Rumor: Nintendo 64 Classic Leaked

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A new post on Reddit is making the rounds featuring three images that report to be of an official Nintendo 64 classic.

The original source of the images actually come way of Twitter, via user "nachoypistacho," who tweeted the following earlier today:



According to the user, he was provided the images via an inside contact, who, as you would expect, has not been named.

So, are the images legit? Well, if the photos are fakes, then they are pretty damn good fakes. That said, it's the Internet, and godly photoshopping skills aren't that rare.

As some users point out, the pictured extending old school socket doesn't seem like something Nintendo would do, as it would be very fragile and thus potentially a problem for it. The NES classic notably had something similar, but it didn't pop out nearly that far.

Meanwhile, the mock controller ports, which have been cut from the picture, would essentially prevent you from inserting the controller. So, there's that as well.

Beyond these two details though -- neither which conclusions can be drawn from -- the images look like they could be real, and at the very least, are impressive renders.

Whether this "leak" is fake or not, it's possible, if not probable, Nintendo will release a Nintendo 64 classic in the style of its SNES and NES Classic. As you may know, Nintendo released the latter in November 2016 and the former followed a year later in September 2017.

Both were massive commercial hits for Nintendo, so much so, that it did a re-run of the NES classic this year. And it wouldn't be very surprising if a re-run of the SNES followed.

That said, it seems like the logical next step will be the Nintendo 64 classic. And given a year passed between the NES and SNES Classics, it's plausible that it will actually come this holiday season, which previous reports and rumors suggested could be the case. And when you consider the PlayStation Classic from Sony is coming this December, it would make sense Nintendo would want to get out there with the Nintendo 64 mini to compete.

It also could come next year. Who knows. But it seems increasingly likely -- whether these images or real or not -- that it's indeed coming. It's just a matter of when.

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LinxPosted:

If this is true and God I hope so I will definitely be trying to get my hands on one of these

MazePosted:

miller1821
THQ Why do people pay 99$ for these consoles with like 20 preloaded games when they could buy an original one and play it with whatever games they want


Because it comes with 20 games but you can put whatever you want on it and it has an hdmi output. Try connecting an older N64 with a newer tv and it looks like crap so unless you have a crt tv laying around then buying an original N64 is not an option for people who want it to look good. You can have the whole catalog of N64 games at your disposal.


To add on, N64 games are crazy expensive at this point. I found Mario Kart 64 for $60, some games go for over $100.
If this came loaded with just Mario kart, super Mario, and super smash you'd be saving tons of money.

VoroPosted:

Please be real Please be real Please be real Please be real lmfao

miller1821Posted:

THQ Why do people pay 99$ for these consoles with like 20 preloaded games when they could buy an original one and play it with whatever games they want


Because it comes with 20 games but you can put whatever you want on it and it has an hdmi output. Try connecting an older N64 with a newer tv and it looks like crap so unless you have a crt tv laying around then buying an original N64 is not an option for people who want it to look good. You can have the whole catalog of N64 games at your disposal.

DissPosted:

I would definitely buy this if it came out!

THQPosted:

Why do people pay 99$ for these consoles with like 20 preloaded games when they could buy an original one and play it with whatever games they want

JastyPosted:

Oh my god this is excellent news if this is real, I know like what last month a patent for the N64 was seen happening. But if it's an N64 classic that's an instant day 1 purchase n64 is my favorite classic console and this would promote hours of fun, and great games that I would rather not buy for a super expensive price.

MazePosted:

I will be SO pissed if this isn't real.
I still have a n64 but wouldn't hesitate a second to get this so long as the games that come preloaded into it are good(let's be real, most n64 games are amazing)

MikePosted:

This would be awesome if this was made i would get it 100%


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