Nintendo shocks fans by scrapping Mini NES which was launched less than six months ago

The Nintendo Switch console is what the company want gamers to buy.

NINTENDO is culling a popular console less than six months after its launch.

Nostalgia fans now have limited time to get their hands on the Nintendo NES Classic Edition console, because the Japanese gamesmaker is pulling the plug on production.

The Sun reports, a Nintendo spokesman for North America said: “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 apologise. We have paid close attention to consumer feedback, and we greatly appreciate the incredible level of consumer interest and support for this product.”

Australia hasn’t confirmed what will happen to the console, but throwback to the 1986 version has been sold out here for some time.

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The Nintendo Switch console is what the company want gamers to buy.Source:Supplied

It comes with 30 retro games including Legend of Zelda, Donkey Kong and Super Mario Bros.

Brit gamers have struggled to find them in any shops for some time, but they could be bought online and shipped from overseas (at an outrageous cost).

But now Nintendo have sounded the death knell for the retro gadget it’s going to be even tougher to get your mitts on one.

It’s an odd decision from the manufacturer, considering the console flew off the shelves when it launched in November last year.

But it’s a clever trick to steer people into pre-ordering and rushing to buy when the next Nintendo product launches, in case there’s limited stock.

The Nintendo Switch has been a huge hit, becoming its fastest ever selling console.

It’s been flying off the shelves and appears to be in limited supply too.

But some people have noticed an embarrassing flaw.

Similar to Apple’s iPhone 6 #bendgate furore, the consoles appear to be changing shape with overuse.

This story first appeared on The Sun.