Nintendo Co. has finally unveiled its long-rumored Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Famicom gaming console — to be released in Japan on Oct. 5 — in a surprise announcement that thrilled gamers across the nation.

The unit will retail for ¥7,980, with an AC adapter to be sold separately for ¥1,000.

As a reissue of the original Super Famicom entertainment system launched in 1990, the new palm-sized console features 21 built-in games, including major titles such as "Super Mario Kart," "The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past" and "Super Metroid," as well as the never before released "Star Fox 2."