Post by: NWR_Neal on January 22, 2013, 09:02:08 PM
Virtual Console could be coming to Wii U, but will it just be compatibility or new platforms?
http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/33089
Nintendo UK's website shows off a "Virtual Console (Wii U)" system value in the site's source code.
NeoGAF user Aquamarine discovered the localization listing, which is among other system values, including ones for each individual Virtual Console platform, and one for "Virtual Console" (on Wii) and "Virtual Console (3DS)."
It's unclear as to when this system category was added, but it could just be a listing for the future. After all, Wii U Virtual Console has been confirmed by Nintendo in the past; we're just waiting for when it will launch and what it will entail. Just last week, Nintendo's Japanese website stopped listing upcoming Wii Virtual Console games, a listing that has been done since the service launched.
With the evidence, it is becoming more likely that the upcoming Nintendo Direct, which is less than 12 hours away, could feature Wii U Virtual Console details. At a minimum, it will highlight Nintendo-developed services and games, according to Nintendo's Japanese Twitter feed. It's unknown whether or not it will just add GamePad compatibility for old Virtual Console games, or add new platforms, such as GameCube.
Post by: UltraClayton on January 22, 2013, 09:23:32 PM
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Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on January 22, 2013, 09:59:47 PM
I need all my already purchased/gifted games back!!!
edit: :-[
I just checked my other (original wii that I haven't used in forever and a day) Wii and found all the stuff I've been missing....
I could've sworn Nintendo transferred the account to the Black Wii, but honestly I don't think I ever checked.
I hope I can do a 2nd Wii transfer to my Wii U (there is even $14 unused dollars on there)
Post by: Shaymin on January 22, 2013, 10:11:04 PM
So yeah, I'll believe it when my colleagues are downloading Melee.
Post by: leahsdad on January 22, 2013, 10:34:14 PM
I'm hoping that they will announce games that can be played on both 3DS and Wii/Wii U will be "purchase once and play across platforms". My NES games on my Wii should be playable on my 3DS... I feel cheated a little. Not a lot... but a little.
Uh, I think you're at the wrong website, buddy. This is a NINTENDO-focused site. The Sony-focused site is over THERE, in that corner, with the Japanese executives muttering "We were the top of the world, once...please come back!"
I think if Nintendo were in as bad as Sony was, then we might see that. But that is not the case, right now at least.
Post by: azeke on January 22, 2013, 10:44:11 PM
But yeah the fact that they added it recently definitely implies Wii U VC is coming soon.
Post by: Caterkiller on January 22, 2013, 11:03:42 PM
Post by: NWR_insanolord on January 22, 2013, 11:05:59 PM
Post by: broodwars on January 22, 2013, 11:12:51 PM
I'm hoping that they will announce games that can be played on both 3DS and Wii/Wii U will be "purchase once and play across platforms". My NES games on my Wii should be playable on my 3DS... I feel cheated a little. Not a lot... but a little.
Uh, I think you're at the wrong website, buddy. This is a NINTENDO-focused site. The Sony-focused site is over THERE, in that corner, with the Japanese executives muttering "We were the top of the world, once...please come back!"
I think if Nintendo were in as bad as Sony was, then we might see that. But that is not the case, right now at least.
Yes, if Nintendo were as "bad" as Sony was, they too could be as consumer-friendly on this issue. ::) I have to admit, that's the first time I've heard someone try to call their own gullibility (or a company's ability to screw over the consumer because they have a lot of money) a positive trait.
Seriously, it's ridiculous that Nintendo charges us 2-3 times for the same games on multiple platforms, especially in the case of NES games where you can't make the argument that more work would have to go into the emulation on different platforms.
As for the Wii U Virtual Console, well I hope that it not only will be officially announced soon (as opposed to Nintendo's earlier Announcement of an Announcement), but that GameCube and even Wii Virtual Console support will be announced as well. I also hope that they announce a real schedule to the thing, as opposed to the completely random and barely-supported manner they've handled Virtual Console on every platform since WiiWare released.
Post by: UncleBob on January 22, 2013, 11:24:24 PM
On-line multiplayer. Gimme gimme gimme.
Post by: broodwars on January 22, 2013, 11:25:59 PM
You know what I'd rather have than buy-once, play anywhere?
On-line multiplayer. Gimme gimme gimme.
I could definitely see the appeal there, but in all fairness there is a substantial amount of work required there for a mere Virtual Console game. That would be more something we'd see as an brand new eShop edition download, but that could definitely be cool for certaing ames.
Post by: bowsersblog on January 23, 2013, 01:51:52 AM
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Post by: UncleBob on January 23, 2013, 09:29:01 AM
I could definitely see the appeal there, but in all fairness there is a substantial amount of work required there for a mere Virtual Console game.'meh. Homemade emulators have been doing it for years.
Post by: NWR_insanolord on January 23, 2013, 07:27:36 PM
