Nintendo NES Classic Edition has been sold out since day 1. When it was launched on Nov. 11, stores immediately put up the sign "out of stock" as all the units were gone in mere minutes after the sale started.
Thus, on the same day of its release, the Nintendo NES Classic Edition was declared the hottest item of the year. Apparently, Nintendo was not expecting this kind of outcome so the company was overwhelmed.
In fact, Nintendo was not able to supply the restocks requested by reseller stores because it only produced a small number of units. Now the company is trying its best to meet the customer's demand for Nintendo NES Classic Edition.
Moreover, as there are still many people who would like to get their hands on the Nintendo NES Classic Edition console, some resellers took advantage of the situation and sold units at prices that are much higher than the console's original selling price of just $60. Many scalpers put the console on sale for as much as $5000.
Buyers should not fall for scams like this and if you are really desperate to have the Nintendo NES Classic Edition, do not worry because there are stores where the units are still available despite being low on supply. And the best part is that most are selling the consoles at its original price or at least under $300.
So, where are the stores that still have the Nintendo NES Classic Edition? Below are some of the stores to check out for the units:
Amazon has stocks available right now but buyers must act fast since the items can disappear soon. It is being sold from $220 - $259 and shipping dates posted are from Dec. 7 to Jan. 24, 2017. Take note that some have shipping fees while others are free to ship.
Smyths Toys is accepting pre-orders. The store stated that it is expecting pre-orders will be fulfilled by Dec. 9. You will be notified via email of the expected delivery date closer to the time. The price indicated on this site is £49.99 and shipping are free but in U.K. only.
Ebay have sellers with stock of Nintendo NES Classic Edition. Some were pre-owned but most are brand-new so this site is worth visiting. Prices range from $160 to $280 while there are those in auctions that have already reached thousands of dollars. Most importantly, most units are ready to ship.
The Nintendo NES Classic Edition comes with thirty pre-installed games like Mario Brothers, Final Fantasy, The Legend of Zelda, Ninja Gaiden and more. The package includes one NES controller and an HDMI cable for HDTV connection. Don't miss your chance, visit these stores now and get your Nintendo NES Classic Edition!