Nintendo announced this morning that they are bringing the mega popular NES Classic Edition back into production next year! The system, which sold out within a matter of hours and has had scalpers on eBay rolling in money since it was quickly discontinued after only the initial run, will be getting a second run in 2018 and will continue to be available throughout the year. In addition, the SNES Classic Edition - originally slated for a single run this year - will be produced through 2018 to allow greater availability.
Nintendo has been known for its inability to keep up with demand, as with this years Switch and the Wii/Wii-U prior, so this is a welcome announcement.
Here is the original press release:
REDMOND, Wash.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Due to incredible demand for the upcoming Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Super NES Classic Edition system, Nintendo plans to ship the retro-inspired product into 2018. Originally, shipments were announced to cease at the end of this calendar year.
In addition, more units of Super NES Classic Edition will ship on its Sept. 29 launch day in the U.S. than were shipped of NES Classic Edition all last year, with subsequent shipments arriving in stores regularly. Fans have shown their unbridled enthusiasm for these Classic Edition systems, so Nintendo is working to put many more of them on store shelves.
The Super NES Classic Edition system features 21 legendary Super NES games such as Super Mario World, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Super Metroid. Launching on Sept. 29 at a suggested retail price of only $79.99, Super NES Classic Edition plugs directly into the TV using the provided HDMI cable, and comes with two wired controllers.
Next summer, Nintendo will also bring back the Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition system with new shipments. More information about the timing of the return of NES Classic Edition will be announced in the future.
NES Classic Edition features 30 classic NES games such as the original Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda and Donkey Kong.