Nintendo’s NES Classic Edition is, basically, an emulator in a box, emulating the original Nintendo Entertainment System, with 30 of the original games, including favorites like the original Metroid and Legend of Zelda. The retail price is US$59.95.

The system goes on sale today but, at the moment, is only available in stores in limited quantity. It’s not yet clear if it will ever be available online. If you want one, I’d suggest heading over to your local Target, Best Buy, Walmart, etc. today.

Here’s a review of the unit and games.

And here’s an article talking about the best way to get your hands on one.

If anyone gets one, please tweet at me with details. Where’d you get it? Is it a holiday gift? Have you had the chance to try it out?

My prediction? This will be a scorchingly hot holiday gift. Ebay resellers will make a mint.