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MEGAߥTE

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« on: October 31, 2006, 11:35:13 PM »
Today, Nintendo announced the launch line-up of Virtual Console games for the Wii.  Before the end of December, the following Mario games will be available for purchase and download in North America and Europe: Mario Bros., Donkey Kong, Donkey Kong Jr., Wario's Woods, and Super Mario 64.  Japan gets those games as well as Super Mario Bros., Super Mario World, Donkey Kong Country, and Mario no Super Picross.  Several other games featuring Mario cameos will also be available.  NES games cost 500 points, SNES games cost 800 points, and N64 games cost 1000 points, and 2000 point cards can be purchased for $20/2000¥.
« Last Edit: November 01, 2006, 12:21:57 AM by MEGAߥTE »

MaxVance

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« Reply #1 on: November 01, 2006, 06:13:54 AM »
I wonder why Japan gets more than we do? Seems like the games could be easily distributed all over the world.
Remember that your first Goomba boldly you walk? When Mario touched that mushroom being brought up more largely remember that you are surprised? Miscalculate your jump that pit remember that it falls?

SushieBoy

  • Giddy fangirl
« Reply #2 on: November 01, 2006, 02:41:37 PM »
Oh, man! I'm so hyped up with the Wii! Hope SMRPG can be downloaded.
Just because you can, doesn't mean you should.

bobman37

« Reply #3 on: November 01, 2006, 06:41:36 PM »
Hm... Can points be acquired in other ways than buying cards?

BP

  • Beside Pacific
« Reply #4 on: November 01, 2006, 07:19:04 PM »
What the dukar is this? Why do we only get arcade games, Wario's Woods, and a game everyone already owns?
All your dreeeeeeams begiiin to shatterrrrrr~
It's YOUR problem!

SushieBoy

  • Giddy fangirl
« Reply #5 on: November 01, 2006, 08:26:59 PM »
I don't own SM64, so I'm okay with this.
Just because you can, doesn't mean you should.

Toad

« Reply #6 on: November 03, 2006, 10:59:28 AM »
That's it?!

I can't go download games that I don't already own a copy of, and I have to buy points on a card?

...
Kinopio is the ultimate video game character! Who else can drive a kart, host parties, play tennis, give good advice and items, and is almost always happy??

Pt_Peach

« Reply #7 on: November 03, 2006, 03:36:38 PM »
I was expecting more. Like Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time more.
"I don't know why they're called boyshorts! Boys don't wear shorts that short!" - Mitchie

bobman37

« Reply #8 on: November 03, 2006, 03:42:43 PM »
Notice three key things:

1. The first post clearly declared:
Quote from: MEGAߥTE on October 31, 2006, 11:35:13 PM
... Mario games ...
which I took to mean games starring Mario.

2. It also said:
Quote from: MEGAߥTE on October 31, 2006, 11:35:13 PM
Several other games featuring Mario cameos will also be available...
...which could mean a variety of other games.

3. Again, in the first post:
Quote from: MEGAߥTE on October 31, 2006, 11:35:13 PM
Today, Nintendo announced the launch line-up of Virtual Console games for the Wii...
Obviouisly, more games are to come.

Lizard Dude

« Reply #9 on: November 06, 2006, 05:01:05 PM »
Well, since MB didn't post all games, here's the real launch lineup:

NES Games (500 Wii Points)

    * Mario Bros.
    * The Legend of Zelda
    * Donkey Kong
    * Donkey Kong Jr.
    * Ice Hockey
    * Pinball
    * Soccer
    * Tennis
    * Urban Champion
    * Wario's Woods
    * Baseball
    * Solomon's Key

SNES Games (800 Wii Points)

    * F-Zero
    * SimCity

N64 Games (1000 Wii Points)

    * Super Mario 64

Genesis Games (800 Wii Points)

    * Sonic the Hedgehog
    * Altered Beast
    * Golden Axe
    * Columns
    * Ecco the Dolphin
    * Gunstar Heroes
    * Space Harrier II
    * Toe Jam & Earl
    * Ristar
    * Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine

TurboGrafx 16 Games (600 Wii Points)

    * Bonk's Adventure
    * Super Star Soldier
    * Victory Run
    * Bomberman '93
    * Dungeon Explorer

10 new games are coming per month, sounds like.

The only ones I think I'll be getting are F-Zero, Golden Axe, and Ecco the Dolphin.

MEGAߥTE

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« Reply #10 on: November 07, 2006, 12:32:03 AM »
Here's the Japanese line-up, so you know just how much you're missing.
http://planetgamecube.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=12328

Pt_Peach

« Reply #11 on: November 07, 2006, 01:39:22 AM »
I bet this girl I know who loves Nintendo and lived in Japan now wishes she was still there.
"I don't know why they're called boyshorts! Boys don't wear shorts that short!" - Mitchie

Kojinka

  • Bruised
« Reply #12 on: November 07, 2006, 09:32:03 AM »
No fair.  I wanna download SMW and DKC.  I dont need to download LttP cause I already have it on my GBA

Wait a moment how is it that we get Legend of Zelda on our launch line-up, yet SMB is absent?  don't get me wrong.  I love both, which is why I'm wondering why we don't get both.
Regards, Uncle Dolan

MaxVance

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« Reply #13 on: November 07, 2006, 10:29:28 AM »
Perhaps Nintendo is saving SMB for a special event. Or maybe they had trouble getting it to work on the Virtual Console.
Remember that your first Goomba boldly you walk? When Mario touched that mushroom being brought up more largely remember that you are surprised? Miscalculate your jump that pit remember that it falls?

MEGAߥTE

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« Reply #14 on: November 07, 2006, 10:55:26 AM »
Are you daffy?
1. SMB is one of the most technically basic NES games; if that didn't work, likely nothing would.
2. They've already released SMB emulators on GC and GBA.
3. SMB is coming out in Japan at launch, just not here.

Luigison

  • Old Person™
« Reply #15 on: November 07, 2006, 09:37:09 PM »
Nintendo has not announced these games, but they've all been rated E for Everyone by ESRB.

    * Duck Hunt
    * Hogan's Alley
    * Kid Icarus
    * Kirby's Adventure
    * Pilot Wings
    * Pro Wrestling
    * Punch-Out
    * Wild Gunman

Source:  http://wii.ign.com/articles/744/744650p1.html

Edit:  Hmmm.  Could the next Mega Ton for Wii be that these games will be playable with the Wiimote's gyroscopic and pointing capabilities?
« Last Edit: November 07, 2006, 09:46:19 PM by Luigison »
“Evolution has shaped us with perceptions that allow us to survive. But part of that involves hiding from us the stuff we don’t need to know."

Luigison

  • Old Person™
« Reply #16 on: November 09, 2006, 01:45:17 PM »
More VC games rated:

    * Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (Super NES; rated E for Everyone)
    * Kirby's Super Star (Super NES; rated E for Everyone)
    * Mario Kart 64 (Nintendo 64; rated E for Everyone)
    * Starfox 64 (Nintendo 64; rated E for Everyone)
    * Super Metroid (Super NES; rated E for Everyone)
    * Kirby's Dream Land 3 (Super NES; rated E for Everyone)
    * The Legend of Zelda: The Ocarina of Time (Nintendo 64; rated E for Everyone)
    * Excitebike (NES; rated E for Everyone)
    * Ice Climber (NES; rated E for Everyone)
    * Dr. Mario (NES; rated E for Everyone)
    * Mario Brothers (NES; rated E for Everyone)
    * Ice Hockey (NES; rated E for Everyone)
    * Soccer (NES; rated E for Everyone)

Source:  IGN

Edit:  Whoops.  I should've edited my last post.  Oh well. 

Also, Reggie said there is no final secret that he is aware of.  Source:  http://news.com.com/1606-2_3-6133432.html
« Last Edit: November 09, 2006, 01:47:11 PM by Luigison »
“Evolution has shaped us with perceptions that allow us to survive. But part of that involves hiding from us the stuff we don’t need to know."

SushieBoy

  • Giddy fangirl
« Reply #17 on: November 09, 2006, 08:49:36 PM »
Does SMRPG being on the list mean the it will be at launch? Or at list in the VC in general?
Just because you can, doesn't mean you should.

Luigison

  • Old Person™
« Reply #18 on: November 09, 2006, 09:19:52 PM »
Not launch, but probably the launch window.  They plan to add about 10 a month I think.  The ones I posted have just been rated so Nintendo can include them anytime.  I think added a few at a time is a good idea because it will get Nintendo free publicity every month.
“Evolution has shaped us with perceptions that allow us to survive. But part of that involves hiding from us the stuff we don’t need to know."

Deezer

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« Reply #19 on: November 10, 2006, 11:30:47 AM »
Quote from: Luigison on November 09, 2006, 01:45:17 PM
Also, Reggie said there is no final secret that he is aware of.  Source:  http://news.com.com/1606-2_3-6133432.html
It's a secret to everybody.

Chupperson Weird

  • Not interested.
« Reply #20 on: November 12, 2006, 01:05:53 AM »
Well SMRPG was rated K-A the first time it came out too...
That was a joke.

Kojinka

  • Bruised
« Reply #21 on: November 12, 2006, 09:50:51 AM »
K-A=E  Actaully, I have a K-A copy of SM64
Regards, Uncle Dolan

Chupperson Weird

  • Not interested.
« Reply #22 on: November 12, 2006, 12:47:42 PM »
Quote from: Luigison on November 09, 2006, 01:45:17 PM
    * Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (Super NES; rated E for Everyone)

Quote from: Chupperson Weird on November 12, 2006, 01:05:53 AM
Well SMRPG was rated K-A the first time it came out too...

Note I said "too," implying that it had already been given an E-equivalent rating when it first came out. I am well aware that K-A was changed to E.
That was a joke.

Kojinka

  • Bruised
« Reply #23 on: November 12, 2006, 03:23:27 PM »
I knew you were well aware of that.  I was just pointing out the K-A=E thing to any noobs that might have been reading the topic.
Regards, Uncle Dolan

Luigison

  • Old Person™
« Reply #24 on: November 12, 2006, 05:38:51 PM »
Did I miss it, or is SMB not on any of the above lists of VC games?  If so, could Nintendo have something up their sleeves for SMB?  Oh wait, it's on the Japanese list.  No fair.
“Evolution has shaped us with perceptions that allow us to survive. But part of that involves hiding from us the stuff we don’t need to know."

DeadAwake

« Reply #25 on: November 12, 2006, 09:03:35 PM »
Deezer's quip has made me jolly.
Today's actually... nobody's birthday!  Quick, hurry up and make a baby!

AbercrombieBaseball

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« Reply #26 on: December 21, 2006, 01:48:34 AM »
My mom actually wants a Wii...and if she gets one I'd want to know something about this download program...(my mom has always been into video games, she still has an Atari in her bedroom...she's more into games than I could ever dream of being; mu uncle and grandpa is where I got the baseball love from)

If I already have the games on the list (specifically Mario Kart 64) could I show proof of purchase and not have to pay the points? I have the original box, manual, quick reference card, and even player's guide offer for all of my games. I just think it sounds sort of silly to have to pay for a game I have owned for nearly ten years again, so I am hoping this is the case if I can somehow provide proof of ownership? Unfortunately the Toys R Us reciepts from April 1997 have long been scrapped...

BP

  • Beside Pacific
« Reply #27 on: December 21, 2006, 02:11:10 AM »
It's quite simple. You buy points at Target or someplace that would sell Wii-related products in card form. 100 points is the same as one dollar. You use the points (haven't actually done that yet, ask someone else for more details) to buy the games through the Shop Channel, which requires the Wii to be connected to the internet.
But where are all the good games for us American peoples? When SMRPG is available here I will gladly use my hard-earned and/or pinched from lunch money on Wii points. That is, if it can be played using the GameCube controller. From what I can tell, you don't have to buy a Classic Controller if you've got a GC controller. Most of the games I looked at, including SM64 are GC controller-compatible. NES games actually just use the Wiimote. I'm assuming you would hold it like this and use the 1 button as B and the 2 button as A.
And I'm rambling again.
All your dreeeeeeams begiiin to shatterrrrrr~
It's YOUR problem!

Lizard Dude

« Reply #28 on: December 21, 2006, 02:49:04 AM »
Where are all the good games?

Bomberman
Bonk's Adventure
Mean Bean Machine
Military Madness
Ecco
Gunstar Heroes
Ristar
Space Harrier 2
Super Mario 64
Super Star Soldier
Sim City
Solomon's Key
Sonic the Hedgehog
Toejam & Earl
Columns
F-Zero

In answer to Aber's question, do stores let you get the DVD free if you own the VHS?

There you go.

MEGAߥTE

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« Reply #29 on: December 22, 2006, 12:08:48 AM »
Quote from: Lizard Dude on December 21, 2006, 02:49:04 AM
In answer to Aber's question, do stores let you get the DVD free if you own the VHS?

Do some stores let you get the MP3s free if you own the CD?  Yes.

Chupperson Weird

  • Not interested.
« Reply #30 on: December 22, 2006, 04:43:38 PM »
Still, I think it's a matter of wondering, if you have the game, why get it again when you should be able to play it on the system you bought it for?

P.S. You can get MP3s from most CDs anyway...
That was a joke.

MEGAߥTE

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« Reply #31 on: December 22, 2006, 05:31:40 PM »
Because not everybody can/wants to haul all of their systems with them to wherever they go.

P.S. You can get ROMs from carts/discs anyway... what's your point?

Chupperson Weird

  • Not interested.
« Reply #32 on: December 23, 2006, 02:35:17 AM »
Well, it's easier for most people to rip MP3s than dump ROMs.
That was a joke.

Lizard Dude

« Reply #33 on: December 23, 2006, 04:45:44 PM »
By a factor of eight million.

TEM

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« Reply #34 on: December 24, 2006, 03:54:06 PM »
Are they going to release Street Fighter 2 Turbo: Hyper Fighting or just the version they are releasing tomorrow?
0000

MEGAߥTE

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« Reply #35 on: December 25, 2006, 01:01:22 AM »
A better example would be free e-books with purchase of a real book.
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