Amazon crashed on Friday as the release of the NES Classic had many scrambling to grab the console.
The NES Classic is a miniature version of the original Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) from back in 1985. It comes with 30 pre-installed games (Super Mario Bros., Donkey Kong, The Legend of Zelda, PAC-MAN, Dr. Mario, Mega Man, Final Fantasy, and more), has one controller, and yes you should definitely buy me one for Christmas.
Demand was so high that Amazon’s website crashed.
Trying to order the new NES Classic before my flight takes off but Amazon is drunk. ???? pic.twitter.com/DBxc5Sj2ek
— Bryan Lanning (@bryanlanning) November 11, 2016
First time I have ever seen @amazon fail. Tried buying NES Classic, add to cart, cart empty. Now page is unreachable
— Matt Rowe (@TVsMattRowe) November 11, 2016
The item is still listed, but is not available for sale on Amazon.
And it wasn’t just Amazon, people were lining up in big lines all across America for the device.
Line at @GameStop (Lenox Mall Buckhead) to buy the new #NESmini Classic Edition! #Nintendo #Atlanta pic.twitter.com/3u4d3AxKE0
— TOAD (@toadgeek) November 11, 2016
Nintendo says you shouldn’t worry, as more systems are on the way to stores.
The Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition system is a hot item, and we are working hard to keep up with consumer demand. 1/3
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 11, 2016
There will be a steady flow of additional systems through the holiday shopping season and into the new year. 2/3
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 11, 2016
Please contact your local retailers to check availability. A selection of participating retailers can be found @ https://t.co/rMbd6Wacpi 3/3
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 11, 2016
