Super Famicom Mini Greatly Outsold Famicom Mini In Japan

Can't wait for the GC mini; it'll outsell the Super Famicom.

Probably because of Starfox 2

Well it is the better console and they probably produced more.

The games on the SNES/Super Famicom are definitely better than what was on the NES/Famicom. I also think there is more nostalgia for this console. In any case I think Nintendo have handled the SNES mini a lot better than the NES, as shown by the stock available (constantly available through EB Games in Australia).

I do love the Super Famicom box. So much better than US/EU equivalents. I do like how that image is in the background of the SNES Mini interface, even the EU model.

As much as I love the NES, the SNES/SFC is just so much better and most of the games still hold up today, more so than NES games. So it's no surprise this is more popular.

@Danpal65 are the games not the same? I have bought one just for the package...

@GravyThief isn't it!? I bought ordered one just for the box.

@H1B1Esquire I'd buy that in a heartbeat.

It's possibly my favourite console ever. It would have to be in black though or maybe Spice Orange.

@setezerocinco : The Japanese and Western SNESes have (some) different games.

Id be very surprised if they made a gamecube mini, im not totally convinced they will actually release a mini N64

@SLIGEACH_EIRE would LOVE a GameCube mini, but I think that's gonna be a launch VC for the Switch next year. New joycons for the new GameCube games on VC that used analog, which isn't many tbh.

I can see an N64 Mini happening.

@sillygostly did not know that. Good that I ordered all three.

@lemonjellydude : I'm pretty certain that they will. The games aren't exactly large in size. Most are only a few dozen megabytes, if that.

A GameCube mini does seem a little too good to be true though as it will be substantially more expensive to produce (and don't forget the licensing fees for all of the included games). I'd rather Nintendo simply release GameCube games on a Switch cartridge instead.

I'd give the Game Boy mini a miss, but I'm looking forward to the GBA mini...

They probably sold as many as they made.

I'm loving my mini SNES and it's going to keep me busy for a long time with so many great games. I feel these games hold up much better today then the likes of N64/PS1 era games probably would do. Also if im honest most of these are still better than many games released today

I think we'll see a Game Boy Mini next.

@carlos82 was the only thing that made me leave the Switch for a little bit. The memories and the fun are awesome with the SNES mini.

Easy explanation: they made more SNESC and both consoles sold out.

Of course, SNES is better, but it doesn't change the fact above. SNES, N64 and GameCube are Nintendo's best consoles ever.

The quality of the games on the SNES mini are much better than the ones on offer for the NES mini.

Regarding potential N64 Mini; how many games would it contain? I'm guessing less than SNES Mini. Also how many controllers would be in the box. N64 controllers are pretty big imo. And with 4 controller ports would the controllers be sold seperately? Of course, providing there are up to 4 player games on the system.

Hmm...

Doesn't surprise me, and I'm happy it has because I basically think the SNES is Nintendo's most all-round satisfying console ever and deserves to sell more units.

@trikxy Yeah, the box is gorgeous, and it totally peepees on the boxes from other regions.

@AlexOlney What are your thoughts on how many they should actually make available for launch in Japan?

Take into account :

1. There are more scalpers than players
2. Everyone is a scalper
3. Some of the players are scalpers
4. Some people order 4 units form 4 different retailers to ensure they get one.
5. Some people order multiple units from multiple retailers to ensure they get one and can scalp the rest.
6. if 500,000 people want to own and play SFcom classic - but 2,000,000 people want to scalp them how many should you ,take to ensure that at your next product launch - you haven't over produced because the scalpers aren't buying anymore.
7. It's complicated isn't it!

SNES games are more 'playable' today than NES games. I find many indie games similar to SNES but NES on the other hand is too archaic and difficult by today's standard.

If they made enough units for everybody who wanted one of course it will outsell the NES mini.

I bet if Famicom Mini would have been properly stock it would have sold better.

Really impressive. Now Nintendo just needs to manufacture enough of these!

Is the SFC mini hard to obtain at a reasonable price to import it?

Many of these factors play a large role to why the SFC Mini outselling the Famicom Mini:

SFC Mini is much easier to find
SFC Mini is very affordable to purchase
SFC Mini though had lower game selections, the game lineup are of superb quality compare to Famicom Mini, what does the Famicom Mini had, a foot race River City Ransom game and a Legend of Zelda that you can't even use the microphone for shame and not a single Dragon Quest games also.
SFC Mini includes an unreleased 16-Bit game, something the Famicom Mini did not have. Honestly Nintendo could had include Donkey Kong: Original Edition instead of the original DK.
SFC Mini had better though minor features.
SFC Mini had interchangeable controllers which you can use on a Wii or Wii U, Famicom Mini doesn't and the controllers can't be interchange and are tiny with short length cable.
SFC Mini had more multiplayer title than Famicom Mini.
SFC Mini had better controller than Famicom Mini.
SFC Mini launch earlier than Famicom Mini and will probably be on the market longer too.
SFC Mini looks better.

Normal sized controllers might have helped.

So you guys at NL complain about scalpers but have no problem putting up links to those scalpers as long as you profit from them? A bit hypocritical, wouldn't you think?

@SLIGEACH_EIRE GCN is your favorite? You must be under 30 years old.

@gatorboi352 Nope, I bought the SNES at launch, that's great too. Played the NES back in its prime, I really enjoyed it but the games have aged badly.

Games on Amstrad, C64, NES, SNES, MD, PS1, Saturn, PS2, GCN, PS3, 360, Wii, Wii U, PC.

N64 is still my favourite and connected up in my bedroom via spook s-video to a cheep lenkeng svideo to HDMI converter! Surprisingly crisp image on a 32" LCD.

Not nostalgia either - Emulators can't provide the real experience!

Have to say though I'm loving the SNES mini!

Having more stock helps...

@AlexOlney Ha ha! was just kidding lol There are no answers to this A problem that will forever be with this fantastic in-demand company's products.

John Green critically acclaimed author of (book) The Fault in Our Stars is doing right now an AMA on Reddit cause he "will be on the bus for eight hours". When fans asked him why he's chosen to be on the bus for the next eight hours instead of taking a plane his answer was priceless:
"The bus is super relaxing.
There is no Super Nintendo on airplanes"!!

https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/75wqll/im_john_green_author_of_the_fault_in_our_stars/do9h3xn/

@SLIGEACH_EIRE if they come out with multiple colors it will be a collector's nightmare... 😣

I got my hands on a Famicom mini, the downside of the console is the micro controllers . My super Famicom mini should be arriving this week. I want to play fire emblem (even though i dont know Japanese)