I wonder if the sales numbers are so high is because a lot of families own more than one. With the Wii it was almost always 1 console per house but it looks like its 1 to 2 or 3 per house now.
Is there a list out there with full info on what games require downloads and for what specifically, eg final fantasy x on card but x2 must be downloaded, is it a code or multiple downloads of necessary such as if traded?
I preferred the 3D in Mario Kart but only just. I also loved the 3D effect in Ocarina. I miss that 3D slider. It is a shame that hardly any games used it by the end.
Just found this and had to post. To me it is the best of the Prime series. I rely should play the Wii version. I only ever finished it on gamecube. It was so tough I deliberately got 100% of items and that was before achievement hunting became my thing.
Prime 1 is phenomenal but in a way it feels a bit like Ocarina of Time being a bit like a 3D link to the past. Prime 1 feels a bit like a 3D Super Metroid. Prime 2 did something completely different and I found it to be the better game. It was so hard too but that just added to the feeling I accomplished something when Dark Samus finally fell.
The only Metroid I didn't complete (not including remakes). I didn't like the story but I hated the controls. Especially the awful way of healing and no nunchuk support.
If they have to pay more to Sega and others then suck it up and don't take it out on the fans/customers. The price is too much. I'm happy to not use online and stick with my many wii virtual console games.
Wow. I downloaded more mega drive games from 07 til around 11 than any other retro platform. I assumed millions of other gamers did the same.
Then again some companies have ridiculous expectations. I remember what Square Enix thought was likely for Tomb Raider 2013 and it was ridiculous then.
Maybe Sega had ridiculous numbers in mind for wii and didn't quite hit that high, eg 10 million downloads for Sonic 3 and Streets of Rage 2.
No wonder the original on Wii is now so valuable. I had no idea it was printed in such small numbers. When my friend bought it for me in 09 he had no trouble finding a copy.
I'm glad it's selling well. I thought it might not sell that well. Look at what happened to Prime 3 which came out 10 months after the Wii launched. That should have sold millions but failed.
@Old-Red this is the worst thing. In 06 being able to download so many games without resorting to emulators. And seeing this happen on the 360 and PS3 was great. Obviously some games wouldn't come out and I bought so many.
But seeing these games become unavailable on switch and to get just a fraction of them on Switch but only if you pay for a subscription is an insult. I spent around 200 pounds on wii and wii u virtual console games and to be expected to keep spending to get them again is a complete rip off and shows a complete lack of gratitude for what I spent from 06 to 14. I have a wii u with those games but knowing if it brakes down it could all be lost isn't right. Microsoft allow you to move 360 downloads over new consoles. It's awful that Nintendo expect you to pay again, and again.
How about a game that looks at least as good as Assault on gamecube. The wii u one was an insult to the power of the wii u as the first star fox on a HD console should have truly looked like star wars with animals.
And yes what a great set of games. GH Greatest Hits, GH2, Rock Band 1-3 and Green Day RB gave me some of the best nights of my life in 1 player and 2-4.
I just got Ori 2 and bloodstained ritual of the night for my birthday. I cannot wait to start them. I beat Ori 1 on xbox a few months ago so will probably play the sequel first.
Wii gaming. Ps4 controller broke and I want some time away from switch so playing some of the greats again. No More Heroes 1 and two Sonic games, plus Wii Virtual Console downloads.
Oh gamefreak. Why did you keep adding so many. Each gen after 1 should have had between 50 and 100 new ones including pre and new evolutions. This is why there are so many copies and forgettable ones.
I would love a follow up in the same style but with the graphics of Sonic Generations. There are still so many levels to return to like Star Light Zone, Aquatic Ruin Zone, Ice Cap Zone, even Master System levels like Bridge Zone and Crystal Egg Zone, as well as new levels of course.
Maybe they'll release it in November during the Xmas rush, sell hardly any copies and put it on sale a month later, then complain that not enough people bought it. You know like so many other publishers who don't learn their lesson.
@ZebZed true but does it really matter that much? I'm sure they can just get him in the game in some way. Even if its something simple like only appears in ar mode after you tap him?
Yes pokemon go is all about exploration and socialising but I don't think they realise it is still too soon to get back to that. We were happy with how it was during the last year and Niantic need to understand that.
Then again, they have never responded well to feedback. Shutting down fan pokemon tracker sites even when they don't have one of their own, not allowing the removal of eggs people don't want, still not putting kecleon in when its invisibility really doesn't matter, and of course having no true regional rotation system in place.
They can say what they want but they won't listen, not unless they start losing significant money.
Niantic really don't care about their fans. Look at all the improvements we keep requesting but they keep ignoring, eg the ability to discard eggs and send gifts in bulk.
This is just another case of treating the fans badly.
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Re: Talking Point: Will Nintendo Abandon The Switch Concept For Its Next Console?
I wonder if the sales numbers are so high is because a lot of families own more than one. With the Wii it was almost always 1 console per house but it looks like its 1 to 2 or 3 per house now.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 6th)
I just downloaded Halo Master Chief Collection so in a few hours I will start it.
Also Animal Crossing for the new stuff and that's all folks.
Re: GTA Trilogy's Physical Edition On Switch Appears To Require A Download
Is there a list out there with full info on what games require downloads and for what specifically, eg final fantasy x on card but x2 must be downloaded, is it a code or multiple downloads of necessary such as if traded?
Re: Talking Point: Super Mario 3D Land Turns 10 - Was It The Best '3D' Game On 3DS?
I preferred the 3D in Mario Kart but only just. I also loved the 3D effect in Ocarina. I miss that 3D slider. It is a shame that hardly any games used it by the end.
Re: Video: MVG Takes A Closer Look At Nintendo's N64 Emulation And "What Went Wrong" Over The Years
@PhhhCough and of course shutting down the Wii Virtual Console and not allowing those games to transfer to other systems.
Re: Bloodstained Is Getting A Special Character Collab In The Next Update
I just started playing this yesterday and am loving it. Bring on more characters.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 30th)
@Divinebovine oh wow. Well that's fine. I love this game.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 30th)
Dragon Quest 11. Almost 50 hours and i must be near the end. Incredible game. Bloodstained Ritual of the Night tomorrow.
Re: Happy Halloween! Nintendo Has Released A Free Metroid Dread Demo
Just played it as I won't get the game until Xmas. Really enjoyed it
Re: Review: Metroid Prime 2: Echoes (GameCube)
Just found this and had to post. To me it is the best of the Prime series. I rely should play the Wii version. I only ever finished it on gamecube. It was so tough I deliberately got 100% of items and that was before achievement hunting became my thing.
Prime 1 is phenomenal but in a way it feels a bit like Ocarina of Time being a bit like a 3D link to the past. Prime 1 feels a bit like a 3D Super Metroid. Prime 2 did something completely different and I found it to be the better game. It was so hard too but that just added to the feeling I accomplished something when Dark Samus finally fell.
Re: Poll: The Hype For Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy Is High, Is It In Your Switch Plans?
It really depends on the price.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 23rd)
Dragon Quest 11 on switch. And when thr wife plays let's go on it, mario galaxy 1 on wii again.
Re: Random: It Has Now Been 1,000 Days Since Metroid Prime 4's Development Was Restarted
This must be what's happened with the new Indiana Jones film too.
Re: Poll: Which Sega Genesis / Mega Drive Games Should You Play First Via Nintendo Switch Online?
Good old Ristar. It always seems to be one of the first to be released in these events.
Makes me long for a sequel.
Re: Random: Forget Dread, It's All About Metroid: Other M On Twitter Right Now
The only Metroid I didn't complete (not including remakes). I didn't like the story but I hated the controls. Especially the awful way of healing and no nunchuk support.
Re: Random: Uh-Oh, Nintendo's Switch Online 'Expansion Pack - Overview Trailer' Is Generating A Lot Of Dislikes
If they have to pay more to Sega and others then suck it up and don't take it out on the fans/customers. The price is too much. I'm happy to not use online and stick with my many wii virtual console games.
Re: Nintendo Leaker Suggests Pricing Of Switch Online's Expansion Pack Could Be Tied To "Licensing Costs"
Wow. I downloaded more mega drive games from 07 til around 11 than any other retro platform. I assumed millions of other gamers did the same.
Then again some companies have ridiculous expectations. I remember what Square Enix thought was likely for Tomb Raider 2013 and it was ridiculous then.
Maybe Sega had ridiculous numbers in mind for wii and didn't quite hit that high, eg 10 million downloads for Sonic 3 and Streets of Rage 2.
Re: Animal Crossing: New Horizons' Version 2.0 Will Be The Game's Final Major Free Update
I would rather they just upgrade Nook Cranny rather than going somewhere else.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 16th)
Dragon Quest 11 and Animal Crossing for one fish that needs bait and disappears for 6 months in November so got a lot of time to spend on the pier.
Re: Metroid Dread's UK Sales Momentum Points To A Big Moment For The Series
No wonder the original on Wii is now so valuable. I had no idea it was printed in such small numbers. When my friend bought it for me in 09 he had no trouble finding a copy.
I'm glad it's selling well. I thought it might not sell that well. Look at what happened to Prime 3 which came out 10 months after the Wii launched. That should have sold millions but failed.
Re: Ori The Collection Is Out Now For You Switch Physical Collectors
Highly recommended. I received both as gifts. 1 on xbox one and the 2nd on switch.
Perfect games.
Re: Nintendo's Switch Exclusive Metroid Dread Is Already Being Emulated On PC
Stop. Thieves! (To quote Red in the show Cow and Chicken)
Re: Aspyr Is Bringing The Classic BioWare RPG Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic To Switch
I thought this was a double pack. Does this mean 2 is still Microsoft only?
Re: There's An Animal Crossing: New Horizons Update Coming Soon, And Brewster's Back
How about expanding Nook Cranny too.
Re: Hardware Classics: Nintendo GameCube
@mr_benn Me too. It may have been Comet. That was a fun way to celebrate my final gcse exam in 2002.
Re: Unavailability Of Classic Titles Is "Holding Game Culture Back", Says Platinum's Hideki Kamiya
@Old-Red this is the worst thing. In 06 being able to download so many games without resorting to emulators. And seeing this happen on the 360 and PS3 was great. Obviously some games wouldn't come out and I bought so many.
But seeing these games become unavailable on switch and to get just a fraction of them on Switch but only if you pay for a subscription is an insult. I spent around 200 pounds on wii and wii u virtual console games and to be expected to keep spending to get them again is a complete rip off and shows a complete lack of gratitude for what I spent from 06 to 14. I have a wii u with those games but knowing if it brakes down it could all be lost isn't right. Microsoft allow you to move 360 downloads over new consoles. It's awful that Nintendo expect you to pay again, and again.
Re: Platinum Would "Definitely" Port Star Fox Zero To Switch, If Given The Opportunity
How about a game that looks at least as good as Assault on gamecube. The wii u one was an insult to the power of the wii u as the first star fox on a HD console should have truly looked like star wars with animals.
Re: Soapbox: The Era Of Rock Band, Guitar Hero And Plastic Instruments Was Silly But Special
Don't forget Donkey Konga.
And yes what a great set of games. GH Greatest Hits, GH2, Rock Band 1-3 and Green Day RB gave me some of the best nights of my life in 1 player and 2-4.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 11th)
Dragon Quest 11 and getting the remaining September fish in AC NH
Re: 10 Best Wii U-To-Nintendo Switch Ports
I just played MK8 for the first time in about 2 years yesterday. I was blown away again, especially after playing the far weaker Wii game just before.
It really is one of the best games ever. I really gotta get the 3 stars on 150cc.
Re: Best Nintendo Switch Metroidvania Games
I just got Ori 2 and bloodstained ritual of the night for my birthday. I cannot wait to start them. I beat Ori 1 on xbox a few months ago so will probably play the sequel first.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Week? (August 28th)
Wii gaming. Ps4 controller broke and I want some time away from switch so playing some of the greats again. No More Heroes 1 and two Sonic games, plus Wii Virtual Console downloads.
Re: Fantastic Metroid Dread Trailer Shows Off Frantic Gameplay And A New-Look Kraid
I never thought he would be back. This will be great. No Ridley or Mother Brain though please.
Re: LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Is Now Set For Spring 2022
I hope there will be a "shout Rey 50 times as Finn trophy "
Re: Talking Point: Which Video Game Song Could You Listen To For Ten Hours?
Star Light Zone from Sonic 1 for me.
Re: Random: In Case You Didn't Know, There Are Now 900 Pokémon
Oh gamefreak. Why did you keep adding so many. Each gen after 1 should have had between 50 and 100 new ones including pre and new evolutions. This is why there are so many copies and forgettable ones.
Re: Where To Pre-Order Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl On Switch
Shame it can't be a stylus with the legendary on top like what Game gave away in 07.
Re: Pokémon Legends: Arceus Has New Pokémon, Including A Horrible Fish Ghost Bent On Revenge
Finally a Stantler evolution. And a half sheep Growlithe?
Re: Sonic Mania Is Now 4 Years Old
I would love a follow up in the same style but with the graphics of Sonic Generations. There are still so many levels to return to like Star Light Zone, Aquatic Ruin Zone, Ice Cap Zone, even Master System levels like Bridge Zone and Crystal Egg Zone, as well as new levels of course.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 14th)
Pokemon go. Time to boost my eevee candies
Re: The Switch Version Of Life Is Strange: True Colors Has Also Been Delayed
Maybe they'll release it in November during the Xmas rush, sell hardly any copies and put it on sale a month later, then complain that not enough people bought it.
You know like so many other publishers who don't learn their lesson.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 7th)
Shenmue 3 on ps4 and No more heroes 2 on wii
Re: Review: PICROSS S GENESIS & Master System Edition - Picross X SEGA Could Have Been More
@echo_dek oh thanks.
Re: Niantic Assembling Pokémon GO "Task Force" To Address Player Concerns
@ZebZed true but does it really matter that much? I'm sure they can just get him in the game in some way. Even if its something simple like only appears in ar mode after you tap him?
Re: Niantic Assembling Pokémon GO "Task Force" To Address Player Concerns
Yes pokemon go is all about exploration and socialising but I don't think they realise it is still too soon to get back to that. We were happy with how it was during the last year and Niantic need to understand that.
Then again, they have never responded well to feedback. Shutting down fan pokemon tracker sites even when they don't have one of their own, not allowing the removal of eggs people don't want, still not putting kecleon in when its invisibility really doesn't matter, and of course having no true regional rotation system in place.
They can say what they want but they won't listen, not unless they start losing significant money.
Re: Review: PICROSS S GENESIS & Master System Edition - Picross X SEGA Could Have Been More
I played over 100 hours of picross 3d round 2.
Where is Round 3?
Re: Pokémon GO Reduces PokéStop Spin Distance In America And New Zealand
Niantic really don't care about their fans. Look at all the improvements we keep requesting but they keep ignoring, eg the ability to discard eggs and send gifts in bulk.
This is just another case of treating the fans badly.
Re: UK Pokémon Fans Can Now Stream Episodes On BBC iPlayer
Lame. Where are gens 1, orange Island, 2 and 3? Even Netflix has most of gen 1
Re: Reminder: A Demo For Jupiter's Sega Picross Is Now Available On Switch eShop
@huyi its a mixture of each mode. Eg a few from colour, a few from mega, and a few from regular picross.
BTW I've always wondered. Who is in your profile pic? Is it Mariah Carey?
Re: Reminder: A Demo For Jupiter's Sega Picross Is Now Available On Switch eShop
Just played it. Sadly there aren't enough levels in the demo.