@Haywired, what I think they should do is what Microsoft did, the original Xbox had two controller verisions, the JP version (smaller), and the international version (the fatty), eventually they released both worldwide, with the smaller one standard, and the fatty, I think if Nintendo did that, a larger version for use as shown in that video, and a smaller one that, while not able to do EVERYTHING the bigger one can, would be cheaper, smaller, easier to handle, and able to perform MOST tasks, that would be the best way to satisfy most consumers
as for the 'Final Format' remarks, the 3DS add-on seems to be pointing at Nintendo standardizing the controls of all their modern platforms, the 3DS add-on will essentially make it a smaller Wii U controller, with two circle pads, the ABXY buttons, D-Pad, two triggers, two shoulder buttons, and then the + and - buttons on the Wii U (Start and Select on the 3DS, but same functions) and of course, the Home button. This would seem to hint that any redesigns Nintendo may make to the Wii U will not be overly drastic, and the final product will most likely be a refined version of what we saw at E3 this year
most likely long enough to take a good share of the market, and if they're smart and make the 3DS usable as a controller for the Wii U, that'll add extra incentive to purchase one, thus further boosting sales
@Corbs, well, 3DS has a bit of a headstart on the Vita (though admittedly not as good as it could be), and with the REALLY sought after 3DS titles launching just a few months before the Vita, it will widen the gap a bit more, combine that a lot of DS owners will by default go to the 3DS due to backwards compatibility, and you have a race in favour of Nintendo, but then again, anything can happen
@edhe this is only the 3DS release schedule, but while I'm on the subject, if the next Wii release schedule doesn't have Xenoblade.... man I don't even want to think about it...
should be fascinating, would help out with eShop browsing for me, as the campus wifi hates my 3DS, also, this is sorta hinting that the Wii U will most likely be supportive of DLC as well
how are the Digging Mitts a new item? name alone is highly similar to the Mole Mitts from Minish Cap... regardless, every Friday I want this game more and more!!!
no boomerang? darn, as for no button controls, good, if they had done that I think the fans would have revolted and burned down half of Kyoto in revenge, lol
if I had the money I'd so get one of these, helpful to hide it in your gaming collection when the cops bust in with a search warrant looking for the stolen data-I mean... it looks cool
why would I buy this when I can get an original Wii, with the GC compatability, and with Mario Kart Wii? Nintendo needs to lower the price to make it more appealing, not that I'd get it regardless as I've had a Wii since 06
did I see a plant with a heart growing out of it in the skeleton battle (new way of healing?) also, if this is an early dungeon, does that mean Ghirahim will be the first boss as well as (presumably) the final boss? or was that just a phantom in this dungeon like Phantom Ganon in OoT.
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Re: Animal Crossing Watch and Kirby Pouches Hit EU Club Nintendo
I'm not an AC fan, but EU getting it and not us... just not fair...
Re: Nintendo Working On Two Controller Support for Wii U
I'm hoping that we can use a 3DS as a controller as well, that'd be epic, TWO extra screens... just imagine the sensory overload
Re: Atlanta, You're On Mario's Touring Itinerary Too
come on... DC...
Re: Zelda Concert Tour Kicks Off in Dallas on 10th January
bring it to DC or Baltimore and I'm there
Re: Gaze At This Beautiful Limited Edition Zelda 3DS Console
if they had released this earlier this year, I'd have bought one...
Re: Review: Disney Universe (Wii)
darn, this actually looked good from the ads, oh well, maybe they'll make a sequel that gets it right or something
Re: Review: Balloon Kid (3DS Virtual Console / Game Boy)
I'll probably stick with Balloon fight since I got it free as an ambassador, looks interesting though
Re: Giana Sisters DS Sneaks Into North America
maybe there's hope for xenoblade after all in a few years... lol BETTER not be that long
Re: Review: Gem Smashers (3DS)
never even heard of it, not gonna get it retail that's for sure, would only ever consider it if it was 3DSware
Re: Journey to the Desert in New Skyward Sword Videos
16 more days... must hold out 16 more days... ugg... so hard... WANT THIS GAME NAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
Re: 3DS Update Lets You Join Your Friends' Online Games
so... does that mean people who get the game will have it sooner? or will it launch simultaneously?
Re: Freakyforms Come Alive on the eShop Next Week
huh, maybe, idk yet
Re: Feature: Pikmin's 10th Anniversary
I have yet to play pikmin... that will soon change...
Re: Chicago, Mario is Coming to See You Too
grr how many times must I say it? come to DDDCCC...
Re: Zelda: Skyward Sword Origin Trailer Sets the Scene
17... more... days... cannot... wait...
Re: This Skyward Sword Art is Too Good Not to Share
I saw both Farore's and Nayru's pearls in there, not sure what else yet, I'll be combing it later though
Re: Competition: Win escapeVektor: Chapter One [EU, NA and AUS]
I'm with Ben, not on twitter, it's stalking made easy
Re: Austin, Texas Gets In On the Mario Launch Love
come on... give us DC!!!
Re: Nintendo Promises 3DS DLC for Next Year's Titles
bout time
Re: Grab a 3DS for £90 As Makro Goes Crazy Tomorrow
nice deal, if you have access to it and live in the UK anyway
Re: We Love This Origami Wind Waker Boat
I made it, looks pretty snazzy!
Re: A Video of Link Rapping on a Beach
...wow...just wow...I'm not really sure what to make of this, was amusing, but... disturbing in some ways...
Re: Review: Halloween: Trick or Treat (DSiWare)
O.O
This brings me to shame that big N would allow such an embarrassing title onto their hardware...
Re: We Love This Origami Wind Waker Boat
printing out and making RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!
Re: Another Two Zelda: Skyward Sword Trailers Appear
soooooooooooooooooooooooooo want this... 23 more days here in the US... drools
Re: Final Wii U Form to Be Shown At E3 2012
@Haywired, what I think they should do is what Microsoft did, the original Xbox had two controller verisions, the JP version (smaller), and the international version (the fatty), eventually they released both worldwide, with the smaller one standard, and the fatty, I think if Nintendo did that, a larger version for use as shown in that video, and a smaller one that, while not able to do EVERYTHING the bigger one can, would be cheaper, smaller, easier to handle, and able to perform MOST tasks, that would be the best way to satisfy most consumers
as for the 'Final Format' remarks, the 3DS add-on seems to be pointing at Nintendo standardizing the controls of all their modern platforms, the 3DS add-on will essentially make it a smaller Wii U controller, with two circle pads, the ABXY buttons, D-Pad, two triggers, two shoulder buttons, and then the + and - buttons on the Wii U (Start and Select on the 3DS, but same functions) and of course, the Home button. This would seem to hint that any redesigns Nintendo may make to the Wii U will not be overly drastic, and the final product will most likely be a refined version of what we saw at E3 this year
Re: Iwata: We Want 3DS Sales to Show Consoles are Here to Stay
most likely long enough to take a good share of the market, and if they're smart and make the 3DS usable as a controller for the Wii U, that'll add extra incentive to purchase one, thus further boosting sales
Re: DS Family Nears 150m Worldwide Hardware Sales
@Jako0329 Actually the PS2 still has over 150 million total sold, so the DS is just barely behind, it'll probably overtake it soon though
Re: Iwata: We Want 3DS Sales to Show Consoles are Here to Stay
@Corbs, well, 3DS has a bit of a headstart on the Vita (though admittedly not as good as it could be), and with the REALLY sought after 3DS titles launching just a few months before the Vita, it will widen the gap a bit more, combine that a lot of DS owners will by default go to the 3DS due to backwards compatibility, and you have a race in favour of Nintendo, but then again, anything can happen
Re: Nintendo's Latest 3DS Global Release Schedule
@edhe
this is only the 3DS release schedule, but while I'm on the subject, if the next Wii release schedule doesn't have Xenoblade.... man I don't even want to think about it...
Re: Iwata: We Want 3DS Sales to Show Consoles are Here to Stay
here's hoping his predictions are right!
Re: Iwata Reveals Big New Improvements for eShop
should be fascinating, would help out with eShop browsing for me, as the campus wifi hates my 3DS, also, this is sorta hinting that the Wii U will most likely be supportive of DLC as well
Re: Nintendo America Creates New DSi XL Bundles For You
this is absurd, they want the 3DS to do well? kill off the DS line
Re: You'll Be Tickled Pink with New 3DS Deal, Europe
yeah I'm not getting this because A: not a fan of pink, much prefer my teal 3DS, B: I live in NA, and C: I'm flat broke
Re: Europe Feels the Chill of Ice White 3DS Next Month
ew... no... WAY too much contrast there, I'll stick with my blue-ish green (teal I guess) 3DS thank you very much
Re: New Monsters and Weapons Ahoy in Monster Hunter 3 G Video
now, I've never played MH before... that seems to need to change...
Re: We Have an Exclusive Extra Level for Pyramids
dang, now we need a NA release...
Re: Mario Kart 7 Online Features Come Into View
man, I really wish my campus wifi didn't hate my 3DS right about now... can never connect for more than 5-10 minutes at once...
Re: Learn About Heat and Music in Skyward Sword
how are the Digging Mitts a new item? name alone is highly similar to the Mole Mitts from Minish Cap... regardless, every Friday I want this game more and more!!!
Re: Sonic Generations 3DS Release Dates Finally Revealed
this month? thought it was still October...
Re: Skyward Sword Nearly Had Button Combat Controls
no boomerang? darn, as for no button controls, good, if they had done that I think the fans would have revolted and burned down half of Kyoto in revenge, lol
Re: Feature: Nintendo Life Book Club - Castlevania II: Simon's Quest
oh man this is funny, the book sounds horrendous, but the narrative of one @Chicken_Brutus is hysterical!!!
Re: Now It's Getting Cold, Stay Warm with Game Boy Gloves
dang those are cool
Re: Limited Edition Zelda eShop Cards Confirmed for Europe
drools
Re: Double Dragon II Coming to Save Wii Virtual Console
FINALLY another VC game, ABOUT DAMN TIME!!!!!!!
Re: If You Like Storage and Nintendo We Have Just the Site for You
@warioswoods Nice one
if I had the money I'd so get one of these, helpful to hide it in your gaming collection when the cops bust in with a search warrant looking for the stolen data-I mean... it looks cool
Re: Reconfigured Black Wii Heads to North America
why would I buy this when I can get an original Wii, with the GC compatability, and with Mario Kart Wii? Nintendo needs to lower the price to make it more appealing, not that I'd get it regardless as I've had a Wii since 06
Re: Let There Be No Doubt - The Last Story is Australia-Bound
Dear Reggie,
Screw you.
Sincerely,
A pissed off NA Nintendo gamer
Re: Feast Your Eyes on Skyward Sword's Intro Movie
great, now I'm gonna fail all my classes... so can't wait to get hold of this amazing game
Re: Explore Skyward Sword's Skyview Dungeon
did I see a plant with a heart growing out of it in the skeleton battle (new way of healing?) also, if this is an early dungeon, does that mean Ghirahim will be the first boss as well as (presumably) the final boss? or was that just a phantom in this dungeon like Phantom Ganon in OoT.