Amazon Has Nintendo NES Classic Edition But It’s Expensive; Nintendo Bungles The Supply Again Even For The Switch

The Nintendo NES Classic Edition has been spotted in Amazon with more than 150 in stock but could be easily sold out now even though Amazon sell it at prices higher than $160 plus shipping. The $60 retro console is so hard to find and it looks like its much younger cousin, the Nintendo Switch may also suffer the same fate as demand continues to soar.

Nintendo has been having supply problems ever since the Nintendo NES Classic Edition launched last November. Every time online and physical stores have the stocks, it is in small quantity that sold out within seconds. It is actually surprising for the company that was much abused because of the disappointing Wii U console, which has already ceased productions. Nintendo now has two gaming consoles in high demand, the latest of which is the newly-released Nintendo Switch last week.

A new update from the Amazon page lists the 150 available in stock to only one in less than 24 hours. However, there are more than 150 Amazon retailers selling the mini-console for $160 and above. The online store eBay also has a total of ten in stock priced slightly lower at $144 but still way higher than its original launch price. Moreover, the old school grey-colored Nintendo NES Classic Edition comes in various modded versions with additional games included.

It was already known months ago that the Nintendo NES Classic Edition can be hacked using the hakchi2 tool. The console only has 30 games built-in like "Super Mario Bros.," "Legend of Zelda," "Donkey Kong" and other great classics. For those who wish to have more game choices, the console can actually have more than 800 games using the hakchi2 tool. However, the potential risk is high and with a void warranty, there is no way to ask for a replacement for a new and difficult-to-acquire console, Extreme Tech reported.

As to why Nintendo is having supply issues for the Nintendo NES Classic Edition is attributed to a supply chain problem. Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima revealed that some parts are difficult to obtain but the company is committed to meeting consumer demands by beefing up production. The same scenario may play out with the Nintendo Switch with sales soaring and more stores eking out the little stock that they have left. However, Nintendo already revealed that the company is already meeting its schedule in shipping 2 million units of the newest console by March, according to BGR.