My memories of the NES in the UK are vastly different to that of Tom's. I remember it being very popular. I Knew a few people that had a NES when I was a child and I remember every time me and my family went to Toys R Us, there was a whole aisle dedicated to NES games and then there was a tiny section for Master System games. I only knew one person that had a Master System...
@SyntheticPerson It took 9 months before the 3DS started selling well. The Wii U has been out for 8 months. Also, we'd need to take into account that the 9th month for the 3DS was December so I personally think it all depends on the sales at the end of the year.
@Yosher There are many companies that charge extra when new features get added. For example, when Microsoft release a new version of Microsoft Office, they don't just let you upgrade for free.
@ULTRA-64 "I guess you like buying the same game of the same company and paying the same amount each time, right! Even though no new content is added, or changes made!"
Well no, since I haven't ever done that, plus you don't actually need to pay full price again so your point is invalid.
Companies have been charging people for software upgrades for a very long time so what Nintendo is doing is not unusual. It is up to you whether you decide to purchase it or not.
@SilentHunter382 With that logic, someone who bought Monster Hunter 3 on the Wii should get the Wii U version for free. I'm afraid a lot of things don't work out that way and I personally feel that people should be grateful that they aren't charging full price to upgrade to the Wii U versions because they could have done if they wanted to.
To all of these people that seem to think that they won't be able to watch youtube videos, if you use a HTML 5 web browser without Flash and go to youtube then it will load the HTML 5 player as opposed to the Flash player so you can still watch the videos.
To be honest. There are some pretty good Xbox 360 exclusives, my favourite being Lost Odyssey so if I didn't already have an XBOX 360 then I'd buy one before getting a Wii U.
I got mine from Gamestation in the UK and they gave me a free charger with it, not that it mattered since I already have a charger from my 3DS. I got the XL just because the original is too uncomfortable for me to hold. The XL is so much more comfortable. I really like it
I used to love the Gamecube version of Soul Calibur II. Link fitted in so well.
I used to love how at the time you could pretty much get all the Resident Evil games on the Gamecube.
When I first got the Gameube I had Luigi's mansion and Super Smash Bros. Melee. I was amazed by Smash bros. The amount of content put into that one fighting game was phenomenal!
I'm hoping they'll announce some way of messaging your friends. Online version of Pictochat would be perfect for this.
I'd also like to know more about the GBA games and it would be good to hear when they plan on releasing NES, Game Gear and Turbografx games on the Virtual Console.
I'll be happy if just one of these things are talked about.
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Re: Pokémon Bank Goes Live in Europe and Australia
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!
Re: Video: Thirty Glorious Minutes Of Shining Force Gaiden: Final Conflict
I really wish all of the shining force games were available in english
Re: Nintendo Network 3DS Promotion to Offer Free Super Mario Bros. Deluxe Download in Europe
Free game? Yes please
Re: UK Retailer Blockbuster to Close All Remaining Stores This Weekend
OMG! 90% off sale! The closest one to me is just a 30 minutes walk away. Bargain time!
Re: Feature: A Week of Super Smash Bros. Wii U and 3DS Screens - Issue Twelve
They all look so awesome this week
Re: XSEED Aiming For November Release For Busty Anime Brawler Senran Kagura Burst
That video showed nothing but characters talking... I hope there's more to it than that
Re: Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara Delayed Again on Wii U
I'm just glad it's actually coming. I'll be getting it when it's released.
Re: Wii U Unity Development Tools Explained Further at Gamescom
@Nintenjoe64 I hope you realise that you don't use HTML5 in Unity. For that you'll need to learn C#, Javascript or Boo for that.
Re: Nicalis: Kemco's Mobile RPG Grinsia Coming to 3DS
I'd definitely consider getting this if the reviews are ok.
Re: Round Table: Let's Talk About the Famicom / NES
My memories of the NES in the UK are vastly different to that of Tom's. I remember it being very popular. I Knew a few people that had a NES when I was a child and I remember every time me and my family went to Toys R Us, there was a whole aisle dedicated to NES games and then there was a tiny section for Master System games. I only knew one person that had a Master System...
Re: Video: New Nintendo Direct Mini Broadcasts Released
@turnmebackwards £6.99
Re: Video: Sonic Busts Out Some Colours Moves in This New Lost World Trailer
This is probably the first 3D Sonic game I've been excited for since Sonic Adventure 2 Battle
Re: 3DS UK Success in 2013 Offset by Abysmal Wii U Figures
@SyntheticPerson It took 9 months before the 3DS started selling well. The Wii U has been out for 8 months. Also, we'd need to take into account that the 9th month for the 3DS was December so I personally think it all depends on the sales at the end of the year.
Re: Ikaruga Creator's Kokuga Blasting Its Way To The West
That looks awesome!
Re: Rumour: Wii U System Update Could Go Live Tomorrow
@The-Chosen-one That would be awesome! Would love to have F-Zero AX and the Arcade Mario Kart games.
Re: Rumour: Wii U System Update Could Go Live Tomorrow
@Yosher There are many companies that charge extra when new features get added. For example, when Microsoft release a new version of Microsoft Office, they don't just let you upgrade for free.
@ULTRA-64 "I guess you like buying the same game of the same company and paying the same amount each time, right! Even though no new content is added, or changes made!"
Well no, since I haven't ever done that, plus you don't actually need to pay full price again so your point is invalid.
Companies have been charging people for software upgrades for a very long time so what Nintendo is doing is not unusual. It is up to you whether you decide to purchase it or not.
Re: Rumour: Wii U System Update Could Go Live Tomorrow
@SilentHunter382 With that logic, someone who bought Monster Hunter 3 on the Wii should get the Wii U version for free. I'm afraid a lot of things don't work out that way and I personally feel that people should be grateful that they aren't charging full price to upgrade to the Wii U versions because they could have done if they wanted to.
Re: Rumour: Wii U System Update Could Go Live Tomorrow
@ULTRA-64 No one is making you pay more to play it on Wii U. If you really want you can still play your purchased virtual console games in Wii mode.
Re: Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara Coming To Wii U eShop This June
I've never played the originals but it looks amazing. Definitely getting this!
Re: Rumour: Aliens: Colonial Marines Tester Says Wii U Version Is "The Worst"
I was never interested in this game anyway, so I wouldn't actually care if the Wii U version turns out to be the worst version of a rubbish game.
Re: Nintendo Direct: Watch The European Presentation Live
I'd love some major announcement about the Virtual Console
Re: Scribblenauts Unlimited Was Briefly Available On The European Wii U eShop
I saw this on the eShop as well but because it's not a game I've been following or been that interested in I didn't think much of it
Re: Satoru Iwata Announces 3DS Save Data Transfer Tool
It would be cool if you decide to rent the game before buying it I guess
Re: Rumour: Capcom Is Bringing Its Arcade Classics To 3DS And Wii U eShop
Please happen!
Re: This Zelda Video is Truly Epic
I got sick of seeing Crapple.
Re: Wii U Web Browser Software Specifications Revealed
To all of these people that seem to think that they won't be able to watch youtube videos, if you use a HTML 5 web browser without Flash and go to youtube then it will load the HTML 5 player as opposed to the Flash player so you can still watch the videos.
Re: Wii Owners: Microsoft Wants You To Buy The Xbox 360 This Holiday Season
To be honest. There are some pretty good Xbox 360 exclusives, my favourite being Lost Odyssey so if I didn't already have an XBOX 360 then I'd buy one before getting a Wii U.
Re: Nintendo Download: 1st November 2012 (Europe)
I was hoping for Ghosts 'n Goblins for the NES. Hopefully next week...
Re: Nintendo Considering Wii U TVii For Europe and Japan
I'm not that bothered to be honest.
Re: Review: Ghosts 'n Goblins (3DS eShop / NES)
Hopefully this will be released in Europe soon
Re: n-Space Not Happy With Heroes Of Ruin Sales Figures
I played the demo and I wasn't too impressed so I gave it a miss
Re: Hardware Review: Nintendo 3DS XL
I got mine from Gamestation in the UK and they gave me a free charger with it, not that it mattered since I already have a charger from my 3DS. I got the XL just because the original is too uncomfortable for me to hold. The XL is so much more comfortable. I really like it
Re: 3DS XL Represents 'The Progress of Technology'
@FonistofCruxis if you actually take a good proper look at the image, it is actually a clear 3DS XL
Re: How to Transfer Your Data from 3DS to 3DS XL
Does this transfer streetpass hit's?
Re: Feature: Bizarre Nintendo Life Search Results - Volume 2
@Swiket erm... Zelda is a girl -_-
Re: New Super Smash Bros. Is a 'Big Priority' for Namco
I'd love to see a Soul Calibur character in there. A tales character would be quite suitable but I'm not sure if Tekken characters would fit in right.
Re: Ice Climber Now Has Download Play Multiplayer in Japan
That's good to hear, hopefully they'll sort multiplayer out for all virtual console games including the Gameboy games
Re: Takuya Matsumoto: 'Nintendo Influence Was Big' on The Last Story
Sonic Adventure = High Quality?
That game was so glitchy.
Re: E3 2012: Sports Connection Steps Up to the Plate
It has potential to be good. Depends whether Ubisoft can pull it off or not.
Re: Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing Transformed Hits 3DS
Sounds like Diddy Kong Racing
Re: Uh Oh, Castlevania: The Adventure Rated for 3DS VC
I used to have this. I didn't think it was that great at the time.
Re: Feature: Remembering the GameCube
I used to love the Gamecube version of Soul Calibur II. Link fitted in so well.
I used to love how at the time you could pretty much get all the Resident Evil games on the Gamecube.
When I first got the Gameube I had Luigi's mansion and Super Smash Bros. Melee. I was amazed by Smash bros. The amount of content put into that one fighting game was phenomenal!
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo's Plans to Fight Back
Everyone seems to be forgetting that Nintendo still make some of the best first party games ever.
I can't imagine never being able to play a new Mario, Zelda, Smash Bros., etc.
If Nintendo made a console that only had first party games on it, I'd still get it
Re: Nintendo Holding Online 3DS Press Conference on Friday
I'm hoping they'll announce some way of messaging your friends. Online version of Pictochat would be perfect for this.
I'd also like to know more about the GBA games and it would be good to hear when they plan on releasing NES, Game Gear and Turbografx games on the Virtual Console.
I'll be happy if just one of these things are talked about.
Re: Review: Tetris Axis (3DS)
If this was a downloadable game I'd be excited but as it's not, I'm not even interested.
Re: GameCity to Transform Nottingham into Hyrule Town
Nottingham is just a bus trip away from me so I'm deffo going!
Re: Talking Point: The Most Memorable Third Party Game Boy Advance Games
@warioswoods Kuru Kuru Kururin was such a good game. So glad it was released in the UK
Re: More Super Mario 3D Land Screenshots Warp Into View
@LordJumpMad What NES have you been playing?
It looks badass
Re: Rumour: Analogue Stick Add-On for 3DS Revealed
That looks so so stupid. If this is real, what the hell are they thinking?
Re: Round Table: Looking Back at the Star Fox Series
Starfox/Starwing 3D Classic?