That's a very nice price for a port of an old game. Of course the PC version on Steam and the PSP version can be had for less ($8-10), but $15 is still pretty great for a new port. I don't give a flip about 3D though, so if I ever become interested enough in this game I'll either just get the cheaper PSP version, or Steam version to play on my GPD Win.
@Petey4Smash I really don't know about that :/ Wii U can run Gamecube games perfectly fine ON HARDWARE (no emulation), yet Nintendo never bothered to sell GCN games on VC so it'll be difficult to imagine them making the effort to make an emulator for those games to run on NX.
@RupeeClock Actually, I wouldn't have minded it on 3DS if: A) They had stylus control for non-New systems; the Gyro controls are awful and makes me want to beat the cheese out of random strangers with my 2DS. B) Let Capcom make the game. Capcom makes THE best visuals on 3DS, whether or be realistic-style (Resident Evil and Monster Hunter) or toon-style (EX Troopers and Monster Hunter Stories). NO ONE can even come anywhere close to being as talented to them when it comes to 3DS, not even Nintendo nor Shin'en (okay maybe Sakurai). Not only that, Capcom has far more experience making co-op multiplayer games and shooting games, so they could've easily made a game about the space marines AND DO IT JUSTICE.
Not at all a surprise to be honest.
However Feddy FoFo's failure will do little to change Nintendo's attitude about the series. They'll either do another cringe-worthy looking game like Feddy FoFo or stop making them entirely, or at least put the series in the same "development" category as Star Fax and Fzero.
@PlywoodStick Yeah it's rather strange how Nintendo made pretty affordable consoles in the 7th gen and before, but when 8th gen came about they overpriced the hell out of everything and refuse to drop their prices when they need to.
@3MonthBeef The first half of September is still technically Summer, too, I think. So....yeah probably no September reveal. Unless it's at the very end. Sony has their event in September (possibly to announce the PS4 Slim, PS Neo, and potentially a handheld of some kind) as well so it'll be interesting how Nintendo's compares.
@wiggleronacid Problem is, Nintendo thinks of it as "graciously allowing" us to buy it at the same price as their "precious" Japanese audience. Well, at least they included two $20 faceplates and a nice Mario game. Though, I'd rather they drop the Mario game (already have it, as do many 3DS owners) and put in A FREAKING CHARGER.
@RoomB31 Well I'm one of the ones who likely won't be buying an NX, unless a dedicated handheld version comes out for a very cheap price later on(no expensive docking, screening, whatever gimmicks please), so I'll just grab the Wii U version. At this point my siblings and I aren't bothered at all about not getting the newest Mario Kart or the newest Smash Bros., so we have no need for the NX :/
@RoomB31
Well at least we get Zelda. Of course it's also going to NX and will probably be better on NX, but hey we get a Zelda...if nothing else....sigh I give my Wii U a lot shit considering all the shit it gave me (my Gamepad battery finally fully dying is the latest in all the BS it throws my way), but I do feel sorry for it.
@CrazedCavalier
Except I have read reviews, and I form my opinions on those and what I've seen (seeing can still lead to believing, and seeing this game caused the opposite reaction) and tried (I've a friend who has the game and I've also tried and loathed the demo).
@JaxonH If the patents and rumors prove true, I really don't believe the NX is something that you can stick in your pocket; more like something you stick in its own laptop-bag style case and lug around with you.
Good for whoever is buying that NX thing. I'll be getting PS4 version as that is likely the definitive version, then might pick up the 3DS version if I enjoy the story enough as the 3DS version is extremely unique.
As I don't see any reason to waste hundreds upon hundreds of dollars yet again on underpowered, overpriced (assuming NX is as overpriced as Wii U and 3DS are) Nintendo hardware, I'll be skipping out on this generation of Nintendo hardware (I honestly never thought I would actually say this..........)
@ThanosReXXX If you're speaking of Star Fox 2, I'm pretty sure what's out are just incomplete alphas, betas, and fan-fixed copies. There's word that a truly complete, retail-ready version of the game exists, but they won't release it.
@ejamer
The GPU driver still isn't working? I haven't been on the CHIP boards in a while so I didn't follow the progress on that. Guess the CHIP software is still very much in progress.
Well anyway, another wish of mine is for someone to make a Pandora/Pyra-style case+adapter board with built in keyboard and game controls. It would make the "Pocket" CHIP actually pocketable and perhaps make it much more attractive to general consumers (EDIT: though now that I think about it, such a thing might be expensive unless produced in high quantities). I'm planning to do a bunch of things to my PocketCHIP including the speaker mod, micro SD mod, and printing out a good keyboard/dpad overlay-case-thing to make the PocketCHIP a bit more usable, but a full overhaul of the PocketCHIP would be really welcome.
Still waiting on an app to switch between the current UI and the CHIP's XFCE desktop UI. The Open Pandora had this feature, so I'm hoping someone will do the same for PocketCHIP.
Sigh, well hopefully in 5-10 years the game will be somehow leaked since it was completed and we can all just play it on Dolphin. But first we need the completed version of Star Fox 2 to be leaked.
This came out 4 years ago Nintendo.
You could've saved yourself soooooooooooooooooooo much trouble by asking Capcom to make this game instead. I don't mind a game about the troopers. In fact I welcome it.
Thing is, I don't quite enjoy the idea of wasting a whole $40 on something that would make my eyes bleed while I play it.
Now if you were releasing a N64 Mini and including this as a cool selling point, then sure.
P.S. Why the heck are there no stylus controls? Even with how uncomfortable it'd be, I'd prefer that to the awful gyro aiming and clunky button mapping of the blastball demo.
Anyway I can't get enough of the purple theme on some of NintyLife's pages. Looks so gorgeous.
Anyone have any idea how much one would be able to sell those faceplates for? It seems I'll be able to get about $70 for my Sea Green 2DS online (is it one of the rarer colors or something?) and if I can get at least $30-50 for the plates, that'll help recoup the cost of this purchase. I really wish the included game was a code though; I already have 3D Land :/
Pretty cool that Alola or whatever is called has so many Ghost pokemon. Which now makes me wonder, why isn't Ice Ninetails part ghost instead of part devilspawn, aka fairy?
Finally some bundles at a price. But, why not a Gamestop too so I can trade in my 2DS?
@AVahne I get the feeling your account has tripped the profanity alarms a good few times. Please rein it in as repeat offenders are liable to bans. Thanks.
Update seems pretty good so far, but gotta find the new bugs.
That driving dialog though, does this mean the speed penalty is finally lifted for passengers or is it a simple lockout?
Cease and desist in.....in all serious though this project is awesome. However this is Nintendo we're talking about. "Fan effort" means nothing to them at all, only fan MONEY.
@Sakura Except they won't truly be in their own little niche. Now they'll be in direct competition with Android and iOS devices, probably more so than before.
Controls definitely didn't age well, especially a massive slab like the Wii U. Graphics didn't either, but they were and still are insanely impressive for the hardware. Still, controls and graphics for this game are still far superior to those of FeddyFo (when using...eugh...gyro controls).
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Re: Gurumin 3D Price Revealed, Free 3DS Theme To Be Included With Purchase
That's a very nice price for a port of an old game.
Of course the PC version on Steam and the PSP version can be had for less ($8-10), but $15 is still pretty great for a new port. I don't give a flip about 3D though, so if I ever become interested enough in this game I'll either just get the cheaper PSP version, or Steam version to play on my GPD Win.
Re: The Dolphin Emulator Can Now Play the Entire GameCube Library
@Petey4Smash
I really don't know about that :/
Wii U can run Gamecube games perfectly fine ON HARDWARE (no emulation), yet Nintendo never bothered to sell GCN games on VC so it'll be difficult to imagine them making the effort to make an emulator for those games to run on NX.
Re: The Dolphin Emulator Can Now Play the Entire GameCube Library
Once I get my GPD Win I'll be able to play the entire GCN library on the go
Re: Metroid Prime: Federation Force Flops on UK Debut
@RupeeClock
Actually, I wouldn't have minded it on 3DS if:
A) They had stylus control for non-New systems; the Gyro controls are awful and makes me want to beat the cheese out of random strangers with my 2DS.
B) Let Capcom make the game. Capcom makes THE best visuals on 3DS, whether or be realistic-style (Resident Evil and Monster Hunter) or toon-style (EX Troopers and Monster Hunter Stories). NO ONE can even come anywhere close to being as talented to them when it comes to 3DS, not even Nintendo nor Shin'en (okay maybe Sakurai). Not only that, Capcom has far more experience making co-op multiplayer games and shooting games, so they could've easily made a game about the space marines AND DO IT JUSTICE.
Re: Metroid Prime: Federation Force Flops on UK Debut
Meh, as expected.
Feel a little sorry for the devs of Feddy FoFo, but then I remember how awful the game was when I tried it.
Re: Nintendo of America Issues Takedown Request on AM2R, Ending the Project
Nintendo of America issues a Nintendo of America.
Re: Poll: Did the 3DS Nintendo Direct Boost Your Hype for the Portable's Line-Up?
It was aight, just aight.
Re: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is Out Today on the Wii U eShop
Price?
Re: Metroid Prime: Federation Force Power Bombs in Japan
Not at all a surprise to be honest.
However Feddy FoFo's failure will do little to change Nintendo's attitude about the series. They'll either do another cringe-worthy looking game like Feddy FoFo or stop making them entirely, or at least put the series in the same "development" category as Star Fax and Fzero.
Re: 3DS Nintendo Direct Confirmed for 1st September
Mmm short notice, that's good.
Re: Sources Indicate That the Nintendo NX Will Feature a Social 'Share' Button
@Antray1984
However that basically means fighting games will be unplayable and platformers unbearable.
Re: Sources Indicate That the Nintendo NX Will Feature a Social 'Share' Button
NO FREAKING SPLIT DPAD PLEASE. THAT BETTER BE FAKE.
Re: Reggie Fils-Aime Reveals 'New Galaxy Style' New Nintendo 3DS XL, Out in North America This Week
@PlywoodStick
Yeah it's rather strange how Nintendo made pretty affordable consoles in the 7th gen and before, but when 8th gen came about they overpriced the hell out of everything and refuse to drop their prices when they need to.
Re: Reggie Fils-Aime Reveals 'New Galaxy Style' New Nintendo 3DS XL, Out in North America This Week
The most random random thing ever. At least make the rest of the system purple. The way it is now, ANYONE can achieve a similar result using a skin.
Re: Renegade Kid Closes as Co-Founders Launch Separate Studios
This almost feels like the game industry equivalent to a divorce...maybe not as soul-crushing to the children, but that's the vibe I'm getting...
Re: Out Now: Eight More Games Join the Nintendo Selects Range in North America
Anyone know if the bundle will be restocked? Nintendo of America is being VERY scalper friendly at the moment.
Re: We Have To Do A Better Job Of Explaining The Uniqueness Of NX, Admits Reggie
@3MonthBeef
The first half of September is still technically Summer, too, I think. So....yeah probably no September reveal. Unless it's at the very end. Sony has their event in September (possibly to announce the PS4 Slim, PS Neo, and potentially a handheld of some kind) as well so it'll be interesting how Nintendo's compares.
Re: We Have To Do A Better Job Of Explaining The Uniqueness Of NX, Admits Reggie
It's the exact same story again and again and again and again.
Re: Out Now: Eight More Games Join the Nintendo Selects Range in North America
@wiggleronacid
Problem is, Nintendo thinks of it as "graciously allowing" us to buy it at the same price as their "precious" Japanese audience.
Well, at least they included two $20 faceplates and a nice Mario game. Though, I'd rather they drop the Mario game (already have it, as do many 3DS owners) and put in A FREAKING CHARGER.
Re: Rumour: Detachable NX Controllers Will Offer Wii-Like Motion Control And Advanced Force Feedback
I'll...get my head out of the gutter.
Re: Nintendo Download: 25th August (North America)
Nice price for Kusakari, will buy as soon as I get home
Re: Poll: What Are Your Favourite Super NES Games?
Kirby is King. So there are far too many great SNES games to just limit it to 3...
Re: New Nintendo 3DS Stays on Top in Japan Despite Tales of Berseria Release
@RoomB31
Well I'm one of the ones who likely won't be buying an NX, unless a dedicated handheld version comes out for a very cheap price later on(no expensive docking, screening, whatever gimmicks please), so I'll just grab the Wii U version. At this point my siblings and I aren't bothered at all about not getting the newest Mario Kart or the newest Smash Bros., so we have no need for the NX :/
Re: New Nintendo 3DS Stays on Top in Japan Despite Tales of Berseria Release
@RoomB31
Well at least we get Zelda. Of course it's also going to NX and will probably be better on NX, but hey we get a Zelda...if nothing else....sigh I give my Wii U a lot shit considering all the shit it gave me (my Gamepad battery finally fully dying is the latest in all the BS it throws my way), but I do feel sorry for it.
Re: Capcom Announces a New 3DS Game That Uses Japanese Travel Cards
Interesting, but quick question... Do we have NFC payment over here in ze west yet?
Re: Video: Nintendo of America Maintains a Marketing Focus on Evergreen 3DS Titles
Should probably...eventually...get Animal Crossing....
Re: Round Up: Metroid Prime: Federation Force Predictably Divides Opinion
@CrazedCavalier
Except I have read reviews, and I form my opinions on those and what I've seen (seeing can still lead to believing, and seeing this game caused the opposite reaction) and tried (I've a friend who has the game and I've also tried and loathed the demo).
Re: Dragon Quest XI Confirmed For Nintendo NX, For Real This Time
@JaxonH
If the patents and rumors prove true, I really don't believe the NX is something that you can stick in your pocket; more like something you stick in its own laptop-bag style case and lug around with you.
Re: Dragon Quest XI Confirmed For Nintendo NX, For Real This Time
Good for whoever is buying that NX thing. I'll be getting PS4 version as that is likely the definitive version, then might pick up the 3DS version if I enjoy the story enough as the 3DS version is extremely unique.
As I don't see any reason to waste hundreds upon hundreds of dollars yet again on underpowered, overpriced (assuming NX is as overpriced as Wii U and 3DS are) Nintendo hardware, I'll be skipping out on this generation of Nintendo hardware (I honestly never thought I would actually say this..........)
Re: Round Up: Metroid Prime: Federation Force Predictably Divides Opinion
Of course the Nintendo fan sites will give it high scores (glad Enthusiast is an exception though).
Re: Project AM2R Gets Worthy Update Despite Nintendo Takedown Request
Would be nice if he could include an updater/patcher program that makes it easier for players to update, like with Pokemon Uranium.
Re: Hardware Review: PocketCHIP
@ejamer
Same, I'm still waiting for mine. It's somewhere up in Illinois apparently.
Re: Video: A Look at Three Star Wars Games That Shared the Fate of Alderaan
@ThanosReXXX
If you're speaking of Star Fox 2, I'm pretty sure what's out are just incomplete alphas, betas, and fan-fixed copies. There's word that a truly complete, retail-ready version of the game exists, but they won't release it.
Re: Hardware Review: PocketCHIP
@ejamer
The GPU driver still isn't working? I haven't been on the CHIP boards in a while so I didn't follow the progress on that. Guess the CHIP software is still very much in progress.
Well anyway, another wish of mine is for someone to make a Pandora/Pyra-style case+adapter board with built in keyboard and game controls. It would make the "Pocket" CHIP actually pocketable and perhaps make it much more attractive to general consumers (EDIT: though now that I think about it, such a thing might be expensive unless produced in high quantities). I'm planning to do a bunch of things to my PocketCHIP including the speaker mod, micro SD mod, and printing out a good keyboard/dpad overlay-case-thing to make the PocketCHIP a bit more usable, but a full overhaul of the PocketCHIP would be really welcome.
Re: Hardware Review: PocketCHIP
Still waiting on an app to switch between the current UI and the CHIP's XFCE desktop UI. The Open Pandora had this feature, so I'm hoping someone will do the same for PocketCHIP.
Re: Video: A Look at Three Star Wars Games That Shared the Fate of Alderaan
Sigh, well hopefully in 5-10 years the game will be somehow leaked since it was completed and we can all just play it on Dolphin. But first we need the completed version of Star Fox 2 to be leaked.
Re: Review: Metroid Prime: Blast Ball (3DS)
One of the worst games in recent years, definitely a 2/10 for me.
Re: Localised Trailer and Updates Show Off Latest Additions to Pokémon Sun and Moon
https://rubberslippersinitaly.wordpress.com/2008/10/16/todays-lunch-kona-crab/
They need to make a pokemon based on this.
Re: Video: New Pokémon and Team Skull Showcased in Fresh Pokémon Sun and Moon Trailer
Alolan Raichu's eyes scare me.
Interesting to see that there isn't an Alolan Cubone, but that a normal one evolves into Alolan Marowak.
Re: Nintendo Issues Takedown Notices for Impressive Fan-Made Metroid II Remake, AM2R
There are still working links floating around, so anyone who wants this should get it before Nintendo takes those down as well.
Re: Video: New Metroid Prime: Federation Force Trailer Arrives, and It's Still Fighting Dislikes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2l6JLGkJXQ
This came out 4 years ago Nintendo.
You could've saved yourself soooooooooooooooooooo much trouble by asking Capcom to make this game instead. I don't mind a game about the troopers. In fact I welcome it.
Thing is, I don't quite enjoy the idea of wasting a whole $40 on something that would make my eyes bleed while I play it.
Now if you were releasing a N64 Mini and including this as a cool selling point, then sure.
P.S. Why the heck are there no stylus controls? Even with how uncomfortable it'd be, I'd prefer that to the awful gyro aiming and clunky button mapping of the blastball demo.
Anyway I can't get enough of the purple theme on some of NintyLife's pages. Looks so gorgeous.
Re: Nintendo of America Expands Nintendo Selects Range and Unveils Small New 3DS Bundle
Anyone have any idea how much one would be able to sell those faceplates for? It seems I'll be able to get about $70 for my Sea Green 2DS online (is it one of the rarer colors or something?) and if I can get at least $30-50 for the plates, that'll help recoup the cost of this purchase. I really wish the included game was a code though; I already have 3D Land :/
Re: Feature: 1000 Live Pikachu Running Wild in Yokohama
That's adorable. Honestly though, I was expecting a herd of 1000 pikachus stampeding through the city.
Re: New Pokémon and Antagonists, Team Skull, Revealed for Pokémon Sun and Moon
Pretty cool that Alola or whatever is called has so many Ghost pokemon. Which now makes me wonder, why isn't Ice Ninetails part ghost instead of part devilspawn, aka fairy?
Re: Nintendo of America Expands Nintendo Selects Range and Unveils Small New 3DS Bundle
Finally some bundles at a price. But, why not a Gamestop too so I can trade in my 2DS?
@AVahne I get the feeling your account has tripped the profanity alarms a good few times. Please rein it in as repeat offenders are liable to bans. Thanks.
Re: ​Niantic Issues a New Pokémon GO Update
Update seems pretty good so far, but gotta find the new bugs.
That driving dialog though, does this mean the speed penalty is finally lifted for passengers or is it a simple lockout?
Re: Celebrate 30 Years of Metroid With The Fan-Made "AM2R"
Cease and desist in.....in all serious though this project is awesome. However this is Nintendo we're talking about. "Fan effort" means nothing to them at all, only fan MONEY.
Re: Report Points to Nintendo NX Manufacturing Ramping Up in Q4 2016
@Sakura
Except they won't truly be in their own little niche. Now they'll be in direct competition with Android and iOS devices, probably more so than before.
Re: Report Points to Nintendo NX Manufacturing Ramping Up in Q4 2016
X1 instead of Parker? Oh boy...
Re: Review: Metroid Prime: Hunters (Wii U eShop / DS)
Controls definitely didn't age well, especially a massive slab like the Wii U. Graphics didn't either, but they were and still are insanely impressive for the hardware.
Still, controls and graphics for this game are still far superior to those of FeddyFo (when using...eugh...gyro controls).