That's sad, especially how it effects features in games that integrated the functionality. The WiiConnect24 and Nintendo Channel especially will be disappointing to see gone. Also, it's surprising they're abandoning such a large install base who hasn't upgraded yet.

Thanks for pointing out that those VC games might disappear. You should try and get in touch with someone to confirm it.

Should probably go buy Super Turrican 2 and Mega Turrican now, if you want them.

So does this game look/play better on the 3DS or the XL?

Micro transactions make me want to quit playing video games. Or rather, quit buying new videogames and just play 10-25 year old video games.

Ouch

Hey! How come no one noticed that the DS has now surpassed the Playstation 2 as the best selling video game machine of all time?

Final DLC?

Bah, the disappearing ice blocks in the first Mega Man were certainly not "luck!" And it's not like the scoring system was actually detrimental; it was just there.

Man, Youtube in the browser was one of the best things about Wii U. This is soooooooooo obnoxious and inconvenient.

So how do I buy one?

I want Wii Sports Tennis online.

Go.

So weird.

This game is straight up amazing. I got my parents to play Mario Chase, Animal Crossing, and Luigi's mansion with my brother and sister for over an hour. That NEVER happens.

@theblackdragon

In posts about the Wii to Wii U transfer process, Nintendo has specifically mentioned preloaded software as exclusions that won't be transferred.

The original source of the rumor recanted, saying the $140 price point was probably just a retailer's promotion, not the new MSRP.

Amazon already sold their stock (in the US, at least).

No online is crazy talk. If this had Netflix, it'd be way more popular.

Man, that should put DS within half a million or so of the PS2. Nice.

I'm actually surprised. I thought Nintendo might continue to push the Wii, since it's still a profitable system. But I guess they don't want the Wii around too much longer to undercut the Wii U. Too bad. I was really hoping for it to top 100 million.

Those discounts at TRU and Target are tiny discounts. They're not something to be worried about. Compare them to the rest of the BF discounts.

I think Wayforward, with a little bit of help from the senior staff at Nintendo, would develop an excellent Metroid game.

To those asking for confirmation, you're probably not going to get it. If you want these, you had best go download them. I got all 3 earlier this year, so I'm hopefully set.

What Nintendo NEEDS is an after-Christmas software push. Big titles, at least one or two a month, from first party and third party alike.

Did the Wii get a youtube channel today?

Meh. Hard drives are cheap.

These PES games had some of the best use of Wii controls anywhere. It's a shame they didn't get more publicity after the first year.

Once again, I have to say GOOD.

GOOD

They're not going to pull stock from shelves, guys.

@Rapido: Have you contacted Nintendo about the screen defect? Hardware should be under warranty for a year, and it's only been out for a few months.

Tease.

It's the Gamepad. That thing can't be cheap.

These are good bundles. Not up my alley, but I believe they will serve Nintendo well.

Wii Sports Resort was 2009.

I was just playing this on the Wii VC the other night. I might actually buy it again for the 3DS.

GOOD. Including a headset by default leads to the obnoxious situation you have on XBL.

If you want that soundtrack CD from the current Wii bundle, you better get on it!

Surprised we never got a Wii in pink, green, or gold (with Skyward Sword).

That's extremely impressive, actually. Good on Nintendo.

Sony can't claim ownership over a person. Jerry Lambert does not equal Kevin Butler, and suing him for appearing in a tire commercial is ludicrous.

Bring back the 3DS VC category, separate from the rest of the eShop. I almost missed Dr. Mario.

Also, weren't the Art Academy and Crosswords available for download Sunday when the games were released to retail?

I want that DK game. Too bad you can only get one, even if you download more than one game.

We can't get a separate listing for 3DS VC anymore? Sadface.

ATTENTION NINTENDO LIFE

By running articles featuring these clones, the ONLY thing you are accomplishing is increasing their pageviews, their sales, and their rank in the App Store.

If you were really as annoyed by these clones as your tone would suggest, you should just send your concerns to NoA directly and not give these cheap knockoffs free publicity.

4 NSMB games in 6 years, on 4 different platforms, and it's too many? Really?

It's a fair price, and not surprising given the tablet, but probably about $50 more than what it needs to be to really take off.

This is honestly, for me, a better solution than having a 250GB or 500GB hard drive on the Wii U. Especially since the onboard memory is solid state anyway. I'd much rather go buy my own external hard drive to hook up.

Dang, how long was this available? Apparently it was gone just a couple hours after you posted this.

Super Smash Bros.: Greatest Game Ever Made or Greatest Game of All Time?

You decide.