OK, we have 21 games. One is new: Star Fox 2. These are nearly all high quality games in my opinion. I like the list for the most part. I would consider buying it for myself, however, there are a few reasons I've decided not to even try. Here are my reasons:

1. High price. With only 21 games, $80 is too much. Other similar collections come in at a far lower price. Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection (not just Sonic games; should have been called Sega's Ultimate Genesis Collection) came with 49 games for $30! That is true value. This fantastic collection comes with mostly Sega Genesis classics, but also a few Sega arcade games and Master System games. These are not a bunch of crap games. Most are true classics. To name a few: Phantasy Star 1-4, Streets of Rage 1-3, Shinobi 3 and arcade, Golden Axe 1-3, Shining Force 1 and 2, Space Harrier arcade, Sonic 1-3, Columns, and Comix Zone. Plus, there are developer interviews, trophies, facts about each game, etc. I doubt the Mini will have any special extras. 

Also, there are $20 collections like 2 Capcom collections with around 20 games each. A Neo Geo collection with about 20 games for $20. And there are more similar collections. So, as you can see, $80 for 21 games is outrageous. 

2. Game selection. They could have done a little better. 25-30 games would have been nice. Why not Chrono Trigger, Actraiser 1 and 2, Axelay, Super Star Wars games, and most of all, Final Fantasy 2 (4).

3. Supply. Nintendo has disappointed many with discontinuing the first Mini. Many still want one, but can't get it. Instead of continuing to stock a popular item until demand is met, they axed it. That does not even make businesses sense. It seems they will repeat this again only committing to a few months of supplying the new Mini. Scalpers are already taking advantage as last time. Many will have to pay much higher than $80 for one. This will cause stress and anxiety for those that want one, but worry that they can't, because Nintendo doesn't want to meet demand. So, if they don't want my money enough, then fine. 

Unless having Star Fox 2 is important to you, I suggest avoiding this collection. 

Of course it's a ripoff. You can get an emulator and all of the games and more on the internet for free! You can even put a random piece of plastic on your desk to keep the illusion.

its a collectors item.

If I went out and bought the actual cart of Secret of Mana it would be 60 bucks. Starfox 2 repro another 60 bucks. I never do Emu's so as a collector it's cool to have a mini. It looks cool and it's useful.

OP has very illogical points, comparing SNES Mini with game collections is pointless because you don't get hardware with those game collections that plays those games. I dont see how point that some people will find SNES Mini harder makes SNES Mini "rip off".

About point why Nintendo axed NES Mini, they were very clear that from start NES Mini was intended to be just holiday item, and main point was to use it like market tool for Nintendo brand and Nintendo IPs, they also said that SNES Mini will also be holiday item.

This is such a strange complaint because unless you use an emulator, it's most likely the cheapest way you'll ever get old Nintendo games. For *Nintendo* it's a good deal but for most video game companies it's absolutely not. Don't certain retro titles go from 3 dollars to 5 dollars each on the Wii U Eshop? I'm pretty sure the portable games like GBA are like 3 and SNES are like 4? I haven't booted up my Wii U in a long time, but if we assume the price varies from 3-5$ per retro game, it's a good deal.

Honestly, we should be complaining about how Nintendo prices their old games anyways.

Not if it gets hacked. But else it is completely useless.

To play an unleased SNES (StarFox 2) game is worth the price for m3. I brought the unofficial game off Ebay for $150aus.

$80 is too much for 21 games?

I mean, yeah, you can grab an emulator and play it all illegally, and that's fine, but saying $80 is too much for 21 games is... Wow.

Nintendo fanboys don't care they will buy it

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