Topic: What Virtual Console Game Will You Download on Launch Day ??

[Martin Q. Blank]

What virtual console game(s) will you be downloading on launch day?

The only game I will be downloading is Super Mario 64.  I need my Mario fix for Wii.  I hated the DS version, Mario 64 + analog stick = heaven.  

[Edfishy]

I've still never received a clear answer, are N64 games on the Wii simply emulated, or do they get a boost in resolution & framerate?  

[capamerica]

At this point in time, nothing. There really isn't anything worth downloading in the first batch.
But IF I had to pick one, maybe Altered Beast.

[capamerica]

Nintendo has said all Virtual Console games are direct ports of the originals nothing has been changed, infact I wouldn't be surprised to find out that the in game directions will be for the original controller and not the GameCube or Classic controller.

[Smash_Brother]

SSB, when they get it.

[Jin-X]

Gunstar Heroes...If I had broadband

[Arbok]

On launch day? None. I'm going to wait awhile, until the whole picture is clear, before I even start with virtual console games; the first of which will probably be Super Mario RPG assuming that's in the next group as hinted.

[Bill Aurion]

Legend of Zelda and Gunstar Heroes!

[Edfishy]

I might try Mario 64 just to see how the whole download process goes, but I do intend to replace my entire collection of NES, SNES and N64 games with Nintendo's new digital formats for preservation's sake.  I'm taking a gamble here and assuming in five years Nintendo won't switch the format and prevent you from using your old ROM files.

Edit: And by ROMs I mean the digital game files you can download with the Wii.  :p

By the way, any word on the Wii being able to download NES/SNES games to the DS?  It'would be a nifty feature, although fairly limited (Turn your DS off, and say bye bye to your progress).  

Maybe Nintendo will be kind (Ha ha) and make an SD card receiver for the DS so that you can just access the Wii's data directly with the DS and take it with you (And maybe even manage it, etc).  This would also allow in a few years down the road for GameBoy, GameBoy Pocket, and maybe even GameBoy Advance games to be downloadable onto an SD card and played on the DS.  One can only hope.  

[Cortez the Kiler]

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I'm taking a gamble here and assuming in five years Nintendo won't switch the format and prevent you from using your old ROM files.

Would that be legal?  

[Edfishy]

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Would that be legal?

Edfishy:

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And by ROMs I mean the digital game files you can download with the Wii. :p

[Cortez the Kiler]

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Originally posted by: Edfishy

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Would that be legal?

Edfishy:

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And by ROMs I mean the digital game files you can download with the Wii. :p

I mean is it legal to suddenly say that you cannot play a game that you purchased.  It seems he was asking if Nintendo might suddenly change formats and prohibit the use of the purchased games.

[Blue Plant]

If Super Mario World were an option, that'd be mine.  But Zelda or Donkey Kong would be a nice starter.

[segagamer12]

NES: Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, Donkey Kong,

SNES:SimCity

N64: Super Mario 64  (have it for N64 and DS so must complete the package)

Sega Genesis: Sonic the Hedgehog, Altered Beast, Golden Axe, Columns, Ecco the Dolphin, Gunstar Heroes, Space Harrier II, Toe Jam & Earl, Ristar,

TurboGrafx16: Bonk’s Adventure, Super Star Soldier, Victory Run, Bomberman ’93, Dungeon Explorer


These are all the games I will be downloading, as I have stated many times before VC is what interests me the most about Wii, the ONLY games I will be buying for Wii that are for Wii are Rampage and Zelda TP, so far they are the only two that interest me.  

[BlkPaladin]

Well I will look at the Sega content for some buys but I really need to download Simon's Key. I started to play that a long time ago but it was a rental and had to be taken back so I never finished it. And the store never had it in again.

[The Traveller]

I think ill get quite a few VC games. I like the idea of having them all on one console, like a gaming jukebox so to speak.

[Vundu]

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Originally posted by: Cortez the Kiler

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Originally posted by: Edfishy

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Would that be legal?

Edfishy:

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And by ROMs I mean the digital game files you can download with the Wii. :p

I mean is it legal to suddenly say that you cannot play a game that you purchased.  It seems he was asking if Nintendo might suddenly change formats and prohibit the use of the purchased games.

It would be legal as you are only buying a licence for the game not the game itself.  In other words Nintendo can do what they want.

[couchmonkey]

It seems possible to me that Nintendo will want us to rebuy our VC games on the next console...which would stink, but I definitely wouldn't count it out.

I'm interested in a couple of the Genesis/TG 16 games, but I don't know if I'll buy any. Toejam and Earl?  Gunstar Heroes?  Those are the ones that have my attention mostly.

[OverHeat]

Am I the only one that finds it interesting/odd that most of the games worth downloading /arent/ Nintendo games?
Golden Axe
Gunstar Heroes
Altered Beast
Dungeon Explorer

I have a feeling alot of the SNES games I want to download will be showing their faces in December...

[Ian Sane]

"It would be legal as you are only buying a licence for the game not the game itself. In other words Nintendo can do what they want."

Translation: companies can and will f*ck you when it comes to buying things digitally.  Number one reason why when people suggest the idea of physical medium being completely phased out I shudder.  If Nintendo does that then just illegally download all the ROMs you paid for.  No one will think you're a bad person for doing so.

I question why some of you are re-buying games you already own.  What's the point?  Particularly with Legend of Zelda which odds are most of you have on the Zelda Collector's disc which will work on your backwards compatible Wii.  OMG I have to put the disc in the machine!  What a pain in the ass!

If I got a Wii at launch I would download Gunstar Heroes which I have never seen a physical cartridge of ever in my life.  It sticks out among the other ported-a-million-times-already titles that make up the rest of the VC launch lineup.  I have waited a long time to play that game on a TV with a real controller.

[TrueNerd]

Gunstar Heroes and Ice Hockey are the only definites in that first batch.  

[Spak-Spang]

I will have to see if my Wifi adapter will adapter will reach the Wii in my living room, then see if I get any Wii points for my birthday.

Games I would like to download include:

The Legend of Zelda
Gunstar Heroes
Toe Jam and Earl
Bomberman '93

[The Omen]

I think Golden Axe and Gunstar Heroes.  Possibly Solomon's Key because I love that game.

[Nick DiMola]

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Originally posted by: Spak-Spang

Games I would like to download include:

The Legend of Zelda
Gunstar Heroes
Toe Jam and Earl
Bomberman '93

That list looks pretty awesome to me. If I do decide to download any those will be the ones, minus zelda because I have it in animal crossing for free.

[segagamer12]

Well mister smarty pants Ian Sane, and I dont mean to be snappy but this time you asked for it.


First off I will always and i mean ALWAYS buy every single game that I enjoyed from Sega no matter how many times they repackage it, for several reasons. Also the same goes for NES games. DUDE you DO know that getting a working NES is not an easy task, nor is finding WORKING NES games.

THEN there is the fact that I don't know, some of these games are ULTRA RARE in cartridge format and thuis it is easier to get them here. As you stated Gunstar Heroes is one, so is Toe Jam and Earl, and Altered Beast As well as ALL teh TG-16 games, so NOT VERY MANY people actualyl have those so YEAH I see why peopel would want to download them.


THEN there is maybe the fact that you would like to reward teh company for making such great games buy purchasing a new copy when available so as to A. Keep the IP copyright protected so it doesnt lose its value, and B. to ensure the comnpanies longeviuty by contributing to thier profitability.


THEN there are those of us who support SEGA to the point we will buy every game they make over and over agian cuz we frikking feel like it.


Oh adn did i mention that The GC controller SUCKS for playing NES/SNES/TG16 and Genesis games. yeah but the classic controller is perect for it.


PLUS there are those classic gamers, like myself, who ONLY play classic games or seques to/games that are remeniscent of, those classic games.

Same reason why I will buy Midways Arcade Treasues every game systemj it gets published on, same reason I will buy Super Mario Bros every time it is re-released.



Also some of us actually have a conscience and do not like to do illegal things like DL Roms.


Again no disrespect man yo always been cool to me and I dont wanna piss yo  off but damn don't disj it if you can't take it. In other words dont f(&*ing insult me for my descicions when I dont insult you for yours.


Take it this way, why get an inferior GC game when you could get the Superior Wii game? (not that I feel that way but thats how I felt when you said what yous aid, liek i was dumb for making my descision.