Nintendo NES Classic Mini console has been relentlessly avoiding buyers, or is it? This highly elusive retro gaming console has been missing from both online and brick-and-mortar stores since its initial release last November. When stocks have been replenished, expect it to not last long.
The hype of owning one retro console has not died down and April is almost here yet stocks are still depleted. Other than resorting to 3rd-party marketplace, which costs a hefty amount of dough, there is nowhere else to get the console unless you are lightning fast in spotting their availability.
We have listed a few places you might want to check out to get your hands on the Nintendo NES Classic Mini console. You might get a chance to get the console as Amazon has listed it to be "IN STOCK" on April 4, 2017. For $173.75, you can order it now and comes with free shipping option.
Meanwhile, as of this writing, Newegg has the Nintendo NES Classic Mini console and it is sold at a whopping $199.99 with an extra cost of $11 for shipping. And if you really want the retro gaming console that bad, then just dive in.
Although the gaming console is out of stock at Walmart as of this writing, Chunk Toys has the consoles in stock for $250 with free shipping option, similar to Amazon. The system is bundled with one NES Classic Console, one NES Classic Controller, one NES Third Party Controller, HDMI cable, AC adapter, and all 30 ready-to-play games such as "Super Mario Bros," "Donkey Kong," and "Legend of Zelda." You can also check out here but be ready for $250.
For those who prefer physical stores and would rather get up really early or camp, Target and Toys R Us sell the Nintendo NES Classic Mini console with the original price of $60. But you better keep on checking for this.
Rumors of production halting have also spread all over but the Japanese gaming giant has denied any of these. Nintendo Tatsumi Kimishima has apologized for insufficient stock numbers as production issues are at the heart of the problem.
Reliving the glory days of playing the 8-Bit game is a treat to all fans, but many are hoping Nintendo does live up to their promise of providing enough units to meet demand. However, can the Japanese gaming giant catch up with Nintendo NES Classic Mini console stocks now that the hybrid console Nintendo Switch is out in the wild, as is no surprise that it too is out of stock in retailers?
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