Getting hold of a mini NES Classic has become a long and bitter saga

So you want the newly released Nintendo Entertainment System Classic Edition? God speed, my friend.

A mini version of the original NES, the NES Classic Edition is a practically weaponised bit of nostalgia featuring 30 classic games, including the original Super Mario and The Legend of Zelda.

It looks like everyone wants to relive their youth asap, because sheer enthusiasm (and perhaps a lack of preparedness) has buckled Australia's EB Games website for two days now, leaving many unable to complete their purchases.

The A$99 device went on pre-sale 12 p.m. AEDT Monday on the retailer's site. Any luck grabbing one? Nope. Tried again Tuesday? Still nope.  Read more...