Why I'm Probably NOT Buying Nintendo's Classic Mini SNES

[@BeatEmUps]

To clarify, by 'Re-seller', i'm certainly referring to 'Bad Re-Sellers' or 'Scalpers' that buy up multiple of anything off the bat, to sell them for 100s as soon as they can. I have a lot of friends (sometimes close to family) that sell games. Re-selling isn't inherently a bad thing. So assume in this video every time I say that word, I just mean the bad ones :) Love you guys! Enjoy the video and i'll see you in the next one! Wood

[@rollingmakitv1375]

Might sound ridiculous, but I subscribed to your channel because of the funny dancing at the end. Haha! Keep it up, mate!

[@Steffi8575]

I agree, they should have included them.

[@boxfreshgames228]

If I can find a spare one in the UK I will send you one! :) best version for sure!

[@Link200767]

you realize that scalpers don't care and greed has consumed them to even care. it upsets scalpers when you talk trash about them when they are trash. im going to buy one or attempt to buy one, maybe two, one for me and one in the living room for when we have guests. btw f*ck off scalpers and stop buying 9001 in a single day you greedy bastards.

[@SteelAngelVikki]

Well Wood, I am indeed going to be sharing my SNES mini with my nephew (he's only 2 atm but you're never too young) so not only am I going to me creating new memories for him but myself aswell - didn't grow up with Nintendo consoles so it's going to be a brand new experience for me too :) I hope this calms you down a bit XD

[@sunpi]

I am just waiting for the n64 mini

[@alexosow]

sunsbookishgamesx Yeah

[@whoc4r3s117]

sunsbookishgamesx If It came with a hori controller I'd consider it.

[@thesamuraiman]

sunsbookishgamesx That would be really amazing

[@CommodoreFan64]

Same, as beyond the stock controller the N64 is one of my favorite consoles of all time, and the prices on most games are still reasonable when I go out thrifting, and one of the main reasons I keep a 27in CRT with component inputs in my gameroom next to my 47in Samsung HDTV. So a Mini N64 with HDMI would be awesome.

[@crossingfires7717]

I was just thinking about this right before I read the comment.

[@falcone5696]

They'll stop doing it as soon as A) Nintendo starts actually supplying demanded products. B) People stop paying for it.

[@spiffdaddy]

never happen because nintendo are assholes that sue you for bad reviews of games even... and thats that.. """""" only fan boys defend the untruth"""" saying nintendo trying they best bullshit

[@jcnba28]

+spiffdaddy When did Nintendo sue a reviewer?

[@Gameplayer-vm5ml]

You know what needs to be done? Make it that you can only buy 1 SNES classic per customer.

[@IgorKolosha]

+gameplayer 119 There are especially slimy scalpers out there that get around those limits. It's a lot of work but possible, and they find it worth their time. The only real solution is for Nintendo to produce enough. ....and it would also be nice if people in general had some principle and refused to pay any substantial amount over MSRP. The scalpers would disappear overnight! But people are stupid, so not happening.

[@Gameplayer-vm5ml]

***** Well shoot. I think these Classic or Mini editons should not be available for pre-order nor online. If it is only in stores, there is no way to get around buying more then 1. Plus if it is for "nostalgia" for most people, and buying the product in stores is also more nostalgic. But the fact that it is only for a limited amount of time also hurts it badly.

[@RGT85]

I'm done with video games. I'm getting into competitive POG playing. I'll make it cool and then scalp the fuck out of them.

[@JBird401]

RGT 85 Too late...I already bought up all the best Slammers and I'm gonna scalp the shit out of them!!

[@mykie242]

Fidget spinners are the future, get onboard

[@Everdaytillsplean]

pogs are cool

[@paulcusentino4917]

Alf's back. In Pog form.

[@TheRoomNote]

RGT 85 Alf Pogs? Do you remember Alf!?

[@alexanderdiamond7174]

I feel the fault is also with the retailer for not adhering to the policy of one per customer. I purchased items from smaller companies that sell exclusives and they have the capacity to limit a purchase based on IP and credit card used, why cant the bigger retailer companies do the same? I tried to get 2 NES classics for myself and my brother but they only allowed me to get 1, then I see 1 guy walk in and pick up 7-10 under his name? Really?

[@jonathanfunvideos3090]

here's a cool story. My birthday was a few months ago (April 29th) and we went to a GameStop where I had seen an NES classic! I rushed in and the guy said they were out of stock (why did you keep the box out then!?) I left with a $35 éShop card. I saw the NES there before so I imagined getting it to be the highlight of my birthday...BUT then we went to Best buy because I wanted an amiibo and I saw an NES classic! In fact, it was the last one! I bought it and the amiibo that day! It's a pretty fun console but I don't think I'll get an SNES classic. (Or stumble upon one like that)

[@SuperDerek]

I agree, the PAL SNES looks way cooler.

[@seanfagan7243]

Thanks for this video. I am that dad who wanted to take this home for his kids to show them the games that were a very large and important part of my childhood. Thank you scalpers, but more than that, thank you Nintendo for providing the perfect atmosphere for scalpers to thrive.

[@AndyUpNorth67]

You made your points well, Woods. Unfortunately, and sadly, I can't think of a single law written that prohibits these 'profiteers' from buying in bulk. The only saving grace would be if the shops and superstores limited each customer to a maximum of two. But then i'd imagine they'd send out their friends and relatives to buy one each. You're right though, it's not right what they do.

[@lukaskidd4621]

they'd probably still sell out in 5 minutes or less.

[@therealiniles]

Retailers should limit them to 1 per person/2 per household. Won't stop scalping but would severely slow it down and give people a chance. I love when someone is like "preorders were available 3 days after it was announced" as if some people don't live on a tight budget and can just order something right when it is announced.

[@mtb0x]

Nintendo just need to make enough for people to actually buy. Even just on their own website!!

[@goofy0502]

Target did. they gave the people a ticket for one.

[@Gabi_Marie]

Some companies seem to be starting this with other things, and while unfortunately it doesn't seem to fix the problem in all cases, I hope it becomes more common. Like, you know it's bad when pre-orders of collectible versions are selling out months ahead of time (I'm looking at you, Fire Emblem Three Houses).

[@deemoore97]

I'm growing to be very thankful that I live in Australia. Preordering games the day they're announced then strolling in on release day and buying it is so easy.

[@nocturne6995]

we need to beat em ups

[@ViolentDetour]

At least our North American carts had a top labels, haha! I honestly wanna get a PAL SNES one of these days. They do look super cool.

[@ProtoMario]

Not to be a dick here, but while I dislike resellers, I view it as an emerging market, that, if Nintendo kept supplies up like Sony and Microsoft this wouldn't be a thing. That resellers can help others in regions where they can't find the object get what they want while providing a job for them as well. While I still have a great disdain for overpaying, I hope that some of those resellers actually do it for a job rather than extra money, and I am sure they do...

[@ChromeClad]

It's called scalping because morally, it's wrong. If you wanted to eat for 20$ but I bought all the food and resell it for 200$ a plate that's morally wrong. What if you don't have 200$? It's a similar situation. Scalping is the result of human greed, if you have this as your 'job' than I believe it's time for you to find another job that doesn't abuse the system. Hope I could explain!

[@JBird401]

ProtoMario NOPE all Scalpers are Scumbags. Resellers are ok (Theres a difference) but Scalpers aren't worth the sweat on my balls !

[@JBird401]

Its not illegal its just morally scummy. Go get a real job to make money instead of buying up all the new product for yourself just so you can mark it up for 3 times the value. How would you like it if i bought up all the breathable air and put it in bags and charged you money to breath

[@JBird401]

Roro Yo It just makes me angry because i went through hell to get a NES mini all because of greedy low life scalpers

[@JBird401]

ProtoMario Nintendo cant make enough to meet demand because the scalpers will just buy more units to scalp. By making more they're just giving scalpers more stock. They need to make these mini consoles available for longer than 90 days to make scalpers choke on their stock and give up.

[@CarlosRodriguez-sv4wd]

I'm that dad you're talking about! i have a 6 year old daughter and we bonded over classic Nintendo games so i was ecstatic when i heard about the NES classic. I work so i waited until Sunday to buy one and it was sold out everywhere. Hopefully more luck with the SNES classic but yea she never got to play others. Upsetting

[@EPS5000]

Let's call them what they really are, scalpers. Evil, evil scalpers.

[@SonicTheHedgeRat]

People online will White Knight for BS but you actually fight for something right you are an SJW...

[@Robert-hc4vu]

Great video mate. You summed it up so well. Keep up the good work.

[@southernbassmanjr3855]

Great channel man, luckily I was able to secure the snes classic however it saddens me to see these greedy little pricks scalping these. By doing so they are keeping them out of the hands of true gamers.. I would love to see Nintendo flood the market with these so the resellers get stuck with the product.. Again great channel definitely subscribing!

[@JacaboBlanco]

just pre-ordered mine from Walmart two seconds ago!!! Hurry and go now! Don't know how long it'll last. So pumped I got it. I used some app that notified me the second it became available for pre order

[@nickcliche]

Video should be called "how many times can I say the same exact thing". Jeez, Louise.

[@cloudy7971]

thank you

[@mtb0x]

I'm THAT Dad... I'm in the UK and wanted to introduce my son to the Joy of MARIO in a nice little package. Plug and play, inexpensive. (Or so I first thought) I didn't get one. So that simple dream of a nostalgic passing of the torch to my Kids. So, I'm with you every step of the way on this. 🤘

[@BandicootGames32X]

Lmao I gotta agree the pal SNES does look like something I would sit down and play games on lmao

[@damnyourprivacy4437]

I’m going to buy mine tonight brand new for 80$ I’m buying that and the mini nes. Walmart is great for that.

[@BourbonnaisParkour]

"Daddy, does this mean that I'm not going to learn what the Zeldies is?" Haha good video

[@SonicTheHedgeRat]

Hugh Janus lol got em

[@jaibee8689]

I am that Dad that wanted to play it with my daughter. I did however get a SNES Classic today without issue!! Cannot wait to get home after work.

[@Everdaytillsplean]

I want the Virtual Boy mini

[@jackquincey8766]

I got really lucky with my snes classic. It was on the back shelf at a game store sat by itself. I asked about it and the man at the counter said that someone had ordered it for a pickup and had never picked it up. I'm really happy that I found this as I do not have the money to start retro Nintendo collecting.

[@djreynolds9875]

Luckily where I'm from it's not hard to get the classic systems . There was a nes classic in the store 1 month after release

[@christiankrueger2433]

I managed to pre order one this morning at GameStop! I was amazed that it was available but I also live in a small rural town

[@y2j420]

Of course you won't "buy one". You'll just wait until you're "donated one" from someone.

[@Linktheevil1211]

y2j420 is there something wrong? Besides it's not your money so stop complaining

[@RGT85]

The salt is real.

[@pete1930]

RGT 85 within this one

[@JebberGamingJaws]

y2j420 "either given one or someone donates it to you." Isn't that the same thing?? 😂😂 I may send one to Wood just to piss this joker off.

[@Everdaytillsplean]

I just want a KZbin account called y2j420

[@itsmemnmxd3701]

My mom was really cool with the snes classic. When she gave it to me for Christmas she said one of her coworkers got back from lunch after going to gamestop and getting one. He told her the shipment had just come in and wasn’t off the truck yet. She knew I wanted one and knew they wouldn’t be there later. So she took an hour off work and got one. My mom was really cool in this case and I love her for it.

[@lssjgaming1599]

My mom said she wants to get me one and I'm scared of the Nes Classic conundrum happening again and making my mom pay like $200 for what I want

[@SuperDerek]

Also, can I just say how awesome it is to see your channel blowing up? You seem to really be nailing it these days! :D

[@BeatEmUps]

+SuperDerek RPGs i miss you derek

[@SuperDerek]

I miss you too man. We need to make time to meet up this summer. :)

[@coflow9719]

YEAH RIGHT WOOD. YOURE GONNA GET ONE QUIT FRONTIN

[@nicchin101]

You are very passionate and engaging. New subscriber here, keep it up BeatEmUps!

[@whoc4r3s117]

It's called artificial scarcity and Nintendo knows exactly what they are doing.

[@stephenobrien6983]

I mean they've been around for so long at this point.....how can they not?

[@ToxicBrainSludge]

brilliant theory. except, it doesn't actually explain anything. resellers marking up the prices 500% like the pieces of garbage they are, doesn't benefit nintendo. unless.. you can explain how it does? maybe you have a theory you didn't share?

[@competetodefeat4610]

That's used to create initial hype not to create the hype then leave millions of dollars on the table from all the people that will never get one. They accomplished NOTHING by limiting quantity then stopping production. I'm not quite sure you quite fully understand the concept you're yapping about.

[@Superdan4290]

Finally found one at my local GameStop today. Thank god. Now I have both the NES and SNES classic.

[@Sealutions1]

Resellers are the scum of the video game industry. ANYONE THAT COSTS ME MONEY, I DON'T LIKE. Those that support and buy from re-sellers are a big part of the problem. stop buying from them, stop with the i must have it right now mentality.

[@vowel2]

i liked the video/rant. feeling the same way about scalpers. I never did get my NES mini, maybe one day I'll find an honest person selling their's second hand. On another note: Think you may want to get a pop screen or something for your mic. Your P's are very sharp sounding

[@rogersherman3546]

Nintendo are the ones to blame though, they like to keep things scarce as there is no supply surplus risk and it generates buzz which helps the bottom line in their opinion for the next product.

[@jaym5118]

I lucked out with the NES Classic Mini. I got my hands on one during Best Buy's FINAL shipment a couple months ago. I had to wait for 3 annoyingly awkward hours for them to open their doors. And I got VERY lucky. They only had 6 of them, and I was the 5th person in line (I would have been the 4th if I hadn't been waiting in my truck at first). I want the SNES Classic even MORE, and I'm SO worried about whether I'll get it or not. So far, stores in North America aren't taking preorders. And I hope it stays that way. Because I'm getting up SUPER early that day.

[@zeek3580]

if people are buying them for ridiculous prices then it's not the scalpers fault. people need to stop crying about em. it's simple to me if I can get one for 80 I'll get one if not then oh well. I would love an nes mini but not for 200+. if people would stop paying the prices scalpers would be forced to drop em. blame the customers.

[@pulseofme4949]

in australia we can pre order already and put a $30 deposit and have the rest pay off when the thing releases, i dont see the issue here unless nintendo doesnt make enough of them you should be able to afford it.

[@JComX]

Well when Nintendo discontinues the entire product, leaving millions of people with no choice but to buy from third parties, then what are people to do? The customers are to blame least of all. Scalpers share blame because they are total douche-rockets for taking advantage of the system, and Nintendo is responsible for the vast majority of the blame for screwing over their customers.

[@therealiniles]

When you can't get a hold of one and you feel Nintendo is to blame you build yourself a retro pie and load up every snes game your heart desires. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@moviemetalhead]

My first BeatEmUps vid. Good stuff man! \,,/

[@chrispozner]

Anybody else think Nintendo are also to blame for this for deliberately creating artificial scarcity?

[@faybiel2981]

Chris Pozner absolutely

[@Cyberbrickmaster1986]

Re-sellers were such an issue for the NES Classic Mini, that when the SNES Classic Mini was up for pre-order, they made it so each person was only allowed to buy one copy at Australian retailers. At first I thought it was because stock was limited, but it turns out it was mostly to prevent people from re-selling the system, at least in Australia anyway.

[@petersimone3759]

I smash dat bell

[@wiizzle1390]

BeatEmUps lol you gay bro hahaah

[@jordyturnstyle5230]

love you're content bro, made me buy a switch and I love it!, also keep up the good work my man

[@funnylittlecharacter692]

I'm legit going to buy 2 snes classic and list it for 90 only to pay my gas to pick it up and shipping just to let someone else not have to over pay

[@Typhoonexhale]

for a scalper to pick up right?

[@funnylittlecharacter692]

No I'm doing it so a scalper won't get it. Plus I'll check their account to make sure they aren't

[@Typhoonexhale]

@Tyler Camp.....I know you are. I was replying to the guy above who said to leave it on the shelf...you buying one up and selling it at cost is one more system that ppl who actually want can get ahold of. if you simply did nothing it more then likely would get picked off by a scalper

[@Silkaz7]

if you get one sell it to me =)

[@JacaboBlanco]

Tyler Camp available for preorder on Walmart now

[@nickbashans3656]

I subscribed in the first 15 seconds of the video good shit. I missed out on the classic too. They are releasing a UK version of the SNES. Good Luck getting it, lol.

[@TheMeanJoeGreen]

no reason not to just buy one? ?I managed to get 2 nes classics without too much trouble

[@James-xx4kb]

joe green amazing...

[@Zeriel00]

You can't even get them unless you're friends with a store owner. They released so few that the owner and a few employees/family members buy them all

[@TheMeanJoeGreen]

Nepu-Tech USA or your lazy ass could pre order if you actually want one line a big boy

[@ShiftNBXX]

Its luck sometimes, i managed to get 3, and 1 snes classic

[@twes619]

joe green I ended up getting 3 myself. Gave my brother one, and I have another unopened, just sitting there.

[@RpgCrow]

What a day, may 5th 2018 I walked into a Wal Mart and bam snes classic I had to grab it, it was my first time seeing it In person can't wait to plug this in play some of these gems

[@4horsemenoftheapocalypse58]

They cant make games for the Switch but they can put out this bullshit.

[@CrazyShaolinWarrior]

4Horsemen of The Apocalypse youre comment is so dumb how is that related

[@AdmiralCal]

CrazyShaolinWarrior He is not dumb, why the fuck can't nintendo just release snes games on the switch?

[@4horsemenoftheapocalypse58]

CrazyShaolinWarrior Nintendo is always talking about we dont have the resources for this, we dont have the man power for that, but yet they can somehow make amiibos and other cash grabs with no problems at all.

[@CrazyShaolinWarrior]

TheProDude hes not saying virtual console hes saying switch games

[@4horsemenoftheapocalypse58]

TheProDude Exactly! The Wii Shop came out in 2006, its more than a decade later and we still dont have full VC for all previous Nintendo consoles.

[@ZalvadorZali]

Holy crap I had no idea this was so amazing! I have always wanted a SNES, and now I think it would be cool to buy this! Will there be the possibility for other snes games to be run on the super nintendo classic? Like Chrono Trigger or ShadowRun?

[@Fattydeposit]

Yes, scalpers are bad. But by the same token losing your shit over missing out on a cheap toy is hardly admirable.

[@malk]

I have preordered a PAL one and this video made me even more excited to start playing it :) Thanks for the background info on Starfox 2

[@chakrazoo]

....want some cheese to go with that "Whine"

[@phresh7022]

I walked into a GameStop last week and picked up up randomly . Before that I didn’t think I would ever find one for retail.

[@ridik4267]

Yes sir I gave up looking wish I saw you before but I'm a subscriber now! Great video! F the resellers! Hopefully I'll be able to find a snes, I think it's long gone for the Nes though

[@karanash8025]

I pre-ordered the NES Mini before Eb Games had it as a pre-order last year, never thought it was going to be so huge. Found out about the SNES Mini and knowing how crazy it would be pre-ordered it, spent a good part of the morning refreshing the Eb games site until the pre-order was open. All the pre-orders in Australia were shut within a day. Thankfully every single business restricted orders to 1 per customer.

[@jjdttn]

At 6:33 you do a spot on impression of how i got mine... Stack of snes minis in the store one day. Forgot the ending where I added 200 games to top off that unprotected extra storage it comes with

[@DDonSon1]

I used to work at Game in the UK when I was a teenager and our manager used to sell a high number of new consoles to scalpers and it's just how you described, they would just chuck a bunch of cash on the table.

[@mvl71]

I get your point. You're totally right, I agree. Now re-edit this video and make it shorter by about 12 minutes. You don't like re-sellers, I don't like re-repeaters. Still, you're right. Resellers should only be allowed to buy their groceries from resellers.

[@longhorn84100]

Most of the retailers I have talked to about this have said they plan on only allowing one console per customer. Now that is not to say there isn't a way for re-sellers to acquire multiple consoles, but it certainly does make it more difficult for them. I also think that if retailers do offer pre-orders on these consoles, they should ask for payment in full up front on top of only allowing one console.

[@VOAN]

Most of those came from people who work at retailers (like Amazon, Target, and Walmart), they got the console on day one then quickly purchase them when they arrived, took them home, and immediately sold them on eBay for twice or triple the MSRP.

[@danny13188]

great and true video. This is getting so annoying that we have money to spend but yet can't purchase it cause of scalpers and low quantity of ones mini's

[@shadowsinsomniacs9943]

You could have had a friend in AU buy it for you and post to you. The pre-orders lasted just over 2 days before sold out.

[@raulzavala9061]

I just got the NES classic from Walmart, yep only two years after release but I found one and without paying scalper prices.

[@daninoneya8043]

I work retail and this is why we had a rule when these retro consoles came out that we could only sell like 2 or 3 a day per customer to try and prevent resellers from buying them all.

[@GruseligerZigeuner]

I really enjoyed your rant, bro! I absolutely agree to your opinion.

[@arthurleithold2290]

I was going to GameStop yesterday to pre order Mario and there were two sitting on the counter from a box they had just opened. I was lucky enough to taking one home.

[@bobbbers1]

Awesome video........hit the nail on the head with that one. Would love to get one of these but almost positive it will never happen....I think when you preorder there should be a limit of 1.....kinda like with the fire stick. Our best buy here has a limit of how many you can purchase and I think its a wonderful idea to do this. It doesn't totally stop the resellers from hoarding but it does make it a little more difficult for them to wipe out a store in seconds.

[@Steffi8575]

I wanted the nes classic but could never find one, hopefully the snes version will be more accessible. You have said everything I feel about resellers and this subject in general.

[@TheTopLoader82]

hi. Well I'm an Aussie from Bris-Vegas baby and man the NTSC version .. looks like a toy even though they were going for a mature look .. which is crazier than the way my hat makes me look. End edit - surely you know somebody in the land down under still

[@Ishy1337]

I love this. You sir got a new subscriber 👌

[@abejames7529]

An honest question, how is this different from an emulator

[@HyperTriggerEx]

I just saw that Play-Asia are going to be selling the AUS version of the SNES Mini. Preorders haven't opened yet but if you set up alerts they'll email you when preorders open. Just thought I'd let you know :)

[@AlexOjideagu2]

CEX do exactly the same thing and they are a commercial company. They were selling a USED Nintendo Switch nearly £100 above retail

[@Flickstylin]

Fellow Aussie here dude! Eb has them for pre order if your interested! You could get someone to pre order it for you and send it over :) if I had the extra cash I would help you out :( goodluck on the hunt! ✌🏻

[@eganzale]

Good video, thanks bro!!!

[@wizzgamer]

Thankfully got mine pre-ordered through the Nintendo store. I think another part of the problem is people are paying these ridiculous re-sellers prices. Also would have liked Chrono Trigger to be on their instead of Final Fantasy 6 as it's hard to get that game here in the U. K as it only got a release on the DS so would have been nice to play it on the big screen.

[@Greennoob2]

I managed to preorder one but I didn't bring enough money to preorder 2. If I get the chance to buy a second pal snes classic mini for you, should I?

[@bjwhite5546]

So much right mate. Good video, has to be said.

[@sgtlegacy7]

Yup that was me, couldn't get it to relive it with my boys!

[@oh-totoro]

I got my NES Classic and the extra controller at RRP from Nintendo Store with very little effort. I ALREADY have TWO SNES Classics pre-ordered, one from Nintendo Store and another from Amazon (I'm stripping one down to make a retro pie), again with very little effort. I simply kept up to date with updates via Twitter and other email alerts (from Nintendo and Amazon and other retailers). It really wasn't that difficult! If you are a big enough fan, then you will put in the effort required to keep on top of release information. If a scumbag scalper can put in the effort required to pick up stacks of them at RRP, then YOU can put in the effort required to get just one of them!

[@joeyg2k8]

Snes Australian version was actually available for PreOrder yesterday for hrs on EB Games but its out of stock now and they don't ship it to USA

[@ronm9948]

I live in a rural area in the uk and im sure i would be able to go pre order another one and would sell it to you for the actual price plus shipping ?

[@DanMeekin]

Is getting a pay-per hour of 25p on a wii u (with games) worth going for a switch?

[@redphantom85617]

I just got mine on Saturday (Wednesday today) and there was two left so I took the advantage and got me both at Best Buy. They were two SNES classics and I asked them about the original Nintendo and they said they should be getting them within a month or two. So I’m pumped up and ready to get me a least three. and no I’m not reselling them. I may give one to my sister since we both used to fight for the Nintendo back almost 30 years ago

[@systemrequestkeyboards7505]

I got one from Staples Online today and saw them in stock in EB Games IN STORE in Canada!

[@aintnoplum]

will it play in widescreen like when i connect my snes through av?

[@marz7835]

Dude, just buy it off MightyApe - its a New Zealand online store and always have stock. I got the 3DS limited edition majoras mask console off them like months after it was released. NZ has a really tiny Nintendo fan base but somehow always get a decent supply of consoles and games.

[@Tatakaus]

you nailed it, i was 'lucky' to pre order one for 135 euro here in germany

[@micacrestana]

I got my SNES Classic Mini from JB Hi-Fi. The Eb Games pre-orders sold out in one day, later on the same happened with JB Hi-Fi.

[@TBelly]

Appreciate your honest opinion

[@ghostyshrimp7275]

It's up to retailers to limit preorders/orders of this item, it's the only way to partially solve this problem other than Nintendo producing more, blaming re-sellers is treading water and will make no difference.

[@dpc4548]

I got my NES mini about a week after release, same as the switch. No problem getting them in Aus.

[@ChrisMelvin89]

i managed to pre-order of a reseller for £175 which is a bit steep but for the games that are on it it was worth it just glad i got one :)

[@TheCommanderOx]

what happened in my area is that the store managers and employees bought them all before they even touched the shelf

[@jimsyhammond]

I pre-ordered one from EB games. and they had a limit of one per customer which should help the scalper problem hopefully

[@user-rs1990]

The word of advice... DO NOT HESITATE!!

[@vidtracey]

Why don't you preorder one for retail price?