The Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), a miniaturised reissue by Nintendo of Europe GmbH of the firm’s original NES from the 1980s, quickly sold out online in the UK ahead of its 11 November release, Ars Technica UK reported on 10 November. Amazon and other e-commerce shops stopped taking pre-orders for the much sought after device.
Costing £50, the console comes complete with an assortment of retro computer games. The Mini NES is expected to be a Christmas favourite this year in Europe.
In Japan, the console sold out within an hour of its release.