I just don't understand all the hate on the price. The PS4 and XB1 controllers are both $64.99 unless they are on sale and the XB1 controller doesn't even come with a rechargeable battery. The PS4 controller has terrible battery life too. This controller lasts way longer and has more functionality. I'm sure it will be available for cheaper in a few months just like the others.
Looks like it will be a great game for parties, and at $40 (best buy) it's not a bad deal at all. I'd rather they do this than pack it in and raise the price to $350 (WiiU).
I'm glad it's doing so well. This game is incredible and I'm having so much fun with it. I love all the little changes they have made to the formula. It might be my favorite thus far.
With that said, I have definitely played my WiiU more than my PS4 and XBox One combined. In my opinion, it has some of the best games of this generation.
I'll never understand why Nintendo didn't lower the price to $199.99 last holiday season. I think that could have helped a fair bit. Not enough to save the console at all, but I think it could have helped sales considerably.
I love games like this, so I think I will pick this up. Some of the pictures are reminiscent of U.N. Squadron which never came to the Wii VC and I really hope comes to the WiiU VC.
I will be replacing my launch blue XL with the new black XL. My blue XL is a trooper but it's time for a replacement. I prefer the size and increased battery life of the XL and I also don't care much for the interchangeable faceplates or the fully colored buttons. I prefer the colored letters on the buttons themselves.
@Giygas_95 How could I forget 7?! That is a great idea for Mega May on the WiiU! I really wish they would have done that. I would have bought every one of those.
I would definitely pick up Sonic if I didn’t live in NA, lol. I guess I'll have to get Wii Party U since I have the other three. Oh well, free games are better than no games!
@Capt_N have Mega Man 5 and 6 been released on the WiiU VC yet? We never got X3 or MM7 on the Wii VC and that has always irked me a little. Also, give me Demon’s Crest!
I really like this idea. It takes me back to the original Zelda for NES days where you could buy the candle and keys in shops and find bombs from defeated enemies. I'm all for changing up the Zelda franchise.
The inner child in me is freaking out at the prospect of having a match between Mario, Link, Sonic and Mega Man. Now the true hero will finally be revealed!!! ^_^
A friend of mine upgraded from his black 3DS to the blue X/Y XL edition and I think the system is gorgeous. The gloss finish and design is top notch and even though it shows finger prints easily, I think I like it even more than my blue XL.
I think they need to show off some new footage for Super Mario 3D World. There doesn't seem to be a lot of excitement for what is sure to be a great game. It's has this negative aura around it for not being "Mario Universe" and "just" another SM3DL game which seems unfair. They need to show off something to get the excitement going for it.
@JaxonH thanks for sharing that info on the sale! I think I'll be downloading this one though and with the DPP cash it will end up being the same price for me =)
@luke17 I am not charged sales tax for my online purchases. Sales Tax rules differ from state to state, but generally if a company has nexus in a state, and are in the business of making sales, they have to charge sales tax. So for you, ordering via Amazon seems to be the best course of action...or using a different zip code
@luke17 I buy from the eshop so no sales tax and I get the DDP cash. The ease of having everything on the console and not listening to the disc drive is nice too.
I'll be downloading this and picking up an external drive. While I love having the physical media, I'd rather save money on tax due and get some cash back with the Deluxe Digital Promotion.
I'm another who's waiting for the Steam release/Steam sale to pick up GTAV. If it came out yesterday on WiiU as well though, I probably would have bought it. Having GTAV on WiiU would be fantastic for the platform.
I told myself, and you guys, that I was going to wait. Then I got my preorder text from GameStop....the rest is history. I can't wait to get home tonight!
I need to finish New Super Luigi U as well as finish collecting all the fruit in Pikmin 3. I also want to play through The Legend of Zelda on the WiiU VC (again) and of course I'll be taking care of my town in AC:NL.
Wind Waker HD bundle for $299.99 has also been announced which is exactly what I said they should do. I think this is a smart move. A great game packed in with a system that is $100 - $200 cheaper than the competition will look really good this coming holiday season. Also the 2DS is great idea for kids which are who they are marketing it towards. Nintendo is making some really smart moves.
The Murfy levels were in the challenge app, right? Those were some of my favorite levels! The controls seemed fine to me, they were just really hard. I want to get this game but like everybody else I feel like I’m on platformer overload. I am still working my way through the New Super Luigi U DLC, I just finished Mega Man 6 on 3DS and with DK:TF and SM3DW my platformer itch is getting all the scratching it needs. I will pick this one up when the price drops for sure.
I think I'll take a little trip to GameStop after work and slap down $5 on this bad boy. I really enjoyed Sonic Colors and this one is looking even better.
Pikmin 3 was my first big retail download and I'm really happy I did it. I do miss having the box but having the game on my WiiU is really convenient. Also I like getting the DDP points and extra Club Nintendo coins. I'll be downloading this one for sure. I really wish Nintendo would do account based downloads but I've never had a Nintendo system fail on me so I feel safe.
I'll be picking this up on day one in the US. Keza at IGNUK seemed to have more control issues with weapons later on in the game but a 7.4 on the IGN scale is still "Good". The last half of this year is filled with amazing games. My wallet is going to hurt...
I'll be downloading this as soon as I get home today. I was going back and forth between downloading on the PS3 or WiiU but seeing as how I will be playing my WiiU and future PS4 going (way)forward, the WiiU seems like the logical choice.
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Re: Best Buy and GameStop Offering Switch Pro Controller Pre-Orders in the US
I just don't understand all the hate on the price. The PS4 and XB1 controllers are both $64.99 unless they are on sale and the XB1 controller doesn't even come with a rechargeable battery. The PS4 controller has terrible battery life too. This controller lasts way longer and has more functionality. I'm sure it will be available for cheaper in a few months just like the others.
Re: Video: More 1-2-Switch Mini-Games Shown Off In New Series Of Trailers
Looks like it will be a great game for parties, and at $40 (best buy) it's not a bad deal at all. I'd rather they do this than pack it in and raise the price to $350 (WiiU).
Re: Pokémon Sun And Moon Sells Nearly 2 Million Copies In Three Days In Japan
I'm glad it's doing so well. This game is incredible and I'm having so much fun with it. I love all the little changes they have made to the formula. It might be my favorite thus far.
Re: Rumour: New Version of Pokémon Sun And Moon, Pokémon Stars, Is Coming to the Nintendo Switch
I really hope this is true. This would be amazing!!!
Re: Poll: The Wii U is Four Years Old, But What Is Its Legacy?
With that said, I have definitely played my WiiU more than my PS4 and XBox One combined. In my opinion, it has some of the best games of this generation.
Re: Poll: The Wii U is Four Years Old, But What Is Its Legacy?
I'll never understand why Nintendo didn't lower the price to $199.99 last holiday season. I think that could have helped a fair bit. Not enough to save the console at all, but I think it could have helped sales considerably.
Re: Yoshi's Woolly World Knits Up Some Release Details And An Adorable Range Of amiibo
Well, it looks like I'm goingto have to get all three of these along with the game. They're just too cute!
Re: Review: Axelay (Wii U eShop / Super Nintendo)
I love games like this, so I think I will pick this up. Some of the pictures are reminiscent of U.N. Squadron which never came to the Wii VC and I really hope comes to the WiiU VC.
Re: Pre-orders Now Open at GameStop for the Wii U GameCube Controller Adapter
Pre-order confirmed! I don't have a full complement of GameCube controllers, so this bundle is perfect for me. Let the tournaments commence!
Re: Sony: PS Vita Is Better Than 3DS And The Wii Brand Is A "Shadow Of Its Former Self"
@polivar4 sitting in my living room waiting for me to come home and play Smash, lol
Re: Sony: PS Vita Is Better Than 3DS And The Wii Brand Is A "Shadow Of Its Former Self"
I have a Vita and a 3DS...my Vita hasn't been turned on for months yet my 3DS gets almost daily use...but thats just me.
Re: Nintendo Confirms Retro Halloween Scares for the Virtual Console
Demon's Crest!!! Finally!!! I've been waiting for that game since the VC was announced for Wii way back when. Excite!
Re: Nintendo Reveals The Master Cycle for Mario Kart 8's Zelda DLC
I really enjoy the design of this even though I'm not a big fan of the motorcycles in general. I'm really looking forward to this DLC.
Re: New Nintendo 3DS LL Outsells Standard Model By Almost Three To One In Japan
I will be replacing my launch blue XL with the new black XL. My blue XL is a trooper but it's time for a replacement. I prefer the size and increased battery life of the XL and I also don't care much for the interchangeable faceplates or the fully colored buttons. I prefer the colored letters on the buttons themselves.
Re: One Classic Mega Man Game Is Coming to Wii U Every Week in August
@Krambo42 that is probably the exact order it will be. 5, 6, 7, X3. Which is fine with me.
Re: Capcom's Mega Man 7 Is Dashing To The Wii U eShop
I can't wait for Mega Man 6, 7 & X3 to hit the NA eShop.
And technically shouldn't it be "Capcom's Mega Man 7 is sliding to the Wii U eShop"?
Love you Darren
Re: Feature: Where Are The Super Nintendo 3D Classics?
3D Classic versions of A Link To The Past and Mega Man X would be amazing!
Re: Miiverse Tells the Tale of a Broken Mario Kart 8 Street Date
I can't wait to download the game tomorrow night!
Re: Review: Mega Man III (3DS eShop / Game Boy)
@Giygas_95 How could I forget 7?! That is a great idea for Mega May on the WiiU! I really wish they would have done that. I would have bought every one of those.
Re: Mario Kart 8 Free Wii U Game Promotion Extended to Scandinavian Countries
I would definitely pick up Sonic if I didn’t live in NA, lol. I guess I'll have to get Wii Party U since I have the other three. Oh well, free games are better than no games!
Re: Review: Mega Man III (3DS eShop / Game Boy)
It would truly be Mega May if we could get Mega Man 5 & 6 and Mega Man X3 on the WiiU VC.
Re: Mario Kart 8 Limited Edition Software Bundle Coming To North America
This makes my decision to buy digitally or not that much easier.
Re: Capcom Issues Update On Game Boy Mega Man Titles Heading To 3DS Virtual Console
@Capt_N have Mega Man 5 and 6 been released on the WiiU VC yet? We never got X3 or MM7 on the Wii VC and that has always irked me a little. Also, give me Demon’s Crest!
Re: Poll: Did You Pick Up Pokémon X, Pokémon Y or Both?
I got both, X for me and Y for my dad. I'm 31 and he's 60.
Re: The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds Shakes Up Item and Dungeon Conventions
I really like this idea. It takes me back to the original Zelda for NES days where you could buy the candle and keys in shops and find bombs from defeated enemies. I'm all for changing up the Zelda franchise.
Re: Sonic The Hedgehog Confirmed For Super Smash Bros. On Wii U And 3DS
The inner child in me is freaking out at the prospect of having a match between Mario, Link, Sonic and Mega Man. Now the true hero will finally be revealed!!! ^_^
Re: New Kirby Game Will Be Blowing Up The 3DS in 2014
I'm very excited for this! To me, Kirby is at home on portables and this one definitly shows why.
Re: Super Mario 3D World Brings New Power-Ups to the Mushroom Kingdom
This was a great trailer and exactly what this game needed to get people excited. Lots of new stuff and twists on some old stuff too. I can't wait.
Re: Out Now: Pokémon X & Y 3DS XL Models Arrive in North America and PAL Regions
A friend of mine upgraded from his black 3DS to the blue X/Y XL edition and I think the system is gorgeous. The gloss finish and design is top notch and even though it shows finger prints easily, I think I like it even more than my blue XL.
Re: Nintendo Direct: Wii U And 3DS Broadcast Coming Tomorrow
I think they need to show off some new footage for Super Mario 3D World. There doesn't seem to be a lot of excitement for what is sure to be a great game. It's has this negative aura around it for not being "Mario Universe" and "just" another SM3DL game which seems unfair. They need to show off something to get the excitement going for it.
Re: Mighty No. 9 Sets an Ambitious 3DS Stretch Goal
@JaxonH thanks for sharing that info on the sale! I think I'll be downloading this one though and with the DPP cash it will end up being the same price for me =)
Re: Mighty No. 9 Sets an Ambitious 3DS Stretch Goal
When given the chance between WiiU and 3DS, I'll pick WiiU everytime. Sonic Lost World, Smash Bros and Mighty No. 9 are all WiiU pickups for me.
Re: Sonic Lost World Will Dash Away With Plenty of Memory on Wii U and 3DS
@luke17 I am not charged sales tax for my online purchases. Sales Tax rules differ from state to state, but generally if a company has nexus in a state, and are in the business of making sales, they have to charge sales tax. So for you, ordering via Amazon seems to be the best course of action...or using a different zip code
Re: Sonic Lost World Will Dash Away With Plenty of Memory on Wii U and 3DS
@luke17 I buy from the eshop so no sales tax and I get the DDP cash. The ease of having everything on the console and not listening to the disc drive is nice too.
Re: Sonic Lost World Will Dash Away With Plenty of Memory on Wii U and 3DS
I'll be downloading this and picking up an external drive. While I love having the physical media, I'd rather save money on tax due and get some cash back with the Deluxe Digital Promotion.
Re: Out Today: The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD (North America)
@One-Winged-Pit very nice! congrats!
Re: Out Today: The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD (North America)
@Tra_Venous same here, I downloaded the game last night around 9:30 PST and I'm going to keep the limited edition sealed on my shelf.
Re: Poll: Would You Buy Grand Theft Auto V On Wii U?
I'm another who's waiting for the Steam release/Steam sale to pick up GTAV. If it came out yesterday on WiiU as well though, I probably would have bought it. Having GTAV on WiiU would be fantastic for the platform.
Re: Mighty No. 9 Wii U Stretch Goal Has Been Reduced
@KiDasharus I backed them with $60 to get the game box and manual =P
Re: Keiji Inafune Thanks Mighty No. 9 Backers in New Video
I pledged $60 this morning! I am Beyond! (anybody?) excited for this and hoping for a WiiU release.
Re: Out Now: Rayman Legends (North America)
I told myself, and you guys, that I was going to wait. Then I got my preorder text from GameStop....the rest is history. I can't wait to get home tonight!
Re: Nintendo Direct: Pokémon Direct Scheduled For Wednesday September 4th
@mumof3kids82 agreed! I have a couple buddies waiting for X/Y bundle news so they can pick up a XL.
Re: Rayman Legends on Wii U Wins Digital Foundry Face-Off
I can't wait to pick this up today for WiiU! The busy season is upon us!
Re: Talking Point: What Games Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue Sixteen
I need to finish New Super Luigi U as well as finish collecting all the fruit in Pikmin 3. I also want to play through The Legend of Zelda on the WiiU VC (again) and of course I'll be taking care of my town in AC:NL.
Re: Wii U Deluxe Model Gets Official $50 Price Cut in North America
Wind Waker HD bundle for $299.99 has also been announced which is exactly what I said they should do. I think this is a smart move. A great game packed in with a system that is $100 - $200 cheaper than the competition will look really good this coming holiday season. Also the 2DS is great idea for kids which are who they are marketing it towards. Nintendo is making some really smart moves.
Re: Review: Rayman Legends (Wii U)
The Murfy levels were in the challenge app, right? Those were some of my favorite levels! The controls seemed fine to me, they were just really hard. I want to get this game but like everybody else I feel like I’m on platformer overload. I am still working my way through the New Super Luigi U DLC, I just finished Mega Man 6 on 3DS and with DK:TF and SM3DW my platformer itch is getting all the scratching it needs. I will pick this one up when the price drops for sure.
Re: Sonic Lost World Deadly Six Bonus Edition Confirmed For North America and Europe
I think I'll take a little trip to GameStop after work and slap down $5 on this bad boy. I really enjoyed Sonic Colors and this one is looking even better.
Re: The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD Download Sails Away With 2.6GB of Memory
Pikmin 3 was my first big retail download and I'm really happy I did it. I do miss having the box but having the game on my WiiU is really convenient. Also I like getting the DDP points and extra Club Nintendo coins. I'll be downloading this one for sure. I really wish Nintendo would do account based downloads but I've never had a Nintendo system fail on me so I feel safe.
Re: Review: The Wonderful 101 (Wii U)
I'll be picking this up on day one in the US. Keza at IGNUK seemed to have more control issues with weapons later on in the game but a 7.4 on the IGN scale is still "Good". The last half of this year is filled with amazing games. My wallet is going to hurt...
Re: Video: DuckTales: Remastered Celebrates Launch With a "Moon Postcard"
I'll be downloading this as soon as I get home today. I was going back and forth between downloading on the PS3 or WiiU but seeing as how I will be playing my WiiU and future PS4 going (way)forward, the WiiU seems like the logical choice.