The NES Classic is a miniature version of the original Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) from 1985. The miniature console has 30 pre-installed games and comes with one controller.
Demand for the console was so high that it crashed Amazon's website. The online retailer was set to sell the NES Classic at 2 p.m. PST.
Trying to order the new NES Classic before my flight takes off but Amazon is drunk. 😞 pic.twitter.com/DBxc5Sj2ek
— Bryan Lanning (@bryanlanning) November 11, 2016
First time I have ever seen @amazon fail. Tried buying NES Classic, add to cart, cart empty. Now page is unreachable
— Matt Rowe (@TVsMattRowe) November 11, 2016
Earlier in the day, Nintendo fans lined up at stores across the U.S. to purchase the console.
Line at @GameStop (Lenox Mall Buckhead) to buy the new #NESmini Classic Edition! #Nintendo #Atlanta pic.twitter.com/3u4d3AxKE0
— TOAD (@toadgeek) November 11, 2016
The console, which originally retailed for $59.99, is listed on eBay for over $200, with some listings as high as $4,999.
Nintendo has responded to the high demand of the console through Twitter.
The Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition system is a hot item, and we are working hard to keep up with consumer demand. 1/3
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 11, 2016
There will be a steady flow of additional systems through the holiday shopping season and into the new year. 2/3
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 11, 2016
Please contact your local retailers to check availability. A selection of participating retailers can be found @ https://t.co/rMbd6Wacpi 3/3
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 11, 2016
