Topic: Miyamoto Thinks Wii U-to-3DS Connectivity Could Be Too Complicated

[Mop it up]

I'm not really sure what a 3DS could do that the GamePad can't, so there isn't much point to connectivity anymore. I guess it could be used for 4-player games if the 3DS handled some of the processing, since 4 GamePads appears to be too taxing on the hardware, but that's about it. I just hope it isn't used just to unlock something in a game like some GameCube games did, that's a pretty lame use of it.

[ThePerm]

this might make more sense in japanese, that being said connectivity should be an "AND" option, but not a focus.

[MisterE13]

Is it safe to assume that the Wii U will still be able to connect to DSes when it's in Wii mode and the games require it?

[broodwars]

Is it safe to assume that the Wii U will still be able to connect to DSes when it's in Wii mode and the games require it?

What Wii games require a DS or a DS game, because I really can't think of any right now? 

[NWR_insanolord]

I don't think anything requires it, but something like Pokémon Battle Revolution is kind of worthless without it.

[Mop it up]

The multiplayer for Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Echoes of Time requires it, and you can download DS game demos from the Nintendo Channel.

With so few uses, I wonder if it'll still be possible in Wii mode.

[MisterE13]

I only made 3 virtual purchases on the Wii one of which was Pokémon Ranch, not being able to connect that to my DS or, perhaps even, bring it back to my Wii could cause problems... not that I can find my Diamond game anyways :/