SNES Classic Mini UPDATE – Toys R Us expecting more stock TODAY, GAME latest

The Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Nintendo Edition has been out for almost a month now, but stock to buy is still hard to come by for fans.

In both the UK and US whenever SNES Classic Mini stock has become available, it’s sold out extremely quick.

According to NowInStock, the last time gamers in America got a chance to buy the SNES Classic Mini was on Monday at GameSpot.

However, stock for the miniature Super Nintendo literally sold out within minutes. 

But fans on both sides of the pond have reason to be hopefully if they’re still trying to get a SNES Classic Mini.

In the US, Toys R Us have said that they have SNES Classic Mini stock available to buy today.

A spokesperson for the retailer told Polygon that Toys R Us stores will have a limited amount of SNES Classic Mini stock available today.

The Toys R Us spokesperson said: “Since quantities are limited, we encourage customers to get in line before doors open (normal/local time) on Friday morning for a chance to purchase.”

A GameStop spokesperson also said that their stores will be receiving a limited supply of the SNES Classic Mini over the next two weeks.

They said arrival dates will vary between stores, so keep a close eye online for any updates on when your local store will be getting more stock.

In the UK, fans have been given hope about more stock arrivals coming soon.

On the SNES Classic Mini launch day, only three websites in the UK had stock available to buy – Argos, ASDA Direct and John Lewis.

Following that there was a dry spell of around a week and a half where they was no stock available online to buy.

But that barren run was broken by GAME, who look to be the best stocked UK-based retailer for SNES Classic Mini stock.

GAME stores across the UK this week tweeted to say they had limited stock available in store to buy.

It was the first time since launch that a large number of GAME stores had stock available for people to just walk in and buy.

While in the early hours of this morning the GAME website once again opened orders for the SNES Classic Mini. 

Orders opened just before 3am BST, and the SNES Classic Mini came in and out of stock on five separate occasions.

In total, SNES Classic Mini stock was available to buy for around 20 minutes on the GAME website.

The amount of times GAME have been opening orders for the SNES Classic Mini in recent weeks – and that it’s continuing – appears to be a good stock sign.

It shows Nintendo are continuing to restock retailers with SNES Classic Mini deliveries ahead of the Christmas rush.

The attention will surely turn to which retailer could get SNES Classic Mini stock next.

Argos had previously told Express.co.uk that they were expecting more SNES Classic Mini stock before Christmas.

An Argos spokesperson said: “Customers who are unable to secure a console at launch should keep checking our website as we are expecting more stock this side of Christmas.”

Fans desperate for a console who have been unable to secure a SNES Classic Mini may be tempted to turn to eBay to secure a pint-sized console.

But Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime has warned against doing this and assured fans about stock availability.

In a previous interview, he said that Nintendo had “dramatically increased” production for the SNES Classic Mini.

Reggie told gamers not to pay above the RRP for a SNES Classic Mini and suggested the console WILL be widely available.

He said: “I would strongly urge you not to over-bid on an SNES Classic on any of the auction sites . . . You shouldn’t [have to] pay more than $79.99.”

SNES CLASSIC MINI GAMES LIST – ALL 21 GAMES WITH THE SUPER NINTENDO CLASSIC MINI

• Contra III: The Alien Wars™

• Donkey Kong Country™

• EarthBound™

• Final Fantasy III

• F-ZERO™

• Kirby™ Super Star

• Kirby’s Dream Course™

• The Legend of Zelda™: A Link to the Past™

• Mega Man® X

• Secret of Mana

• Star Fox™

• Star Fox™ 2

• Street Fighter® II Turbo: Hyper Fighting

• Super Castlevania IV™

• Super Ghouls ’n Ghosts®

• Super Mario Kart™

• Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars™

• Super Mario World™

• Super Metroid™

• Super Punch-Out!!™

• Yoshi’s Island™