Nintendo is Releasing a Mini NES With 30 Built-in Games!

"I don't need this, but I need this."

This morning Nintendo announced the NES Classic Edition coming this holiday season.  The shrunk down version of the original NES (Nintendo Entertainment System) fits in the palm of your hand and comes with 30 classic games built in!

As of now, there's no word about any ability to expand that list... but still, that's a bargain for the money you'll be paying for it.

Speaking of which - It's relatively CHEAP.  The console will be available on November 11th for only $59.99.

If you know me, and most of you do, then you know I love to game.  I don't get to do too much of it these days because I'm a new dad, and if I'm being honest, she's WAY more entertaining than any video game right now.

But think of the fun I could be having when she's taking a nap!

Here's the complete list of the 30 games included:

Balloon Fight
Bubble Bobble
Castlevania
Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest
Donkey Kong
Donkey Kong Jr.
Double Dragon II: The Revenge
Dr. Mario
Excitebike
Final Fantasy
Galaga
Ghosts’N Goblins
Gradius
Ice Climber
Kid Icarus
Kirby’s Adventure
Mario Bros.
Mega Man 2
Metroid
Ninja Gaiden
Pac-Man
Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream
StarTropics
Super C
Super Mario Bros.
Super Mario Bros. 2
Super Mario Bros. 3
Tecmo Bowl
The Legend of Zelda
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link

I mean just LOOK at those titles... That's as solid a list that even my 10 year old self couldn't beat!

On top of those 30 games, the console includes a throwback controller.  Additional controllers are $10 but are also compatible with both the Wii and Wii U.

I hope "Santa" knows how good I've been this year, because I fully expect to see one of these in my stocking.