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Nintendo and Sega to re-release NES and Mega Drive for Christmas

Sega and Nintendo are launching mini entertainment systems featuring classics from both their iconic consoles.

The Nintendo Classic Mini will feature 30 in-built games including Super Mario Bros (see video of how Nintendo celebrate 30 Marion years above), The Legend of Zelda, Metroid and Kirby's Adventure.

Meanwhile the Sega Mega Drive Classic Gaming Console comes with 80 in-built games including Sonic, Streets of Rage and Golden Axe.

 A spokesman for Nintendo said: "The classic NES is back in a familiar-yet-new form as a mini replica of Nintendo's original home console. Plugging directly into a high-definition TV using the included HDMI cable, the console comes complete with 30 NES games built-in, including beloved classics like Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, Metroid, Donkey Kong, PAC-MAN and Kirby's Adventure.

"The Nintendo Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System comes packaged with an HDMI cable, a USB cable for powering the system, and one Nintendo Classic Mini: NES Controller.

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"And whether it's rediscovering an old favourite or experiencing the joy of NES for the first time, the fantastic collection of NES classics included with each and every system should have something for all players.

"The Nintendo Classic Mini: NES Controller can also be used to play Virtual Console NES games on a Wii U or Wii console. Simply connect it to a Wii Remote controller to make the experience that much more authentic.

"Players needn't worry about losing any hard-earned progress either as each game has multiple suspend points, allowing them to start where they left off at a later time, no passwords needed."

The NES console will be released on November 11 and cost £49.99 you can pre-order it now from GAME. The Mega Drive will be released in October and cost £49.99.

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