Where have you been?
Good to see Earthbound finally, but for a system I don't have. *grumble* I'm sure I'll purchase the WiiU eventually, but Earthbound won't be the deciding factor.
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Wii U Virtual Console Lineup
- Thread starter serplux
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Where have you been?
Good to see Earthbound finally, but for a system I don't have. *grumble* I'm sure I'll purchase the WiiU eventually, but Earthbound won't be the deciding factor.
Gonzo The Great
Banned
I just downloaded Kirby's Adventure and there's an ugly white border on the left hand side of the screen. What the fuck? Even the Wii version wasn't this badly emulated.
prag16
Banned
Yeah... I've always said the Wii VC prices are a tad too high. Chop about 25% off everything and it would be more reasonable.
That's how the original game was.
prag16
Banned
Heh. GBA and N64 "in the future".
If they ever bring GCN games, I bet they'll charge something obscene like $25. Oh well. The $0.30 games are good, and I have some on Wii that I may upgrade (bought with club nintendo coins; no WAY I'd spend $10 on N64 VC games that I already own physical copies of).
Yes.
prag16
Banned
Have they detailed how this process will work yet? I think they said you have to have the game on the Wii mode of your Wii U in order for it to be upgradeable. Seeing as the Wii mode is pretty walled off from the Wii U, I'd be curious to hear how it'll work. Hopefully it's not some insane 30 step process.
I imagine the Shop app just detects you own it and gives you the discount.
Gamble
Member
seconded
Raptomex
Member
I guess luckily for me I transferred everything from my Wii to Wii U so I'm all set. I guess we'll see when it's time for the upgrade.
This way they can maximize their profit. If they would put all of their lineup on the eShop at the same time most people would just buy only the best games. That would leave most of the games with insignificant sales. Not to mention that it actually takes some effort to port VC games to Wii U.
Megatron
Member
And constantly updating it keeps it fresh in people's minds, generates online word of mouth, etc.
CriterionDog
Member
Does anyone know what's up with the white border on the Kirby's Adventure download? I don't recall the Wii VC release having this...
CriterionDog
Member
Are those all of the titles that are coming to the Virtual Console launch? I thought they would have more (or most of) the NES. SNES lineup. Where's the GBA games?
Was it just me or did Iwata mention something about N64 games returning back to the VC?
edit: double post, didn't realize I was posting in the same topic ugh
Was it just me or did Iwata mention something about N64 games returning back to the VC?
edit: double post, didn't realize I was posting in the same topic ugh
That's how the game originally was. I don't have it on Wii VC, but on Kirby's Dream Collection for Wii, the game is like this as well, I believe.
All the while shitting on their customers!
I can't imagine some of the lesser known titles on the VC have sold a ton anyways. How many people are really going to buy Nam 1975? Games like that would've had a better chance coming out on the U. Does anyone know if VC games have the minimum sales policy like WiiWare games do?
Dunno if on Wii VC, but I remember them saying they took that restriction out from Wii U digital releases, which I presume includes VC.
I knew that about the U stuff, I was wondering strictly about the original Wii VC.
Super Mario World never gets old to me so I'll be with it right on launch. I love Super Metroid but I'll probably abstain from it until it's month rolls around during the Famicom promotion, assuming it's out before then.
My heart is kind of saddened that I won't be able to appreciate the Donkey Kong Country series with Off-TV play though. Come on Nintendo, get your balls together and re-release the games again along with DK64 so I can appreciate the pinnacle joys of my childhood from the comfort of my bed.
My heart is kind of saddened that I won't be able to appreciate the Donkey Kong Country series with Off-TV play though. Come on Nintendo, get your balls together and re-release the games again along with DK64 so I can appreciate the pinnacle joys of my childhood from the comfort of my bed.
I think it's safe to say the 30-cent games won't be out until it's their turn in the promotion, likely to avoid people buying them full-price by accident.
Davey Cakes
Member
It's too bad they couldn't have NES, SNES, Genesis, and N64 from the beginning, but you have to start somewhere.
I do fear the "trickling" strategy as well. Nintendo needs to pick up the pace a bit with this VC, since it's really just replacing its predecessor. Hopefully we get at least two games a week or more, but I'm not holding my breath.
They really need to make the Wii U VC attractive before the end of the year. Obviously titles like Earthbound are wonderful. But, I'm thinking that high-profile series should, this time, get more immediate release schedules. Get all the Mario, Kirby, Metroid, Zelda, Mega Man, Sonic, and Castlevania games out sooner rather than later.
Part of this is wishful thinking for my own benefit, but I honestly believe that it's pivotal to make the Wii U VC exceptionally strong by year's end.
I do fear the "trickling" strategy as well. Nintendo needs to pick up the pace a bit with this VC, since it's really just replacing its predecessor. Hopefully we get at least two games a week or more, but I'm not holding my breath.
They really need to make the Wii U VC attractive before the end of the year. Obviously titles like Earthbound are wonderful. But, I'm thinking that high-profile series should, this time, get more immediate release schedules. Get all the Mario, Kirby, Metroid, Zelda, Mega Man, Sonic, and Castlevania games out sooner rather than later.
Part of this is wishful thinking for my own benefit, but I honestly believe that it's pivotal to make the Wii U VC exceptionally strong by year's end.
I think it's safer bet that we're getting HD remakes/remasters, control tweaked for lack of analog sticks, sold at retail/eShop.
peanutbutterlatte
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...because the Wii had it and you'd expect it to be not that difficult a thing to achieve?
Some people seem to live for stuff like this, taking potshots at consoles.
Hopefully we get more than the 20 or so N64 titles we had in the Wii VC. Although we're going to miss Rare's output...
superchunk
Member
They stated many times that you have to move transfer your Wii content to Wii U first. After that, I'd think the eShop just knows and gives you the appropriate price.
Guess I'll know next week.
DeVeAn
Member
Here is the thing Nintendo, I already own these on Wii and other consoles. This slow release of limited systems and their roms ain't cool. Please just release all the damn games and just continue where you left off on Wii.
In addition why the fuck can't I carry games over like castlevania, etc. through Wii U and 3DS? It's still the eShop. If I want this option I have to buy it twice? So fucking terrible. Nintendo fans most likely own the handheld and the home console. We need an account system badly.
In addition why the fuck can't I carry games over like castlevania, etc. through Wii U and 3DS? It's still the eShop. If I want this option I have to buy it twice? So fucking terrible. Nintendo fans most likely own the handheld and the home console. We need an account system badly.
As has been said, it's not quite that easy. They've gotta add Miiverse support and little tiny features like save states, menus, etc. plus they have to get them to run on the U.
DeVeAn
Member
I am find paying the discount price and the features are nice. The way they seem to want to release these games though is shit. The last couple years on Wii was damn near barren.
The universal roms between Wii U and 3DS is really what irks me the most. But, screw it ill take me on home console anyway.
I do agree that the trickle is terrible but to expect every game at once is crazy. I'd be happy with 10 a month or something.
Next week, I think Thursday.
BruiserBear
Banned
It's actually kind of sad that Nintendo chose to release a "trailer" for each of these Virtual Console games.
Advertising to people who've never played. Nothing sad about it.
Mihael Mello Keehl
Banned
Where in the fuck is mah Donkey kong countries??????!!!
There are millions of people out there who were born years after these classic games were released.
Anticitizen One
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Can wii u VC games be played with that wii u 360 style controller? I think it's called game pad pro