MegaAdam

Gamification is not really a good thing. Meaningless virtual rewards for using a gamepad as a TV remote? Not really seeing how that's a killer app.

I've been wanting to replay this lately.

That's too bad, but not particularly surprising, what with the Internet and whatnot. Still, it's a shame.

Not great color choices.

I hope the buyer has some reason to believe it's legit. I'm half tempted to put my own prototype cart together.

The DSi is still a great budget option at an impulse price. There's a huge amazing library of DS games that look better on a DSi than on a 3DS. And apparently, Nintendo still is getting enough DSi sales to justify new colors.

Platform owners will veto this. Ever read a license agreement when you download something on the eShop, PSN, or XBL? It talks about an exclusive, non transferable license to play the game. You don't own the software, legally.

Now he's just making stuff up. Good to know.

3D is awesome on a lot of games that use it well.

Good luck.

YAY 900% markup!

With regards to the battery life, as you said, battery technology isn't keeping up. It's not like there's much Nintendo can do about it. You can add a bigger battery, sacrificing light weight and smaller size, or you can deal with short battery life.

Sweet, even more reason for the updates!

NA Release?

This game is actually a lot of fun, but I equipped a ring that randomly teleports you around the level and it is absolutely no fun.

Glad to see more Ambassador updates. Now give me restore points in Wrecking Crew!!

Nitpicking, but I don't like how they move the stylus around. Now after playing my 3DS, whenever I go play a DS, I'm always searching for the stylus where it doesn't exist.

I see some new IPs of this generation were not counted because they appeared on handhelds first. For example: Rhythm Heaven Fever, Big Brain Academy, both DS games of this generation brought to Wii. Is it really fair to say these aren't new IPs?

Good.

Finally! Maybe it slipped their minds yesterday. Thanks, Tiger443.

They really should NOT have announced this before it was in production. Keep it in your pants, Iwata.

NA release please!

Is this keyboard compatible with Wii U? Hmmm

Two bundles is actually kind of brilliant. I could see the no-frills console+ gamepad version going for $300, while a bundle that also included a RemotePlus, a nunchuk, a Pro Controller, and an HDMI cable and maybe a game or something for $400.

Those dual bundles may in fact be the ideal launch configuration. Hmm. Good thinking, guys.

Did they ever do the update for this with restore points and whatnot? I know they hadn't at the time of the review. Nintendo Life, can you guys reach out to Nintendo and see what they have to say?

Finally more Ambassador games. Hurry up and finish off those NES games, Nintendo. I need restore points in Wrecking Crew ASAP.

I say bah to online multiplayer. Not what pikmin is about.

The key is that neither Microsoft or Sony seem super excited about leaping to the next generation yet. Microsoft seems content to keep building its install base and trying to make Kinect and Live the center of the TV room, and PS3 is still struggling to keep profitability.

A new "next-gen" much much more powerful console can only be achieved by another $500-600 launch price, and as we've seen, the market rejects that. $300-$400 seems to be the sweet spot for what the public will realistically pay for a console, and you're not going to get a generational leap for that.

Honestly not a huge deal to me either way.

@Rebel81
Every iPhone app is playable on an iPad, it's just if they aren't Universal apps they are effectively "emulated" and don't take up the full screen. I can still put them on as many iOS devices as I want. If I upgrade to the new iPhone or iPad, I can take all my apps with me and still keep them on my old iPhone and iPad too.

That's what would be ideal with Nintendo, as well.

Real Nintendo user accounts? Awesome. About time.
Transferring games? Cool.
But if it's the 3DS transfer where you lose your games on your Wii, lame. If I buy an App Store game, I can download it to both my iPod Touch and my iPad. And if I had more iOS devices, I could put it on those too. That's how it should work on Wii U.

At least Wiiware, VC, and DSiWare Post play values haven't changed.

I need to go register a pile of Wii games. Pain. At least I registered all my DS games a couple of weeks ago.

Honestly, was this really necessary? I guess it was. Still a pain.

If someone can tell me how many blocks the MSF update is, I'd appreciate it.

(My 3DS is full)

The gamecube has the best ergonomics of any controller I've ever touched. There are some things that could definitely be improved, like the d-pad, but it just feels amazing to hold.

And one of the greatest benefits to the Wii Remote and Nunchuk is having independent hands. You don't have to keep them together to play, and this is a supremely comfortable way to control games. I love the remote+chuk for games without motion control or IR pointing, even.

My hands cramp on a dualshock after a couple of hours. I've never had that happen on either the Wavebird or the Wiimote.

This doesn't sound like DLC. It sounds like you redownload the game and replace the old version, like the ambassador NES games they've re-released so far.

I had Kirby's Block Ball when I was little, and it was awesome. I just replayed it a couple of years ago. Definitely a good buy.

Not yet.

I miss F-Zero.

It's a little weird that it's a Nintendo Selects when it's never been released here before, but whatever.

Finally!

I've been waiting for this forever. Not willing to pay the GCN prices.

Dude's busy.

I think probably Nintendo needs to change their payout structure so that games that get less than 6000 sales still pay their creators. Their current policy seems to fit the mold of "no garage developers."

Dear Nicalis: I understand your decision. Please consider releasing La Mulana on 3DSWare and/or WiiUWare.

Sincerely, someone who will buy it if you do so.

Thanks N.

Supporting external hard drive = AMAZING, Thank you Nintendo.

As for downloading full games, based on the prices I see in the Wii Shop and eShop, I'll definitely buy the physical version and it will cost me less. And then I can take the game to a friend's house! Amazing.

I think it's cool that they're doing this, but for me, I'll stick with physical games when I have the choice.
1. Can play it on more than one 3DS, so if mine breaks, I don't lose the game.
2. Physical cartridge will be cheaper as retailers put it on sale and eventually clearance or bundle it.
3. I like manuals.
4. I don't want to fill up my SD card with just a couple of games.

I don't download full games on the PS3 either if I can get them on disc.

Dear Nintendo:
$300 or less, Day 1 purchase.
If Pikmin 3 is a launch title, then $500 or less, Day 1 Purchase.

However, I don't think the Wii U will be successful above $300.

Nice subtitle.

These analysts do not understand Nintendo's business model. Most of them are part of the "I want Nintendo to fail because it doesn't fit my preconceived notions" crowd.

If the prototype was done, then I'd love to play it. To be fair, maybe Cpacom canceled it because the prototype was terrible.