It'd be nice to be able to use eShop credit online...

@Godlygamer I conclude that our collective psychic powers in between when this article was written and Nintendo announced the eShop lineup for NA this week brought this on!

@Chaozrush21 Well, hopefully Nintendo's board will have a little talk with Mr. Iwata after their next meeting...

FINALLY! DONKEY KONG!!!

Now we just need the Wii version of Donkey Country Returns that other regions have received...

Just let them download WAV or FLAC files now and get the physical disk later. Problem solved...

Nintendo, how about you bring all the Donkey Kong Country (including Returns) and Donkey Kong Land games to the NA Virtual Console first?

@Byron-3D Lucky!

It would have been nice to have these. Additionally, I'm hoping that the next generation of Nintendo Console/Handhelds/Hybrids includes them at a system level. Seriously Nintendo, look at what your competitors are doing right.

Also, for anyone who doesn't like achievement notifications, these could theoretically be disabled to appease achievement loving and achievement hating parties. The Xbox One, for instance, has this functionality.

Yay for releasing a good Sonic game! Now, bring it to NA (along with the SNES and GB Donkey Kong games).

22.7 GB is hefty? Try over 60 GB for the Halo Master Chief collection.

@IceClimbers

Are you using the EU VC releases? I'm wondering if you're experiencing some of the lamentable PAL conversion issues.

@ACK

"Honestly, I often prefer the Wii VC versions to those on the Wii U."

Just curious, in what way do you prefer some of the older versions?

I've actually never watched PewDiePie, and don't plan to start. Quite frankly, I feel excessive YouTube coverage of game-play spoils the game. This issue won't affect the videos I watch in any way, shape, or form.

However, Nintendo's not taking the right approach and really should just appreciate the free advertising that YouTube creator's have provided them.

"Would you have liked more moves to customize a fighter?"

Yes

Reply to obvious question generates increased engagement with Nintendo Life, increasing potential ad revenue

This sounds like another in a long string of poor business decisions by Nintendo.

I too feel like my childhood was a scam. I didn't feel that way five minutes ago, but yep. Retroactively a scam. No question.

I'm wondering how they're counting digital units. Perhaps one unit sold is one unit shipped?

No charging cable Nintendo? Seriously? What's wrong with you?

If you think people already have one, those same people (who may own an original 3DS/3DS XL) would probably prefer you release a REAL new handheld, and not a generation 1.5, barely noteworthy improvement.

I agree with Reggie's intent to sound bullish to investors. I disagree with him that the Wii U presents the best value in new home consoles.

It's unfortunate that the graphics won't be better. That's what annoys me with Nintendo's "half-gen" upgrades like the DSi and "New" 3DS (XL). They cost enough to warrant significant hardware improvements, but only provide minimal ones. Then new software often doesn't even take very good advantage of these hardware improvements.

Guys, don't forget the 15% eShop card discounts coming up at Best Buy. They stack with Shop Discover's 5% off all online Best Buy purchases, or the Twitter Deal where you can get $25 off of $250 spent at Best Buy on your Amex. Plus, Best Buy has rewards points.

ALSO, this is on top of the 10% Digital Deluxe promotion.

Nice. Go Nintendo for upping your digital game! Death to physical media!

As said before, it's all about the price. Also, I wouldn't want duplicates with Amiibos I might buy separately.

Meh... meh... meh...

This just seems gimmicky to me...

Good - more processing power for enhancing the gameplay! I always leave the 3D switch in the "Off" position on my 3DS XL anyway...

This makes me want Nintendo to make games for smartphones even more - we'd be able to use our choice of wireless or wired controllers.

@CaviarMeths LOL

There's so little to do in this demo. Everything is locked off. I've played 3 rounds and I'm already bored :/

NA Codes:

A05V2UKV1AY6MGLV
A05V72RY11X9JK5E
A05VB81H09VF1WNT

Please reply if you've used one!

@Emaan Me

If only there was an option to get this set with a digital copy of the game. Having all my 3DS games installed on my SD card is SOOOO convenient.

Buying this with eShop points that were 20% off from Best Buy (after 5% off from Shop Discover, and in addition to Best Buy rewards credit) leaves more than enough money to buy a large enough SD card to fit this and several other big games.

I'd definitely like a written review! It can be a transcript of what you said in your video! Some people like to use their computer without sound...

Got it, though I HAVE registered 2,480 points worth of content so far this Club Nintendo Year, AND registered Animal Crossing.

@XFsWorld They should be on both with cross-buy and cloud saves.