The Nintendo NES Classic Edition is definitely taking all the attention in the gaming industry these days, and it appears that it has won the battle against giant console makers Sony and Microsoft. The new gaming system is so hot that retailers have claimed it has been sold out and interested buyers could not find a single store that has the device.
Now, new reports have emerged suggesting that the Nintendo NES Classic Edition might be out of stock until early 2017, which means that consumers who were hoping to get the gaming device during the holidays will have to wait until next year. According to some reports, industry observers believe that Nintendo may have intentionally failed to meet the demand of consumers as part of its marketing ploy. Due to its "sold out" status, fans could not stop talking about the Nintendo NES Classic Edition.
What's interesting is although some fans have already pre-ordered the new Nintendo NES Classic Edition at Walmart, Best Buy, Target and Amazon; it does not secure them an item this year. Apparently, they will have to wait just like everyone else for Nintendo to ship the gaming system again.
Despite the scarcity of Nintendo NES Classic Edition, fans are keeping it positive and hope for the company to ship enough units during the Holidays. According to Express, the gaming device manufacturer is expected to update its stock of the popular system before the end of the year.
Meanwhile, some fans are auctioning their Nintendo NES Classic Edition on eBay, and the price starts at $299, which is 400 percent higher than its $60 retail price. Some experts are actually not surprise that people are willing to spend that much for iconic Nintendo Entertainment System video game console. As of the moment, fans will have to wait for the company to provide an official statement with regard to Nintendo NES Classic Edition.
