The NES Classic Edition is dead simple — and that’s why it’s great

Playing old games can be hard work.
If you happen to have the original hardware around, it usually doesn’t play nicely with modern televisions, and while there are newer devices that let you play old games on new TVs, they’re typically crummy or expensive. Meanwhile, modern video game consoles — from the Xbox One and PS4, to the Wii U and 3DS — often let you buy classic games, but this comes with its own set of drawbacks, especially when you upgrade to a new device. The p