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butthurt [soylentnews.org] writes:

Following the discontinuation of the NES Classic Edition [wikipedia.org], Nintendo has announced a September release of another miniature, retro game console with pre-loaded games. It will come in two versions [kotaku.com]: one for Europe, Australia, Japan and the UK; the other for America. They will differ in styling and in the included games. US Gamer [usgamer.net] lists the games that will be built into both versions. Star Fox 2 [kotaku.com], written circa 1995, is to be released for the first time as one of the built-in games.

The consoles will be powered by USB and will not include a mains adaptor [nintendo.co.uk]; output will be over HDMI and

all games included in the Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Nintendo Entertainment System are the original US 60 Hz releases.

Two controllers will be hard-wired.

As usual, the console is expected to be in short supply [arstechnica.com]. Nintendo's share price fell [ft.com] after the announcement.

additional coverage:

• official announcement [nintendo.co.jp] (in Japanese)
• Polygon [polygon.com] (about short supply)
• Express [express.co.uk] (about short supply in UK)
• BBC News [bbc.com]
• Engadget [engadget.com]
• Wikipedia article [wikipedia.org]
• The Verge [theverge.com] (about Star Fox 2)
• Polygon [polygon.com] (about Star Fox 2)

previous stories:
Nintendo to Bring $60 "Retro" Video Gaming Console to U.S. Market [soylentnews.org]
Nintendo to Discontinue NES Classic Edition/NES Classic Mini [soylentnews.org]

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