The NES Classic Edition plays games made for the retro version of the console that was released in the 1980s, but new mods allow video game enthusiasts to play titles from other platforms.

Individuals who were fortunate enough to get their hands on the modern take of the classic gaming console can play titles that come from the early ages of video gaming. Some of the video game titles included in the system are Metroid, The Legend of Zelda, Castlevania, and Super Mario Bros.

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However, a recent mod for the NES Classic Edition lets players play titles found in other gaming systems such as the Game Boy Advance, Super Nintendo, and even the Nintendo 64. The name of the mod is called Hakchi2, and it is a Windows-based software created by a Russian developer, Alexey Avdyukihin.

The application started out as a messy hack, according to a post from ExtremeTech. Reports state that it took approximately a month right after the mod's release to let the software become usable, especially regarding loading the new games onto the console.

The post mentioned above states that setting up the Hakchi2 mod into the NES Classic console is pretty quick, but it is not without any risk. It is because users have to install a third-party driver into the system.

Another risk involved in installing the software is that doing so would certainly void the warranty. Hence, individuals that do want to place the mod into the system are not advised to seek Nintendo's assistance should the device break upon installation.

Once properly installed, users can then download ROM files and install them into the platform. Playing games are not without some bugs, but reports found out that titles found in other platforms do load.

Those who are interested in tinkering around with the Hakchi2 mod for the NES Classic Edition should try and get their hands on the console first. When the system was released, reports state that it flew off the shelves pretty quickly and stores are still struggling to find stocks.