Post by: jasonditz on May 10, 2006, 06:37:31 PM
$249 launch price
VC games will be "A few dollars for NES, $5 for SNES, $10 for N64"
VC games will support progressive scan, but won't have graphical upgrades.
TG16 VC games will be first party only, at least at launch.
Again, I have to doubt the validity of this source, but the info is perfectly plausible. I suppose we'll know for sure when the next EGM hits. Seems a bit pricey for those VC games... though it's still cheap when compared to Sony's download fees for added content. There are some games I probably would eschew at these prices though.
Post by: Arbok on May 10, 2006, 06:47:42 PM
This source mentioned a lot of the same things earlier, although some different details (like the mention of the Godzilla game).
Post by: Ceric on May 10, 2006, 06:51:58 PM
Post by: jasonditz on May 10, 2006, 06:58:03 PM
$10 for an N64 title is just too much, IMO. I can buy nearly all of those games in physical cartridges on the secondary market for less than that.
Post by: MANTI5 on May 10, 2006, 07:00:51 PM
Post by: nickmitch on May 10, 2006, 07:15:43 PM
Post by: The Omen on May 10, 2006, 07:54:35 PM
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$10 for an N64 title is just too much, IMO. I can buy nearly all of those games in physical cartridges on the secondary market for less than that.
I think it boils down to convenience, and Nintendo knows this. If I'm home, it's 3am, and my friend tells me he's never played Hybrid Heaven for the N64, then I will by all means pay $10. It's not that outlandish a price considering I still see some N64 games go for upwards of $20. Also, as far as the business angle of things, it's the perfect price point for Nintendo-just enough to make great money, and low enough to encourage impulse 'buys'.
Oh yeah, and lets not forget convenience...CONVENIENCE! You say you can buy the physical cartridges for less, but guess what? You'll pay a measly $3 more to stay in your home and download it without having to break out your car keys, and then your N64.
Post by: Athrun Zala on May 10, 2006, 08:11:22 PM
Quotethe fact that MP3 is a officialy confirmed launch game and that SSBB was pushed to 2007 makes me doubt.... although it could've been a mistake by EGM?
Originally posted by: Arbok
http://www.revolutionreport.com/articles/read/440
This source mentioned a lot of the same things earlier, although some different details (like the mention of the Godzilla game).
Post by: jasonditz on May 10, 2006, 08:46:19 PM
If they were $0.99 for NES and SNES games I'd be downloading hundreds of games. At $5 for the SNES my list probably goes down to 6 or 7 games. And $2-3 for NES titles? I can think offhand of exactly 4 games I'd buy (Dragon Warrior 3 and 4, Genghis Khan, and Shingen the Ruler)
From a profit standpoint, and considering how little it costs Nintendo to send a sub 1 MB compressed ROM file, the per-unit cost is essentially zero, they're going to make a lot less money on me this way.
Post by: Michael8983 on May 10, 2006, 08:55:59 PM
I mean should Mario 64 cost as much to download as Superman 64?
I think it will be more based on the demand for the title.
Like Mario, Zelda, and Metroid games will be fairly pricey while lesser known titles especially from third-parties will be MUCH cheaper.
I think the minimum price will be $1 while the absolute maximum will be $10 however.
I suspect Nintendo will also impliment some kind of rental option and subscription fee for FULL access.
Post by: MANTI5 on May 10, 2006, 09:05:09 PM
It's been tossed around that new games will come with a few free downloads, hopefully that's true.
Post by: jasonditz on May 10, 2006, 09:09:13 PM
Post by: BiLdItUp1 on May 10, 2006, 09:33:02 PM
Post by: Nick DiMola on May 10, 2006, 09:47:23 PM
Post by: Arbok on May 10, 2006, 09:51:03 PM
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Originally posted by: jasonditz
I can't picture a single N64 game I'm going to pay $10 for.
I can: Ogre Battle 64, as I could never find the game and always wanted to play it.
Post by: The Omen on May 10, 2006, 10:19:54 PM
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Originally posted by: jasonditz
I can't picture a single N64 game I'm going to pay $10 for.
I can: Ogre Battle 64, as I could never find the game and always wanted to play it.
I owned it. Great game. And was a $69.99 cartridge if memory serves.
Post by: Crimm on May 10, 2006, 10:32:00 PM
That said, it is a fantastic (and LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG) game.
Post by: Pale on May 10, 2006, 11:29:17 PM
Post by: IceCold on May 10, 2006, 11:36:04 PM
Post by: Dirk Temporo on May 11, 2006, 12:39:55 AM
Post by: Rhoq on May 11, 2006, 04:20:35 AM
According to the article, prices are to be determined later and the interface is not yet final. The good news is that it looks like the VC handles emulation better than the original consoles that the games were released on. Frame rate drops seem to be nil and the upconvert to 480P make these games look better than ever.
Post by: couchmonkey on May 11, 2006, 08:34:34 AM
I've argued the Virtual Console game prices thing sooo many times it hurts. I think the prices suggested here are fine.
Post by: Chode2234 on May 11, 2006, 02:59:47 PM
http://www.forbes.com/technology/2006/05/11/nintendo-microsoft-sony_cx_kt_0511wii.html
There is also some "Nintendo will totally pwn Sony at this pricepoint" commentary too.
Post by: Frozen Atlantic on May 11, 2006, 04:42:41 PM
I'm more interested in new SNES games from indie guys than playing Super Metroid again.
Post by: Jensen on May 11, 2006, 10:05:21 PM
If you haven't played Cave Story, you need to download it immediately. It is an excellent side-scrolling action/adventure game...Metroid and Castlevania are the closest comparisons.
Post by: RickPowers on May 12, 2006, 05:55:19 AM
As for the price, I'm hearing rumblings. Lots and lots of rumblings, with very specific, provocative language. Stay tuned.
Post by: Rhoq on May 12, 2006, 06:02:17 AM
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Originally posted by: RickPowers
As for the price, I'm hearing rumblings. Lots and lots of rumblings, with very specific, provocative language. Stay tuned.
You are such a tease. LOL
Post by: RiskyChris on May 12, 2006, 06:24:23 AM
Post by: BiLdItUp1 on May 12, 2006, 07:15:12 AM
Post by: PaLaDiN on May 12, 2006, 07:24:22 AM
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Originally posted by: RickPowers
As for the price, I'm hearing rumblings. Lots and lots of rumblings, with very specific, provocative language. Stay tuned.
Obviously the rumblings are coming from publishers and developers swearing at exactly how much Nintendo overpriced the Wii. I'd imagine the insults get pretty specific and provocative. I'm guessing a price of $350.
Post by: willie1234 on May 12, 2006, 07:50:35 AM
Post by: Spak-Spang on May 12, 2006, 09:37:46 AM
Post by: Ceric on May 12, 2006, 10:14:27 AM
Now on the other hand The best of the N64 gen should be at most $20.
Willie1234: I think the original GBA is more ergonomic then all the other handhelds to date.
Post by: Ian Sane on May 12, 2006, 10:18:05 AM
By that logic a videogame should cost about ten times what a DVD costs because a movie only offers two hours of entertainment while a good game can offer 20 or more.
Post by: Spak-Spang on May 12, 2006, 10:35:35 AM
2.99-4.99 for N64 games is also a very fair price point.
Then I could save the 5.99-9.99 games for brand new games made specifically for the virtual console, or games ported from CD games that are quite larger and took more work.
Post by: MANTI5 on May 12, 2006, 11:11:59 AM
Post by: RickPowers on May 12, 2006, 11:13:23 AM
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Originally posted by: PaLaDiN
Obviously the rumblings are coming from publishers and developers swearing at exactly how much Nintendo overpriced the Wii. I'd imagine the insults get pretty specific and provocative. I'm guessing a price of $350.
Wow, did you read that wrong ...
Post by: Athrun Zala on May 12, 2006, 11:28:50 AM
Quotelol, Ithought it more like "OMFG! like so *beep* cheap! so *beep* awesome!" ect
Originally posted by: PaLaDiNQuote
Originally posted by: RickPowers
As for the price, I'm hearing rumblings. Lots and lots of rumblings, with very specific, provocative language. Stay tuned.
Obviously the rumblings are coming from publishers and developers swearing at exactly how much Nintendo overpriced the Wii. I'd imagine the insults get pretty specific and provocative. I'm guessing a price of $350.
Post by: vudu on May 12, 2006, 11:29:59 AM
QuoteWe could say the same about you.
Originally posted by: RickPowers
Wow, did you read that wrong ...
Paladin was being sarcastic.
Post by: EasyCure on May 12, 2006, 05:49:41 PM
GoldenEye *
Perfect Dark*
Sin & Punishment
*they are unlikely because of the whole Rare thing but i would love to play those on a controller thats anolog stick isnt worn out and "limp" (anyone else have that problem when going back to n64 games?)
also, i'd just like to say i dont have a big problem with the retro-mote. the few things that bug me is the z button on the top looks really out of place and hard to reach. i hope they redisgn it so that it has a few grooves in the back to rap your fingers around, instead of being sorta flat (atleast that what the pics make it out to be) and having the z trigger on the left hand groove where you index or middle finger could rest. that would make n64 games so much easier to play and have a similar feel to the n64 controller.
