The NES Classic's sales are in fact, booming and it would have been better if there was more of the console produced. The NES Classic is hard to come by since stocks don't last as long as Nintendo expected. Best Buy has announced that the console will be available next week with limited quantities.
Interested buyers of the NES Classic better hurry because this may very well be the last chance to get one before Christmas. Best Buy gives shoppers another chance to get their hands on the ever elusive NES Classic on December 20, 2016. The Verge reports that there will be a limited number of consoles available and Best Buy has opted against disclosing just how many.
It is best to prepare to get in line at Best Buy because the NES Classic will not be available on BestBy.com. Moreover, the limited edition console will be sold following a strictly first come first serve rule. Apparently, the only way to get an NES Classic on December 20th is to wait in line and Best Buy will be following a ticketing process as long as consoles are still available. Customers are advised against calling Best Buy to inquire on supplies because it will not be disclosed over the phone.
The NES Classic is now notorious to be gone in a flash once it is up or sale in stores. Polygon reports that Nintendo is still bombarded by demands for the NES Classic after selling 196,000 units last month. It is evident that the tech company has underestimated the success of the NES Classic, hence the shortage in units.
Many fans would love to get an NES Classic or give on for the holidays, however, it is not an easy task. Best Buy's December 20th NES Classic sale is possibly the last chance to get the console this year. Stay tuned to Game N' Guide for more updates on the NES Classic and opportunities to get one.