Nintendo released a new gadget SNES Mini for gamers. Today they have confirmed that the Super NES Classic Edition, Mini Edition (SNES Mini) is a reality. And we can acquire SNES Mini from September 29 for 79.99 dollars. But come to this point, we wonder If this time Nintendo has learned from their mistakes with the mini NES? Let’s see.
More expensive and fewer games in SNES Mini
The first thing that reaches out is that the SNES mini arrives ‘only’ with 21 games. While in the mini NES we had an option to choose from 30 games. Here it is necessary to emphasize that the incorporation of Star Fox 2, a game never before published of the official form is a good point. That will increase the curiosity of gamers and definitely will get the attraction to this console.
Why very Less Number of Games?
Here we must also mention that up to this point some people are already criticizing the catalog of chosen games. Some points are raised that some popular games are missing that needs to get in this emulator. Also, another point of criticism is that the number of available games is very less. But that may have the comparison with the pricing value of new emulator. The reality is that the list of the SNES is the best of the current time. And choosing between a large number of titles must be a complicated decision, here we knew that it would be difficult to put more games.
Yes, obviating the issue that the SNES has a jump in graphical aspect and power consumption. That SNES Mini will also be more expensive, something that could be justified, but the truth is that having fewer games everything seems to indicate that it is a marketing decision before we can see the mini NES.
Star Fox 2 as an unlockable game
In fact, the SNES Mini will arrive with 20 games. Also, the Star Fox 2 will be hidden and will only be available to those players who get success in the first level of Star Fox. The idea of this newer version of game unlocking is that the exclusive game is only available to the fans of the saga.
The best Final Fantasy for all
A pleasant surprise that came with the announcement of the SNES Mini is that this will include a masterpiece of all time. Final Fantasy III, that game is considered the best of the series by many gamers, will be available in this new Nintendo console retro.
For those who do not know, Final Fantasy III is truly the Final Fantasy VI in Japan. That is one of those game jewels that very few people had a chance to play. And now this game comes in its original version.
No, you can not install new games either
For those who have had the fantasy that Nintendo was going to change strategy with this new SNES Mini. I fear to say no, the restrictions we saw in the NES Mini will continue in SNES mini as well. That is, the memory is not expandable, there is no WiFi or storage available to download New games. The console comes with 21 games and nothing else.
On the other hand, there is an HDMI cable put for connection to the TV. That utilizes for interconnection between new console and HD monitor or TV. And the link to the electric power will be done using USB cable. Although you should be cautious that the European version will not include the Power charger, so, any mobile phone charger with at least 2A is worth providing power for this console.
SNES Mini comes with two knobs and longer cables
One point that Nintendo seems to solve in this new classic console is the subject of the controls handles. And that is the first enhancement that could also justify the increase in the price. Since now we will have two controls included, so it will not be necessary to acquire another one.
Also, it seems that the controls of the SNES Mini will have longer cables reaching up to 153 centimeters. That is a significant increase over the infamous 90 centimeters of the NES Mini.
Following is the list of games for this gaming console:
- Contra III: The Alien Wars
- EarthBound
- Super Castlevania IV
- Star Fox 2
- Super Metroid
- Final Fantasy III
- F-Zero
- Kirby Super Star
- Kirby’s Dream Course
- The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
- Secret of Mana
- Star Fox
- Super Mario World
- Street Fighter II Turbo: Hyper Fighting
- Super Ghouls’ n Ghosts
- Mega Man X
- Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
- Donkey Kong Country
- Super Mario Kart
- Super Punch-Out !!
- Yoshi’s Island