Many believed the success of the NES Classic Edition all but guaranteed that other Nintendo systems would get similar treatment. Its discontinuation caused some concerns that Nintendo was more interested in Switch (and re-selling games individually through that system`s eShop). But Nintendo has now assuaged any concerns, revealing that the Super Nintendo will receive its own standalone retro system.The SNES Classic Edition is priced at $80 in the US and is scheduled for release on September 29 in both the US and Europe. It features a downright impressive library of 21 games, spanning classics from the Metroid, Mario, Zelda, Castlevania, Mega Man, and Mother series, among others. Most notable is Star Fox 2, a game that was never actually released.We`ve compiled a gallery of all of these games along with some basic ideas to give you some sense of what to expect--provided you`re able to get your hands on one. The NES Classic Edition famously faced severe supply shortages, a situation that seems likely to repeat with the SNES Classic Edition given Nintendo`s history. Whatever the case, click through the gallery above for a preview of what awaits future SNES Classic Edition owners. Contra III: The Alien WarsThe third core item in the Contra series, The Alien Wars features denser and more involved levels than those in previous games and allows you to have two weapons at once. It`s among the high points for the series. Donkey Kong CountryRare had already established itself with games like Battletoads, but Donkey Kong Country cemented its status as one of the most reliable game developers for Nintendo platforms. Like so many other classic SNES games, it`s a platformer, albeit one featuring at-the-time cutting-edge, pre-rendered 3D graphics. It also includes what remains one of the best video game soundtracks ever. EarthBoundA potential Mother 3 western release may have acquired the same sort of mythical quality of games like Half-Life 3, but that doesn`t pre ...
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