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They seem to be running at the correct speed of the 60Hz versions to me. The confusion over SMB may be due to the music in the original PAL version running way too fast!

@22 Argh! - dont say that! I'm already worrying they will implement a 'performance enhancing' update to do just that

They run as they should in Europe - full speed and as the 60Hz originals did, which makes them faster than the Wii VC versions.
I hope if any other consoles come to 3DS VC they will do the same.
If I didnt get these 'free' games, this download would be awful.

Glad to know I'm not the only person who thinks Balloon Fight is great - the 'Balloon Trip' music is really memorable too. I hope it is playing at the correct speed though, and that we dont get '50Hz' style emulations in Europe.

Hmm, most of these were released on the GBA as part of the Famicom Mini / NES Classics games, I wonder if they will use those versions.

Will be interesting to see how Nintendo emulates them in Europe, if they reflect the 60Hz standard (with correct speed music and gameplay), or the slow 50Hz versions made available on the Wii VC.

They're 'free' so I'll get them either way!

Any chance for Europe release?

Well, the Wii is a massive selling console. I suppose SEGA would look at the sales of the first and how much it would cost to produce an exclusive non HD version. I'd like to see it, as I enjoyed the first episode and dont think I'll afford to buy the WiiU for a while.

Er... Shenmue 3, Mario to guest star?

A 3DS that downplays the '3D' aspect, sounds fake to me. I dont care about another analogue slider (I'd prefer an improved d-pad) but I see the point for left handed people, was one thing the Atari Lynx got right with its flip over design.

Pleased to see Gargoyle's Quest, but I still want to know what happened to other consoles we were told would be on 3DS VC at launch, specifically the Game Gear!

I also want Super Hang-On on the Wii, but it seems Nintendo has forgotten that the Wii VC exists.

I walked into GAME on Oxford St. on Saturday only to be told they had no copies. HMV not even on display - Oh well, though I'm not normally a RPG fan, and a bit broke at the moment, this looks good so ordered online.

@ Bass_X0 Saturn had other problems though, the loss of confidence in SEGA products created by the 32X and Mega CD, then the whole world going 3D graphics crazy. SEGA fans (such as myself) who did buy the console, then saw some of the most interesting games left in Japan.

The quality of games SEGA made went down hill pretty fast after the Dreamcast (with a few exceptions). I have no interest in smart phones so I cant really comment, but I think it would hurt Nintendo's own download services if they provided say, VC content. Perhaps they should try improving their own download services first, with more content and choice.

This Zone is looking nice. I really hope this game turns out good, from the preview, sounds like it still needs some work.

Great news, but... where is the Game Gear!?

I dont think it matters... If you really want a Wii that plays GC games you could still buy one second hand, I think Nintendo sold quite a few. This 're-design' should be cheaper though.

Urban Champion looks like it plays similar to the game and watch title 'Boxing', which could be ok. I really like the way this update looks.

Looks like I'll never get the arcade version on Super Hang-On on the Wii.

Nintendo have such weird practices, why drip feed digital content like this - did they at no point think if they had put the 'free' 3DS VC games up for sale in the first place, they might have sold more consoles?

Looks ok, but where are the Game Gear games? I want to play GG Shinobi...

Just bad. These downloads are seriously lacking, the excusive for 3DS owners this week is... the gameboy version of Pac-Man - for £3.60? Where has the Wii VC gone, does Nintendo think having the eshop means it can forget the Wii shop exists?

For EU Wii owners these last few updates are just awful. Even with the 3DS, where are the supposedly 'available at launch of the e-shop' other VC systems reported in March? Still waiting for the Game Gear...

My advice is never to look directly at 'the Sun', it may hurt you eyes and your ability to make critically informed decisions.

Those who only buy new games and never trade would need to be very wealthy and have a lot of storage space.

Imagine if this was common place historically, if all those carts and memory cards could not be deleted or over-written? It would be awful and wreck the point of retro collecting.

I would also suggest that trade in and second hand purchases allow people to play many more games than they might if they had to buy everything new, generating interest they may not have otherwise had in possible sequels.

I think it is a cynical move and I wont support it with a purchase.

I prefer the 'classic' Resident Evil style of gameplay, enjoyed 4 up to a point, but never really cared for the Mercs mode. I suppose if you enjoyed that, you would enjoy this.

I have the cart and a gameboy so I'll skip the 3DS VC this week. I'm still suprised with how poor these updates are overall, there is so little worth-while content added...

I'm not really bothered about this game anyway, but would not want this tactic to become a trend.

Wow James, I was almost twice your age in '91 and my first console was the Atari 2600, but I was equally impressed the first time I saw Sonic on the Megadrive. I also had to make do with the Master system version for a while, which is a classic in its own way - its not like the Megadrive had Bridge or Jungle Zones.

I've still got my original carts and consoles, great gaming memories.

At the time I remember thinking this was much better than Mario Kart, its a long time since I played it. I recall playing this game into the small hours around a friends house (I owned a Saturn), trying to beat that final race against (I think) a flying pig of some sort and never managing to do so.

Twenty years later, I still have my original cart and a megadrive set up to the tv... All time classic game.

The Game Gear Sonic 1 is also really good (Adventue DX version seemed to have glitches not present in the original), Hopefully will come to 3DS VC in a better emulated version, as my Game Gear screen is pretty bad.

I dont think Nintendo have been about producing the most 'powerful' hardware for some time. The Gamecube's graphics could look equal to or perhaps even better than the Xbox or PS2, but the Wii was far more sucessful.

I dont want a PS3 (or 4!) with Nintendo written on the box, I want to see them continue to make innovative, fun video games that offer an alternative to the very similar HD consoles out there already.

I wouldnt buy those 50Hz versions anyway, Sonic in slow motion and with nice boarders on the top and bottom of the screen...

I think its a console you have to play to really appreciate, which makes it tricky to market I suppose. Street Fighter 4 and Ridge Racer were great titles for me as I like arcade style gameplay.
I waited until I could get a bit of a better price though, no way I could afford £200 + at launch!

Not that impressed with 3DS update so far, more 2D videos and screen shots, a single (though good) VC release...

Was hoping that the eshop would improve upon the slow speed that new content was added on the Wii - still early days I guess.

Wow - so how many 'bits' is that

Who has the most powerful console doesnt matter to me, its about the games. It will be interesting to see what Nintendo can do with their own games on Wii U.

It may yet be the first 'HD graphics' console I buy (not counting the Megadrive!).

'Different' is ok, its when that actually means 'less' or '50Hz only versions' that it tends to bug me.

I was also hoping the game gear VC would be out at launch for all of us, as reported back in March. Nintendo always seem to drip feed their download services, but I'm still happy with the 3DS overall so far.

Oh, for goodness sake. Lets hope the stoopid UK tabloids dont get hold of this...

If it was download only, I wouldnt buy one. I like having stuff, there is no way I would want to swap my retro collection for a bunch of downloads.

I prefer to see the things I like reflected in the things I physically own, not just a list of files that I have limited license to access.

Growing up in the late 80s / early 90s, its strange to think that SEGA games will help to sell me the Nintendo 3DS...

OutRun 2 and SEGA Rally next please!

When (if, funds permitting) I get a 3DS GG, Shinobi will be the first thing I download.

A great series, I agree it does look like a time line - either way, compilation or original, will be great to see Shinobi on the 3DS.

I still remember playing the original coin op, it seemed the coolest thing ever, shame my C64 couldnt quite replicate the experience...

Give the 3DS a chance, I've not bought one yet as there are not many games out and the shop / VC isnt set up. For me, games need actual buttons, I dont want a phone, I want a games console.

As mentioned above, I think given the choice with this genre at the moment on the 3DS, most would go for SF4.

I played this on the Gamecube and much prefer that version, spining the camera to take in those nice landscapes (I dont have a widescreen TV anyway). I thought the game was great to play through but once its completed, not much incentive to go back.

This and Wind Waker are my favourites, the old games dont have the nostalgia bonus for me as never had Nintendo consoles back then.

I just hope it tells you how many 'bits' it has in embossed gold writing on the front. That never goes out of style.

I figure Nintendo will have a proper memory solution, the Wii was pretty criticised in that respect so must be a priority?

I'm kinda with Otak here. I like Japanese style games.

I have no interest in Call of Duty - The worry is with region locking the increased difficulty of importing games without also importing a second console, I might not get to play the games I want.

Hopefully Nintendo will find a balance.

This looks interesting, I remember hearing about it a while back but I've never played it. Will be on my list to download at some point.

Dreamcast 2 controller? Thats some flash VMU right there but will it make a nice "beeeep!" sound when you power on the console...

Is he trying to 'shame' people into buying a psp2? Hopefully '20 somethings' are mature beyond such naff peer pressure, and play the games they like.

Needs more wooden acting, its all so well produced these days - where's the classic RE cheese factor?

Was playing my original cart on my Megadrive last night. Sonic the Hedgehog is one of my favourite games ever, along with OutRun. Though there were lots of bad games, Colours and Rush were good, I also enjoyed Sonic 4, though I dont think it really lives up to that title even as a single 'episode'...

If only Giant Haystacks and Big Daddy were unlockable characters...