First things first: the NES Classic Edition is SMALL.
Despite the looks, you can't use classic NES cartridges with it.
Instead, it comes with a selection of 30 games, built right into the hardware itself.
Sadly, you won't be able to use your original NES gamepads with it.
BUT, the NES Classic Edition comes with a new version of the classic gamepad you're used to. It looks and feels the same as the original.
If you absolutely need a second gamepad, Nintendo's selling them separately for $10 apiece.
BONUS: Since the new versions of the classic NES gamepad uses plugs from the original Wii/Wii U, you can use it with those systems to play classic games as well!
Beyond just giving you a bunch of classic NES games in one place, the NES Classic Edition adds "suspend points."
No more leaving the old NES running at the pause screen when you've gotta go apple picking — simply suspend the game wherever you are!
There are up to four save slots per game, and it looks like the way you access them is by pushing the reset button on the console itself.
That's not all! Since these are digital re-creations of the original games, Nintendo's able to do some funky stuff on a system level. You can play games in their original 4:3 resolution:
Or you can play them in "CRT Mode," which emulates the kind of screen you'd encounter in an arcade:
The NES Classic Edition arrives on November 11 in this sweet, retro-style box:
Best of all, Nintendo's releasing the NES Classic Edition for the impulse-buyable price of $60.
And yes, in case it wasn't already clear, Nintendo's rolling out a marketing campaign that looks straight out of 1990 for the NES Classic Edition.
To that end, you should really watch (and enjoy) the full trailer of the NES Classic Edition's features. It's a delightful throwback!
