Packaged Physical Release of Wii Sports Club May Happen

To be honest, I'd be pretty annoyed if I bought the game digitally only to find out in a few months it's a physical release too... But that's probably just me!

Would rather buy it digitally to be honest.

I definitely can't see how giving people more options could be a bad thing.

@wombatkidd

I thought Nintendo going digital for this and Wii Fit U was meant to avoid the inevitable headlines about how they both failed to sell 10% of what their predecessors did.

Hate to say it but more than likely it will happen. They need a game to hook people and this will be it. I think though those who bought digitally will be offered something extra. Not sure what but it has to be something otherwise people will be upset.

I'm sure it won't be a physical title until ALL the sports are released, so it's a fair way off yet. At least with digital you can pick which sports you want, instead of being forced to pay full price for all of them.

If they're smart, they'll make up for the retail package forcing purchase of ALL the games by making it cheaper than the full set on the eShop...but then if they were really smart the prices would've been lower in the first place, so I wouldn't count on it.

Was kind of expecting this tbh.

As I understand it, they wanted the most popular sports ready for download in time for Christmas.

If that means a boxed release isn't ready until sometime next year, I get it. But it's cutting a bit into their principles, I feel.

Instead of retail copies only, why not make a Wii U bundle with a Wii Remote and a copy of Wii Sports Club.

Still watered down versions.

They should make them at least as good as the best Wii games in the respective sports.

A motion controlled version of Mario Golf Toadstool Tour would be brilliant. (If Power Tennis worked properly it would have been really good as well).

I have always found these titles to be similar in quality to the x in one collections on the 3DS. Nothing to it after no time at all.

I agree with Mr. Iwata's reasoning, but let's be honest about this: The sports are being released incrementally because Nintendo didn't have the time to remake them all for a packaged release. The individualized-marketing idea was attached to it afterward.

They should do Wii U bundles that have all of Wii Sports Club built in.

Personally I'd prefer it as a download.

I think in 6 months or so a physical copy could work well, and Nintendo would do well with a bundle also.

I like the fact that it's digital, more so that you can download each game individually. Out of the 5 games, Tennis would be my favourite, so just downloading that is enough for me. I wouldn't go for the physical copy as I'd barely touch the other sports!

"Nintendo’s current priority is to release HD Bowling and Tennis for the digital version of Wii Sports Club before the end of 2013."

um, doesn't this come out TOMORROW?

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2013/11/nintendo_download_7th_november_europe

I know that tomorrow is technically before the end of 2013 but that seems a weird way to word it.

As for a disc release - well duh. 5 games for $50 next holiday. Though these games really should be $4.99 each and the disc $19.99. That's when I'll buy them, no way I'm paying $9.99 per sport for bowling or tennis unless I am really blown away during the 24 hour trial. I'm glad it has online but we don't know anybody else who has a Wii U yet. Maybe baseball if they make it a full 9 inning game like Sluggers whee you get to pick your own team.

So basically Nintendo have once again left me in the dark wondering what the hell to do.

Im gonna wait for the packaged version methinks.

God, Nintendo are continuously making stupid announcements these days!

I have never been a fan of digital releases for full retail-like games (Ducktales: Remastered). I always want a physical copy of it so I can do as I please with it. Until Nintendo changes their online so the games can tied to an account and shared between systems, the only digital releases I will buy are NES games on 3DS and SNES classics such as Chrono Trigger and Secret of Manna on Wii. The price for the physical copies of those games is outrageous, and also the digital release is reliable unlike some NES games and SNES games with old save batteries.

I fully expected a packaged version of this to be announced once all 5 sports have been released, so that's not an issue. What i wouldnt be happy about is if the digital releases end up costing more than the physical package, i still think nintendo will cut a deal for people whi buy the first 3 or 4 sports to get the other/s free

I prefer a packaged release personally. But I'm sure they'll charge $40 - $50 for it which won't fly

this better be better than espn sports connection...

@GazPlant Not just you — it happens way too often! I found out that DuckTales went physical right after I bought it and was annoying. Few others, also.

I was hoping for a retail version, long as it's cheap I'll get it.

I's rather go digital myself, but it makes more sense in having different buy options for everyone.

For the financial bottom line, it's a good idea. Most people with a Wii but no Wii U probably don't know about the new Wii Sports, and if they saw a new version of it for Wii U as a physical retail release they'd jump right on it. That along with Mario Kart and Smash Bros. should increase sales.

Okay, great. Now I'll wait for a little while until they announce a retail release!

It is OK for me. Since we have a trial period for each sport, then we can decide if we should get the download copy or not, having in mind that the physical version may take a while.

Personally, I would rather pay $30 for three sports I like than $50 for 2 extra sports I may not play.

If this does happen I will then pick it up I don't like the idea of Digital.

In this case digital is the smarter option unless you really want all 5 sports. If you hate at least 2 of them, then you just lost money anyway.

Fine, I'll wait. I'd prefer to not have it digitally, and while I'll play Bowling more than anything else, I'd like to have everything. Still not convinced that one sport is worth £9, so I'll wait and hope for a £30 physical release.

I'm one of those psychotic monsters that actually likes digital downloads, so I'm pretty excited to have it soon.

Was hoping that a physical version would be announced I think I'll hold out for a few months and just use the free trials.

Please do it! I am glad to see them talk about the possibility of a physical version BEFORE they release the digital version (unlike Ducktales Remastered and eShop Cave Story), instead of doing it once I have bought the digital version thinking there will be no retail option. I will only use the free 24 hour trail of each Sport on the digital version while I wait to hear more about (or buy) a retail one. When given the option I always go for the physical version, unless theres an extra Im really interested in or give for free the digital one and its not a big franchise. My only retail downloads so far are Crossword Plus (for the Donkey Kong Original Edition promo), Art Academy 3DS (Got it free registering XL and Luigi's Mansion on Club Nintendo), and Im thinking if I will stick to the digital Wii Fit U or not (Free, since I am getting a black standalone meter, regardless of getting the retail pack or not)

I want a physical copy, and will wait it out now. Nintendo needs as many physical games in store as they can get to create appeal in variety. I'd bet on this happening. If they're willing to release NSLU DLC as a physical copy, they'll definitely release this.

This is why I'm waiting.

Will wait for physical copy then. Save space on my Delux Wii U like a cheep sauce!

hows this? Offer Wii Sports Club for the dicounted price of 20$ for digital early adipters. then 50-60$ for the retail

@Terrible_Majesty no its $20 for both launch games, not including tax. As far as I know there is no discounted price just $9.99 for 1 game...

$50 for all.

Might be cheaper if u can get all 5 at once for $50 if Tax is added.