Mini NES

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It occurred to me that the NES Classic is lacking Tetris. It's the fifth best selling game on the system according to Wikipedia, you'd think it to be a shoo-in. Then again, it's not on any Virtual Console either and the GB Tetris was actually removed from 3DS' VC last year without any explanation. I'm just going to assume The Tetris Company is power tripping again.

It's because of royalty fees on Tetris games I believe - it is always a limited run as well (like Tetris DS).

I don't think Tetris on NES is good enough though, plus it's synonymous with Gameboy more than NES.

I've heard people say Dr Mario is a better choice and is the better game especially with two players in mind and I agree

In terms of a Japanese Famicom list, I think they'd manage with the same list if you swapped out Tecmo Bowl.  That's the only game I know I have zero interest in playing - I think it's a very well rounded list otherwise, but then again I'd probably get it even if only Castlevania was on there...

However, imagine if every Famicom Mini title was on there in the original format versions! 8D

[Great Hierophant]

Tetris is currently being distributed by EA. 

Even if they went the lazy route and only changed out Tecmo Bowl, unless they have a Japanese ROM laying around, they would also have to change out StarTropics.

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One game is being distributed by EA yes, but the Tetris company owns and runs the whole thing, licensing out the brand on various titles for periods / runs at a time.  Hence why Tetris DS was a limited release.

I forgot about Startropics - so, what equivalent would you switch that with, if you had a choice?  I'd probably suggest Shin Megami Tensei or something adventure RPG~ish like that.  A super popular franchise too!

I would still be bowled over if Nintendo of Japan released a series like thy dis with the GBA though.  One can dream

[FAMICOM_87]

this is better one http://www.daftmike.com/2016/07/NESPi.html 

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I love that they made that, but the 3D printing always looks so ropey

Someone on here made an amazing RetroPi in the original Famicom case though - I would love to have that!

[macbee]

Mini Famicom is coming!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GQ02nXQQiM

[FAMICOM_87]

Now you can add about 7000 games in the NES/famicom mini )))  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9aCrSRzJAc

[Jedi Master Baiter]

700

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I have been strongly considering modding mine to get more games and systems on it - but knowing I can't expect to just buy another if I mess it up is, making me hold out.

[NintendoKing]

Modding is easy and I've never heard of someone messing theirs up, just make sure to make a duplicate of the original system image just in case. I have so many FDS, FC and NES games on mine.

[Raverrevolution]

I modded mine.  It's ridiculous easy and safe.  I just put NES games on it too, nothing else.  I love this thing and I hope everyone here was able to get one at retail.

[FAMICOM_87]

700

yes I made a typo 

[FAMICOM_87]

mini NES replica   
https://it.aliexpress.com/item/Mini-TV-Game-Console-Video-Game-Console-For-Nes-8-Bit-Games-with-500-Different-Built/32805622052.html?spm=2114.13010608.0.0.7kMuyX

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Not bad for 20 bucks...  I also saw someone pick one up recently, gut it, and put a Raspberry Pi3 in with USB ports.  Not sure how easy that is to do, but I might give it a try!

[satoshi_matrix]

I managed to snag a Famicom Mini console for $100. The only thing that bothers me with it is those dang short controller cables.

I've looked up solutions I'm not really pleased with - people replacing the built-in ones with Classic Controllers. What I want to do is simply lengthen the controller cables for the stock controllers.

I wonder if I could get away with splicing a USB cable on both ends? USB is four wires, and so is the Famicom Mini controller standard.

Anyone have feedback or suggestions?