The Nintendo SNES Classic will go on sale in a few hours, but the console will likely be hard to find in retail stores worldwide.
Finding the NES Classic was extremely difficult. And while Nintendo says that planning To ship “significantly” more SNES Classics, stock shortages have already hit the console before its release date.
Nintendo’s SNES Classic goes on sale at the end of August, but popular retailers Amazon, best buy, Aimand Walmart sold out almost instantly. Luckily, some retailers will stock the SNES Classic on launch day.
Best Buys announced his plans It’s for the SNES Classic launch, and the company says the console should be available in around 1,000 stores nationwide.
The retailer says there will be a ticketing process similar to Black Friday, with SNES Classic consoles selling on a first come, first served basis. Ticketing starts at 7 am local time.
Walmart stores will begin selling the SNES Classic starting Midnight local time, although not all stores are open 24 hours. If you have a Walmart location nearby, be sure to call ahead.
Target and GameStop will also own SNES Classic stock, though the amount will vary by location. We recommend calling hours in advance and buying advice.
If you’re interested in buying the SNES Classic but don’t want to take your chances at a retail outlet, you’ll want to browse through popular retailers’ online stocks.
You may have to wait a few weeks, but avoid paying premiums On sellers like Craigslist and eBay. The SNES Classic is already $250 or more on eBay.
Here’s how you can try an in-stock SNES Classic on and after launch.
How to Find a SNES Classic in Stock
NowInStock tracks SNES Classic stocks at popular retailers like Amazon and Best Buy.
The site allows you to set up alerts to be notified when new stock of SNES Classic is available. Here’s how to set up alerts for the SNES Classic.
- Sign up for a free NowInStock account
- Add your phone number and email address.
- Verify your phone number.
- Visit SNES Classic tracker page.
- Click Add/Manage Alerts.
- Click Add Product for the stores you want to follow.
- Click on the phone point in the Delivery section to receive a text alert.
Depending on the option you choose, you may receive a text, computer alert, or email. You can also manage these settings from your NowInStock account.
NowInStock alerts will help you monitor SNES Classic stock.
You can also sign up for email alerts at: Amazon, best buy, B&H Photo, Gamestop, Walmart and others as they appear. To do this, simply click the “Email Me” tab at Amazon and/or the “Notify Me” tab at Best Buy.
The SNES Classic comes with a solid roster of games, including the unreleased Star Fox 2. The full list of SNES Classic games includes:
The package also includes two classic SNES controllers.
