Nintendo Follows Up Pokémon Go With Another Big Release

Nintendo Co., Ltd (ADR) NTDOY is having quite the week. Pokémon GO has been one of the hottest news stories of the entire year, but the company's not done yet.

Nintendo managed to hit video game fans with another release: A relaunch of its beloved original console, the NES. The Nintendo Entertainment System console is one of the most iconic gaming platforms of all time, and will be released in a mini version for just $60 on November 11. Controllers will be sold for $10.

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While the new NES will look almost exactly like the old version, it's so small that it will fit in your hand. The original launched in the US in 1985, which is largely credited for the rise of console gaming.

The new NES will come with 30 games built into the system, including classics like Super Mario Bros, Donkey Kong, Pac MAN and TECMO Bowl.

NES will have a few upgrades since gamers last remembered it, including an HDMI cable to plug into high-definition TV and a way to suspend and save play without a password.

Nintendo's stock is reacting positively, up nearly 14 percent to $30.18 in Thursday's session.

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