Bad pricing aside, I guess it can't be any worse than buying four random Amiibo for $52, that overall, don't offer jack **** for the money spent, I suppose. I'll pick it up.
Glad I was one of the lucky few that was able to pre-order through that random listing Target put up prematurely back in August, but I feel bad for those that STILL haven't been able to pick one up. Not surprising. Nintendo is terrible when it comes to meeting demand on popular products...
@NEStalgia Hopefully that's the case. I have two Nintendo Accounts. My main US one, and now a JP one. I have one NNID, and would prefer to not have to deal with multiple NNID's.
What's funny is, I was logged into my US My Nintendo Account, and when I clicked the My Nintendo tab in my JP Nintendo Account, it automatically created a JP My Nintendo Account.
There, it gave me 100 platinum coins, 30 sign in bonus, 30 sign in bonus (weekly), and it made me by a points jar for 50 platinum coins.
I guess that means whenever I buy games from the JP eShop on my Switch, I'll still receive gold coins to my JP My Nintendo Account. Pretty neat!
Created my new JP Nintendo Account! 😃. So just to be clear, I won't ever need to create a JP NNID in the future, to access the JP eShop/play my JP games that I've downloaded from the JP eShop, correct? My current/main, US NNID that I've had for the past 3+ years, is all I'll ever need, right?
As if the original game ($14.99) and it's DLC ($4.99) wasn't already a steal. All that, plus more content, with LOTS of improvements, all for the same price? Sold!
Glad I decided to lock in a pre-order for this at Best Buy last week, while the Visa Checkout promo was still running. $24 and tax. I can live with the extra few weeks for this, unlike Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. I NEED that new Battle Mode, now! 😳
They should have gone the route of what Wayforward did for people who originally backed the (now cancelled) PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of Shantae: Half-Genie Hero, by offering a complimentary Steam copy of the full game, free of charge, in addition to being able to switch your original pledge to a different platform of choice. A show of good faith in order to make up for both the cancellation of the original platform of choice (Wii U version), and for having to wait for the Switch version to be completed.
If anything, this overwhelming demand should increase the chances of a SNES mini next year. They should strive to double the amount of games to sixty, including Super FX titles (Star Fox & Yoshi's Island), and third party titles like NBA Jam: Tournament Edition, TMNT: Turtles in Time and Tournament Fighters, and the Mortal Kombat's (at least II). Even at an increased cost for licensing, it'd be worth it at the end of the day.
Why is there no bundle pricing? I could see $24.99-$29.99 for this, like the Art Academy games on Wii U and 3DS, but $50+ is absurd, in my opinion. I want the complete experience, but not for that price :/
@mikegamer Not until they put up Mario Kart Wii. Already own the first print physical release, but I NEED this one digitally. It'll spare my Wii U's optical disc drive, unlike it did my Wii's, which failed back in 2013.
Hyrule Warriors digital ($60)
Hero of Hyrule Pack, Wii U Season Pass ($20)
Hyrule Warriors Legends digital ($40)
Legends of Hyrule Pack, 3DS + Wii U combo season pass ($20)
$140. Crazy, but worth it. Money well spent. If I could criticize the DLC, it would simply be the lack of new stages for the games from their respective packs.
Why didn't they include a new stage or two each from Majora's Mask, Twilight Princess, Wind Waker, Link's Awakening, Phantom Hourglass & Spirit Tracks, and A Link Between Worlds, in these packs? I'll never understand why.
Also, still salty about the lack of Saria, Malon, Nabooru and Kaepora Gaebora.
Played through the demo. Pretty fun! Great music and some enjoyable characters. It looked like a DS game, though :/. Blocky looking textures, and lots of jaggies on the edges of everything. Sadly (at least for me, anyway) no 3D support except during the Poké Finder segments. Colors looked really nice and the frame rate was smooth the majority of the time, playing on my N3DS XL. The full games should be a lot of fun. Looking forward to it.
"It can vary depending on the game, but mostly 60fps"
Both. First and foremost, a smooth, stable, non-choppy frame rate. At the same time, I'd expect, or at least like to see a competent resolution (at least 720p), followed by nice looking graphics.
@Mahe From what I understand, Player 1 must always have the NES Classic Controller connected directly to the NES Classic system at all times. Only Player 2 is allowed to connect to a Wii Remote.
They are crazy with that short cord length, if that is indeed the final product 😳. With everything else being legit, how could they possibly even think that this short cord length was a good idea? 🤔🙄
Guess my money's going elsewhere, then. No 3D... what in the world were they thinking??? It should have at least been present when playing the game on the New 3DS, like Hyrule Warriors Legends...
@BarryDunne I've bought each of the DLC bundles, on their respective launches. No regrets. For those wanting to know the overall price of everything separately, for all eleven games, it costs $42. If you buy all three discounted bundles, it costs $32. These prices don't include the $5 Mii Plaza Premium upgrade, as it's "technically" not a game. Paid $37 plus tax, including the Premium upgrade, and it was completely worth it! 😃
Couldn't care less that it's digital only, as it was to be expected, if localized. I do plan on waiting for a sale though, like I did with the other two, but I will definitely continue to support the series here in the west, by buying.
I own everything except for Rhythm Thief, Affordable Space Adventures and the Retro City Rampage 3DS home theme. Why do I even bother buying these games, other than hoping for them to end up in one of these bundles? 😞😟
Guess I'll be dropping $13 for the three ones I don't have, keep the 3DS codes for my nieces 3DS and maybe dump the Wii U codes somewhere in a giveaway...
I'm really getting fed up with these Mario Kart games being arcade exclusive. I loved the arcades back in the day as a preteen and as a teen, but I don't do arcades anymore, especially seeing as they're pretty much nonexistent in my area anyway. Port these to consoles already, so some of us can actually play them. It would be beyond easy money for Nintendo...
Looks like Runbow (finally) with the Extra Value Bundle DLC, and the Lost Reavers Free-to-Play Beta. Boy, I'd love to have those classic SNES VC releases on my N3DS, but I'm not paying $8 each again, when they're already on my NNID-linked Wii U.
The prices should automatically show up as $0.00 on the N3DS eShop. Even a $1.50 "Upgrade" fee for previous purchases would suffice, if free was out of the question.
I don't own this yet. Only Cube Creator 3D and Cube Life: Island Survival. I actually want to buy Minecraft: Wii U Edition, but I'd still want it digitally, even with a physical retail release. I'm just waiting for them to put it on sale, along with all the DLC. $15-$20 is what I've been hoping for, since it's a 3rd party IP.
Still waiting for that Rosalina restock, Nintendo... Since only like five copies were made...
Anyway, I just bought a cheap Series 2 , six-pack of the Animal Crossing Series Amiibo cards from Best Buy for $4.79 after GCU, for in-store pick up. Just received my (Digital Add-on) download codes via email and will pick up my Amiibo cards later this week.
The Add-on's ARE listed at $4.99 each separately, so if you don't pick your Amiibo (cards) up, or try to return it, they'll likely, retroactively charge you that $9.98, lol.
@Mijzelffan Never get to first? With FTW hackers, sure. With FTL hackers, not unless they're trying to stop FTW's from deliberately cheating their way to first. They usually always came in last on purpose.
I've been playing Mario Kart Wii since 2009, and have come across dozens of awsome, and super fair hackers, who had actually made the online more fun, and worth playing for hours on end.
I came in first quite a bit while racing with hackers, so I'm not sure what problems you were having there. You can think I'm deluded for feeling this way all you want, but they genuinely made the game more fun for me, and others as well. If they return, I certainly won't cry about it.
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Re: Nintendo Outlines Pricing and Details for DLC in Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
Bad pricing aside, I guess it can't be any worse than buying four random Amiibo for $52, that overall, don't offer jack **** for the money spent, I suppose. I'll pick it up.
Re: Reggie Explains the Reasoning Behind the New 2DS XL
@Frosty_09 Perfect! Haha.
Re: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Breaks Series Records With US Launch Sales
Season pass DLC in 5... 4... 3... 2... 1...
😉😁
Re: Nintendo Has Discontinued The NES Classic Edition in North America
Glad I was one of the lucky few that was able to pre-order through that random listing Target put up prematurely back in August, but I feel bad for those that STILL haven't been able to pick one up. Not surprising. Nintendo is terrible when it comes to meeting demand on popular products...
Re: Guide: How To Access the Nintendo Switch eShop For Multiple Regions
@NEStalgia Hopefully that's the case. I have two Nintendo Accounts. My main US one, and now a JP one. I have one NNID, and would prefer to not have to deal with multiple NNID's.
What's funny is, I was logged into my US My Nintendo Account, and when I clicked the My Nintendo tab in my JP Nintendo Account, it automatically created a JP My Nintendo Account.
There, it gave me 100 platinum coins, 30 sign in bonus, 30 sign in bonus (weekly), and it made me by a points jar for 50 platinum coins.
I guess that means whenever I buy games from the JP eShop on my Switch, I'll still receive gold coins to my JP My Nintendo Account. Pretty neat!
Re: Guide: How To Access the Nintendo Switch eShop For Multiple Regions
Created my new JP Nintendo Account! 😃. So just to be clear, I won't ever need to create a JP NNID in the future, to access the JP eShop/play my JP games that I've downloaded from the JP eShop, correct? My current/main, US NNID that I've had for the past 3+ years, is all I'll ever need, right?
Re: Nintendo Download: 2nd March (North America)
Now THIS.. is a good week! If fact, it's a GREAT week! 😃. Never thought I'd say that for awhile... 😳
Re: Ultra Street Fighter II Is Punching Its Way Onto Switch On 26th May Worldwide
Dat price! Lol.
Re: Feature: FAST RMX - The Price, Modes and Performance of Switch's Futuristic Racer
As if the original game ($14.99) and it's DLC ($4.99) wasn't already a steal. All that, plus more content, with LOTS of improvements, all for the same price? Sold!
Re: The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ Misses Switch Launch Day, But Retail Release Adds Instruction Booklet
Glad I decided to lock in a pre-order for this at Best Buy last week, while the Visa Checkout promo was still running. $24 and tax. I can live with the extra few weeks for this, unlike Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. I NEED that new Battle Mode, now! 😳
Re: Yooka-Laylee Formally Confirmed for Switch Along With Wii U Backer Options
They should have gone the route of what Wayforward did for people who originally backed the (now cancelled) PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of Shantae: Half-Genie Hero, by offering a complimentary Steam copy of the full game, free of charge, in addition to being able to switch your original pledge to a different platform of choice. A show of good faith in order to make up for both the cancellation of the original platform of choice (Wii U version), and for having to wait for the Switch version to be completed.
Re: Nintendo Download: 26th January (North America)
Ouch...
Re: Gallery: New Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Screenshots Look Pretty Fresh
They listened. Day one.
Re: Nintendo Download: 12th January (North America)
lmao
Re: Activision's Amazing Spider-Man Games Make A Sharp Exit From The Wii U eShop
@gizmoto Your avatar! LOL
Re: NES Classic Mini Demand "Greater Than We Anticipated," Admits Reggie Fils-Aime
If anything, this overwhelming demand should increase the chances of a SNES mini next year. They should strive to double the amount of games to sixty, including Super FX titles (Star Fox & Yoshi's Island), and third party titles like NBA Jam: Tournament Edition, TMNT: Turtles in Time and Tournament Fighters, and the Mortal Kombat's (at least II). Even at an increased cost for licensing, it'd be worth it at the end of the day.
Re: Super Mario Run Will Require a Constant Online Connection
Dumb...
Re: Nintendo Download: 1st December (North America)
@crzysortagamer Mine is on the 15th. Turning the big 33 😏
Re: Here's a Breakdown of All That Swapdoodle DLC
Why is there no bundle pricing? I could see $24.99-$29.99 for this, like the Art Academy games on Wii U and 3DS, but $50+ is absurd, in my opinion. I want the complete experience, but not for that price :/
Re: Three Tempting Virtual Console Games Are Heading to North America This Week
@mikegamer Not until they put up Mario Kart Wii. Already own the first print physical release, but I NEED this one digitally. It'll spare my Wii U's optical disc drive, unlike it did my Wii's, which failed back in 2013.
Re: Short Hyrule Warriors Video Signals the End of a DLC Era
Bought it all, all on their respective launches:
Hyrule Warriors digital ($60)
Hero of Hyrule Pack, Wii U Season Pass ($20)
Hyrule Warriors Legends digital ($40)
Legends of Hyrule Pack, 3DS + Wii U combo season pass ($20)
$140. Crazy, but worth it. Money well spent. If I could criticize the DLC, it would simply be the lack of new stages for the games from their respective packs.
Why didn't they include a new stage or two each from Majora's Mask, Twilight Princess, Wind Waker, Link's Awakening, Phantom Hourglass & Spirit Tracks, and A Link Between Worlds, in these packs? I'll never understand why.
Also, still salty about the lack of Saria, Malon, Nabooru and Kaepora Gaebora.
Re: Nintendo Download: 27th October (North America)
Terrible.
Re: GameStop Won't Offer Pre-Orders for the NES Classic Edition
@SH007ME 😳
Re: Reminder: Pokémon Sun And Moon Demo Is Available Right Now
Played through the demo. Pretty fun! Great music and some enjoyable characters. It looked like a DS game, though :/. Blocky looking textures, and lots of jaggies on the edges of everything. Sadly (at least for me, anyway) no 3D support except during the Poké Finder segments. Colors looked really nice and the frame rate was smooth the majority of the time, playing on my N3DS XL. The full games should be a lot of fun. Looking forward to it.
Re: Poll: Exceptional Graphics or 60fps, Which is More Important for the NX Generation?
"It can vary depending on the game, but mostly 60fps"
Both. First and foremost, a smooth, stable, non-choppy frame rate. At the same time, I'd expect, or at least like to see a competent resolution (at least 720p), followed by nice looking graphics.
Re: Video: Nintendo UK Shows Off the Mini NES, With Comparisons to Original System
@Mahe From what I understand, Player 1 must always have the NES Classic Controller connected directly to the NES Classic system at all times. Only Player 2 is allowed to connect to a Wii Remote.
Re: Video: Nintendo UK Shows Off the Mini NES, With Comparisons to Original System
They are crazy with that short cord length, if that is indeed the final product 😳. With everything else being legit, how could they possibly even think that this short cord length was a good idea? 🤔🙄
Re: Nintendo Download: 6th October (North America)
Yikes...
Re: The Mini Famicom is Announced for Japan, and It Looks Amazing
Wow...
Might have to import this one...
Re: Nintendo Download: 29th September (North America)
$5 'Neo Future Pack' DLC for me! 😃
Re: Super Mario Maker for 3DS Won't Have 3D Support
Guess my money's going elsewhere, then. No 3D... what in the world were they thinking??? It should have at least been present when playing the game on the New 3DS, like Hyrule Warriors Legends...
Re: Feature: Looking for Hits in the Latest StreetPass Games
@BarryDunne I've bought each of the DLC bundles, on their respective launches. No regrets. For those wanting to know the overall price of everything separately, for all eleven games, it costs $42. If you buy all three discounted bundles, it costs $32. These prices don't include the $5 Mii Plaza Premium upgrade, as it's "technically" not a game. Paid $37 plus tax, including the Premium upgrade, and it was completely worth it! 😃
Re: Nintendo of America Issues Takedown Request on AM2R, Ending the Project
Already downloaded it and the update, as did millions of others. Mission accomplished! 😂 Thank you for all your hard work and dedication Doctor M64! 😊
Re: StreetPass Update Adds New Minigames and Premium Option to Hold 100 Hits
Best part of the Direct for me, easily! 😃 Downloading all of it! Lol.
Re: Random: Pokémon GO Costs WWE Tag Team A Win
Who's T-Truth?
Re: Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Spirit of Justice to Arrive on the 3DS eShop in September
Couldn't care less that it's digital only, as it was to be expected, if localized. I do plan on waiting for a sale though, like I did with the other two, but I will definitely continue to support the series here in the west, by buying.
Re: Three New Titles Have Been Added to the Humble Friends of Nintendo Bundle
I was ridiculously close to purchasing Runbow last week. Soooooooooo glad I held off.....
Re: My Nintendo's Rewards Have Been Updated for May
lol
Re: Sega Wanted To Work With Capcom And Bandai Namco On Virtual Console Releases
Wow, if true, Capcom and Bandi-Namco are complete idiots. Easy money that could have been made, just to turn it all away. Bravo! 👍. Lol! 😂.
Re: Humble Friends of Nintendo Bundle Offers Games at a Huge Discount
I own everything except for Rhythm Thief, Affordable Space Adventures and the Retro City Rampage 3DS home theme. Why do I even bother buying these games, other than hoping for them to end up in one of these bundles? 😞😟
Guess I'll be dropping $13 for the three ones I don't have, keep the 3DS codes for my nieces 3DS and maybe dump the Wii U codes somewhere in a giveaway...
Re: Nintendo Reportedly Secures Victory over Tomita Technologies in 3DS Patent Row
Great news! I love stereoscopic 3D technology! 😃
Re: Mario Kart Arcade GP DX Gets A Sizeable Update
I'm really getting fed up with these Mario Kart games being arcade exclusive. I loved the arcades back in the day as a preteen and as a teen, but I don't do arcades anymore, especially seeing as they're pretty much nonexistent in my area anyway. Port these to consoles already, so some of us can actually play them. It would be beyond easy money for Nintendo...
Re: Nintendo Announces 'Fortissimo' Special Edition of Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE
Again with the store exclusivity. And why is the soundtrack cd so short??? Last time I checked, cd's held either 74 or 80 minutes...
Re: Nintendo Download: 14th April (North America)
Looks like Runbow (finally) with the Extra Value Bundle DLC, and the Lost Reavers Free-to-Play Beta. Boy, I'd love to have those classic SNES VC releases on my N3DS, but I'm not paying $8 each again, when they're already on my NNID-linked Wii U.
The prices should automatically show up as $0.00 on the N3DS eShop. Even a $1.50 "Upgrade" fee for previous purchases would suffice, if free was out of the question.
Re: Minecraft: Wii U Edition is Getting a Retail Release Soon
I don't own this yet. Only Cube Creator 3D and Cube Life: Island Survival. I actually want to buy Minecraft: Wii U Edition, but I'd still want it digitally, even with a physical retail release. I'm just waiting for them to put it on sale, along with all the DLC. $15-$20 is what I've been hoping for, since it's a 3rd party IP.
Re: Nintendo Shuts Down Browser-Based '3D' Legend of Zelda Demo
Of course, they did...
Re: Reminder: North American Gamers Can Buy an amiibo and Get Mini Mario & Friends Now
Still waiting for that Rosalina restock, Nintendo... Since only like five copies were made...
Anyway, I just bought a cheap Series 2 , six-pack of the Animal Crossing Series Amiibo cards from Best Buy for $4.79 after GCU, for in-store pick up. Just received my (Digital Add-on) download codes via email and will pick up my Amiibo cards later this week.
The Add-on's ARE listed at $4.99 each separately, so if you don't pick your Amiibo (cards) up, or try to return it, they'll likely, retroactively charge you that $9.98, lol.
Re: Nintendo Announces Separate Hyrule Warriors Season Passes for Wii U and 3DS
$19.99 3DS + Wii U season pass for me. Buying as soon as it goes live, and I already have the main game pre-loaded. Should be fun! 😄
Re: Unreal Engine 4 Programmer Returns With Fresh Batch of HD Ocarina of Time Scenes
Epic! 😮😢. That Death Mountain Crater looks AMAZING! 😮. And that mid boss battle remix! 😮. I want it all! 😩
Re: Nintendo Targets and Blocks Mario Kart Hack Videos From YouTube
@Mijzelffan Never get to first? With FTW hackers, sure. With FTL hackers, not unless they're trying to stop FTW's from deliberately cheating their way to first. They usually always came in last on purpose.
I've been playing Mario Kart Wii since 2009, and have come across dozens of awsome, and super fair hackers, who had actually made the online more fun, and worth playing for hours on end.
I came in first quite a bit while racing with hackers, so I'm not sure what problems you were having there. You can think I'm deluded for feeling this way all you want, but they genuinely made the game more fun for me, and others as well. If they return, I certainly won't cry about it.