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@21
Wow you life must be freaking amazing then...

I'm not buying any add-ons for my 3DS. Next year I guarantee they will release a 3DS lite or something similar with 2 circles pads and longer battery life all built in. The price of this accessory, the battery pack accessory and the $ I get from selling my current 3DS will pay for most of the upgraded system. I can wait

@ 9
Too bad, your missing out

I like the rupee pillows! I wonder if I can order them anywhere...

@13,14,15,16,17
Wow lots to choose from. I don't have the old DS or GBA, but I want to try Friends of Mineral Town since it's a handheld (like this 3D one). I`ll buy this one if it gets good reviews. Thanks!

If I were to jump right into the series now, what game should I start with or does it matter?

Never been interested in the series before, but I still want to know more. Don't knock it before you try it, right?

There are still some with out the abbreviation, just "Electronic Boutique"!

Well, I have to say, now is the perfect time for Nintendo to go hi def. The technology can't advance much further given the materials used...

All I got to say is... Steam on the Wii U would be terrific!

It would never happen though, I know.

When in doubt go with black. I got it day one and don't regret it... yet.

Good to see another 1st person shooter on Wii! Might give it a try if I beat Skyward Sword too quickly.

heh heh... all that I got out of this article was a good laugh at the picture and caption. "Everything's going to be all right." Hilarity to the max! XD

Not sure if someone said this already, but I'm hoping this system becomes separate from the Wii. Which means, 4 of these new controllers, optional Wii controller support (like the gamecube controllers on Wii) and a different name.

Looks like you don't get a sword and shield right away. Should be some interesting puzzles similar to those at Forsaken Fortress in Windwaker!

Here is what I suggest:

Nintendo should sell the Wii U at at a loss and release it in summer. Launch games should include at least 3, popular franchise games (a Pikmin, Donkey Kong, and Mii game for example). Near Christmas, bring the price of the system up a bit, but include things like an extra controller or game and have several 3rd party games out or coming out by then.

Also they should try to keep game quality higher than most of the games that came out on the Wii and the Wii U should have great online features like an online profile and achievements. It should also support DVDs.

Glad to hear this. With the announcement of the Wii U, it sounded like Nintendo was going to abandon all of the "new" gamers who bought the Wii since they were talking about how they were focusing again on hard-core gamers. I'm not much of a casual gamer, but it would be suicide for Nintendo to ignore them. Hope this turns out well!

Not sure if anyone mentioned this already since there are a TON of comments (and i skimmed rather fast), but I can see Nintendo moving away from their usual 2 platforms. With the WiiU, it seems as though they're combining the DS and Wii and I think that is a very good decision. Since they don't have much 3rd party support, they can focus on making really good games on their platform and leave Apple and Sony to make those portable gaming phones. I always thought Nintendo was best at making immersive video games for their television consoles anyway...

Very interesting point. I wonder if you need the TV when the game boots up or system turns on. It'd be very cool if it was entirely optional.

@StarDust

"Make New Super Mario Brothers Wii-U more like Sony's Little Big Planet!"

Um no... please no. But I do like your other ideas!

I hope the red 3DS will be available in North America soon!

And I am completely satisfied with receiving 20 games free. My only beef is the cost of these old games on the 3DS, It just seems like a cheap way for Nintendo to make even more money. Some 20 year old games you can download for free on an emulator. Doesn't seem worth the 5-10 dollar price tag on some of them...

I've stopped using Wiiware a long while ago...

I just remembered I preordered this game a while ago! hells ya

Oh I see. Well thats great news! Where did you read that?

Kinda nervous about all the controls and butons on the screen. Looks kinda hectic.

Meh, the battery life of the 3DS is actually perfectly fine for how much and where I play the system. Love the charging dock!

I had hoped that flying will be open world like Twilight Princess was (with Epona). From what you guys wrote, it looks like flying is only limited to certain mini games/levels...

I think the capacitive touch screen would work better for a gaming divice. The ability to track multiple points would come in handy! This system already seems to have enough different controllers to pick up too... It would also make as a menu for a single player game much more fluid. It would really be annoying to have to pick up the stylus in the middle of the game to change items.

PLUS a capacitive screen lets more light through making for a brighter display. And I actually wouldn't mind if Nintendo made the screen smaller to reduce the cost. I hope they make the right decision.

@47drift
Actually I think the problem is with the colour. I would like to see a red and black system. Then we'd have green and black Xbox, blue and black PS3, and redd and black WiiU.

White is soooo boring...

I am surprised that Nintendo keeps saying things like this. It's like they're limiting themselves. Good, but not great internet. Good, but not great graphics. Good, but not great touchscreen. So what will be great about this system, Nintendo?

I see potential in the Wii U don't get me wrong. I guess time will tell...

@GuardianAcorn
That'd be awesome! So like a custom character type thing? or just use, for example, Link's move set?

Wow... Sony hates Nintendo, Nintendo hates Apple, Apple hates Microsoft, and Microsoft hates Sony. Sounds like some sorta "Hate Square".

Not sure yet how such a fantastic handheld game would fare on a console... Must have something far more than just musical minigames.

I think if great music was tied together with precise controls, an interesting story, great graphics, multiplayer play and online features, it will still only fare 7-8/10. For it to surpass it's predecessor and become worthy to be a console game it would need very strong replay value.

link looks a little Japanese

Glad to see more DS games!

I like what they tried with Wii Party, but I am happy to see this game

@ Rapadash6

Good points, but I think it will be easier to make ports for WiiU than the Wii because one of the the main problems with the Wiimote is that it didn't have enough buttons. The WiiU controller has all the necessary buttons plus a touch screen that can be used for countless gameplay improving features. That, with the HD graphics, is what will make 3rd party developers WANT to release games on the WiiU.

This game is fun, but definitely not up to par with games that are out now. Since the first time I played this game was last weekend after downloading it on the 3DS, I would rate it 8/10.

There are three things I am looking forward to:

• Using the screen as a menu
• Using the camera to look through
• HD graphics

I like how Nintendo is thinking about improving gameplay rather than innovating it like they did with the Wii.

... and I'm sure the buttons will feel nice once they release the system.

haha! it looks so funny! I think this would be neat for kids if it really works. I can't wait til a kid says, "OMG! My dog just broke!"

Ahhh I see now... All so clear

@Gavin Rozee

yes I agree completely, but hopefully Nintendo will announce their new console this summer so i think people will forgive - especially if the 3ds gets many hot titles too

@JamesNewton

$20 still seems pretty high for Wii Sports... maybe if it was bundled with Wii Sports Resort I might think about getting it.

AWESOME! haha I like the choice of pictures under each category header.

...Although, it feels like this list is a little off, at least with my opinions about a few of these games.

Now they just need to include a smoke machine with this

Sweet! another AR game!

And, AR and gyroscope I see working together very well, but with the 3D effect turned off. Found it was too difficult to play face raiders with it on.

oh man, I love donkey kong country returns! great job retro!

_{...don't kill me nintendo, but this game was so much better than super mario bros. wii.}

"bonding with Petz has never been so realistic."
HA! orly?

...buy a friggin cat

at least it doesn't make your eyes bleed

@ballkirby1
My thoughts exactly... what happened to making sure a game was amazing before releasing it? Nintendo official seal of quality means absolutely nothing these days...

EDIT:
I mean third party games of course. Most Nintendo games are quality titles