Nintendo Is Discontinuing the NES Classic Edition...But Why?

Nintendo announced the mini Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) Classic console will now be discontinued...but why? The gaming world buzzed when the exciting news was revealed last summer. Yet the video game company state the NES was only meant to be a limited release.

A Nintendo representative told IGN in a statement,

“Throughout April, NOA territories will receive the last shipments of Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition systems for this year. We encourage anyone interested in obtaining this system to check with retail outlets regarding availability. We understand that it has been difficult for many consumers to find a system, and for that we apologize. We have paid close attention to consumer feedback, and we greatly appreciate the incredible level of consumer interest and support for this product.”