SNES CLASSIC console featuring STAR FOX 2 announced/confirmed today by Nintendo of America
Nintendo of America announced a SNES Classic console today. Rumors have circulated since the release of the NES Classic, but Nintendo confirmed the 16bit retro console today.
This will be an HD version of the SNES with 20 preloaded games, including a never released game "Star Fox 2". Including two controllers was a good choice by Nintendo. They have a great list of games preloaded on the console as well.
SNES Classic Game List:
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™
Again, the SNES Classic announced TODAY (June 26) and the SNES Classic confirmed launch date is September 29th. That's a release date of 9/29 for the SNES Classic.
What's the price for the SNES Classic? MSRP is $79.99 but scalpers may ask for $300 or even $400 for the console if supplies are limited, especially due to the never-release Star Fox 2 game.
Thanks for this new console, Nintendo! :)