Everyone saw this coming. It happened with the NES Classic, and now it's happening again with Nintendo's new mini console. Online prices for the Super NES Classic Edition are already out of control, with resellers asking more than three times its market value.
Prices Already Out of Control
Just two days after the announcement of the Super NES Classic Edition preorders sold out in several countries, including the United Kingdom. But unfortunately, most of those reserved units are in the hands of speculators and resellers who are listing them at more than triple their market value. In fact, an eBay user already sold a console for $389.99. The range of $250 to $300 seems to be pretty standard for second-hand purchases of the mini console, which sells for $80. We ask you from here not to do it. It's not worth it.
A Familiar Story
We already went through this with the NES Classic Edition, and this time it's expected to be worse. There are many factors resellers will exploit to triple the price of the Super NES Classic Edition: from the temporary production of the mini console, which has games that are much better than those offered on the NES Classic, and even includes a complete version of Star Fox 2 that you can enjoy in HD, to the collectibility and nostalgia effect. Is it a good investment? For these resellers making a quick fortune, it is.
Where to Go Instead
Nintendo sold 2.3 million units of the NES Classic and just stopped selling it. There was still demand, and the Japanese company could have made more, but instead it's now a collector's item sold at its peak price. If you think about it calmly, with those $300 you could buy a Nintendo Switch. Meanwhile, many stores will not take preorders for the Super NES Classic Edition to avoid further encouraging these activities; instead, you can register at the official Nintendo store, which will notify you immediately when more units are in stock.
Source: Gizmodo.
