Author Topic: Nintendo DS Games Coming to Wii U Virtual Console (Read 11789 times)

NWR_Neal · « **on:** January 29, 2014, 09:31:00 PM »

They overcame that "technical problem" that was preventing them from doing this.

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/36435/nintendo-ds-games-coming-to-wii-u-virtual-console

DS games will be hitting the Wii U Virtual Console at some point, said Nintendo President Satoru Iwata.

While no timeline was given, Iwata noted that they "solve(d) the technical problem" to create the DS Virtual Console on Wii U.

Brain Age was shown as one of the games for the service. There is still no word on Game Boy Advance games coming to the Wii U Virtual Console.

Jonnyboy117 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 29, 2014, 09:38:16 PM »

This is cool and unexpected, but I care more about being able to download them to my 3DS.

sweetfeathery · « **Reply #2 on:** January 29, 2014, 09:38:31 PM »

Awesome! I am happy to see that Nintendo is moving forward with getting more systems on the V/C. HOWEVER.....I do NOT want to only see 4-6 games released for the DS for 2014 then nothing else. Nintendo needs to open their "Disney Vault" of software and make it so that I can purchase any 1st party Nintendo title without issue.

ShyGuy · « **Reply #3 on:** January 29, 2014, 09:41:00 PM »

DELUGE US IWATA

Pixelated Pixies · « **Reply #4 on:** January 29, 2014, 09:49:37 PM »

Quote from: Jonnyboy117 on January 29, 2014, 09:38:16 PM

This is cool and unexpected, but I care more about being able to download them to my 3DS.

This.

sweetfeathery · « **Reply #5 on:** January 29, 2014, 09:51:36 PM »

Quote from: Jonnyboy117 on January 29, 2014, 09:38:16 PM

This is cool and unexpected, but I care more about being able to download them to my 3DS.

...wait...this is JUST for the Wii U V/C? Oh come on Nintendo!

Oblivion · « **Reply #6 on:** January 29, 2014, 09:52:18 PM »

Yes. That's what the title of this article says.

Shaymin · « **Reply #7 on:** January 29, 2014, 09:53:46 PM »

What I want: Planet Puzzle League, Tetris DS, The World Ends With You.

What will be available: Ping Pals.

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #8 on:** January 29, 2014, 09:55:29 PM »

I hope they overcome the technical hurdle preventing them from releasing all the rest of the games and systems that the Wii already had on the VC.

then they can overcome the the technical hurdle that is preventing universal account system between Wii U, 3DS and all future Nintendo systems.

then they can overcome the technical hurdle that is preventing the Virtual Console from being a universal system that travels with you on all connected and supported hardware.

smallsharkbigbite · « **Reply #9 on:** January 29, 2014, 09:58:14 PM »

I'm not really excited. My 3DS plays my dozens of DS games fine. No way I'm rebuying them unless they do a $.20 sale like the original VC games on Wii U.

I'd really like them to expand their Arcade/Neo Geo/Turbo Graphx/MSX, you know systems will games that I'd be interested in playing that I don't own.

Rodrigue · « **Reply #10 on:** January 29, 2014, 10:02:56 PM »

Why would I want to play portable games on a platform that is not portable, when the 3DS clearly has the technology to support downloadable GBA (ambassador titles) and DS games (backwards compatibility, Advance Wars Japanese release)?

I would rather pay $20+ for a DS game on Amazon or eBay than $5 for a digital copy on Wii U.

sweetfeathery · « **Reply #11 on:** January 29, 2014, 10:04:48 PM »

Quote from: Oblivion on January 29, 2014, 09:52:18 PM

Yes. That's what the title of this article says.

.....and this is why I could never sign a loan without a second person. I don't read these things all the way through.

pokepal148 · « **Reply #12 on:** January 29, 2014, 10:08:57 PM »

Goody, more games to not get on virtual console each week

TrueNerd · « **Reply #13 on:** January 29, 2014, 10:22:34 PM »

Nothing frustrates me more with Nintendo than their continued misuse of the virtual console. This should be the easiest of slam dunks and Nintendo keeps double dribbling. How the HELL was this a higher priority than putting up DS games for download on 3DS? That has to be easier and third parties might be interested in putting their games up on that service because the 3DS has an install base. Blows my mind. And when is this going to happen even? How long ago was the announcement that GBA games, another platform that makes infinitely more sense on 3DS, were coming to the Wii U? A year ago? I'm calling bullshit, Nintendo.

mustbeburt · « **Reply #14 on:** January 29, 2014, 10:30:53 PM »

I also hope they can overcome the technical hurdle that will allow the Gamepad controls to be used for Wii games. I'd love to play them right on the Gamepad screen (Bit Trip Complete, Galaxy, Geometry Wars, Wario Land Shake It, Mario Kart Wii, Punch Out!!!, Rhythm Heaven Fever, etc, etc, etc......)

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #15 on:** January 29, 2014, 10:32:50 PM »

It'll happen eventually. [please understand] these things take time.

Well let's hope that if they do a Wii U revision, they include a DS/3DS game card slot under the flap.
who really wants to rebuy all the games they already own? Throw us a bone Nintendo, (along with some more advanced features - like universal accounts & virtual console)

Chad Sexington · « **Reply #16 on:** January 29, 2014, 11:00:39 PM »

I'm still waiting for SNES games on my 3DS.

I would buy them all.

Adrock · « **Reply #17 on:** January 29, 2014, 11:45:39 PM »

I hope Nintendo overcomes the technical hurdle to create a new 2D Metroid game on Wii U with HD sprites.

shingi_70 · « **Reply #18 on:** January 30, 2014, 12:15:57 AM »

WuT

Iw want DS and GBA games on my portable not my damn home system.

broodwars · « **Reply #19 on:** January 30, 2014, 12:50:43 AM »

About. ****ing. TIME!

tendoboy1984 · « **Reply #20 on:** January 30, 2014, 12:52:00 AM »

Wow Nintendo World Report did a terrible job 'reporting' on this investors meeting. I guess Nintendo's financial health isn't important to you guys.

Back to GoNintendo it seems. At least Rawmeat Cowboy (Kevin Cassidy) cares about this stuff to report on it in its entirety, including the full presentation and the Q&A session.

ShyGuy · « **Reply #21 on:** January 30, 2014, 01:08:44 AM »

Quote from: Rodrigue on January 29, 2014, 10:02:56 PM

Why would I want to play portable games on a platform that is not portable, when the 3DS clearly has the technology to support downloadable GBA (ambassador titles) and DS games (backwards compatibility, Advance Wars Japanese release)?

I would rather pay $20+ for a DS game on Amazon or eBay than $5 for a digital copy on Wii U.

Big screen, comfy couch.

regin · « **Reply #22 on:** January 30, 2014, 02:49:03 AM »

Stop doing this you morons! Fill out the platforms you've got before you promise more. Those single release weeks of Brain Age an similar titles will lead to the death of my sanity.

Shaymin · « **Reply #23 on:** January 30, 2014, 08:07:27 AM »

Quote from: tendoboy1984 on January 30, 2014, 12:52:00 AM

Wow Nintendo World Report did a terrible job 'reporting' on this investors meeting. I guess Nintendo's financial health isn't important to you guys.

Back to GoNintendo it seems. At least Rawmeat Cowboy (Kevin Cassidy) cares about this stuff to report on it in its entirety, including the full presentation and the Q&A session.

Oblivion · « **Reply #24 on:** January 30, 2014, 10:45:27 AM »

Quote from: tendoboy1984 on January 30, 2014, 12:52:00 AM

Wow Nintendo World Report did a terrible job 'reporting' on this investors meeting. I guess Nintendo's financial health isn't important to you guys.

Back to GoNintendo it seems. At least Rawmeat Cowboy (Kevin Cassidy) cares about this stuff to report on it in its entirety, including the full presentation and the Q&A session.

?

Quote from: Shaymin on January 30, 2014, 08:07:27 AM

I thought that was broodwars' job. :P

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Author Topic: Nintendo DS Games Coming to Wii U Virtual Console (Read 11789 times)