The Super Nintendo Entertainment System is back, in a very small way.
Nintendo first announced the SNES Classic in April, and today it revealed that the reinvented miniature version of the classic 1990's video game console arrives on Sept. 29 for $80.
If the experience of Nintendo's last retro video game console (the NES Classic) is any indication, you'll need to be extremely lucky to find an SNES Classic in stock for its $80 asking price. If you do, you'll be rewarded not only with the console, but also with two wired SNES controllers and a collection of 21 games loaded onto the console for free.
The titles include original SNES classics like Super Mario World, The Legend of Zelda, and Star Fox, as well as a brand new and long-anticipated Star Fox 2. Check out Nintendo's website for a complete list.
Besides the frustration of finding an in-stock NES Classic before Nintendo stopped selling it earlier this year, Nintendo fans were also miffed by the extremely short cord included with the NES Classic controller. It's unclear how long the SNES Classic controller wires will be, but the system will come with an HDMI cable and a USB power cable, according to IGN.
Rumors of an SNES Classic surfaced while the NES Classic was still on sale, with Nintendo filing a trademark for a Super Famicom controller in December. If you're determined to pick up an SNES Classic, it's worth checking frequently with retailers like Best Buy who might offer pre-sales. Nintendo said that retailers will release availability details soon.