RedYoshi999

I've been replaying this on my new 3DS to prepare for Majora's Mask (forgot I never finished Master Quest.) Got it in 2011 as a physical copy but I converted it to digital.

Damn, these things never work on the New 3DS! You'd think the updated browser would be better.

It's funny seeing all these reviews now when I've had one for 2 months. If people really want to know the answers to their questions, there's plenty of material already available for it (even here on NL.)

@Achoo My issue isn't really with the fact you can play them on Wii mode (though it's hardly desirable), it's that there's only about 20 N64 games on the Wii Shop. There's plenty more games I've been waiting years to see. Giving us GamePad support for Wii VC would only be a stopgap solution, I want to see NEW N64 games come to the VC. That's more of a general issue though, since most of the NES/SNES releases aren't new either. The only VC I find myself buying are the GBA games since they're actually new to the service and I don't already own them.

@Ralek85 I'm aware they've only released one, but I grouped DS with Wii and GBA, so "games" is still accurate. And one is still better than none.

It still amazes me that Nintendo has managed to give us Wii, DS and GBA games on VC but refuses to give us N64 games. How hard can it be? I'll buy a few Wii games, but I already own enough of them.

I nearly commented on the forums today when the topic popped back up again to tell people to give up already, glad I didn't now. Can't believe Nintendo is bothering with it after all this time. It's nice it's free but I'm still not interested in using it, especially without online features.

Ah thats a shame. I enjoyed Club Nintendo for what it was. Contrary to popular opinion, the Australian store has improved over the last year to the point where I didn't have enough stars to get what I wanted, when I had hoarded 20,000 stars waiting for something good. Hopefully there's a good replacement coming since the DDP ended too it's quite painful to buy digital now.

Doesn't matter to me this time. I'm getting my first physical copy for 3DS since early 2013, all thanks to that epic special edition. But even without it my 64GB microSD would more than suffice.

Yeah I'm not triple dipping on DKCR. The original was so damn tough I was only able to beat it on 3DS.

About time. I never got the codes before (or any codes for Smash/Monster Hunter) but I'm not so interested in pokemon to go code begging.

EB Games Australia did it's bit by limiting pre orders to one per customer. Managed to snag one when I woke up before work. After work it was sold out! Been really lucky with these. I also snagged the special edition before it sold out.

Can't believe its so close! I'm compelled to buy the XL system now even though I already have a regular new 3DS. Also want to buy those MM cover plates. Plus I've pre ordered the special edition. So much going on for one game!

This was the only Mario Party game I didn't own (and couldn't because I don't have a GBA) so I'm glad to see a VC release. The lack of multiplayer will make it impossible to play with friends but at least the single player is ok. It's certainly not the worst in the series (I'm looking at you Island Tour) but I would much rather play Mario Party 3 on Wii U.

Was going to get jealous but it looks like it's just a white New 3DS with limited edition cover plates. I've already had my new 3DS for a month and I prefer my cover plates.

Finished with 9501 points after last weeks VC releases and taking the plunge on the Pikmin movies (which cost 50c less than the voucher so win-win!) All up I earned $133. Definitely an awesome promo. Will continue to buy digital too (starting with Captain Toad today)

I loved this promo! Scored myself 18 codes (19 once I buy some VC games today) which came out to $126. Really hope they do it again sometime.

Cool I can finally own Mario Party Advance and complete my Mario Party collection! Will also buy Duck Hunt and hopefully that will net me my last NNP voucher.

Not me. Bought Y last year and it emphasised how much I don't care for Pokemon. But I knew how popular it was with eshop cards selling out at EB Games after its release with a 20% off deal.

I started off only wanting a Link but now I feel the urge to buy them all! Even Australia is falling foul to stock shortages. Little Mac, who releases today, is already sold out at EB Games along with several Wave 1 amiibos.

I grew up with the N64, we entered the world at the same time, so I will always remember it fondly. It has a small but classic library. Ocarina, Majora's Mask (best game ever), Mario 64, Mario Party 1-3, Mario Kart 64, Goldeneye, Banjo Tooie/Kazooie, DK64, Paper Mario and even Yoshi's Story are all amazing games. I still dig out Mario Party 3 occasionally as it's my favourite and Mario Kart 64 was only recently bested by MK8.

Its interesting looking back on last year's article and people thinking 100k sales was only alright progress when now 25k sales is the best the Wii U has seen since MK8 launched. I hope Christmas does push it a bit further this year but it seems impossible to match last year. And what is going on with those old 3DS sales? It's doubled like two weeks in a row now! Who even still wants them?

No thanks Nintendo, I already moved onto the new 3DS. I also already have a black 3DS XL cradle since they were available to purchase from customer support.

Yes, amiibo settings are in for the new 3DS. It's exactly the same as the Wii U's amiibo settings menu. Also, just like the Wii U, the amiibo functionality has been patched in before any title can use it. Hopefully it means SSB will be updated soon.

I'm not sure how Nintendo Australia is going with demand, I know EB/JB have sold out but you can directly order one from Nintendo by calling them. I decided not to buy one since the price is too steep with the digital version and it only works on Smash, plus I think Gamecube controllers are overrated and I'm perfectly happy with the pro controller. But now I have the sudden urge to buy one since its becoming such a collectors item...

Meh I don't even want to pay $30 to order it from Nintendo Australia when the game costs me $80 and pro controllers are better than gamecube controllers. Still, perhaps I should order one for collectors purposes.

Wait, Europe is a week behind on pokemon? Wow that's weird. Anyway, thanks to EB Games incompetence, my new 3DS is delayed until December 2nd and I'm getting the wrong faceplate. So I'm stuck in you guys' boat for a while.

I have this from the ambassador program. It's an alright game, the controls are much harder to get used to off the back of modern Mario Karts, but I wouldn't buy it again on Wii U. The lack of multiplayer really makes it pointless to own on a console. There's nothing the Wii U adds to this game to justify actually paying for it since it was free on 3DS. That and it hasn't been released yet.

And of course Nintendo Australia fails again by not offering pre loading. Might switch over to UK eshop because 17gb is going to take forever to download launch night. Or not as that means I won't get the club Nintendo soundtrack argh!

Amiibo DLC is useless for me. I hate racing as a mii so no benefits here. Can't wait for the new tracks though! Tad annoyed that SNES Rainbow Road is back again. I got very sick of playing it all the time online in MK7. And after the perfection that is N64 Rainbow Road we didn't need another one.

New 3DS release d- oh wait, it's only 16 days away! (sorry gotta rub that in sometime.) There are plenty of things I could wish for, but none will probably happen so I'll keep expectations low. Plus I'm not getting up at 6am to watch.

@Expa0 Please understand.

Woo only 4 weeks to go! Now I don't have to wish away all of November, just 28 days of it

Awesome! I'm a digital guy, but downloads are soooo slow in australia it took me 12 hours to download bayonetta 1&2 (so much for a 10pm release.) Will be cool to actually play it when it releases (technically the day before in my time zone.)

The fact this game is higher than full price in Australia ($90 vs $80) is beyond ridiculous. I give it 2 months before an eshop discount followed by a permanent price drop to $30. I'll maybe consider it then.

I actually got one of those notifications on my Wii U telling me it was available. First time it's ever been a useful feature. Hopefully the demo doesn't put me off the game.

Well this certainly made my day! I'm still in shock that Nintendo knows we exist. I'm still facing the dilemma of what version to pick. I really want the customisable faceplates but I also want the larger screens argh! Also don't want to give up my zelda 3DS XL

Sure the game hasn't aged too well, rubber banding sucks, frame rate issues, etc, but it's still one of the best Mario Karts to me (only topped by MK8 which happens to have some of the best N64 courses in it. ) That's all mainly to do with the glorious battle mode, which has never been surpassed. Block Fort in particular is the best battle course in the series.

@RomansToFlames Thanks, looks like EU codes work.
So any Aussies/Europeans want to help me out?

I'm not sure how these codes work since I'm from Australia, so if any Aussies out there have a spare code I would be eternally grateful to you! And if the EU codes work too then I'd love one of them My email is [email protected]

Take that Iwata haters! May he longingly stare at all the bananas in the world.

There's a lot of Twilight Princess love in this game! Which isn't a bad thing, it's nice to see that world in HD, without going as far as a HD remake. I wouldn't really be impressed at having to buy DLC costumes, so I hope they are free.

And just look at the Majora's Mask moon screenshot and tell me that's not freaking awesome! THAT is why I want a HD remake of MM.

I need to start playing this game. Downloaded it and then Mario Kart stole all my attention away from 3DS.

I'm actually hoping Skull Kid will be playable.

Oh, the N64 is just a couple months older than me. We grew up together, the N64 was all I had until I got a Wii in 2007. Games like Super Mario 64, Ocarina, Majora's Mask (still my favourite game of all time), Mario Party 1-3, Mario Kart 64, Yoshi's Story and Goldeneye 007 defined my childhood. Bring them over to Wii U VC please Nintendo!

Uh, can I just have Animal Crossing on Wii U?

I think I've been using the Fire Rod wrong all this time...

Also, gimme that clock and treasure chest! They look so awesome!

I think it will be amusing to troll people online in this kart, judging from the reaction here. XD

@rjejr Correct, summer begins in December in Australia. Not that Nintendo would ever notice, just the other week we had a "summer sale" advertised on the Wii U eShop.

I'm more confused than I ever was before. If they're trying to sell me Bayonetta on top of Bayonetta 2 on the eShop (instead of it being free like the physical version) then forget it, I'll think about buying the disc copy.

It makes sense to be a full retail title. If it wants to make an impact, it needs a strong retail presence, something that can't be achieved from an eShop only release.