo Classic Mini NES is associated with some of Nintendo's greatest games ever including "Super Mario World," "Street Fighter II Turbo," and Final Fantasy III. Before we delve on the gaming console's problems, let's focus first on its merits.

Express.co.uk describes the NES Mini as absolutely beautiful and adorable. It is so small that it fits into the palm of the hands. When compared to the original NES from the 1980s, the Nintendo Classic Mini NES is smaller.

The website commends the controller for being a perfect replica of the original classic console. The wire for the Nintendo Classic Mini NES is ridiculously short. It praises the NES Mini for being pleasing to the eyes.

Tech Radar pats Nintendo for creating the NES Mini's two-button controller. It is almost near-perfect, with the Nintendo Classic Mini NES' responsive A and B buttons and the recreated color scheme.

One the problems of the Nintendo Classic Mini NES gaming console is the length of its controller. The NES Mini controller's cable is too short , which is just one-third of the length of the original console's. You need to sit right up close the TV when using the NES Mini.

Nintendo should address this annoying flaw that might frustrate gamers. The Nintendo Classic Mini NES also does not have a power adaptor in the box. This is an issue that needs immediate attention.

Other games featured in the Nintendo Classic Mini NES are "Balloon Fight," "Donkey Kong," "Dr. Mario," "Excitebike," "Ice Climber," and "Kid Icarus."

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