Nintendo has filed another trademark in Japan fueling further speculation that an N64 mini console might be on its way.

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Spotted by Japanese Nintendo , the trademark application is listed to cover purposes including video game program, controller, joystick, and download-capable electronic game program.There are also several mentions regarding downloadable software and more specifically software for phones, so it also could be hinting at more Nintendo mobile games to be released in the future.Of course, with the N64 trademark mention, this has led to many fans speculating Nintendo is indeed looking at making a Nintendo 64 Classic referring to several Nintendo game controllers . That filing also fueled some speculation about a possible N64 Classic.More often than not these applications are filed in order to simply maintain control of a company's intellectual property rather than release anything new.Of course, IGN has already thought about what we'd like to see in such a console — be sure to read the 16 games IGN would love to see in an N64 Classic , or watch our rundown of those games below.

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