I once sold a copy of "Panzer Dragoon Saga" for Sega Saturn on eBay for about $200. I wish I had held onto it because I'm sure it would only appreciate in value. A manual, though? You'd have to be a pretty hardcore collector to go for something like that.
4chan is not a remotely reliable source. Why is this even a story? If I felt like it I could go on 4chan right now and say the exact opposite of this. Would that make it a story worth reporting? "Rumor: Some guy on 4chan claims that Wii U is TOTALLY getting GTA 5!"
Nintendo does not ignore trends. They examine them, consider them, and kindly toss most of them aside. That is what they have always done and they have been quite successful with their own unique ideas for a long time. Being the odd one out is what Nintendo does best. I find all this chatter about how they've lost touch and are DOOOMED to be irrelevant. Wii U will inevitably catch on. It's not the wildfire the Wii was but it has many years ahead of it. Everybody relax, shut up, and let Nintendo do their imperfect, ridiculous, weird, hilarious, entertaining, brilliant thing.
Yesssss! Make a sequel! I don't care where it is, I just want a sequel... but I gotta put in a good word for Pittsburgh, PA. I mean c'mon. It's perfect.
Also, the last two times I went to Gamestop to pick up a Wii U game they didn't have it in stock. Sonic Transformed and Darksiders II are two of the biggest release titles for the system and they couldn't be bothered to order more copies when they ran out. Pathetic.
As a rule I would say that 3D doesn't have much of a practical use, but as a feature the 3D effect truly adds an indescribable clarity to many gaming experiences. So I would say the best use for the 3D effect would be for fully 3D rendered games more so than 2D sidescrollers. That said, lets see a 3D Mario for WiiU amirite?
If Sony hadn't filed a lawsuit, I wouldn't have even known about that Bridgestone ad, as I'm sure is the case with most people. They are just calling more attention to it. Saying "HEY LOOK, IT'S KEVIN BUTLER PROMOTING A WII! LETS SUE HIM!" is a lot more damaging than their actor appearing near a Wii. Also, the second Lambert knew there would be a Wii involved, he should have just walked away. If you're the guy who's known almost exclusively for your role as "that Playstation guy," shouldn't it click that it's a bad idea to be in anything promoting direct competition? This whole situation is just a series of poor decisions from everybody involved.
Imagine it. Dementium 3D: The only first person shooter on the 3DS is ridiculously creepy and deliciously atmospheric. How could Renegade Kid pass up such an awesome chance? Sure they could make a cool HD version on the Wii U, but part of what gives Dementium its charm is the fact that it's on a humble handheld, and yet still delivers a memorably spooky experience. It's one thing to join the ranks of Dead Space and ZombiU as great HD horror games, but wouldn't it be more interesting to be the ONLY horror game on the 3DS?
Sure, ps3 and vita are certainy more than capable of connecting and providing that type of gameplay. However, it's a much tougher sell to get a consumer to buy an aging console with the additional cost of an undersupported handheld system when they could just buy a shiny new Wii U for much cheaper.
@Wilford111 I'm the same way. 3DS is my system of choice right now and the typical $40 price tag isn't much of a burden. I can't really see that price increasing until at least the next generation of handhelds... if there even is one. Since the line between handheld and console is getting ever blurrier, the NEXT next generation could feasibly be both in one. But I digress, $60 is a fair price for now, but I'm curious too see how much PS4 and XBox 720 games will be in comparison.
You're exactly right about wanting both a Wii U and a 3DS XL, but only being able to afford one of them. I've gone all out with my current 3DS, loading it with literally 50 games. Now I feel stunted due to the fact that I have a pile of money labelled "Wii U money" while my 3DS XL money pile is non-existent despite my overwhelming desire to upgrade. It's a tough choice.
Whether or not I buy this depends entirely on whether or not you can transfer ALL of the data from your original 3DS to the 3DSXL. If not, then YOU WIN THIS ROUND, NINTENDO. I should have seen it coming.
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Re: Weirdness: Own The Manual To ClayFighter Sculptor's Cut? You Could Be Sitting On A Grand
I once sold a copy of "Panzer Dragoon Saga" for Sega Saturn on eBay for about $200. I wish I had held onto it because I'm sure it would only appreciate in value. A manual, though? You'd have to be a pretty hardcore collector to go for something like that.
Re: Rumour: Rockstar Won't Be Bringing WWE Or Grand Theft Auto To The Wii U
4chan is not a remotely reliable source. Why is this even a story? If I felt like it I could go on 4chan right now and say the exact opposite of this. Would that make it a story worth reporting? "Rumor: Some guy on 4chan claims that Wii U is TOTALLY getting GTA 5!"
Re: CNN Money: Nintendo Is "Tone Deaf" To Industry Trends And Has "Lost Touch With Reality"
Nintendo does not ignore trends. They examine them, consider them, and kindly toss most of them aside. That is what they have always done and they have been quite successful with their own unique ideas for a long time. Being the odd one out is what Nintendo does best. I find all this chatter about how they've lost touch and are DOOOMED to be irrelevant. Wii U will inevitably catch on. It's not the wildfire the Wii was but it has many years ahead of it. Everybody relax, shut up, and let Nintendo do their imperfect, ridiculous, weird, hilarious, entertaining, brilliant thing.
Re: Wii U Virtual Console Trial Campaign Schedule Released
@Svengoolie I know! No faaaaiiiiirrrrrr!
Re: Ubisoft Open To The Idea Of ZombiU Sequels
Yesssss! Make a sequel! I don't care where it is, I just want a sequel... but I gotta put in a good word for Pittsburgh, PA. I mean c'mon. It's perfect.
Re: How Did GameStop's 500,000 Wii U Reservations Become 320,000 Actual Sales?
Also, the last two times I went to Gamestop to pick up a Wii U game they didn't have it in stock. Sonic Transformed and Darksiders II are two of the biggest release titles for the system and they couldn't be bothered to order more copies when they ran out. Pathetic.
Re: How Did GameStop's 500,000 Wii U Reservations Become 320,000 Actual Sales?
I signed up for the wait list at Gamestop but didn't buy my Wii U there. I bought it online from Shopko.
Re: Analyst Firm Concerned That Wii U Will "Lack Broad Appeal"
Oi, this guy.
Re: Wii U GamePad Can Play Assassin's Creed 3 in 3D
As a rule I would say that 3D doesn't have much of a practical use, but as a feature the 3D effect truly adds an indescribable clarity to many gaming experiences. So I would say the best use for the 3D effect would be for fully 3D rendered games more so than 2D sidescrollers. That said, lets see a 3D Mario for WiiU amirite?
Re: Nintendo Direct: Watch The North American Presentation Live
I am so screwed. I am going to be a broke shut-in for months.
Re: Bridgestone Responds to Sony's "Kevin Butler" Lawsuit
If Sony hadn't filed a lawsuit, I wouldn't have even known about that Bridgestone ad, as I'm sure is the case with most people. They are just calling more attention to it. Saying "HEY LOOK, IT'S KEVIN BUTLER PROMOTING A WII! LETS SUE HIM!" is a lot more damaging than their actor appearing near a Wii. Also, the second Lambert knew there would be a Wii involved, he should have just walked away. If you're the guy who's known almost exclusively for your role as "that Playstation guy," shouldn't it click that it's a bad idea to be in anything promoting direct competition? This whole situation is just a series of poor decisions from everybody involved.
Re: Feature: Diamonds in the Rough - Dementium: The Ward
Imagine it. Dementium 3D: The only first person shooter on the 3DS is ridiculously creepy and deliciously atmospheric. How could Renegade Kid pass up such an awesome chance? Sure they could make a cool HD version on the Wii U, but part of what gives Dementium its charm is the fact that it's on a humble handheld, and yet still delivers a memorably spooky experience. It's one thing to join the ranks of Dead Space and ZombiU as great HD horror games, but wouldn't it be more interesting to be the ONLY horror game on the 3DS?
Re: Sony: Wii U Offering "Something That Vita and PS3 can do Quite Easily"
Sure, ps3 and vita are certainy more than capable of connecting and providing that type of gameplay. However, it's a much tougher sell to get a consumer to buy an aging console with the additional cost of an undersupported handheld system when they could just buy a shiny new Wii U for much cheaper.
Re: Talking Point: Are Wii U Games Going To Be Too Expensive?
@Wilford111
I'm the same way. 3DS is my system of choice right now and the typical $40 price tag isn't much of a burden. I can't really see that price increasing until at least the next generation of handhelds... if there even is one. Since the line between handheld and console is getting ever blurrier, the NEXT next generation could feasibly be both in one. But I digress, $60 is a fair price for now, but I'm curious too see how much PS4 and XBox 720 games will be in comparison.
Re: ZombiU (Wii U) PAX Gameplay Trailer
I love the atmosphere of this. Reminds me of Dead Space a bit.
Re: Feast Your Eyes on This New La-Mulana Trailer
I wish I made this game. Seriously, if I could make a game that looked that awesome I would explode.
Re: Talking Point: 3DS XL - Why Now?
You're exactly right about wanting both a Wii U and a 3DS XL, but only being able to afford one of them. I've gone all out with my current 3DS, loading it with literally 50 games. Now I feel stunted due to the fact that I have a pile of money labelled "Wii U money" while my 3DS XL money pile is non-existent despite my overwhelming desire to upgrade. It's a tough choice.
Re: Bigger Nintendo 3DS Console Revealed
Whether or not I buy this depends entirely on whether or not you can transfer ALL of the data from your original 3DS to the 3DSXL. If not, then YOU WIN THIS ROUND, NINTENDO. I should have seen it coming.