Live better, shameless: Walmart lists NES Classic for $496.97.

While many have been delighted with the recent release of the NES Classic, Nintendo’s new mini-console that comes pre-loaded with 30 iconic games from their iconic 8-bit system, many more have felt shafted. This is in no small part due to Nintendo’s penchant for manufacturing demand by distributing an extremely limited number of consoles – a practice the company has delighted in dating back to the days of the Nintendo 64. As has become customary, re-sellers have begun buying the system in bulk and selling it for many times more than the NES Classic’s $60 MSRP.

Sadly, retailer Walmart has followed suit with those bottom-feeding dream crushers by adding a listing for the NES Classic to their online storefront with an unbelievable $496.97 price tag – just over 8x the price the retailer had the item listed for on its November 11 release date.

Protip: If you’ve eaten this morning you may want to avert your eyes from this listing unless you really want to lose your Froot Loops all over your keyboard. If you think you can take the horror, check out the listing below:

So, if money is no object and you’re ready to unload a fistful of Benjamins in the name of retro gaming, you can find the listing here.

It’s worth noting that this item is being sold and shipped through Walmart’s retail partner Hybrix. Still, as the item is the first listing on Walmart’s official storefront and the entire transaction is handled on their end, it’s incredibly sad to see the retailer seemingly validating the actions of the re-sellers who’ve managed to turn each of Nintendo’s new releases into a money making scheme with their own stock.

So, what are your thoughts on Walmart listing the NES Classic for just shy of $500? Is it smart business, or a sign of something much worse? We’d love to hear what you think. Be sure to weigh in in the comments section.