I haven't commented here in years, but as someone who was contributing to NLife at the time Philip was with the site as well, this is truly devastating news. I hope Triple Jump's stream does really well. Rest in peace my friend.
What corners of the internet exactly? None of the images are perverted in the least. You could, I dunno, read the tweets before looking at the Japanese text and coming up with a racist conclusion. Thank you.
Wait. Weren't the black GBC carts the ones compatible with both, and the clear ones GBC only? Pretty sure that's how it worked in Australia at least? Could be wrong, though!
Prove it, show me Super Mario Kart, MegaMan X2, X3 running. You can't because they don't. Half of Nintendo's 1st party SNES games have some sort of issue on o3DS. I've done a tonne of research to ensure that this is the case.
To be honest @Sticker, I still have a SNES hooked up with the games I wanna play, so I don't need to get an emulator for the 3DS. It does seem to run better than blargSNES from reading the feedback on various GBATemp and Reddit forums.
@Sticker some (admittedly) quick research has shown that Retroarch runs games like Super Mario RPG pretty abysmally on o3DS but well on N3DS. Thanks for adding to my argument, much appreciated.
@Sticker I'll get back to you about Retroarch, but there is no logic in what Tasuki is saying. None of you are actually providing a shred of proof, it's laughable.
@JustJulyo it probably took them this long just to get Super Mario Kart, Megaman X2 and X3 to run properly before they announced it. Clearly with a bunch of games already coming out and basically ready that they've been working on this for a while
If you look at any of the recent VC articles you can see the copious amounts of research and knowledge I've provided to show how it can't be done on an older 3DS.
Anyone who believes that this is merely a cash grab and that Nintendo are strangely holding out on older owners obviously doesn't know a think about running a business or how emulation works, and should go and buy a tin foil hat.
@BlargSlash: Thank you for being one of the only people here to do actual research instead of knee-jerk reacting
Definitely not possible to emulate half the games announced on the o3DS.
On the topic of having to pay $13 for the same game again. If we're suckers, then that's smart strategy from Nintendo.
Having to pay over $20 AUD each for the PS2 classics and PSOne classics re-released so far on PS4, not cross-buy there for their "VC". All that was added was trophy support and a couple of features for FFVII, that's it. Could be worse to be honest.
My ultimate fantasy is for Nintendo to have a PS+ style subscription for VC games on the NX.
@Tasuki Oh I'm not getting that you want a fight out of that at all
It's just what I've heard technical issues wise. If it is indeed outside speaker/HDMI issues then Nintendo can't really be faulted for that as they don't have access to everything.
However if it is indeed a quality issue then sure Nintendo would be to blame. Though quality wise I think it's easier for them to replicate the graphics and gameplay maintaining its smoothness compared to audio. I've seen some who have this issue and some who are running their games perfectly fine from all regions (I did some research so I could help, which I am sure you have as well since it's happening to you!).
As it seems to be really hit and miss I'd say it's a 3rd party HDMI/Speaker combination causing the issues. You COULD try changing the HDMI cord and seeing if a higher quality one works at all but shrugs, other than seeing if it works on a friend's or family member's TV I can't help beyond that sorry!
I have heard that it can be an issue with the combination of speakers and HDMI outputs that cause issues with NES style sound. The reason they seem to work on Wii is due to using the older style cables that processed those sounds naturally. That'd make sense given that everything else seems to work for you.
Have you asked around to see if there are people who don't have that issue on NES VC in the States, see what their setups are like.
Not starting an argument with you, but what problems are you having with NES VC on Wii U? I have Balloon Fight, Kid Icarus, Zelda, Punch-Out!!, Yoshi, Donkey Kong and Kirby's Dream Land among others without finding any issues as yet?
Wasn't trying to argue for the sake of arguing, just trying to add actual logic to those who decide not to use it. At least you're thinking about the issue. I just don't like it when people get all entitled about it without any evidence to back up their claims. I tried letting someone know why their claim was wrong, obviously he wants to live his fantasy of having large electronics companies having a personal vendetta against him so I'm letting it go.
If anyone else read my comments and figured at least I was providing some logic to the argument and decided that was a viable reason enough for SNES VC to not appear on o3DS, then I'm happy. I don't need to provide any more than I have, which is far more than what the conspiracy theorists have provided.
Just sick and tired of "armchair experts" is all. This argument has been going on ever since the GBA came out on Wii U and everyone cried about that, and I was arguing way back then lol.
@Tasuki: For the record, I'm hardly a fanboy, I play my PlayStation 4 far more than any of the other devices in my house. That's just a general term used by people who can't back up what they say with facts.
Not once have you disputed any of the logic I have presented to you. Not once have you accurately backed up ANYTHING you have claimed.
I am not acting like Nintendo can do no wrong, I am telling you why you ARE wrong, there's a difference. I am not speaking for other members here who clearly are fanboys, but I don't jump down the throats of everyone that nay says Nintendo. Hell, SNES VC, Paper Mario and the new Kirby game were the only things I was excited for out of the direct, the rest of it was pretty "meh", but that's my opinion.
Nintendo not being what they used to be is the natural order of business and is a product of time. No company is like what they used to be. Nintendo used to dominate everything, now they're floundering in the console business without a way to dig themselves out of it, I can easily admit that because I am not a fanboy.
"I feel sorry that you can't handle the truth, really I do."
This is where you get stupid, what exactly aren't I handling? I am the only one here giving rebuttals to your arguments, you haven't disputed a thing I said lol.
Your ranting and raving shows to me you have no rational argument and are just going to shout "I'M RIGHT AND YOU CAN'T HANDLE IT" until someone listens, I feel sorry for you.
@sillygostly seems like he can't use logic to keep arguing with me over it so he's attacking you now. Good work Tasuki, keep on being classy.
@Tasuki The redesigned Wii wasn't more powerful and you're using an easier to emulate system as the basis of your argument. The slim models of PlayStation 3/Xbox 360 and having PlayStation 3/Xbox 360 games work on them isn't even the same argument. There are NO tactics at play here, it's the same as when we got the DSi, that had a camera, did you have a whine that the original DS didn't play camera games? Probably, actually.
"So because Nintendo won't provide a service to a current system but will give it to another model we are the ones being stupid?"
Actually, they are providing the service to the current system, but not giving it to an older model.
Higan, the only emulator on PC that is capable of running every SNES game flawlessly at 1:1 emulation (including being the only emulator that can run Speedy Gonzales entirely) requires a 3.0ghz processor. The original 3DS only outputs an ARM11 MPCore which is only capable of up to 1.0ghz.
Please, come up with something logical in your argument, I feel like I'm getting stupider reading your conspiracy propaganda.
I honestly can't tell what you're arguing here. Are you saying that people are stupid for saying that the SNES works on the 3DS? Then making the argument that they're getting ripped off anyway as their old customers are getting ripped off somehow?
These games were already out on Wii, though noone plays their Wiis anymore.
@Tasuki, I am disappointed that when you ask me to go Google, I follow your direction and find more evidence to prove what I am trying to get through to you, all I get is an "FU".
lol, I guess when you get proven wrong you delve into crybaby/name calling mode. Nintendo is not going to cater to YOU personally, so yeah, people would be even more annoyed if they didn't get the features present in other VC titles. The sooner you realise that, the easier it is to understand that you are being ludicrous with your assumptions.
My head isn't in "Nintendo's rear", you'd realise that if you saw that everything I have told you has been backed up by solid evidence, not theory, like you. You have yet to prove a thing, SNES games don't run properly on o3DS, deal with it.
@Tasuki done, and I'm still right. Thanks for leading the way, you are far from game, set and match lol, not even close. Here's some choice quotes I got from people who are currently emulating SNES on a 3DS.
"Boot up Chrono Trigger, Dream Land 3, Kirby Super Star, Mario RPG, Megaman X2, Megaman X3, Pilotwings, Star Fox, Super Mario Kart and Yoshi's Island, and you won't be saying it's perfect. Apparently even Zelda is broken in the latest version."
"Afaik you can't suspend your 3DS while using blargSNES, which is bad if you want to play in short bursts without closing and reopening it everytime. Or was this somehow patched? Especially bad for games where you can't save often or when you wanna use it on public transport and your stop comes along."
Dude, even GBATemp has a compatibility list that shows a tonne of games that don't run very well on 3DS hardware. And this is WITHOUT running Miiverse, the OS, home screen etc.
It is FACT that the 3DS is not capable of running all of Nintendo's major SNES games, half of the ones on the list in THIS VERY POST don't work.
Look, I'll let the compatibility list do the talking:
Super Mario World: No blurry transition effect. F-Zero: Apparently runs fine (I seriously doubt it's 1:1 emulation) Super Mario Kart: Stuck on Nintendo logo Super Metroid: May crash on rare occasions Earthbound: Game has some graphical glitches, but otherwise loads normally. Some battle backgrounds are discoloured unless hardware rendering is disabled. Some battles have minor slowdown. Music and SFX glitches every once in a while, nothing major. Donkey Kong Country: Apparently no issues (again, doubt it is 1:1 emulation) Donkey Kong Country 2: Black screen on boot most of time. Eventually works after a few tries. Donkey Kong Country 3: Black screen on boot most of time. Eventually works after a few tries. Kirby's Dream Course: Apparently no issues. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past: Crash after selecting a save file. Affected by SPC timing? Works great with 1.2. Enemies seem to teleport when Link tries to dash.
Wow, those first party games sound flawless and amazing, I so wish Nintendo released these years ago with the ability to run all of the background commands, it'd be even worse, which sounds right up your alley! Let's try some 3rd party games shall we?
Mega Man X: Music slows down sometimes. Mega Man X2: Black screen after intro. Mega Man X3: No cx4 chip emulation. Mega Man 7: Music slows down sometimes. Street Fighter II Turbo: Has a lot of graphical and sound glitches. Super Street Fighter II: Character sprites are glitchy, but game is playable. Street Fighter Alpha 2: Black screen Final Fight: Works on 1.2 (but not after it updated, this emulator is the best!) Final Fight 2: Works on 1.2 (but not on 1.3, woo!) Final Fight Guy (aka Tough in Japan): Look at previous 2 Final Fight games. Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts: Appears to work perfecty besides some occasional lag when there are many sprites on screen Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon: Apparently works fine Contra III: The Alien Wars: Finally works well apparently Super Castlevania IV: Slowdown in certain areas.
Now, just because YOU have such low standards in emulation, doesn't mean Nintendo are going to release a half-baked service. Current flashcarts running SNES games aren't running them in native 3DS mode, which is a requirement for VC. I think I've made my case here.
@Tasuki provide me with video of a 3DS emulator running Super Mario Kart, Donkey Kong Country 2 or MegaMan X3, oh you can't, looks like it isn't a conspiracy after all!
@AVahne Super Mario Kart, MegaMan X2/3 and Donkey Kong Country 2 don't even work on Blarg SNES. Let alone the fact that when running Blarg SNES misses out on standard 3DS features such as Miiverse, Streetpass and such running in the background at the same time. The original 3DS is incapable of emulating SNES games to the degree that Nintendo intended them to.
@FullbringIchigo because extra power IS needed to emulate games like Super Mario Kart and Donkey Kong Country 2 properly.
It took a 3.0ghz processor to run SNES emulation on a PC with 1:1 accuracy, the original 3DS is a dinosaur in comparison. It's incredibly impressive that they managed to do it on the N3DS to be honest with you.
Is this a system where we can assign a game? I'd be happy to do some user contributions to this (who knows, you guys could seriously make a book out of this!)
Simply because the consoles you have listed aren't as power intensive as the GBA?
You speak of making a GBA emulator for the 3DS as if it's a simple task. It's not on 3DS yet, so clearly it's not as simple as you make it out to be.
And no, the other emulators weren't 'bare bones' as you make them out to be either, other games had save states, and actually went into sleep mode when you closed the 3DS. Do your research before you attempt to come up with a rebuttle to someone who's clearly done some.
Ron, I totally agree with this review, I haven't reviewed the Wii U version myself, I played the PS3 version. I thought the controls were tight, but every other issue you mention resonates with my thoughts exactly.
Unless you need to know the very limited Arkham canon contained within the game, steer clear. Buy Metroid Fusion instead.
I think what needs to be taken into account is that the basic GBA ROMs used in the Ambassador Program strip away all functionality of the 3DS, no Miiverse, no streetpass, heck, GBA games don't even sleep when you close the 3DS, that's because they have to play in DS mode, something Nintendo is trying to stay away from with their VC releases.
I think if you want to know why GBA isn't on 3DS then you need not look any further than that simple explanation.
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Re: In Memory Of Philip J Reed, Writer And Nintendo Life Contributor
I haven't commented here in years, but as someone who was contributing to NLife at the time Philip was with the site as well, this is truly devastating news. I hope Triple Jump's stream does really well. Rest in peace my friend.
Re: It's That Time Of Year Again, Happy MAR10 Day!
Remember when myself, James, Corbie and the gang ran a whole Mario month back in March 2010? Good times!
Re: Random: Japanese Smash Bros. Fans Are Now Obsessing Over Curry-Induced Female Blushing
What corners of the internet exactly? None of the images are perverted in the least. You could, I dunno, read the tweets before looking at the Japanese text and coming up with a racist conclusion. Thank you.
Re: Legend of Zelda and Mario Kart Feature in Updated European My Nintendo Rewards
40% off Skyward for me!
Re: Random: Game Boy Compatibility Warning Screens Are The Best
Wait. Weren't the black GBC carts the ones compatible with both, and the clear ones GBC only? Pretty sure that's how it worked in Australia at least? Could be wrong, though!
Re: Mario Sports Superstars Is A Collaboration Between Camelot And Bandai Namco
Damien, likely Namco Bandai is assisting with the baseball titles as they released the Mario baseball games for Gamecube and Wii.
Re: Feature: Pay A Visit To Rare's Local Indie Video Game Store
@KiWiiU where in Australia are you? There are quite a few shops like this if you know where to look!
Re: Nintendo of Europe Unveils Over 40 Discounts for eShop 5 Year Anniversary Sale
@Kokusho: Here are the games discounted that are not Virtual Console.
Wii U eShop
Art Academy: SketchPad - £1.79 (was £3.59) / €1.99 (was €3.99)
Child of Light - £5.99 (was £11.99) / €7.49 (was €14.99)
Cube Life: Island Survival - £5.59 (was £7.99) / €6.99 (was €9.99)
FAST Racing NEO - £8.20 (was £10.99) / €11.20 (was €14.99)
Little Inferno - £4.49 (was £8.99) / €4.99 (was €9.99)
Nano Assault NEO - £6.70 (was £8.99) / €7.49 (was €9.99)
NES Remix - £4.49 (was £8.99) / €4.99 (was €9.99)
NES Remix 2 - £4.49 (was £8.99) / €4.99 (was €9.99)
Toki Tori - £0.89 (was £1.79) / €0.99 (was €1.99)
Trine 2: Director's Cut - £6.99 (was £13.99) / €8.49 (was €16.99)
3DS eShop
3D Classics: Kirby's Adventure - £2.69 (was £5.39) / €2.99 (was €5.99)
Colors! 3D - £2.69 (was £5.39) / €2.99 (was €5.99)
Dillon's Rolling Western - £4.49 (was £8.99) / €4.99 (was €9.99)
Fun! Fun! Minigolf TOUCH! - £1.85 (was £2.50) / €2.24 (was €2.99)
Gunman Clive - £0.99 (was £1.99) / €0.99 (was €1.99)
Kirby's Dream Land - £1.79 (was £3.59) / €1.99 (was €3.99)
Pokédex 3D Pro - £6.69 (was £13.49) / €7.49 (was €14.99)
Pokémon Link: Battle! - £3.59 (was £7.19) / €3.99 (was €7.99)
Pullblox - £2.69 (was £5.39) / €2.99 (was €5.99)
Shin Megami Tensei IV - £8.99 (was £17.99) / €9.99 (was €19.99)
SteamWorld Dig - £3.49 (was £7.99) / €4.49 (was €8.99)
Zen Pinball 3D - £1.79 (was £4.49) / €1.99 (was €4.99)
So no, not only Virtual Console *facepalm
Re: Parent Trap: Mario & Sonic At The Rio 2016 Olympic Games Scores With Download Play
When he gets the game off his kids!
Re: Here's Why SNES VC Games Can Only be Played on a New 3DS
@MarioFanatic64 if some were exclusive to N3DS while others weren't that'd be even more alienating than what they're offering now.
And you'd likely be on here asking why you can't play Super Mario Kart while N3DS owners can
Re: Here's Why SNES VC Games Can Only be Played on a New 3DS
Prove it, show me Super Mario Kart, MegaMan X2, X3 running. You can't because they don't. Half of Nintendo's 1st party SNES games have some sort of issue on o3DS. I've done a tonne of research to ensure that this is the case.
@cmk8, no they don't. ambassador games =/= VC.
Re: Here's Why SNES VC Games Can Only be Played on a New 3DS
@MarioFanatic64 except emulators don't "run a bunch of SNES games near perfectly on an old 3DS"
Re: Here's Why SNES VC Games Can Only be Played on a New 3DS
@Shadow15982 and I can't stand people who don't do a shred of research before commenting
Re: Here's Why SNES VC Games Can Only be Played on a New 3DS
To be honest @Sticker, I still have a SNES hooked up with the games I wanna play, so I don't need to get an emulator for the 3DS. It does seem to run better than blargSNES from reading the feedback on various GBATemp and Reddit forums.
Re: Here's Why SNES VC Games Can Only be Played on a New 3DS
@Sticker some (admittedly) quick research has shown that Retroarch runs games like Super Mario RPG pretty abysmally on o3DS but well on N3DS. Thanks for adding to my argument, much appreciated.
Re: Here's Why SNES VC Games Can Only be Played on a New 3DS
@Sticker I'll get back to you about Retroarch, but there is no logic in what Tasuki is saying. None of you are actually providing a shred of proof, it's laughable.
Re: Here's Why SNES VC Games Can Only be Played on a New 3DS
@Sticker
I went to GBATemp, as of the 9th of March, this is the compatibility list. You're welcome.
http://wiki.gbatemp.net/wiki/BlargSnes_Compatibility_List
Re: Here's Why SNES VC Games Can Only be Played on a New 3DS
@Sticker I've done extensive research on BlargSNES and it doesn't run any of the games I mentioned, nice try.
Re: Here's Why SNES VC Games Can Only be Played on a New 3DS
@JustJulyo it probably took them this long just to get Super Mario Kart, Megaman X2 and X3 to run properly before they announced it. Clearly with a bunch of games already coming out and basically ready that they've been working on this for a while
Re: Here's Why SNES VC Games Can Only be Played on a New 3DS
@Sticker
Good to see that video contains none of the 3DS' background programs or OS.
Not to mention the fact that you need to show Mario Kart, Megaman X2 and 3 before you start claiming what you are claiming.
Re: Here's Why SNES VC Games Can Only be Played on a New 3DS
This is what I've been saying all along.
If you look at any of the recent VC articles you can see the copious amounts of research and knowledge I've provided to show how it can't be done on an older 3DS.
Anyone who believes that this is merely a cash grab and that Nintendo are strangely holding out on older owners obviously doesn't know a think about running a business or how emulation works, and should go and buy a tin foil hat.
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo's Fortress of Secrecy Needs to Tighten Security for the Year Ahead
Let's just all take a minute and blame James
Re: Editorial: Nintendo's Virtual Console Revolution Must Wait as We Pay Once More for SNES Games
@BlargSlash: Thank you for being one of the only people here to do actual research instead of knee-jerk reacting
Definitely not possible to emulate half the games announced on the o3DS.
On the topic of having to pay $13 for the same game again. If we're suckers, then that's smart strategy from Nintendo.
Having to pay over $20 AUD each for the PS2 classics and PSOne classics re-released so far on PS4, not cross-buy there for their "VC". All that was added was trophy support and a couple of features for FFVII, that's it. Could be worse to be honest.
My ultimate fantasy is for Nintendo to have a PS+ style subscription for VC games on the NX.
Re: Konami and Capcom Are Bringing Some SNES Classics to New 3DS
@Tasuki Cool beans
Re: Konami and Capcom Are Bringing Some SNES Classics to New 3DS
@Tasuki Oh I'm not getting that you want a fight out of that at all
It's just what I've heard technical issues wise. If it is indeed outside speaker/HDMI issues then Nintendo can't really be faulted for that as they don't have access to everything.
However if it is indeed a quality issue then sure Nintendo would be to blame. Though quality wise I think it's easier for them to replicate the graphics and gameplay maintaining its smoothness compared to audio. I've seen some who have this issue and some who are running their games perfectly fine from all regions (I did some research so I could help, which I am sure you have as well since it's happening to you!).
As it seems to be really hit and miss I'd say it's a 3rd party HDMI/Speaker combination causing the issues. You COULD try changing the HDMI cord and seeing if a higher quality one works at all but shrugs, other than seeing if it works on a friend's or family member's TV I can't help beyond that sorry!
Re: Konami and Capcom Are Bringing Some SNES Classics to New 3DS
@startropicike
That was ported to work on the 3DS, it's a port, not a ROM.
Re: Konami and Capcom Are Bringing Some SNES Classics to New 3DS
I have heard that it can be an issue with the combination of speakers and HDMI outputs that cause issues with NES style sound. The reason they seem to work on Wii is due to using the older style cables that processed those sounds naturally. That'd make sense given that everything else seems to work for you.
Have you asked around to see if there are people who don't have that issue on NES VC in the States, see what their setups are like.
Re: Konami and Capcom Are Bringing Some SNES Classics to New 3DS
@Tasuki
Not starting an argument with you, but what problems are you having with NES VC on Wii U? I have Balloon Fight, Kid Icarus, Zelda, Punch-Out!!, Yoshi, Donkey Kong and Kirby's Dream Land among others without finding any issues as yet?
How old is your receiver?
Re: Konami and Capcom Are Bringing Some SNES Classics to New 3DS
@plywoodstick
Wasn't trying to argue for the sake of arguing, just trying to add actual logic to those who decide not to use it. At least you're thinking about the issue. I just don't like it when people get all entitled about it without any evidence to back up their claims. I tried letting someone know why their claim was wrong, obviously he wants to live his fantasy of having large electronics companies having a personal vendetta against him so I'm letting it go.
If anyone else read my comments and figured at least I was providing some logic to the argument and decided that was a viable reason enough for SNES VC to not appear on o3DS, then I'm happy. I don't need to provide any more than I have, which is far more than what the conspiracy theorists have provided.
Just sick and tired of "armchair experts" is all. This argument has been going on ever since the GBA came out on Wii U and everyone cried about that, and I was arguing way back then lol.
Re: Konami and Capcom Are Bringing Some SNES Classics to New 3DS
@Tasuki: For the record, I'm hardly a fanboy, I play my PlayStation 4 far more than any of the other devices in my house. That's just a general term used by people who can't back up what they say with facts.
Not once have you disputed any of the logic I have presented to you. Not once have you accurately backed up ANYTHING you have claimed.
I am not acting like Nintendo can do no wrong, I am telling you why you ARE wrong, there's a difference. I am not speaking for other members here who clearly are fanboys, but I don't jump down the throats of everyone that nay says Nintendo. Hell, SNES VC, Paper Mario and the new Kirby game were the only things I was excited for out of the direct, the rest of it was pretty "meh", but that's my opinion.
Nintendo not being what they used to be is the natural order of business and is a product of time. No company is like what they used to be. Nintendo used to dominate everything, now they're floundering in the console business without a way to dig themselves out of it, I can easily admit that because I am not a fanboy.
"I feel sorry that you can't handle the truth, really I do."
This is where you get stupid, what exactly aren't I handling? I am the only one here giving rebuttals to your arguments, you haven't disputed a thing I said lol.
Your ranting and raving shows to me you have no rational argument and are just going to shout "I'M RIGHT AND YOU CAN'T HANDLE IT" until someone listens, I feel sorry for you.
Re: Konami and Capcom Are Bringing Some SNES Classics to New 3DS
@sillygostly seems like he can't use logic to keep arguing with me over it so he's attacking you now. Good work Tasuki, keep on being classy.
@Tasuki The redesigned Wii wasn't more powerful and you're using an easier to emulate system as the basis of your argument. The slim models of PlayStation 3/Xbox 360 and having PlayStation 3/Xbox 360 games work on them isn't even the same argument. There are NO tactics at play here, it's the same as when we got the DSi, that had a camera, did you have a whine that the original DS didn't play camera games? Probably, actually.
"So because Nintendo won't provide a service to a current system but will give it to another model we are the ones being stupid?"
Actually, they are providing the service to the current system, but not giving it to an older model.
Higan, the only emulator on PC that is capable of running every SNES game flawlessly at 1:1 emulation (including being the only emulator that can run Speedy Gonzales entirely) requires a 3.0ghz processor. The original 3DS only outputs an ARM11 MPCore which is only capable of up to 1.0ghz.
Please, come up with something logical in your argument, I feel like I'm getting stupider reading your conspiracy propaganda.
Re: Konami and Capcom Are Bringing Some SNES Classics to New 3DS
Ok, that's just the way it came across is all, thanks for replying.
Re: Konami and Capcom Are Bringing Some SNES Classics to New 3DS
@Priceless_Spork
I honestly can't tell what you're arguing here. Are you saying that people are stupid for saying that the SNES works on the 3DS? Then making the argument that they're getting ripped off anyway as their old customers are getting ripped off somehow?
These games were already out on Wii, though noone plays their Wiis anymore.
Re: Konami and Capcom Are Bringing Some SNES Classics to New 3DS
@Tasuki, I am disappointed that when you ask me to go Google, I follow your direction and find more evidence to prove what I am trying to get through to you, all I get is an "FU".
lol, I guess when you get proven wrong you delve into crybaby/name calling mode. Nintendo is not going to cater to YOU personally, so yeah, people would be even more annoyed if they didn't get the features present in other VC titles. The sooner you realise that, the easier it is to understand that you are being ludicrous with your assumptions.
My head isn't in "Nintendo's rear", you'd realise that if you saw that everything I have told you has been backed up by solid evidence, not theory, like you. You have yet to prove a thing, SNES games don't run properly on o3DS, deal with it.
Re: Konami and Capcom Are Bringing Some SNES Classics to New 3DS
That was a port, not an emulation dok5555555.
Also, one game does not mean every game will work.
Re: Konami and Capcom Are Bringing Some SNES Classics to New 3DS
@Tasuki done, and I'm still right. Thanks for leading the way, you are far from game, set and match lol, not even close. Here's some choice quotes I got from people who are currently emulating SNES on a 3DS.
"Boot up Chrono Trigger, Dream Land 3, Kirby Super Star, Mario RPG, Megaman X2, Megaman X3, Pilotwings, Star Fox, Super Mario Kart and Yoshi's Island, and you won't be saying it's perfect. Apparently even Zelda is broken in the latest version."
"Afaik you can't suspend your 3DS while using blargSNES, which is bad if you want to play in short bursts without closing and reopening it everytime. Or was this somehow patched? Especially bad for games where you can't save often or when you wanna use it on public transport and your stop comes along."
Dude, even GBATemp has a compatibility list that shows a tonne of games that don't run very well on 3DS hardware. And this is WITHOUT running Miiverse, the OS, home screen etc.
It is FACT that the 3DS is not capable of running all of Nintendo's major SNES games, half of the ones on the list in THIS VERY POST don't work.
Look, I'll let the compatibility list do the talking:
Super Mario World: No blurry transition effect.
F-Zero: Apparently runs fine (I seriously doubt it's 1:1 emulation)
Super Mario Kart: Stuck on Nintendo logo
Super Metroid: May crash on rare occasions
Earthbound: Game has some graphical glitches, but otherwise loads normally. Some battle backgrounds are discoloured unless hardware rendering is disabled. Some battles have minor slowdown. Music and SFX glitches every once in a while, nothing major.
Donkey Kong Country: Apparently no issues (again, doubt it is 1:1 emulation)
Donkey Kong Country 2: Black screen on boot most of time. Eventually works after a few tries.
Donkey Kong Country 3: Black screen on boot most of time. Eventually works after a few tries.
Kirby's Dream Course: Apparently no issues.
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past: Crash after selecting a save file. Affected by SPC timing? Works great with 1.2. Enemies seem to teleport when Link tries to dash.
Wow, those first party games sound flawless and amazing, I so wish Nintendo released these years ago with the ability to run all of the background commands, it'd be even worse, which sounds right up your alley! Let's try some 3rd party games shall we?
Mega Man X: Music slows down sometimes.
Mega Man X2: Black screen after intro.
Mega Man X3: No cx4 chip emulation.
Mega Man 7: Music slows down sometimes.
Street Fighter II Turbo: Has a lot of graphical and sound glitches.
Super Street Fighter II: Character sprites are glitchy, but game is playable.
Street Fighter Alpha 2: Black screen
Final Fight: Works on 1.2 (but not after it updated, this emulator is the best!)
Final Fight 2: Works on 1.2 (but not on 1.3, woo!)
Final Fight Guy (aka Tough in Japan): Look at previous 2 Final Fight games.
Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts: Appears to work perfecty besides some occasional lag when there are many sprites on screen
Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon: Apparently works fine
Contra III: The Alien Wars: Finally works well apparently
Super Castlevania IV: Slowdown in certain areas.
Now, just because YOU have such low standards in emulation, doesn't mean Nintendo are going to release a half-baked service. Current flashcarts running SNES games aren't running them in native 3DS mode, which is a requirement for VC. I think I've made my case here.
Re: Konami and Capcom Are Bringing Some SNES Classics to New 3DS
@Tasuki provide me with video of a 3DS emulator running Super Mario Kart, Donkey Kong Country 2 or MegaMan X3, oh you can't, looks like it isn't a conspiracy after all!
Re: Konami and Capcom Are Bringing Some SNES Classics to New 3DS
@AVahne Super Mario Kart, MegaMan X2/3 and Donkey Kong Country 2 don't even work on Blarg SNES. Let alone the fact that when running Blarg SNES misses out on standard 3DS features such as Miiverse, Streetpass and such running in the background at the same time. The original 3DS is incapable of emulating SNES games to the degree that Nintendo intended them to.
Re: Konami and Capcom Are Bringing Some SNES Classics to New 3DS
@FullbringIchigo because extra power IS needed to emulate games like Super Mario Kart and Donkey Kong Country 2 properly.
It took a 3.0ghz processor to run SNES emulation on a PC with 1:1 accuracy, the original 3DS is a dinosaur in comparison. It's incredibly impressive that they managed to do it on the N3DS to be honest with you.
There is no conspiracy here.
Re: SNES Games Finally Arriving on the New Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console
Yeah, the DS and GBA are still getting titles on the Wii U VC, not forgotten at all
Re: SNES Games Finally Arriving on the New Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console
Yeah, the DS and GBA are still getting titles on the Wii U VC, not forgotten at all
Re: SNES Games Finally Arriving on the New Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console
Anyone mentioning blargSNES or "these can already work on the 3DS", please go and get a clue.
I had an argument about this earlier today, and found out that blargSNES doesn't even run Super Mario Kart or DKC2.
So no, the 3DS doesn't play all SNES games. Please just stop acting irrationally and claiming there's some sort of SNES conspiracy.
Re: Interview: Nintendo and Nd Cube on Bowser, amiibo and the Pure Luck of the Dice in Mario Party 10
Oh man, I was hoping you guys would demand a Waluigi amiibo
Great interview, though!
Re: Project: Nintendo 64x64
Is this a system where we can assign a game? I'd be happy to do some user contributions to this (who knows, you guys could seriously make a book out of this!)
Re: Somebody At Ubisoft Really Doesn't Like Mario Kart 8's Mercedes-Benz DLC
How is taking a Mercedes and making it anti-grav NOT a Nintendo way of things? I don't understand the hate.
Re: Ninja Pizza Girl Wants Kickstarter Campaign to Deliver
I played it at PAX Melbourne last year, it was actually pretty good, I'll be backing it. They gave me Ninja Pizza Girl badges for my kids, too.
Also, it's a family run company, their 16 year old daughter did all the art for it.
Re: Feature: The Biggest Wii U Games of 2014 - Summer Edition
I love that everyone complained that all the games are coming out in 2015 when we have THIS list of awesome games.
Re: Talking Point: The Logic Behind Game Boy Advance on the Wii U Virtual Console
@KennyPowers
Sorry for the late reply
Simply because the consoles you have listed aren't as power intensive as the GBA?
You speak of making a GBA emulator for the 3DS as if it's a simple task. It's not on 3DS yet, so clearly it's not as simple as you make it out to be.
And no, the other emulators weren't 'bare bones' as you make them out to be either, other games had save states, and actually went into sleep mode when you closed the 3DS. Do your research before you attempt to come up with a rebuttle to someone who's clearly done some.
Re: Review: Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate - Deluxe Edition (Wii U eShop)
Ron, I totally agree with this review, I haven't reviewed the Wii U version myself, I played the PS3 version. I thought the controls were tight, but every other issue you mention resonates with my thoughts exactly.
Unless you need to know the very limited Arkham canon contained within the game, steer clear. Buy Metroid Fusion instead.
Re: Talking Point: The Logic Behind Game Boy Advance on the Wii U Virtual Console
I think what needs to be taken into account is that the basic GBA ROMs used in the Ambassador Program strip away all functionality of the 3DS, no Miiverse, no streetpass, heck, GBA games don't even sleep when you close the 3DS, that's because they have to play in DS mode, something Nintendo is trying to stay away from with their VC releases.
I think if you want to know why GBA isn't on 3DS then you need not look any further than that simple explanation.