Game console the "NES" came out in 1983. It was specially adapted for the American market the Japanese console "Famicom". All the world has sold more than 60 million of these consoles (the official data). 14.07.2016 Nintendo has officially stated that it plans to revive its 8-bit legend a highly original way.
"NES" was very different from the "Famicom". Loading of cartridges with games, it was decided to make VCRs so that Americans could easily get used to the console. Cartridges increased in size and were equipped with additional protection against piracy. Game controllers easily disconnected from the box. "Famicom" they were attached to the body, and if the controller failed, replace it. "NES" received RCA composite output instead of RF modulator, which was equipped with "Famicom".
Nintendo announced the release of a smaller version of the console "NES", which will go on sale November 11, 2016 and will be called the Nintendo Classic Mini: the Nintendo Entertainment System. The case of the new consoles will be so tiny as to fit easily on the palm of your hand. Unfortunately, consoles are able to play cartridges games, but instead, her memory will be written 30 classic games from Nintendo and other game publishers. The list of these games such hits as "Super Mario Bros", "Castlevania", "Final Fantasy", "Pac-Man", "Metroid", "The Legend of Zelda", "Zelda II", "Super Contra", etc.
This list will not expand over time, and this means that the console will be able to play exclusively these games and no more. Included with it will be one of the classic NES controller. Extra controller for the game alone can be purchased for $ 9.99. The console will cost $ 59.