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Starfox and Xenoblade are the only games I'm really excited for. Hopefully we can get some good announcements later in the year but this E3 has been a bit of a letdown from Nintendo in my opinion. I was hoping for something like Splatoon that was unexpected and exciting. Didn't seem like they had that this year.

I only buy digital when I can get a significant discount. I feel if the publisher is saving on distribution costs, then I should receive some of that savings as well. I try to keep any digital games I get downloaded on my hard drive to avoid issues like what happened with P.T. or the number of other games that have been removed from the digital shops. However, the large file sizes with newer games makes this more and more difficult. Also, the licensing reality may even make this ineffective since I often have to log in online to play many games now a days. Too often it seems like companies feel as if I as a consumer should be greatful to give them my money no matter what. That's why I appreciate the companies that actually value their customers.

I tried to play at the end of the original hour it was scheduled and couldn't log in for about 10 minutes. Right when I was going to give up, I said I'll try one more time and it finally worked. I was able to play from then on with only one issue when I was kicked out at the start of a game. Other than that, when it finally worked, it worked pretty good. I'm still looking forward to the games release. I hope they learned from these tests so that we don't have problems like we did today at launch.

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After my frustration having to work so hard to get all the Wave 2 amiibo, I called both Nintendo and Best Buy to voice my concerns over the preorder system currently in place. I agree calling and emailing customer service to voice our concerns is the only way to have a chance at getting them to change. I suggested to them doing something like they did with Europe's release of the New 3DS, where they allowed some Club Nintendo members the chance to preorder before the general public. To me this was a decent way of making sure loyal Nintendo fans at least had a chance to get their hands on an item that was likely to be in high demand. I would have appreciated a chance like that to preorder the Majora's Mask New 3DS that I wasn't able to get because it sold out as quickly as these new amiibo. Anyway, I hope they can use the new membership service replacing Club Nintendo to do something like that for future waves of amiibo.

I wish I didn't want to buy these so badly because it has become the most frustrating experience to simply try and purchase one for myself. Especially when you find out preorders sell out in less than 10 minutes, only to see them on eBay later that day at a significant markup. Some of us work, have school and can't go to a store at 9am or watch online at every hour of the day. They need to come up with a better system than this if Nintendo actually cares about their product getting into the hands of fans instead of opportunistic middlemen.

Never mind, I just saw the other new article about what features the download version offers

Seems like a good price point. At the sale price I'm even tempted to pick it up eventhough I already own the disc version. I'm just wondering if anyone has compared the graphics to see if the digital download looks any better than the disc ? I doubt it and couldn't really tell from the link to the Youtube video earlier in the comments.

I am really concerned with this recent trend. It happened to me with the Target exclusive Rosalina amiibo, the Limited Edition 3DS Majora's Mask game with Skull Kid figure and now the New 3DS XL. Nintendo should do more of what they did with the ambassador edition presale of the New 3DS in Europe. Programs like that, tied to Club Nintendo accounts where people would have to have a large number of games registered, could help to curb some of this and make sure the most loyal customers at least could have a chance to get some of these limited release items. As we see with the eBay sales, a large amount of the actual sales aren't going to people actually interested in playing these systems but are just trying to make a quick buck. I called Nintendo and Best Buy today to voice my concern over this issue.

I think they should have offered these sales during Black Friday.

I'm bummed this one was already sold out online. I was just looking Friday to preorder once I heard this was a Target exclusive but it wouldn't show up when I search for Rosalina. Then when I looked on Sunday it was already sold out. I've managed to get or preorder every other character. Now this is going to be the only one I don't have coming. Guess I'll have to be at my local store the day it comes out and hope I can get one before they are all gone.

I think Nintendo and Sony made a mistake by only pushing bundles and not discounting their systems like Microsoft did. I love my Wii U but had a hard time not picking up an Xbox One myself. I'll still wait until Halo 5 comes out.

I do hope Aegis Defenders makes it to Wii U. That one looks really cool.

I'm so jealous ! I really wish they had released this in North America.

I really wish the new 3DS was coming out this year in North America. It's the only handheld system bundle I'm looking forward to.

I love cross buy on Sony's platforms. It's one of the reasons Playstation is my console of choice when purchasing multi-platform games. If Nintendo started doing this I might be more inclined to buy games on their system.

I love the anime ! I would definitely be interested in playing the game. I wish they would make one for WiiU but since that isn't likely I will certainly take the 3DS version.

I'm excited to see what Nintendo has to offer at E3 this year.. However, I can't help but feel like this is Nintendo losing it's seat with the adults and now being relegated to the kids table. It's hard to be taken seriously by the media and core gamers when you choose to do this. Yet, as a Nintendo fan, it doesn't hamper my enthusiasm.

Thanks for doing this article. I love my NGPC. I have 2 and even got one modded to add a front light to the screen for easier play in low light conditions, which is about the only issue I have with the system. So many great games and the control stick is still the best I have ever experienced on a handheld.

I'm glad they got the eShop back up and running before the end of many of the sales. If I had missed out on some game sales because of the outage then I would have been really upset. Since it didn't and it just delayed my purchase a few days, I'd call that a minor inconvenience.

The combined accounts between systems is a step in the right direction for Nintendo as well.

Just like with the 3DS, I made the mistake of being an early adopter of the WiiU. I should have waited at least 9 months after their original release before making either purchase. I feel it is an issue with gaming these days. Systems and games are released too early in order to make certain dates. Features like TVii are advertised like they will be coming out at launch, only to have them delayed several months (Nintendo isn't the only one guilty of problem like this). I should have learned my lesson from the 3DS troubled launch and waited to buy the Wii U. Overall, I am happy with my Wii U now. There are finally some good games available or soon to be available for the system. They really need to come out with a system that has more internal memory though.

Very well written and detailed article.

I do hope they release the digital download of Hyrule Historia in the near future for those of us that would like it but already own the system.

I am waiting on the physical disc. I only buy download versions of games if there is a significant savings for doing so. I don't expect to sell this game but with a download version I can never do that without selling the system. Why should I pay the same amount for a game they didn't have to put on disc, package and ship. Some of that savings should be passed on to consumers as incentive to purchase digital, in my opinion.

I had to select "Maybe" because the answer I want to select "Yes, I would buy if it had Wii U specific features" is not a choice. Honestly, I would purchase it on whichever system has the best version.

Finally someone is putting a little extra effort into a Wii U release. I think the most exciting fact is the cross platform play between Nintendo and mobile devices. If this a sign of some things to come, I think it will be a great way to increase the number of players available online in multiplayer.

I agree with others that say this game should be brought to the west as a Wii U HD version. I'm interested in playing this game at home but not so much on a handheld.

I hate to admit it but I think Pachter is right. If I didn't already own my Wii U, I would be asking myself the same questions this holiday. For me Nintendo would fall second on my list, behind a PS4, but his points are valid.

I couldn't make it to the event in Arizona. It would have been a 4 hour round trip for me to go if I could have. I asked a relative to go for me who lives in the Phoenix. They could only go Wednesday and arrived an hour after the event started. The event was already full and they wouldn't let anyone else sign up to play, so they left without getting to play anything. What crushed me was they didn't get any Nintendo swag to share with me

My concern is that unless there is a substantial price drop this holiday, most people looking at purchasing a system won't be swayed enough by Nintendo's lineup. Especially if they can't play third party games like Call of Duty: Ghosts or any EA sports franchise. I already purchased my Wii U at launch but with 3 choices this holiday, it would be a much tougher decision.

One improved feature is nice but it isn't worth loosing out on so many more.

I hadn't played this game yet and was looking forward to the Wii U version. However, since so much content is left out why would I want to try it out on Wii U ? I could pick it up for cheaper with more content on another system. It becomes a self fulfilling prophecy for these companies when they don't expect a game to sell well on Wii U and they release an inferior product. I am not going to purchase the Wii U version of a game when I know it is going to be missing out on so much content. I made the mistake purchasing Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 on Wii U and I won't make it again.

Nintendo better show off some amazing games that outdo Sony and Microsoft. Otherwise gamers won't be spending their money on Wii U and instead will be saving it for PS4 or Xbox One. I hope the Big N gives me many reasons to pick up my gamepad this E3.

One of the features I like is off TV play of games on the gamepad. So a smaller gamepad is not something I would like, mainly because of that. Extended battery life is something that is essential for both the Wii U gamepad and the next 3DS. NFC characters would be cool too.

In my opinion, the eShop is Nintendo's only hope for the Wii U besides major 1st party releases, such as Zelda or Metroid. Their work to reach out to indie developers and continued efforts to improve the Virtual Console are essential. As a current owner of a Wii U, digital downloads are the only reason I'm turning on my system at all. Otherwise, it would be turned off until Pikmin 3 is released.

This thinking makes no sense. Why would anyone go out of there way to purchase a Wii U for games that are all cross platform releases. Maybe if Rayman Legends was still an exclusive that might have helped sell a few systems but since it is coming to 360 and PS3 most people will likely get it for those platforms they probably already own.

I never buy decals but because of the issue with fingerprints showing so easily on the black Wii U, I bought the original NES design skin from Decal Girl's website. I love the look on my Wii U and no more annoying fingerprint marks to keep cleaning off.

Almost seems too good to be true.

This was my issue with Call of Duty: Black Ops 2. I purchased the Wii U version because I liked the off TV support for multiplayer. However, I am now somewhat regretting my decision because DLC isn't available. I hope they at least release some discounted package of the DLC in the future. I would hate to never be able to get any of the content being offered on other systems. Worst of all, it will make me seriously question whether to purchase a main stream game like that on Wii U, even if it is available, because I don't know that I can count on them continuing to support it. Especially, when it comes to making patches to fix issues with the gameplay. It took forever for them to release any for COD:BO 2 on Wii U

Free download of Tank!Tank!Tank! that gives you 60 Club Nintendo Coins is a pretty sweet deal. Also, one discount associated with that games DLC not on the list is that "My Kong" is 80% off until 5/15

I would like to see a cross-buy/cross-play function be brought in between the 3DS and the Wii U, similar to what Sony is doing with Vita and PS3. Wouldn't it be a nice feature to entice 3DS owners to pick up a Wii U if all the Virtual Console titles coming for Wii U were cross playable with the 3DS. Then you could game on the go and at home. If you already owned them on the 3DS it would allow you to have a small library of games available to you and might increase the value seen in the Wii U.

I guess this move makes sense. Especially if Iwata is taking personal responsibility for next years financials (1) (2) I would want to make sure there was no one to blame for any failures but myself. By having more direct control over all of Nintendo's operations, he really is making it his personal commitment to meeting the financial goals they've established.

1. Iwata Implies That He Could Step Down Over Sluggish Sales Performance
Posted Thu, 31 Jan 2013 | 11:10 GMT by Damien McFerran
2. Feature: Nintendo's Financial Revelations and Hardware Strategies
Posted Wed, 24 Apr 2013 | 17:30 BST by Thomas Whitehead

I do hope they add a cross-play/cross-buy feature between Wii U and 3DS Virtual Console games.

Super Mario World is the only game, not in the Trial Campaign, that I haven't already purchased and am excited for.

Love how PR guys are so good at talking without really saying anything. Everything Marc said was already said in the Nintendo Direct. I am glad you asked the question about the problems with the retail release of Fire Emblem because I think that is exactly why the digital downloads of that game are so high. I won't be surprised to hear that downloads of MH3U are high in Europe also. However, Marc would attribute it to the same reasons he gave for Fire Emblem downloads in North America and not the failure to properly distribute a game. However, at least there is the digital download option for when distribution problems like this do occur.

Finally. I feel like a lot of these things should have been on the system from the start or at least in the first couple of months. Panorama View was something they showed at E3 and I really have a problem with features being advertised as if it is available right away. This shouldn't have taken almost six months to finally come out but I'm glad that it is. I am especially looking forward to Wii U VC and improved load times.

These are cool. I hope they make it to the US. I would totally pick them up.

I'm relatively new to this site and have only really been regularly checking it for the past year. Yet, I have already come to learn what a great resource it is to learn about all things Nintendo. Keep up the good work. Happy Anniversary !

I was just playing Zombie mode with a friend today. I got this version for the ability to play with one person on the gamepad and the other on the TV. I love that there is no split screen. I love that they are updating but they really need to release the DLC too.

I know this game is bad, but when there pretty much hasn't been a game released on the Wii U since launch, isn't something better than nothing ? I hope they can resurrect this game like Ninja Gaiden 3 and make it the game Gearbox originally envisioned. However, for that to happen they actually have to put some of their own people on the development.