Okay, so I’m being a bit literal when I say I’ve got hands on impressions of the NES Classic …. While I did watch a few games be played on the system by other people, I more so wanted to get a close look at the actual device.
The Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition is small! That great kind of small.
I’ve got fairly small hands and it just fit right on top. Here’s a photo of it next to an iPhone 7 plus for a better size comparison.
It’s also powered via USB! The demo unit was plugged in and powered by a Wii U. This is pretty great because you should be able to plug it into any TV with an available USB spot. 
It really is a perfect miniature recreation of the classic console right down to the red power light. The one negative recreated aspect however, is the controllers short wire length.
The controller sadly feels too short, and having to sit on top of the television set is something I don’t think many miss.
Still, that’s not going to stop the NES Classic from being one of this Christmas’s most wanted items, and deservedly so.
It comes with 30 classic games built in, and costs a very reasonable $59.99. It also helps that the games look absolutely beautiful!
I got to see Mega Man 2, Punchout, and Bubble Bobble played in the 3 display modes. The very sharp 4:3, Pixel Perfect mode, and CRT mode with the old school TV scan lines. These games have never looked better.
Check out the full list of games here.
The NES Classic is set to release on November 11th. If you live in North America and have been trying to pre-order the system with no luck, that’s because there will be no pre-orders taken.
So get ready to act fast on November 11th!
I can’t wait to get one of my own. How about you? Planning on getting an NES Classic? Which games interest you the most?