'NES Classic' Seems Everything Fans Could Ask For, Huge Nostalgia In A Small Package

When Nintendo announced that it would be releasing an official emulator for titles on their classic NES home console called the “NES Classic,” fans were both excited and anxious. Finally, a way to enjoy 8-bit titles from the good old days when gaming was a simple affair instead of the explosive minefield that it is now. Based on everything reviewers have been saying so far, the product seems to be everything fans could ask for.

As Digital Trends reports, this offering from Nintendo is meant to tickle the nostalgia bones of gamers who are old enough to be alive when the original NES was invading American homes back in the 80s. The setup is pretty straightforward as well. There’s no need to update any software, tinker with accounts, or connect to the internet. Players just need to plug and play.

The product is also significantly smaller than the original NES and it doesn’t have the cartridge slot for games. Instead, 30 titles are already pre-installed within the unit, including the original Super Mario Bros. and the first Legend of Zelda game. They are all ready to be played as soon as the console is turned on and it’s also compatible with most modern TVs.

This simplicity is what captures the attention of many reviewers most, especially when set against the backdrop of modern consoles and even the PC platform. These days, even setting up a game box is complicated, not to mention all the games and their respective downloadable contents. Throw in in-game purchases, online multiplayer, and graphical settings and it’s enough to give even techies a headache.

Another thing that makes the “NES Classic” so appealing is the fact that it’s a good compromise for fans of the platform, Tech Crunch reports. It’s small enough to be easily portable and the TV requirement allows the games to be played the way they were originally intended. For a $59.99 device, the conclusion is gaming goodness.