It is a shame that a once Nintendo exclusive isn't been ported to Wii U but obviously theres no chance they could get the game down to 3GB in size it would take a lot of compression.
The Nx needs to be on par with ps4 and Xbox one graphically to get 3rd party support as they obviously consider it too much work to have to reprogram their games to suit a lower specced machine like is happening with the Wii U. I just hope this happens. Nintendo didn't have a problem keeping up with other home consoles graphically before the Wii so they can do it. If they try to pull off something too gimmicky without the horse power to back it up 3rd party's still aren't going to port their games over then Nintendo will be in big trouble and that will obviously spell the end for them as a home console manufacturer. There is a lot riding on the Nx if they don't get it right it will be their final console just hope they turn things around.
@DiscoGentleman specs do matter in this case as 3rd party developers aren't porting their games over to Wii U because of its low specs then people aren't buying the systen so specs do play a part so I'm afraid your the one who is misinformed. Obviously the quality of games play a huge part too but with no 3rd party games the console will fall flat on its face.
@DiscoGentleman Yeah but the dreamcast would have been a success if they hadn't tried to cut corners by not using Dvds as most people who bought the ps2 at launch only bought it because it had Dvd playback as dvd players at the time were expensive. What I mean is Nintendo need to offer something different as just releasing a console on par with ps4 or xbox one now Is pointless as most people will already have one of those consoles so they wouldn't bother with nintendos offering they have to offer something different unique/innovative but with specs on par with ps4.
@Fragrance True but if Nintendo makes a console on par spec wise with ps4 and Xbox one and normal pad who is going to buy it when they already have either a ps4 or xbox one. 3rd party developers won't get on board straight away as they will want to see how it sells,first which will probably make it sell even less than the WiI U. So Nintendo simply has to offer something different with obviously higher specs.
Didn't expect this to come to wii u on a console that has the same specs as last gen it just wasn't gonna happen. Hopefully Nintendo can offer something different with their next console over the competition like Sega did with the dreamcast because if it's just the same as ps4 and Xbox one its bye bye Nintendo.
Pointless nintendo direct as no release date given. Especially considering it's out in Japan so we could see all the gameplay footage we want soon anyway.
Will be buying Mario Kart add on this week and the kirbys discounts for wii u and 3ds. As if I didn't realise you could pay for both mario kart dlc as I bouget the first one months ago but when I saw the price for both I assumed you had to wait till the second one was released, although I could have sworn I tried clicking it and it was greyed out or summit.
Will be buying Mario Kart add on this week and the kirbys discounts for wii u and 3ds. As if I didn't realise you could pay for both mario kart dlc as I bouget the first one months ago but when I saw the price for both I assumed you had to wait till the second one was released, although I could have sworn I tried clicking it and it was greyed out or summit.
@Starwolf_UK fair enough you can take inflation into account but you also have to consider that the n64 games are now several years older than they were in 2006. The only other excuse for the increase in price they could have is the fact they have rumble support but 9 quid for a 15 year old game is still too steep. Once the excitement of n64 games being announced kicks in people will realise that they are a bit over priced. I think £5.99 - £6.99 would have been more reasonable.
Great that ds games have come to the wii u vc but N64 games £8.99 compared to £7.00 on wii vc hmm seems a bit steep to me, don't understand why they aren't the same price, yes you have the advantage of being able to play them on the game pad but snes and nes games were the same price as the wii vc so that's no excuse. So you might aswell turn your wii u into wii mode to download the games cheaper minus being able to play on the game pad. On the plus side Donkey Kong 64 got released and it will be great to see what ds games come out.
Bought my wii U at Xmas and looks like it wasn't a very good purchase as buy the looks of it the only big game for Wii u is xenoblade chronicles x. Let's hope this nintendo direct has some good news but I suspect the wii u will slowly be killed off over the next 12 months.
One of the best games of the 8 bit era and only an 8 hmm should easily have got a 9. Like someone else said it probably would get a 9 if it where on a nintendo console people reviewing the games base more on nostalgia I suppose.
Would be awesome as it is the only street fighter 2 that I live unfortunately street fighter 4 Was poor it had less modes than the mega drive/snes no adventure mode or anything was added very disappointing was the exact same as megadrive street fighter 2 just with more characters better graphics but criminally less game modes which killed it. There Was only The Sun newspaper that gave an honest review saying nothing had changed since the Snes days
Will probably just be downloading mutant muddy in the sales. Was gonna look at getting mario v Donkey Kong but not at that price the 2 for 1 offer is pointless for me as would probably the play it on my 3ds as haven't touched my wii u for a while. They should have just gave one copy for a more reasonable price.
Hmm actually the 3ds version is the slightly better version as because of the higher resolution of HD tvs the game looks all pixilated as the game wasn't designed for the Wii u but 3ds only which looks a lot smoother. It's a bit like playing a retro game on Hd tv where you can see the pixels. So for me I will be getting the 3ds version. But as for mighty switch force 1 the wii u version is better as they actually updated the visuals to HD so it looks even better than the 3ds version. The reason the wii u gets a higher score here is because it's a different person reviewing just let like when you sometimes get different review scores on the same game from different review companies.
I don't understand why people download full 3ds cart games as if you eventually wanted to sell them you can't. It seems to add very little value if any if you sold your 3ds console with the games downloaded on there. I only ever download the download only games as that's the only way to get them and vc games if I don't own the console etc. The only advantage I can see in downloading a full 3ds game is because it's convenient.
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Re: The NES is Now 30 Years Old
cant believe the Nes is over 32 years old scary stuff.
Re: Capcom Is Bringing The Nintendo Exclusive Resident Evil Zero To Every Modern Gaming System But The Wii U
It is a shame that a once Nintendo exclusive isn't been ported to Wii U but obviously theres no chance they could get the game down to 3GB in size it would take a lot of compression.
Re: Poll: What Do You Want From Nintendo's NX Platform?
The Nx needs to be on par with ps4 and Xbox one graphically to get 3rd party support as they obviously consider it too much work to have to reprogram their games to suit a lower specced machine like is happening with the Wii U. I just hope this happens. Nintendo didn't have a problem keeping up with other home consoles graphically before the Wii so they can do it. If they try to pull off something too gimmicky without the horse power to back it up 3rd party's still aren't going to port their games over then Nintendo will be in big trouble and that will obviously spell the end for them as a home console manufacturer. There is a lot riding on the Nx if they don't get it right it will be their final console just hope they turn things around.
Re: Treyarch Isn't Working on Call of Duty: Black Ops III For Wii U, Though Activision is Noncommittal
@DiscoGentleman specs do matter in this case as 3rd party developers aren't porting their games over to Wii U because of its low specs then people aren't buying the systen so specs do play a part so I'm afraid your the one who is misinformed. Obviously the quality of games play a huge part too but with no 3rd party games the console will fall flat on its face.
Re: Treyarch Isn't Working on Call of Duty: Black Ops III For Wii U, Though Activision is Noncommittal
@DiscoGentleman Yeah but the dreamcast would have been a success if they hadn't tried to cut corners by not using Dvds as most people who bought the ps2 at launch only bought it because it had Dvd playback as dvd players at the time were expensive. What I mean is Nintendo need to offer something different as just releasing a console on par with ps4 or xbox one now Is pointless as most people will already have one of those consoles so they wouldn't bother with nintendos offering they have to offer something different unique/innovative but with specs on par with ps4.
Re: Treyarch Isn't Working on Call of Duty: Black Ops III For Wii U, Though Activision is Noncommittal
@Fragrance True but if Nintendo makes a console on par spec wise with ps4 and Xbox one and normal pad who is going to buy it when they already have either a ps4 or xbox one. 3rd party developers won't get on board straight away as they will want to see how it sells,first which will probably make it sell even less than the WiI U. So Nintendo simply has to offer something different with obviously higher specs.
Re: Treyarch Isn't Working on Call of Duty: Black Ops III For Wii U, Though Activision is Noncommittal
Didn't expect this to come to wii u on a console that has the same specs as last gen it just wasn't gonna happen. Hopefully Nintendo can offer something different with their next console over the competition like Sega did with the dreamcast because if it's just the same as ps4 and Xbox one its bye bye Nintendo.
Re: Video: Catch Up With the Xenoblade Chronicles X Video Showcase With This Handy Summary
Pointless nintendo direct as no release date given. Especially considering it's out in Japan so we could see all the gameplay footage we want soon anyway.
Re: Nintendo Download: 23rd April (Europe)
Will be buying Mario Kart add on this week and the kirbys discounts for wii u and 3ds. As if I didn't realise you could pay for both mario kart dlc as I bouget the first one months ago but when I saw the price for both I assumed you had to wait till the second one was released, although I could have sworn I tried clicking it and it was greyed out or summit.
Re: Nintendo Download: 23rd April (Europe)
Will be buying Mario Kart add on this week and the kirbys discounts for wii u and 3ds. As if I didn't realise you could pay for both mario kart dlc as I bouget the first one months ago but when I saw the price for both I assumed you had to wait till the second one was released, although I could have sworn I tried clicking it and it was greyed out or summit.
Re: Nintendo DS And Nintendo 64 Games Finally Coming To The Wii U Virtual Console
@Starwolf_UK fair enough you can take inflation into account but you also have to consider that the n64 games are now several years older than they were in 2006. The only other excuse for the increase in price they could have is the fact they have rumble support but 9 quid for a 15 year old game is still too steep. Once the excitement of n64 games being announced kicks in people will realise that they are a bit over priced. I think £5.99 - £6.99 would have been more reasonable.
Re: Mario Kart 8 Is Getting A Blisteringly Fast 200cc Mode For Free
Awesome news but doesnt Mario Kart 64 randomly go superfast playing on multiplayer.
Re: Wii U Horror Title Fatal Frame Confirmed For Western Release Later This Year
Looks an awesome game will probably get this when it's released.
Re: Nintendo DS And Nintendo 64 Games Finally Coming To The Wii U Virtual Console
Great that ds games have come to the wii u vc but N64 games £8.99 compared to £7.00 on wii vc hmm seems a bit steep to me, don't understand why they aren't the same price, yes you have the advantage of being able to play them on the game pad but snes and nes games were the same price as the wii vc so that's no excuse. So you might aswell turn your wii u into wii mode to download the games cheaper minus being able to play on the game pad. On the plus side Donkey Kong 64 got released and it will be great to see what ds games come out.
Re: Talking Point: It's Too Early to Write Off the Wii U Over The Legend of Zelda's Delay
Bought my wii U at Xmas and looks like it wasn't a very good purchase as buy the looks of it the only big game for Wii u is xenoblade chronicles x. Let's hope this nintendo direct has some good news but I suspect the wii u will slowly be killed off over the next 12 months.
Re: Review: Alex Kidd in Miracle World (Virtual Console / Master System)
Can't believe this game only got a 7 its easily an equal to Super Mario Bros. Should have been given a 9.
Re: Review: Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap (Virtual Console / Master System)
One of the best games of the 8 bit era and only an 8 hmm should easily have got a 9. Like someone else said it probably would get a 9 if it where on a nintendo console people reviewing the games base more on nostalgia I suppose.
Re: Video: What If Street Fighter II Was A 3D Classic?
Would be awesome as it is the only street fighter 2 that I live unfortunately street fighter 4 Was poor it had less modes than the mega drive/snes no adventure mode or anything was added very disappointing was the exact same as megadrive street fighter 2 just with more characters better graphics but criminally less game modes which killed it. There Was only The Sun newspaper that gave an honest review saying nothing had changed since the Snes days
Re: Nintendo Download: 19th March (Europe)
Will probably just be downloading mutant muddy in the sales. Was gonna look at getting mario v Donkey Kong but not at that price the 2 for 1 offer is pointless for me as would probably the play it on my 3ds as haven't touched my wii u for a while. They should have just gave one copy for a more reasonable price.
Re: Review: Mighty Switch Force! 2 (Wii U eShop)
Hmm actually the 3ds version is the slightly better version as because of the higher resolution of HD tvs the game looks all pixilated as the game wasn't designed for the Wii u but 3ds only which looks a lot smoother. It's a bit like playing a retro game on Hd tv where you can see the pixels. So for me I will be getting the 3ds version. But as for mighty switch force 1 the wii u version is better as they actually updated the visuals to HD so it looks even better than the 3ds version. The reason the wii u gets a higher score here is because it's a different person reviewing just let like when you sometimes get different review scores on the same game from different review companies.
Re: The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D Download Size Is Surprisingly Dainty
I don't understand why people download full 3ds cart games as if you eventually wanted to sell them you can't. It seems to add very little value if any if you sold your 3ds console with the games downloaded on there. I only ever download the download only games as that's the only way to get them and vc games if I don't own the console etc. The only advantage I can see in downloading a full 3ds game is because it's convenient.
Re: Gunman Clive 2 Shooting for 29th January Release
Be good to see it released soon as the first one was awesome.