Nintendo Sales Top $250 Million During Black Friday - Cyber Monday Sales Period

Nintendo Switch set two new records from Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday: It became the best-selling Nintendo console in U.S. history for that five-day period, surpassing even Wii system sales. Nintendo Switch also had its best-selling week ever in the United States. In fact, according to Adobe Analytics, Nintendo Switch was among the most-purchased items online on Thanksgiving Day and the overall top-selling video game product online for the Black Friday-Cyber Monday time period.

Strong demand resulted in shoppers buying more than $250 million in Nintendo products from Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday, according to Nintendo’s internal sales figures, demonstrating that Nintendo has something for everyone this holiday season. That sales total accounts for video game systems like Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, retro systems like Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition and Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Super NES Classic Edition, as well as all Nintendo-produced games and accessories. Total U.S. hardware sales for Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday increased 45 percent over the same period in 2017.

And that doesn’t even take into account that one of the most anticipated video game events of the year is still to come: the Dec. 7 launch of the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate game. As previously announced, the game has become not only the most pre-sold Nintendo Switch game of all time, but also the most pre-sold Super Smash Bros. game ever in the series.

Unless otherwise noted, the following data from Nintendo covers Nov. 22 to Nov. 26, and is specific to the U.S. only:

Nintendo Switch

• Nintendo Switch hardware sales grew 115 percent compared to the same period in 2017.
• Lifetime sales of Nintendo Switch, which is entering only its second holiday season, have reached more than 8.2 million units.
• Sales of first-party games, including digital downloads, topped 1 million units Nov. 22-26, beating 2017’s totals by 78 percent.
• Nintendo Switch games Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! have hit combined U.S. sales of more than 1.5 million units since their Nov. 16 launch.
• Super Mario Party surpassed lifetime U.S. sales of 1 million units, becoming the fastest-selling game in the Mario Party series and the fifth million-selling first-party Nintendo Switch game in the U.S. alone, joining The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Mario Odyssey and Splatoon 2.

Nintendo 3DS

• Thanks in part to strong Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday sales, the total installed base for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems has hit 22 million.
• Additionally, after 12 months of availability, lifetime combined sales of the Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon games crossed 2.2 million.

Classic Gaming Systems

• Also aided by strong Nov. 22-26 sales, the Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Super NES Classic Edition system surpassed lifetime sales of 2.5 million.
• And the Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition system surpassed lifetime sales of 2 million.

Toys R Us Getting More SNES Classics On October 27th

If you’ve yet to get your hands on a SNES Clasic then you will be pleased to know that Toys R Us are getting another shipment in soon. The company has told Polygon that they will have SNES Mini consoles available on October 27th. The retailer will also have more Nintendo Switch units in stock as Super Mario Odyssey launches on the same day.

The representative also confirmed that there will be a limited supply of SNES Classic systems, and encouraged people to prepare for early morning lineups to secure the hardware.

GameStop also says they will have more stock of the SNES Mini console but it will be within the next two weeks.

Nintendo Increases Inventory Of SNES Classic, NES Classic Returning In 2018

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. For more information about Super NES Classic Edition, visithttp://www.nintendo.com/super-nes-classic.

Next summer, Nintendo will also bring back the Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Editionsystem 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. For more information about NES Classic Edition, visithttp://www.nintendo.com/nes-classic/.

Reggie Says Don’t Pay Scalpers For SNES Classic, There Will Be Enough Stock

Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime has told the Financial Times that consumers shouldn’t worry about being able to get hold of a SNES Classic. Reggie says that supply won’t be an issue when the lucrative retro system launches later this month. He said Nintendo has “dramatically increased” production for SNES Classic stock.

“I would strongly urge you not to over-bid on an SNES Classic on any of the auction sites . . . You shouldn’t [have to] pay more than $79.99.

Nintendo Releases A SNES Classic Feature Trailer

There’s a huge amount of hype surrounding the release of the SNES Classic. To keep the hype train rolling, Nintendo have released a feature trailers showing off what the console can do. One feature is Rewind. This feature lets players rewind their gameplay to retry a tricky section, pick up missed items or simply run through an area again to see if anything was missed. In addition, you can also change the frame on the screen that’s wrapped around the game you’re playing. Check out the feature trailers below.

SNES Classic Pre-Orders Starting Later This Month For North America

Nintendo has confirmed that SNES Mini pre-orders will go live in North America later this month. The company also promises enough stock to satisfy demand, unlike that of the NES Mini. So keep a close eye on your favorite retailer. Good luck!

WalMart Cancelling All SNES Classic Edition Preorders

Walmart has been emailing customers to inform them their preorders have been cancelled for the Super NES Classic Edition, after a listing for preorders went live over the weekend. In an email sent out to those who preordered, a representative for Walmart explained that "due to a technical glitch," the SNES Classic was made available on Friday, July 21 and the orders must now be cancelled.

The full email to customers reads:

Thank you for your interest in the Super Nintendo Entertainment System – Classic Edition. As you are aware, this is a highly sought after console that will launch later this fall.

Unfortunately, due to a technical glitch, the Super Nintendo Classic Edition was mistakenly made available last Friday evening ahead of the official release date. We, regrettably, will have to cancel this item on your order. We know that this is incredibly disappointing to you, and we’re truly sorry for this mistake.

In regards to the cancellation of this item, if you paid by credit card, your card has not been charged. Any authorization holds placed on your account will automatically expire in accordance with the card issuer's policy. If you paid through PayPal or with a gift card, your payment will be refunded when the order is cancelled.

The official launch date for this item is 9/29, please check the product page on Walmart.com prior to that date for any updates.

I do hope you’ll give us another chance to earn back your business.

So the hunt continues. Hopefully when pre orders actually go up you’ll be about to get one. Good luck everyone!

eBay Countering Scalpers By Removing SNES Mini Listings

While Amazon UK have run out of SNES Mini consoles, eBay has plenty of systems and being sold at a ridiculous high price. Just like the NES Mini, the SNES Mini is currently the target of scalpers. When asked by Eurogamer, eBay has claimed that they’re trying to tackle the problem. According to a spokesperson, the auctioning website removes listings of any item that can’t be delivered within the next 30 days. As the SNES Mini doesn’t release until September, they are slowly removing any being offered. However, this is obviously only a short term solution. Thoughts ?

“We will remove listings for pre-release items and accessories if the release date of the item is more than 30 days away”

SNES Classic Pre-Orders Won’t Go Live In US Until FCC Approval

As we already know, this week the SNES Classic Mini pre-orders went live for Europe, with console pre-orders closing in multiple stores and online within a matter of hours. However, it looks like the US will have to wait a little longer for theirs.

There hasn’t been any pre-orders up in the US as of yet due to the missing FCC approval, which is required for every electronic device in the United States in order to be sold. The FCC approval certifies that the device’s electromagnetic interference is under limits approved by the Federal Communications Commission.

As it looks like the SNES Classic Mini hasn’t gotten past this stage yet, and taking into consideration that the process can take weeks rather than days, it looks like pre orders way not go live until the end of July. Thoughts ? We’ll let you know when the SNES Classic is available for pre-order.

The Super Famicom Mini Has Games That The Super NES Classic Doesn’t

Nintendo announced the Super NES Classic, and as expected Japan will have their own version in the form of the Super Famicom Mini. The system launches in Japan on October 5th and contains many of the same games that western consumers will find pre-installed on their console’s on September 29th. There’s a few notable changes which are detailed, below.

• Super Mario World 
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• The Legend of the Mystical Ninja
• Super Ghouls ‘n Ghosts
• The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
• Super Soccer
• Contra III: The Alien Wars
• Super Mario Kart 
• Star Fox 
• Secret of Mana 
• Mega Man X 
• Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem 
• Super Metroid 
• Final Fantasy VI 
• Super Street Fighter II 
• Donkey Kong Country 
• Yoshi’s Island 
• Panel de Pon 
• Super Mario RPG 
• Kirby Super Star 
• Star Fox 2

Bold = Only on the Super Famicom Mini

The Super NES Classic Controller Will Have A Longer Cord Than The NES Classic’s

When the NES Classic Edition released, the cord for the controller was a too short for many of us. With the announcement of Super NES Classic Edition, you’ll be happy to know that the cord for its controller is going to be a bit longer, according to Nintendo. A Nintendo representative confirmed to IGN that the Super NES Classic’s controller cord is approximately 5 feet long (which is about 2 feet longer than the cord for the NES Classic Controller).

Nintendo Plan On Shipping ‘Significantly More’ Super NES Classic Edition’s Than The NES Classic Edition

A lot of Nintendo fans missed out on the NES Classic Edition. It would seems that Nintendo has learned a few things as they will be shipping more units of the Super NES Classic Edition. A statement provided to IGN by a Nintendo representative explains that Nintendo:

“We will produce significantly more units of Super NES Classic Edition than we did of NES Classic Edition”.

It should also be noted that Nintendo will only be producing the console for a limited time and the company declined to provide specific numbers. In another statement to IGN, Nintendo stated:

“Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Super NES Classic Edition is currently planned to ship from Sept. 29 until the end of calendar year 2017. At this time, we have nothing to announce regarding any possible shipments beyond this year,”.

I really hope they do release more then the NES Classic. But only time will tell. Thoughts ?

Nintendo Announces Super NES Classic Edition

The Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Nintendo’s follow-up console to the legendary Nintendo Entertainment System, launched in 1991 and introduced what many consider some of the greatest video games of all time – classics such as Super Mario World, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Super Mario Kart, Super Metroid and F-ZERO.

On September 29, this beloved console is coming back to stores in the form of the Super NES Classic Edition. The mini system, which contains 21 pre-installed classic games and can easily be plugged into any high-definition TV using the included HDMI cable, will be available at a suggested retail price of $79.99. And for the first time, players who pick up the system can enjoy the intergalactic adventure Star Fox 2, the sequel to the original Star Fox game that was created during the Super NES era but never released … anywhere!

“While many people from around the world consider the Super NES to be one of the greatest video game systems ever made, many of our younger fans never had a chance to play it,” said Doug Bowser, Nintendo of America’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “With the Super NES Classic Edition, new fans will be introduced to some of the best Nintendo games of all time, while longtime fans can relive some of their favorite retro classics with family and friends.”

The Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Super NES Classic Edition has the same look and feel of the original system – only smaller – and comes pre-loaded with 21 incredible games:

• Contra III: The Alien Wars
• Donkey Kong Country
• EarthBound
• Final Fantasy III
• F-ZERO
• Kirby Super Star
• Kirby’s Dream Course
• The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
• Mega Man X
• Secret of Mana
• Star Fox
• Star Fox 2
• Street Fighter II Turbo: Hyper Fighting
• Super Castlevania IV
• Super Ghouls ’n Ghosts
• Super Mario Kart
• Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
• Super Mario World
• Super Metroid
• Super Punch-Out!! 
• Yoshi’s Island

All of these games would be considered classics by anyone’s standards, and some of them in particular – Secret of Mana, Final Fantasy III, EarthBound and Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars – are massive role-playing games that can take dozens of hours to complete. Even for super fans who have played all of these games multiple times, the inclusion of the never-before-released Star Fox 2game will offer them something entirely new to enjoy – if they can unlock it by proving their skills in the original Star Fox game. (Well, they only have to complete the first level – we didn’t want to make it too hard!)

Included with the Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Super NES Classic Edition are one HDMI cable, one USB charging cable with AC adapter and two wired Super NES Classic Controllers, perfect for playing multiplayer games. Having two controllers will make it easy for two players to dive into multiplayer action right away. Some of the games with multiplayer options include Street Fighter II Turbo: Hyper Fighting, Super Mario Kart, Contra III: The Alien Wars and Secret of Mana.

The Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Super NES Classic Edition launches on September 29 for $79.99.

For more information about the Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Super NES Classic Edition, visit http://www.nintendo.com/super-nes-classic.