Wii Titles (SMG2, Metroid Prime trilogy and Punch Out!) Announced for Wii U eShop
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I've seen a video of someone playing off screen with gamepad and sensor bar on gamepad is active.
Hibiki Kurosawa
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Yes, Star Fox Adventures was in deed good.
brandonh83
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What were the biggest games that were compatible with the classic controller?
GatticusFinch
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I doubt the Wii U is that weak to not even upscale a Wii game to 720p.
It's not simple at all. These games are built to run on a Wii, hence why the system boots into Wii Mode to run them. They cannot run at all in Wii U mode; there's literally a Wii's hardware built into the Wii U. Said hardware cannot produce resolution higher than 480p. They would have to recode the entire game to run it on the Wii U processor. Which is why games like Wind Waker HD and The Last of Us Remastered are full price, they are a major challenge.OK I never said it would be "simple"I said... How hard would it be?.. meaning how hard would it be to have a very small team work on the emulation of these titles.. even if it was just 720p with gamepad control option added it would result in much more interest, buzz and sales IMO. I would be really surprised if the Wii U couldn't handle it, especially if they chose specific games that would perform well.
Baron von Loathsome
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It's up on the NA eShop. There is a Throwback Sale.
jediyoshi
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Yes. In any case, this is essentially a repackaged release still using Wii Mode.
Funny enough, Xenoblade, which is probably not coming anytime soon with the impending release of the 3DS port.
Mario Kart Wii is another one, but I'm not sure how quickly they would want to throw that up with MK8 continuing to sell as well as it has. Similar situation for SSBB.
Hibiki Kurosawa
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Hm? Why do you ask?
Kai Dracon
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These games are not running through an emulator. This is the reason why Wii games on the Wii U have perfect compatibility and no additional glitches.
As others have said, it's also funny that Sony threads are not full of people saying Sony is lazy for not making every PS1 classic 1080p 60fps. Funny enough, PS1 and 2 classics do run on emulators, but the focus is on compatibility and insuring the game performs correctly.
Funny enough the point of Metroid Prime Trilogy was to update the original two games with superior IR aiming. So playing with a wii remote is the preferred method.
Fatalmephisto
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So 10.99$ for Canadians
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I don't know. It was kneejerk excitement before I actually thought about it. But theoretically couldn't they get the right stick to emulate the pointer?
The Elite
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Did MP Trilogy not support the Classic Controller?
Crimsonclaw111
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Kirby - no, use homebrew with cheats to enable CC.
S&P2 - yes
Pandora's Tower - yes
brandonh83
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Just curious as I'm having trouble recalling any major ones. Ridley mentioned Xenoblade; that's one. The idea of playing Wii games on the game pad excites me for some reason so I was just wondering which games I'll be able to do that with.
Orniletter
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This could actually be useful in the long run for games NoA passed on.
I'm sure they could release Fatal Frame 2: Wii edition, Disaster Day of Crisis (which isn't all that great tbh) and Another Code R on the eShop.
Edit: And SMG2 and Metroid Prime Trilogy for 10 bucks each is an absolute steal. Even in 480p.
I'm sure they could release Fatal Frame 2: Wii edition, Disaster Day of Crisis (which isn't all that great tbh) and Another Code R on the eShop.
Edit: And SMG2 and Metroid Prime Trilogy for 10 bucks each is an absolute steal. Even in 480p.
Hibiki Kurosawa
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Well personally, I would love to play my Operation Rainfall games (Xenoblade Chronicles, The Last Story, and Pandora's Tower) on the gamepad. They all support the classic controller.
SEGAvangelist
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Nice to see that the aspect ratio isn't messed up for SMG2. I always get worried about that with emulation.
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Eduardboon
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Does anyone know if it recognises the game saves from wii mode? I'll like to buy mpt digital to keep my retail disc fresh but don't want to start all over.
No. All three games use the Wiimote/nunchuk combo. Prime 3 itself has also never had support for any other controller.
nobodyshero
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No, which was fucking dumb
jediyoshi
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Somehow I don't think your first point actually precludes the other.
The Elite
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That's a little disappointing. I will still probably grab it though.
brandonh83
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Awesome. I haven't played those yet. Well, I played Xenoblade for a bit.
Wii Fire Emblem games?
I honestly forgot about those, and those will be really good candidates for release, particularly with how much of a push the franchise has been getting. And it can undercut Gamestop's reprint gouging even more, so everyone wins!
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Crimsonclaw111
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Dat $5 Mario 3D World discount right below Galaxy 2.
Fucking lol.
Fucking lol.
friskykillface
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Maybe its just me but I hated Wii mote controls for metroid prime trilogy, honestly I struggled playing metroid prime 1 and got stuck on the hives/bee mini boss in the beginning 0_o
I'd kill for Wii u pro controller support
I'd kill for Wii u pro controller support
You'd be willing to spend all that money for the system but $39.99 for a new Wii controller is your breaking point?
Choppasmith
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Have to admit. I'm surprised they didn't start with N64 or even Gamecube. Hopefully this is their way of starting ahead and then working their way back.
Will definitely get Punch Out, and if the Europe lineup is any indication, Kirby RtD will be a must too.
Will definitely get Punch Out, and if the Europe lineup is any indication, Kirby RtD will be a must too.
Baron von Loathsome
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Isn't that a $15 discount?
brandonh83
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If you don't already have it you'd have to be psycho to pass up that trilogy for $10.
How would you even play Mario Galaxy games without a wiimote?
That's kinda like asking why the latest COD doesn't work with dpads only.
Orniletter
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The Wiimote controls are far superior to MP1&2's tank controls.
How so? I would pay a premium for a 1080p update. And having the option to use a gamepad without having to buy a wiimote would be swell too.
You'd think I would buy a WiiU only for wii games? Also the wiimote costs about double 40 dollars where I live.
This should be inserted into the thread title.
Or, apparently, just somebody who doesn't have or want to use a Wii controller.
Galaxy 2 at $10 is low enough to make me actually consider the insane proposition of buying something from Nintendo's digital store though.
Fox Mulder
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I was hoping for more wind waker HD treatments.
Crimsonclaw111
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I thought it was $50 at retail? Or was it $60.
Well I probably look ridiculous, but it was still cheaper in that Smash sale.
I have it and I'll be gladly voting with my wallet.
It's kinda like re4 I feel, the games are not made for that but it certainly controls better.
The Xtortionist
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Maybe its just me but I hated Wii mote controls for metroid prime trilogy, honestly I struggled playing metroid prime 1 and got stuck on the hives/bee mini boss in the beginning 0_o
I'd kill for Wii u pro controller support
Motion controls make the Prime games' infinitely faster and smoother to play. I couldn't imagine going back to tank controls.
Baron von Loathsome
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Yeah, it's a $60 game at retail.