You may well be aware that a number of Nintendo's first-party Wii titles have been ported to the Nvidia Shield in China as part of the two companies' growing friendship, with several classics already being available. Now, it looks like Mario Kart Wii is about to drift its way into the action, too.
During today's ChinaJoy exhibition, a playable demo for the game was spotted at Nvidia's booth, showcasing the title running on the Nvidia Shield. The game has received text translations, as can be seen in the image below.
As more and more Wii games arrive on the Nvidia Shield, it's only natural that questions surrounding a future emulation service on Switch should arise once again. Remember, the Nvidia Shield is based on the same Tegra tech seen inside the Switch, and all evidence points towards the possibility of Nintendo's latest hybrid system being capable of running these classic games to an even higher standard.
The Switch's retro future is still something of a mystery at present, but these games show that it would definitely be possible. For now, let's just hope we get a decent start with next month's online service.
[source nintendosoup.com]
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if they release Mario Galaxy 1 and 2 on the switch it's day 1 buy for me
I can't see this being a switch release soon,.since we have Mario Kart 8... if they were to release old Mario Kart games on switch, I'd love a port of Mario Kart 64 or Double Dash however...
Wii emulation on Switch is a terrible idea since motion controls. Yes, you can detach the Joy-Con but not everyone likes to play that way and some Wii games require 100% motion controls.
We know there is not going to be a virtual console on switch, stop taunting us!!
@Denoloco lots of games don’t. To say it’s a terrible idea because some games need it is ridiculous.
@Denoloco Then don't buy them... lol
Nobody is forcing you to play them.
@Denoloco Maybe not emulation, but for some games they could make changes to not require motion, and for some the gyro would be enough
I would love to see a Metroid Trilogy with gyro aim ^^
For anyone wondering on motion control Digital Foundry did an analysis for mario galaxy on nvidia shield. At 8:02
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=5&v=JMQWcl_99fs
I just want Mario galaxy collection HD so badly... they’re my two fav platformer games ever made.
Some may make it but honestly, only a select few games probably would make the returns to warrant the costs of development.
Mario Galaxy 1 & 2 are probably the safest bets. Skyward Sword may make it but can the joycons mimic the controls?
I still think Nintendo should do a Wii Sports Switch; and market the heck out of it. I only just found out the Wii U had a Wii Sports.
@Denoloco
They're available on Nvidia Shield TV without motion controls soooo.....
HD remastered maybe, straight up ports just aren't necessary I don't think as the Wii U will play Wii games.
Game cube on the other hand....
Wii emulation on the Switch would be amazing. I still haven’t got to play Mario Galaxy 1 & 2 or Skyward Sword so being able to play these games would be amazing.
I wonder if it will have online and Mii creation.
If I can purchase an NVDIA device from China, will I be able to buy these games on the device from the US with a US credit card?
@AG_Awesome Add a Mario 64 HD in there and your talkin maybe the best gaming trilogy of all time.
@Don Nope. They are region-locked for the PRC.
Why would be need Wii games on the Switch when Wii games are becoming Switch games?
Wii games on switch would be amazing. Some games (like mkwii) that uses classic controllers would translate fine to switch pads.
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