Neowin News Feed for: Nes

A quick look back at when Microsoft tried to buy Nintendo, EA, Square Enix, and Midway

John Callaham — Sat, 15 Jul 2023 19:34:01 +0000

Today is the 40th anniversary of the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) console. We are using the date to take a look back at when Microsoft tried to acquire Nintendo. Read more...

A sealed copy of Super Mario Bros. sold for $2 million

Chandrakant Isi — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 20:16:01 +0000

A pristine copy of Nintendo's smash hit video game Super Mario Bros. has sold for $2 million. Made for the Nintendo Entertainment System, it is now the world's most valuable video game cartridge. Read more...

A sealed 1987 NES copy of The Legend of Zelda has sold for $870,000

Usama Jawad — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 18:50:01 +0000

Following the auctioning of a sealed Super Mario Bros. NES copy for $660,000 back in April, a 1987 copy of The Legend of Zelda has now sold for $870,000, making it the most expensive game sold ever. Read more...

Super Mario Bros. is now the most expensive game ever sold at a whopping $660,000

Usama Jawad — Fri, 02 Apr 2021 18:22:01 +0000

A sealed 1985 copy of Super Mario Bros. for the NES has sold for a massive $660,000, becoming the most expensive game ever auctioned, beating the previous record by over half a million dollars. Read more...

Neowin Podcast Episode 18: Let's talk about videogames

João Carrasqueira — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 16:00:01 +0000

On this week's episode of the Neowin Podcast, we take some time to talk about our gaming memories, including our first consoles and games, as well as some of our favorites from years past. Read more...

Nintendo adds even more obscure games to Switch Online

João Carrasqueira — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 11:40:01 +0000

The Nintendo Switch Online is getting four new games that most users have probably never heard of. These include three new SNES games - including a former Japan exclusive - and one NES game. Read more...

Five new SNES and NES games are coming to Nintendo Switch Online this week

João Carrasqueira — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 10:28:01 +0000

Nintendo has once again randomly announced a new batch of retro games coming to its Nintendo Switch Online Service. Donkey Kong Country 3 is the highlight of this round of releases. Read more...

The LEGO Nintendo Entertainment System set is now official, coming August 1

João Carrasqueira — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 13:18:01 +0000

After it leaked earlier in the week, Nintendo has formally announced the LEGO Nintendo Entertainment System set. It's launching alongside the Mario sets on August 1, and it costs $229.99. Read more...

A LEGO version of the Nintendo Entertainment System is coming soon, including a LEGO TV

João Carrasqueira — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 14:14:02 +0000

LEGO and Nintendo seem to be doubling down on their partnership, with the upcoming release of a LEGO reconstruction of the original Nintendo Entertainment System. It's rumored to cost €229. Read more...

Nintendo adds four new retro games to the Switch Online library

João Carrasqueira — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 15:06:01 +0000

Nintendo has updated the NES and SNES Switch Online apps to add a total of four new games to members of the online service. The additions include Pop'n TwinBee, Smash Tennis, and more. Read more...

Nintendo Switch Online NES games get rewind feature with this month's additions

João Carrasqueira — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 18:58:01 +0000

Nintendo has released its monthly batch of NES titles for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers, but perhaps more interesting is the new ability to rewind in games when something goes wrong. Read more...

Limited Run Games to re-release Star Wars for NES and Game Boy

Boyd Chan — Tue, 25 Jun 2019 04:36:01 +0000

Almost thirty years after the original release, Star Wars for the Nintendo Entertainment System and Game Boy will be available in limited physical quantities from Limited Run Games later this week. Read more...

NES Switch Online app gets VS. Excitebike, Donkey Kong Jr., and Clu Clu Land in May

João Carrasqueira — Wed, 08 May 2019 17:38:01 +0000

Nintendo has announced this month's games for the Nintendo Entertainment System Switch Online app. VS. Excitebike, Donkey Kong Jr., and Clu Clu Land will all be available next week. Read more...

Nintendo adds Kid Icarus and Star Tropics to the NES Switch Online app

João Carrasqueira — Tue, 12 Mar 2019 18:18:01 +0000

Nintendo has released its monthly set of NES titles for those subscribed to the Nintendo Switch Online service, including Kid Icarus and Star Tropics. Two special editions of games were also added. Read more...

Super Mario Bros. 2 and Kirby's Adventure join Nintendo Switch Online next week

João Carrasqueira — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 19:40:01 +0000

Nintendo has revealed this month's NES additions to the Nintendo Switch Online library of classic games. Super Mario Bros. 2 and Kirby's Adventure will join the collection on February 13. Read more...

CES 2019: My Arcade's Retro Champ lets you play NES and Famicom cartridges

Rich Woods — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 06:40:02 +0000

My Arcade's Retro Champ lets you play NES and Famicom cartridges in a handheld console, but you can also plug it into a TV and connect a Bluetooth controller for retro gaming on the big screen. Read more...

My Arcade announces a handheld console that can play NES and Famicom games [Update]

Rich Woods — Mon, 07 Jan 2019 17:00:01 +0000

At CES 2019 today, My Arcade announced a console that you can use to play both NES and Famicom cartridges. The handheld device can work on its own, or you can plug it into an HD TV. Read more...

Nintendo makes it super easy to beat The Legend of Zelda on the Switch

João Carrasqueira — Wed, 10 Oct 2018 19:48:01 +0000

Nintendo Switch Online members this week received a handful of 'new' NES titles to play, but Nintendo also threw in a little twist for The Legend of Zelda, making it much easier to beat the game. Read more...

Nintendo reveals next NES titles coming to Switch Online service next week

Boyd Chan — Thu, 04 Oct 2018 00:02:01 +0000

Scheduled to arrive in the middle of next week, Nintendo has announced several additions to the NES stable of games for its Switch Online service, including a game programmed by the late Satoru Iwata. Read more...

8bitdo breathes new life into old controllers, giving them the ability to go wireless

Timi Cantisano — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 20:34:01 +0000

8bitdo has released new mod kits that will allow you to convert your old NES, SNES, or Genesis controller, and make it wireless. The kit does not require any soldering and costs $19.99. Read more...

Animal Crossing's in-game NES console can play NES ROMs stored on GameCube memory cards

Timi Cantisano — Fri, 13 Jul 2018 02:10:01 +0000

In Animal Crossing, you could play classic games on NES consoles. But there was a console that was not bundled with a game and had no use. Apparently, that unit can be used as an in-game NES emulator. Read more...

The Nintendo Classic Mini can be preordered for £49.99 at Amazon

Steven Parker — Mon, 28 May 2018 16:20:02 +0000

As promised, Nintendo is gearing up for another round of availability for the popular NES Classic Edition. The NES Mini has already appeared on Amazon UK for preorder at the low price of £49.99. Read more...

Capcom and iam8bit launch limited edition Mega Man cartridges

Timi Cantisano — Tue, 01 May 2018 20:18:01 +0000

If you are a fan of Mega Man, you will most likely want to check out the limited edition cartridges that are being produced in collaboration with Capcom. The cartridges are limited to 8,500 pieces. Read more...

Nintendo kills hidden Satoru Iwata tribute in recent Switch update

Timi Cantisano — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 03:14:01 +0000

It was only a few months ago that a hidden tribute to the late Satoru Iwata was discovered on the Nintendo Switch. Now, it looks like Nintendo has removed the tribute in a recent update. Read more...

Nintendo Switch has a hidden NES Golf game as an Iwata tribute

John Keefer — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 15:32:01 +0000

Beloved Nintendo president Satoru Iwata is honored through the Switch with a game he programmed, but it is only unlockable on the date of his death using his signature Nintendo Direct hand motion. Read more...

The NES Classic and SNES Classic will be back in 2018 according to Nintendo

Usen Joshua O. — Tue, 12 Sep 2017 12:44:01 +0000

Nintendo has announced the return of the NES Classic and continued production of the SNES Classic through 2018. Also, the arrival of the Famicom Mini and continued production of the Famicom in 2018. Read more...

A sealed copy of rare NES game Stadium Events sells for $41,977

Stergios Georgopoulos — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 10:12:01 +0000

After the winning bidder of an eBay auction of Stadium Events did not pay, the owner of a sealed copy of one of the rarest games ever released for the NES sold it to a private collector. Read more...

GLOBAL GIVEAWAY: Win a Nintendo NES Classic Edition, extra controller + retro Messenger Bag!

Andy Weir — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 14:19:35 +0000

Our latest giveaway is going to be a lot of fun for one lucky reader, who will win Nintendo's retro-fabulous NES Classic Edition console, an extra controller, and a stylish Controller Messenger Bag. Read more...

NES Classic Edition has been hacked, can now add additional games

Steven Johns — Sun, 08 Jan 2017 09:22:01 +0000

The NES Classic Edition has now been exploited to let users modify the library and add their own games - even homebrew. The process is a bit complicated but video tutorials have now been published. Read more...

Nintendo gives us a glimpse at original level design documents for The Legend of Zelda

Timi Cantisano — Thu, 22 Dec 2016 18:10:02 +0000

It's hard to believe, but The Legend of Zelda made its debut 30 years ago. In celebration, Nintendo is offering a glimpse at the design process of the game with original level design documents. Read more...

Nintendo sells nearly 200K NES Classic Editions for November in the US

Timi Cantisano — Sat, 17 Dec 2016 19:26:01 +0000

It has been a little over a month and the NES Classic Edition is still sold out at various retailers. According to a new report, Nintendo has sold nearly 200K units for the month of November. Read more...

Like the Nintendo Classic Mini, Japan's Famicom is making a comeback

Rich Woods — Fri, 30 Sep 2016 14:36:01 +0000

After announcing the Nintendo Classic Mini in July, Nintendo has taken it a step further for its customers in Japan, offering a new Famicom Mini console, a variant of the Japanese NES. Read more...

Analogue Nt console gets miniaturized, still offers a luxe NES console experience for $449

Timi Cantisano — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 20:48:01 +0000

If you are looking for a luxe NES console, the Analogue Nt mini could be the perfect purchase. The console offers NES and Famicom support, with HDMI, RGB, component, S-Video and composite output. Read more...

Relive the Nintendo Power magazine online for free [UPDATED]

Chris Schroeder — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 18:34:02 +0000

Nintendo Power was Nintendo's official source for news and tips throughout the years. Though it was discontinued in 2012, you can now browse the first 145 issues of the magazine online for free. Read more...

A closer look at picture quality on the NES Classic Edition

Boyd Chan — Sat, 23 Jul 2016 10:24:01 +0000

After the surprise announcement of the NES Classic Edition earlier this month, the latest trailer shows off better color accuracy and picture clarity compared to prior emulation efforts from Nintendo. Read more...

Return of the NES: Nintendo's Classic Mini to launch in November for $59.99 with 30 games [Update]

Andy Weir — Thu, 14 Jul 2016 13:07:07 +0000

"The classic NES is back in a familiar-yet-new form," said Nintendo, as it announced the Classic Mini - a new version of its beloved console, including 30 games like Super Mario Bros, Zelda, and more. Read more...

8Bitdo NES30 PRO Bluetooth controller featured on Massdrop

Boyd Chan — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 09:42:01 +0000

Over on Massdrop, 8Bitdo's retro-inspired NES30 PRO controller, packing dual analogue sticks and Bluetooth connectivity, is being offered for 33% below its standard retail price. Read more...

Super-rare NES game being sold for $90,000 online [Update]

Usama Jawad — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 18:04:01 +0000

Stadium Events is an extremely rare game due to a variety of reasons. The highest known selling price of the game is $22,800 but now there are people willing to buy it for more than $40,000. Read more...

Happy 30th birthday, Tetris!

Andy Weir — Fri, 06 Jun 2014 06:00:00 +0000

June 6, 2014, is World Tetris Day, and also marks the 30th birthday of one of the greatest games of all time. We look back on its history, and invite you to share your memories of the legendary game. Read more...

Stunning Analogue Nt NES now available for pre-order

Vlad Dudau — Tue, 06 May 2014 10:25:20 +0000

The new Analogue NT NES is now available for pre-order. Coming it at $499 this may be a retro gamer's dream console, offering perfect compatibility with all catridges and peripherals. Read more...