@NodesforNoids this is what I'm referring to http://youtu.be/rU7WlLEPRYU. The lag on modern flat panels can make on-screen display response on twitch-type games, such as Mario Golf or Guitar Hero delayed. Believe it or not a CRT works best as there is no video processing being done on the image, and therefore, no lag.
@Pod I totally agree with you. Nintendo could have been a little more elegant in announcing the DLC through the in-game menus. It's like they are screaming reminders about the DLC you haven't purchased with each menu opened.
As quality as the content is likely to be nintendo is really pushy with the DLC. They display the content on the main menu, the character select screen and the stage select screen. This is extremely obtrusive.
"There really is nothing like playing physical media the way it was intended. Sure anyone can find roms of old games on the internet and play them on the computer, but it’s just not the same. There’s something special about playing on an old CRT TV, blowing on a cart to get it to work and beating a game with authentic controller in hand." Totally agree, especially about the CRT thing.
I've been arguing for a unified (personal account not tied to the console) since the early days of the Wii! This seriously frustrates me as a long-time Nintendo fan!
Yes! Great to see this game get some press. I've been following it's progress ever since an article on USGamer opened my eyes up to it.. It looks fantastic!
That was an awesome article that demonstrates how someone younger can also appreciate the classics. However, having been around since the mid-70's I can, I believe, somewhat objectively, say that those older games truly provide better experiences than new games. SORRY but it's true.
The original Xbox could output in 720 (the native resolution of most WiiU games) and that system came out in 2001. I believe Nintendo should have better fore site (or does have better foresite and that this is just a nice-sounding story they've fabricated).
@Darknyht man I hear you. I "invested" a crazy number of dollars in VC games that are essentially worthless 'cause they're tied to the console. Honestly I feel a little betrayed by Nintendo based on their out-dated digital policies.
I've been having this annoying problem with my WiiU component cables. If anybody has any suggestions, please let me know. Here's a link to a video of the problem I'm having: http://youtu.be/hrl34Vxg_M4
Like the list. Like that Bubble Bobble was included. Would have liked to see Contra and definitely Zelda 2: Adventure of Link on there though. Here's a good article about why http://telebunny.net/toastyblog/
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Re: Nintendo Reveals New Wii U Footage and Details for The Legend of Zelda, Still Set for 2015
Wow
Re: Wii U YouTube Application Receives An Update, But Try Not To Get Too Carried Away
Still extremely choppy. I don't know why they can't get the frame rate to work properly.watching videos and the Wii U browser works better
Re: Mario Golf: Advance Tour Tees Off on the North American eShop on 25th September
@NodesforNoids this is what I'm referring to http://youtu.be/rU7WlLEPRYU. The lag on modern flat panels can make on-screen display response on twitch-type games, such as Mario Golf or Guitar Hero delayed. Believe it or not a CRT works best as there is no video processing being done on the image, and therefore, no lag.
Re: Mario Golf: Advance Tour Tees Off on the North American eShop on 25th September
@polivar4 i prefer the GBA version personally.
Re: Mario Golf: Advance Tour Tees Off on the North American eShop on 25th September
This game is phenomenal. The lag on a modern flatscreen tv might be unbearable though.
Re: Mario Kart 8 Update, Mercedes Karts and DLC Pre-Orders Now Live
@Pod I totally agree with you. Nintendo could have been a little more elegant in announcing the DLC through the in-game menus. It's like they are screaming reminders about the DLC you haven't purchased with each menu opened.
Re: Mario Kart 8 Update, Mercedes Karts and DLC Pre-Orders Now Live
As quality as the content is likely to be nintendo is really pushy with the DLC. They display the content on the main menu, the character select screen and the stage select screen. This is extremely obtrusive.
Re: Mario Kart 8 Update, Mercedes Karts and DLC Pre-Orders Now Live
They put a store link in my beautiful Mario Kart game. Makes me wish for the Nintendo of yesteryear.
Re: Poll: Which Is The Best Super Mario Platformer?
SMB3
Re: Somebody At Ubisoft Really Doesn't Like Mario Kart 8's Mercedes-Benz DLC
I agree with the guy.
Re: Video: Vancouver Elementary School Breathes New Life into Super Mario RPG Soundtrack
Wow!
Re: Nintendo Goes Download-Only With The 2014 Club Nintendo Elite Rewards
Have most of these already
Re: Interview: The Wizard Director Todd Holland On Everyone's Favourite Nintendo Movie Turning 25
Excellent interview for a VERY underappreciated film!
Re: Review: Ice Hockey (Wii U eShop / NES)
What! A five! You gotto be kidding me!
Re: Ninterview: Aaron "NintendoTwizer" Norton and the Ultimate Retro Collection
"There really is nothing like playing physical media the way it was intended. Sure anyone can find roms of old games on the internet and play them on the computer, but it’s just not the same. There’s something special about playing on an old CRT TV, blowing on a cart to get it to work and beating a game with authentic controller in hand."
Totally agree, especially about the CRT thing.
Re: Feature: 10 Nintendo DS Games We Want To See On The Wii U Virtual Console
@Drake agreed. Did he even play both games?
Re: Soapbox: The Wii U Virtual Console Needs to Freshen Up
Agreed! I bought these games on Wii VC already! I'm not transferring them!
Re: New Wii U System Update Goes Live Across Europe, North America and Japan
Why can't they fix Netflix!
Re: Extended Nintendo Network and Miiverse Maintenance Confirmed for 30th September
Please fix my Netflix.
Re: Online Multiplayer Comes To The Super Nintendo Thanks To SNESoIP
Oh wow! This is awesome! Retail that thing!
Re: Dan Adelman - Nintendo is "Very Much Aware" of Demand for a Unified Account System
By the way they should include some type of purchase unification between the 3DS and the consoles as well!
Re: Dan Adelman - Nintendo is "Very Much Aware" of Demand for a Unified Account System
I've been arguing for a unified (personal account not tied to the console) since the early days of the Wii! This seriously frustrates me as a long-time Nintendo fan!
Re: Review: Zelda II: The Adventure of Link (Wii U eShop / NES)
Secret best Zelda ever.
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo's eShop Policies Deserve Both Praise and Attention
I felt cheated when they asked me to pay for wii downloads again on wiiu (and then lose the download on the original wii to boot).
Re: Review: Street Fighter II' Turbo: Hyper Fighting (Wii U eShop / Super Nintendo)
@Le_Gazman you took the words from my mouth. Turbo is easily superior to super.
Re: Review: The Legend of Zelda (Wii U eShop / NES)
The easiest 10 you could've ever handed out NintendoLife.
Re: Metroid Prime Trilogy Now Available At GameStop For $84.99
Don't buy people!
Re: Review: Zaxxon (Virtual Console / Virtual Console Arcade)
Ouch! A 4! This game is a classic that holds up well even today. Couldn't disagree more with the review!
Re: Ghost Song: A Journey of Hope Could Come to Wii U if Kickstarter Stretch Goal is Met
Yes! Great to see this game get some press. I've been following it's progress ever since an article on USGamer opened my eyes up to it.. It looks fantastic!
Re: Soapbox: The 8-Bit Era Laid the Groundwork, but Modern Day Progress Shouldn't be Discounted
That was an awesome article that demonstrates how someone younger can also appreciate the classics. However, having been around since the mid-70's I can, I believe, somewhat objectively, say that those older games truly provide better experiences than new games. SORRY but it's true.
Re: Shigeru Miyamoto "Wanted to go to HD Sooner" With the Wii
The original Xbox could output in 720 (the native resolution of most WiiU games) and that system came out in 2001. I believe Nintendo should have better fore site (or does have better foresite and that this is just a nice-sounding story they've fabricated).
Re: Talking Point: The Uncertain Collectible Future of Download-Only Game Libraries
@Darknyht man I hear you. I "invested" a crazy number of dollars in VC games that are essentially worthless 'cause they're tied to the console. Honestly I feel a little betrayed by Nintendo based on their out-dated digital policies.
Re: Video: You'll Wish You Could Play Tetris As Well As This
I remember this kid (now grown up I suppose) from those ads in Gamepro!
Re: Guys, This Is How You Make A Live-Action Zelda Movie
Wow. Awesome!
Re: Consumers Go Crazy For Wii U Following Xbox One Reveal
The Xbox One isn't any more doomed than the the WiiU is doomed.
Re: Review: Super Mario Bros. 2 (Wii U eShop / NES)
I'd have given it a 10, but good review otherwise.
Re: European Gamers Bemoan PAL Version of Super Metroid
Oh wow! Stupid.
Re: Review: Pac-Man (Wii U eShop / NES)
Coleco had a decent version too.
Re: Talking Point: The Wii U Virtual Console Has Started, But Not With a Bang
I have 46 VC games on my Wii. No way I'm transferring them to WiiU, because the process of transferring them is .
Re: Review: Mega Man 4 (NES)
If memory serves me correctly, I think the charge up sound effect also uses one sound channel, which impacts the soundtrack negatively as well.
Re: A New Yoshi's Island Title is Coming to 3DS
@daggdroppen you have the best avatar pic!
Re: Wii U System Update Coming Next Week
I've been having this annoying problem with my WiiU component cables. If anybody has any suggestions, please let me know. Here's a link to a video of the problem I'm having: http://youtu.be/hrl34Vxg_M4
Re: Review: Castlevania II: Simon's Quest (Virtual Console / NES)
What! Get real! A five? Give this title a re-review.
Re: ZombiU Patch Rises From The Grave To Harass The Living
@snax007 invert that analogue stick while scanning! Please!
Re: Feature: Nintendo Life's Staff Favourites - NES
Like the list. Like that Bubble Bobble was included. Would have liked to see Contra and definitely Zelda 2: Adventure of Link on there though. Here's a good article about why http://telebunny.net/toastyblog/
Re: Hardware Classics: NEC PC Engine
I just picked up a TG-16 last summer. I really enjoy it.
Re: Renegade Kid Confirms Upcoming FPS Will Support Circle Pad Pro
I have a feeling they are prepping the release of a new 3ds design. One with the second analog stick.
Re: Review: Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate (Wii U)
My pre-order should be shipping from Amazon soon.
Re: Sakurai: Online Play Will Be Improved in Upcoming Smash Bros.
What? You mean it was turtling that killed the online play? No. It was the MASSIVE lag that killed it.
Re: Pachter: Wii U Will Sell Between 30 to 50 Million Units During Its Lifetime
Please stop reporting this person's analysis.