Peppy_Hare

Whoa, temper your excitement commenters. The last Retrocon was TERRIBLE! The emulation performed mediocre at best and the sound was terrible. I wasted my money on one so I urge you to read the reviews before you buy the 4th iteration of this device

I get flickering horizontal lines running across my screen whenever I use component cables on my WiiU. They come and go. Got a replacement system from Nintendo and it does it too! It's extremely frustrating! HDMI out does not produce the same problem. It even does it on my other television. Maybe this update will help.

That all white unit is beautiful.

Beautiful machine. The lack of composite out has always stopped me from buying the North American version though.

One of the reasons I've for-goed VC collecting (after purchasing 40+ games) for the original titles. It costs more but so worth it in the end.

I feel bad for this guy.

Well it's a little better than the Virtual Console Review : https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/vc/super_c_nes

I'm actually not convinced the graphics ARE better than the original.

I have the original game and would simply wait for a price drop.

Games that matter.

I'd buy it on there. Assuming it was a solid port.

@SethNintendo "Just keep your power-gloves off of her pal"

Weak. I'm glad I left my VC titles on the Wii.

It is honestly in my top 10 of all time and I play a lot of games.

I'll preface by saying that I love this website, but that was a very weak review. Give that game it's proper due by composing a review with some depth (e.g. reason for losing the "Contra" name, why the characters were changed, addition of inclined areas, change from behind-the-back to overhead levels, etc.).

I don't believe this has anything to do with the popularity of The Elder Scrolls series, but instead more to do with Demon and Dark Souls. This guy explains, better than I ever could, how the Souls series took inspiration from the original Zelda, but how Zelda has diverged from it's open-ended roots. Please take a look at this popular essay on saving Zelda.
http://tevisthompson.com/saving-zelda/

Pretty ticked that I'm having to pay for the privilage of playing on the WiiU gamepad. I have 43 games. That's not an insignificant amount of money I'll need to pay to transfer the rights over to WiiU. A money grab by Nintendo.

A nominal fee to repurchase VC games! Ridiculous! You're sacrificing the goodwill of your most loyal fans.

Fantastic title!

I just bought this game for my old TG-16 and can confirm that it is awesome. Right up there with Pocky & Rocky, Lifeforce, Gates of Thunder and Axelay for my favorite shooter crown.

Oh. And I love Nintendo.

I refuse to pay for VC titles I've purchased on the Wii for my 3DS. It's ridiculous and, I believe, the harm done to consumer loyalty is greater than the benefits Nintendo receives in extra digital sales. Forcing Nintendo-philes to redownload these games only injures the brand we've known and loved throughout the years.

While I'm on the subject: it shouldn't have been a hassle to transfer VC games over to the WiiU but it was. I would've preferred a Club Nintendo to Nintendo Shop link that would've allowed for me to simply redownload purchased VC titles.
I appreciate that on my iOS devices I can redownload apps that I've paid for on other iOS devices. My PS Vita allows me to play PSX titles (such as Klonoa, Symphony of the Night and Metal Gear Solid) I've purchased years ago from the Playstation Store (titles which were originally purchased and played on my PS3). Nintendo's strict "walled-garden" approach regarding digital content frustrates the loyal fan, nickel-and-dimes already-paying consumers and drives some to hacking and emulation.

"Looks great, I want to buy it but it's really silly being for sale on BOTH WiiWare and 3DS. When's Nintendo going to link this stuff?"
I agree Grubdog I have it for VC and NES but no way am I gonna pay again for the 3DS version. Nintendo's double and triple-dipping is getting ridiculous.

It actual feels like the earlier Resident Evil games (you know before the series got all "action-y".

I bought it after playing the demo. I really enjoy it. It has a touch of Demon's Souls/Dark Souls, which were, hand's-down, my favourite titles of this generation.

This is getting ridiculous. If I'm not able to play previously-purchased VC games on my WiiU in this rumoured "gamepad-mode" me, along with several of my friends, will be very upset with Nintendo.

I loved that demo! It wasn't on my radar before the demo, but it is now.

I just played the Zombiu demo. That game is really good! It's genuinely scary and a lot of fun.

I purchased a couple of reproduction cartridges a couple months ago: Sweet Home and Secret of Mana 2. They're really good. They came with boxes and manuals, though I think I probably just should've purchased the cart only.

@Gamesake I agree with you regarding the 3DS. I appreciate that on my iOS devices I can redownload apps that I've paid for on other iOS devices. My PS Vita allows me to play PSX titles (such as Klonoa, Symphony of the Night and Metal Gear Solid) I've purchased years ago from the Playstation Store (titles which were originally purchased and played on my PS3). Nintendo's strict "walled-garden" approach regarding digital content frustrates the loyal fan, nickel-and-dimes already-paying consumers and drives some to hacking and emulation.

@dragon_rider her·e·sy
/ˈherəsē/
Noun
Belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious (esp. Christian) doctrine.
Opinion profoundly at odds with what is generally accepted: "cutting capital gains taxes is heresy".
Synonyms
misbelief - heterodoxy

@Gamesake great point. I refuse to pay for VC titles I've purchased on the Wii for my 3DS. It's ridiculous and, I believe, the harm done to consumer loyalty is greater than the benefits Nintendo receives in extra digital sales. Forcing Nintendo-philes to redownload these games only injures the brand we've known and loved throughout the years.

@evildevil97 having to purchase titles for the luxury of WiiU Gamepad play would be a crime.

@Kezins it shouldn't have been a hassle to transfer VC games over to the WiiU but it was. I would've preferred a Club Nintendo to Nintendo Shop link that would've allowed for me to simply redownload purchased VC titles.

@brooks83 if they attempt to launch another VC storefront without honouring my past Wii VC purchases...I'm out.

@shake_zula i agree get rid of that terrible Wii emulation shell. I want to see Wii VC purchases I've made on the main screen!

Hoping that they allow existing VC purchases to be played on the gamepad. No way am I buying those games again just for the option to play them on the gamepad!

Oh, but hacking the 3DS is such a good thing for the videogame industry according to Luke Plunkett at Kotaku: http://kotaku.com/5972141/the-3ds-is-being-hacked-and-why-this-is-good-news<br />
What an a**hat.

I believe MM 8 is regarded with more fondnest than you give it credit for. I too happen to really love that game.

I really loved this game when it was in the arcades.

I really hope Nintendo links the games we've purchased to our Nintendo E-shop accounts so that Virtual Console games purchased on the Wii aren't lost should our WiiU consoles break.

Sweet! I was trying to draw attention to this yesterday by posting links on the Nintendo Life Comments section. I really hope this campaign is effective.

I think NOE may be doing this for two unmentioned reasons: to reinforce Nintendo's kid-friendly image with parents (a subliminal reminder during the holiday shopping season) and to get some attention (even if it's negative) in the press.

The easiest 10 that Nintendo Life would've ever had to hand out. 8! Are you kidding me!?

@Sony_70 absolutely. You sir have fine tastes. Here is a link to more of his work: http://kotaku.com/5899323/original-zelda-art-by-katsuya-terada/gallery/1

Well Jacobi I'm not the only one who feels this way. I refer you to this very well-written article by Tevis Thompson: http://tevisthompson.com/saving-zelda/

Huh...love the Moas in the first picture. Images give the impression of a Demon/Dark Souls crossed with Zelda. Frankly (and I love Zelda), the franchise could learn a thing or two from Dark Souls at this point.

Oh none on Amazon.ca for MSRP either.

Seems to be sold out here in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Went to Best Buy, Superstore and phoned a couple Wal Marts and I couldn't track one down.

Bit-mapped graphics and 8-channel sound. Let's see those pixels in the vein of Mega Man 10.