SNES Classic: Where to Buy

Which vendors will have the Super NES Classic and how to boost your chances of scoring one.

By Eric Song

If you click on one of these links to buy the product, IGN may get a share of the sale. For more, read our Terms of Use.September 28 Update - SNES Classic is now available at Thinkgeek!September 28 Update - Sold out at Gamestop in minutes? seconds?September 28 Update - SNES Classic is now available at Gamestop!

For those of you who couldn't grab an SNES preorder, fret not! Based on the numbers reported by Nintendo as well as initial announcements from vendors, there will be SNES Classics available to purchase this Friday, September 29. I'll give you some tips on where best to look and how to effectively manage your time so that you're not F5-ing the entire day away. Not interested in the SNES? Read our review. It might change your mind.

Where to Buy the SNES Online

Bookmark these pages and check back regularly. It would also be a good idea to set up store accounts if you haven't already.

Where to Buy the SNES In-Store

• Gamestop (confirmed every store will have limited inventory)
• Target (I've called and every store near me will have "plenty" in stock)
• Toys R Us (no preorders, so hopefully they have massive stock)
• Best Buy (read Best Buy's official distribution strategy here)
• Thinkgeek (confirmed bundle-less SNES Classics will be stocked)

Tips to Increase Your Chances of Getting an SNES

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Stop using guest checkout. Create store accounts beforehand. I've seen this happen too many times. People complain because they add an SNES to cart, enter their shipping and payment info, and by the time they reach final checkout, the SNES is gone. If you set up an account with the store beforehand, you could have all your shipping and payment info filled out ahead of time. It takes me less than 10 seconds to check out an item via Amazon. If you're worried about having your information saved online, remove it AFTER you secure your SNES order. Start hunting online at 9pm PST / 12 midnight EST For U.S. east coast resident, this timing makes sense. For everyone else, keep in mind that store updates usually happen simultaneously across the US. That means IF the SNES goes up at midnight, it will most likely either be 12 midnight EST or 12 midnight PST. Whatever your guess might be, it's better to be safe than sorry and check at the earlier time. Help a friend out, but you're always numero uno If you happen to see the SNES in stock and you have a number of friends who also want one, be a good samaritan and secure copies for your buddies. In my opinion, it's not scalping if you're not intending to buy multiples for resale. But before you do that, make sure you order ONLY ONE for yourself. During the preorder phase, Amazon cancelled all orders that involved multiple SNES purchases. You could buy 5 with good intentions, but the vendor won't know and won't care. Just in case this happens again, make sure you buy a single SNES on a separate order first. Go to your nearest store and bring your phone with you In this day and age, buying online and buying in-store are not mutually exclusive. Bring your phone with you so you can keep up to date with online stock updates while you're hoofing it to the nearest store. Driving? Bring your significant other, a friend, or your parent to browse for you.

Some Cool SNES Accessories Are Already Announced

HORI SNES Classic Fighting Commander Wireless Controller for $25 This officially licensed controller sports turbo functions for all 6 buttons. -----------------------------

PDP SNES Classic Deluxe Carrying Case for $29.99 Here's the perfect case to protect your prize. It even includes 6 pieces (3 double-sided) of classic SNES game artwork that you can swap out on the front of the case, including Super Mario World, Super Mario Kart, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Super Metroid, Star Fox 2 and F-Zero. -----------------------------

SNES Classic 10ft Extension Cable for Controllers (2-Pack) for $9.99 Although the SNES controller cable length is 2ft longer than the measly 3ft cable length of the NES Classic, it still won't be enough for many people. Fortunately, add 10 more feet with these extension cables and you are set. -----------------------------

Playing With Super Power: Nintendo Super NES Classics for $17.99 If you want to delve into the history of the SNES and its games, including Star Fox 2, then you might want to consider this homage to this groundbreaking console.

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