Even though Nintendo has no plans to continue production of the NES Classic, according to sites such as Eurogamer, the company will release an SNES Classic console later this year, specifically around the Christmas holiday rush.
The NES Classic was a fairly popular novelty item. However, Nintendo, in a repeat performance, underestimated the demand for the miniature console and did not create enough copies. Because so few people actually got their hands on the NES Classic, the Internet understandably freaked out when Nintendo announced it would cease production — a sudden increase in ebay prices did not help. But now we know Nintendo stopped producing NES Classic consoles to make way for the SNES Classic — assuming it is not just a baseless rumor. I for one am cautiously optimistic.
The NES Classic was a flawed product. Some people ignored those problems while others did not. If Nintendo wants to win back the support of those who could not ignore the console’s faults, the company cannot just take the NES Classic, give it a new shell and SNES games and call it an SNES Classic. Here are a few of the ways Nintendo can improve the SNES Classic:
- The NES Classic was almost criminally understocked. Nintendo should produce far more SNES Classic consoles than it thinks necessary. If the company believes it has made enough copies, it has not made enough.
- The NES Classic’s gamepad cords were too short. The SNES Classic should have either longer gamepad cords or wireless gamepads.
- The SNES Classic should have a larger selection of games, far more than the NES Classic’s static library of 30 games. Furthermore, the console should let players add even more games, either through an official Nintendo memory stick that plugs into the console or an online store.
- The SNES Classic should include games that were previously exclusive to Japan or other countries.
The SNES Classic, like the NES Classic, is a genius concept: a small plug ‘n play console parents can buy for their children to give them a taste of some of the best video games ever made. If Nintendo were to mass produce the console in sufficient numbers and resume production of the NES Classic, both those consoles could turn into veritable gold mines. Now if only Nintendo could secure the rights to create a SEGA Genesis Classic console.
PS4 sales in the UK climbed by a shocking 633 percent year-over-year in 2023, so apparently the old system isn’t dead yet. The previous year’s very limited supply of the system is likely a major factor in this figure, since the console’s lifespan was drastically reduced because of chip shortages caused by the pandemic. Still, it’s proof that PlayStation’s original platform has unmet demand.
With the very low prices of PS4 software (both in-store and online at the PS Store), this strategy makes a lot of sense. Plus, it’s future-proof, so there’s no harm in stocking up on PS4s while new-gen pricing is still high, since if you decide to switch to a PS5 in the future, you can transfer all of your purchases across. Not to mention that the majority of new releases still come out on the PS4, with several offering free PS5 upgrades.
While the percentage rise may seem huge, real PS4 sales will probably be much lower. It’s a sign that the gadget, which is now a decade old, isn’t completely dead yet, and we expect it to keep receiving maintenance for a while longer. Of course, this is great news for Sony, because the company would rather have PS4 players playing on its last-gen gadget than none at all, even if it would love to have them upgrade to PS5.
A PS5 firmware update on a cold winter morning is unmatched. The latest PS5 system software update is 23.02–08.40.00 from Sony. Does this one add useful features or just boost system performance?
Though closer to the latter, it’s more than Sony’s favorite patch note. It fixes security issues, improves messages and usability, and boosts system software performance. Official patch notes for this 1.185GB update:
- We updated system software security
- We improved system software stability and performance
- Some screens now have better messages and usability
That’s it. PS5 gets another win to recover from its midweek slump. Do you share our enthusiasm for this firmware update? Comment below. To spice things up, make your comment rhyme.
Belgian developer Larian Studios’ work on Baldur’s Gate 3’s Xbox Series S version will improve performance on all platforms, including PS5. The game’s fifth major patch, expected to launch this week, will include upgrades and new features. More details will be revealed later today.
Director of Publishing Michael Douse says PS5 performance improvements may be the “least exciting thing” in the title’s next update, so it sounds like a big one. Larian Studios employees are proud of “finally” implementing tweaks, fixes, and changes, Douse says. Later today, we’ll bring you all the Baldur’s Gate 3 update details.
Those who reached the RPG’s third act have reported technical issues during the narrative’s conclusion, especially in co-op, so today’s update should fix them. New features like a permadeath mode are expected, along with Xbox Series S optimization fixes. What else should be added to the game?
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