7 reasons Nintendo is discontinuing its ridiculously popular $60 game console, the NES Classic
When Nintendo released a $60 miniaturized version of its beloved Nintendo Entertainment System in November, people went bananas. The console sold out everywhere and quickly became the must-have holiday gift for millions of people around the world.
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Nearly half a year later, the NES Classic Edition continues to be an elusive beast. And as of mid-April, it's a collector's item - Nintendo has officially discontinued the NES.
Here's the wording straight from the horse's mouth, provided to IGN by Nintendo:
"Throughout April, [Nintendo of America] territories will receive the last shipments of Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition systems for this year. We encourage anyone interested in obtaining this system to check with retail outlets regarding availability. We understand that it has been difficult for many consumers to find a system, and for that, we apologize. We have paid close attention to consumer feedback, and we greatly appreciate the incredible level of consumer interest and support for this product."
So! Why in the world would Nintendo discontinue one of its most popular products in years? There are a few reasons, and you're probably not going to like any of them.
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