NES Mini to cease production?

[number six]

The NES mini has been a huge success for Nintendo — the console is still sold out at most retailers due to a massive demand that hasn’t let up in months.

And while Nintendo acknowledged the shortages a few months ago, they didn’t do much to address the issue.

In fact, it suggests the complete opposite: according to a Norwegian, Nintendo told them that NES mini manufacturing has stopped, but that they can expect a few more shipments.

Norwegian retailer Spillsjappa said on their Facebook page that Nintendo has ended production of the NES Mini (aka the NES Classic) and added that there will be deliveries in March and April, and “then it’s over”.

A Swedish retailer said the same thing: that their Nordic distributor Bergsala has informed them that production of the NES Mini has ended and that only a few more shipments are expected.

The NES mini was a big success for Nintendo, just in November, it sold almost 200,000 units in North America alone.

The retro mini console includes 30 games and retails for $60. But due to shortages, they go for twice that on eBay these days.

With the console being this popular, it begs the question: why would Nintendo ever end production? Maybe they want to put all their hardware focus on the upcoming Switch, which releases in less than 3 weeks.

I don't think this is because of the 'hacking', if this is true it's just more general Nintendo strangeness.

I can't imagine production on this is that hard to arrange. Do they really need to stop this to focus on the Switch? Just doesn't make sense given how many facilities they are for something like the NES Mini.

Nintendo really does have the worst supply management ever.

[Fred]

Very disappointing, and I agree with you on this: "Nintendo really does have the worst supply management ever"

[HammysHangout ( Hammy )]

can't listen to fake news, just ask trump

as of 2/14 not discontinued.

http://nintendowire.com/blog/2017/02/14/nintendo-confirms-nes-classic-edition-still-production/

[Niloc]

can't listen to fake news, just ask trump

as of 2/14 not discontinued.

http://nintendowire.com/blog/2017/02/14/nintendo-confirms-nes-classic-edition-still-production/

Perhaps, but Nintendo also always says shit like "The DS will not replace the GBA" and "The Switch will not replace the 3DS"... etc.

When I can order an NES classic for $59.99 (and not a penny more) on Amazon without bundles or jumping through any extra hoops, then I'll believe them.

[HammysHangout ( Hammy )]

i was able to order it for 59.99 via Best Buy last week, i get alerted when they show up in stock, Gamestop,BestBuy, and Walmart all had it available online, Best Buy had it available for over an hour.

[Sid]

Hammy.  LMK when you get notified.  I'd like to get one myself.

[HammysHangout ( Hammy )]

Hammy.  LMK when you get notified.  I'd like to get one myself.

via texts you never read

[Sid]

a text would be good.  I read them sometimes.

[WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot]

via texts you never read

BestBuy didn't have alerts on their site so I'm assuming you used a third party system?

[Sid]

Yes.  Hammy has a awesome texting app.

[HammysHangout ( Hammy )]

BestBuy didn't have alerts on their site so I'm assuming you used a third party system?

hehe, yes, there is something "Special" you can sign up for that will alert you when its in stock

[CUJO]

hehe, yes, there is something "Special" you can sign up for that will alert you when its in stock

Would that be the "ADD TO YOUR LIST" feature?
I'd love to find 2 of these for my grandkids by next Saturday.

[Sid]

LOL...By next Saturday?  Good luck.  I've been looking for months for a couple of them and have only been able to come up with one... at MSRP that is.

[HammysHangout ( Hammy )]

Yeah, nobody has had in stock for a few weeks now.

[Mando]

This seems legit now, still trying to get one :-(

Any good sites for alerting on local stock? I tried istocknow but it didnt seem to let me add the local stores to alerts.