Riding the Pokemon Go wave, Nintendo unveils the NES Classic Mini, a console for reliving the 1980s

It what's likely to be a move designed to capitalize on its momentary popularity, Nintendo has launched a 2016 rehash of the classic NES console that was so popular in the 1980s. The new product is called the NES Classic Mini and is the perfect device if you want to relive the experience of playing titles such as Mario and Donkey Kong.

Before introducing the NES Classic Mini, it's worth pointing out that Nintendo's current situation. It looks like Nintendo has a new insanely popular title to add to its impressive list of mania-causing games. According to some reports, Pokémon Go is one of the most popular apps in the US after just a few weeks of availability. In fact, some stats show that Pokémon Go could soon become more popular than apps such as Google Maps, and is already more popular than dating social network Tinder.

Riding on this popularity wave, Nintendo came up with what looks like a smart trick to boost its failing profitability: the company launched a Mini version of the classic NES console complete with a compatible NES controller.