While Sony and Microsoft are trying to one-up one another with the "2.0 versions" of their consoles, Nintendo has decided to go retro. A $60 version of their original NES console, dubbed the "Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition," will arrive this November with 30 original titles, including a fair number of co-op classics.
There's no need to worry about trying to track down some kind of RF box adapter in order to try and get this thing to work with your modern HDTV, this NES redux comes with a built-in HDMI port and an HDMI cable. You'll also get an NES Classic Controller to use with the system so you can really relive all of that 1980s glory.
Here's a list of all the games that will be included on the console (with co-op titles italicized and in bold):
- Balloon Fight
- BUBBLE BOBBLE
- Castlevania
- Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest
- Donkey Kong
- Donkey Kong Jr.
- DOUBLE DRAGON II: THE REVENGE
- Dr. Mario
- Excitebike
- FINAL FANTASY
- Galaga
- GHOSTS’N GOBLINS
- GRADIUS
- Ice Climber
- Kid Icarus
- Kirby’s Adventure
- Mario Bros.
- MEGA MAN 2
- Metroid
- NINJA GAIDEN
- PAC-MAN
- Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream
- StarTropics
- SUPER C
- Super Mario Bros.
- Super Mario Bros. 2
- Super Mario Bros. 3
- TECMO BOWL
- The Legend of Zelda
- Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
Of course, if you want to play any of those co-op titles with a friend, you'll need a second controller. You can buy another NES Classic Controller for $9.99, or just use one of the Classic Controllers or Classic Controller Pro you've got lying around from your Wii/Wii U.
The NES Classic Edition will be available starting November 11 (just in time for the holidays!) for $59.99.