Old Year's Resolution

Nintendo’s miniaturised version of what passed for hi-res gaming in 1986 is a proper cutey – but does it have the playability to back up its retro charm?

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Nintendo’s Classic Mini is a little bundle of joy. If you took a first look at this diddy replica of the 30-year-old NES console and thought twice about sticking it at the top of your ideas list for that post-Christmas spending money, then reconsider. This adorable device works pretty much as well as you could hope, and it comes with 30 brilliant games pre-installed.

Whether you’re a wistful pre-millennial looking to revisit Super Mario Bros., Excitebike and the like, or a youthful gamer who fancies playing those retro gems for the first time, you’re in for a treat. Just bear in mind gaming has moved on quite a bit since the age of these 8-bit creations.