And if you're still scarred after many fruitless attempts to nab a Classic, take heart: you can pre-order this one, either from Hyperkin directly or via Amazon (U.K.-dwellers can pre-order here).

First, the bad news. Much like 2016's NES Classic, Nintendo's follow-up will almost certainly be a limited edition item. A Nintendo spokesperson confirmed as much in an email exchange with me.

If you're kicking yourself for missing out on Analogue's metallic NES on steroids, the Nt Mini, you're in luck -- provided you have the cash. Analogue has opened pre-orders for the Nt Mini Noir ...