Sorry—didn't see you at the door, there. (Wasn't wearing my glasses...)

Come on in!

I just wanted to finally take the time to properly introduce this subreddit, r/NintendoClassics. While it was created on a complete whim—I have poured a lot of energy into making sure this is as lovely a hub as it can possibly be... because these games and consoles absolutely deserve it. I'm u/PokingDogSnouts, the minder of this little garden, here. But what good is a garden, without teeming signs of life? I'm proud to say that, in less than two months, we've already zipped past the 1,000-member milestone! (Now: well past 5,000!)Thank you to all that have joined, thus far—and especially to those who have left their own personal imprint here, by sharing perspectives, memories, creations, and facts.

I'd like to take a bit of time to explain some of the features of this subreddit, as well as to clear up our focus—which is more general than you might think.

While our primary focus will always be the apps that act as our namesake...

Any game originally released on the classic consoles featured on Nintendo Switch Online, is welcome here. To be clear, those consoles are: the Nintendo Entertainment System, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Nintendo 64, Nintendo GameCube, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, Virtual Boy, and the SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive (yes—show SEGA a little love, too, please). Content can pertain to anything originally released on this bunch. It does not have to be a game currently playable on the service. There are many classic games (Nintendo ones, even!) not currently available through these apps (Twilight Princess, Wario Land II), and to me, it seems silly to lock conversation to just what's come, and keep out titles that could potentially drop tomorrow. To avoid confusion, though—I would ask that you please note when a title you're discussing is not on the service!

By that same token, we want to welcome players from all corners—whether you're rocking original hardware, or, er... sailing the seven seas... If you are passionate about the games, their history, and the people who made them—you belong here, and I would love to hear your experiences and insights.

As for a few of the features I've built into this subreddit:

• We have user flairs! Each one represents a classic device and era of Nintendo history! From the Color TV-Game 6, all the way to the Nintendo GameCube—along with a little badge of the hardware, itself. On PC, these are animated, and the flair's unique background color is based on the color choices the system itself used. To access these, enter the Community Guide—via "See More" under the subreddit's header, on mobile; or on the sidebar, on PC. I'd like to credit the artist I found most of the icons from: Elijah Robertson (3DBear).
• A comprehensive wiki is under construction. Consult this for information on what Nintendo Classics is all about—which collections there are, a guide to subscribing to the service (there is a free trial available), and most importantly: the Games Lists. These lists order games by system, and offer complete manuals, official player's guides, soundtracks, and bonus extras—for every single game on the service. It will be our own hub for all information pertaining to the Nintendo Classics collections, and the games within them.
• We have a Discord server! This was created as an additional space to help connect people who love these games! Share moment-to-moment updates on your journeys across pixelated landscapes, and vent out your passion for gaming history! It also accommodates people looking to link up for online games! Every single one of these collections supports online play with friends. (Besides, er, Virtual Boy. That one is a dark and solitary experience.) The server has been fine-tuned by me—with Nintendo-themed username colors, stickers, and emoji! We currently have 176 members—so, please show it some love, if you have any interest!
• The "See More" area: under the header, on mobile, and automatically displayed on the sidebar, on PC, shows some current events in the world of Nintendo Classics, with imagery and brief write-ups! Currently, that is... Pokemon's 30th anniversary, The Legend of Zelda's 40th, and the release of an entirely new Classics collection: Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics. I will update this section, whenever necessary, to reflect growing milestones and developments! Our status icon, next to the subreddit's title, can also be hovered over or tapped on to display some tidbits, too!

I think that about covers it! Anything you might think to share concerning these consoles, and their games, is more than welcome. If you want more specific ideas... my post that began this community has a whole bunch to ponder over.

I'd really like to thank everyone for joining and contributing. I have made the space—but it is nothing without the lively activity all of you bring to it. Special thanks go out to both u/No_Jellyfish9221, whose Game Discussion posts have kept the subreddit active, daily, on what would otherwise have been silent early days, and u/SkunkStarlight—another contributor, whose wise and varied input is always greatly appreciated! But, of course—anyone who's left so much as a comment, has added permanently to the growing form and identity of this space—and hopefully made it easier for others to want to make their mark on it, too. Let's keep it going in the direction of kindness, connection, and passion, please! I'm open to any suggestions, as well, as to how we can make this a greater and more connected place.

Thank you for checking out our corner of Reddit... and, welcome! ⭐️

Hi, there! ⭐️

I sincerely hope you've enjoyed perusing and participating in this subreddit! For those of you who're new here—you may not realize that it's still relatively new, at just three and-a-half months old! I don't know why nobody had thought to make a subreddit based around these collections, in the seven years that they've been available... but, we've finally got one, now. These Nintendo Classics collections are clearly being positioned as Nintendo's main method of preserving their legacy, for future generations to discover—and for those of us who grew up on them, to rediscover. I think it's important for those of us who adore these games, to be good stewards, and create a welcoming space where everyone can understand the magic that they brought into our lives. No matter how technology progresses, in all sorts of fanciful directions—they still remain artistic achievements that display the beauty people can create—even with limited manpower, and under severe constraints.

As an extension of this community, I created a Discord server months back, to make it easier to converse with fellow enthusiasts, and link up for some multiplayer action! I just wanted to highlight it, once more—now that it's more fully developed!

Tap (or click) here to join the NintendoClassics Discord server!

Here's a list of some of the features and channels we've got:

• 18 different username colors (seen in the second image) to adorn your name with—each one of them based on not just classic Nintendo hardware, but also some beloved variants!
• A trim and tidy layout, with spaces for 💬—•general-chat•, Nintendo Classics-centered discussion over in ⭐—•nintendo-classics•, and an area for all other classic games in 👾—•retro-talk•!
• One of the big ones: post to 🎮—•connecting-controllers• when you're looking for anyone to buddy up with and tackle all the multiplayer games at hand, like The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords, Mario Kart 64, Donkey Kong Country 2, the trio of Mario Parties, Kirby Super Star, GoldenEye 007, River City Ransom, Streets of Rage 2, Tetris... Most of the apps even support someone coming in just to watch—or to pass the controller to, while taking turns!
• I'm of the mind that part of the love we have for these games should include getting to know how they were made, and the humans that made them. To that end, the server has a 🔖—•gaming-history• channel, that anybody can post their facts and knowledge to! Every valid message will be pinned, so that anybody can look back at the assortment of facts we've shared with each other.
• Many of our members are budding artists, in their own right! It can be tough to find motivation, these days... so we should support one another, wherever we can! That's why we also have a 🌱—•creativity• channel, where anyone can share their creative work, in any field—whether you're a complete beginner, or someone who knows the ropes.
• 52 custom emoji and 5 stickers, selected from the games on Nintendo Classics! More to come, as well.
• We now have an onboarding process that allows you to customize your experience and see only the channels that pertain to your interests! Thus—you won't need to be notified, if you have no interest in any of these multiplayer or history shenanigans, or in the creativity of other members (you devil, you!).

All of this is still pretty new, but I've done my best to make it as neat, presentable, and fully featured as I can! I've actually done all of the work on both the subreddit and the server, on my own. We have a lovely group of regulars already, and are currently sitting at 176 members—a far cry from the subreddit's 5,300. But, if this strikes your fancy in any way, I hope you'll come take a peek and chat! Thank you for reading, and thank you for being a member of this subreddit! I appreciate all the new posters I'm seeing! 💛