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[Kabuki Waq]

Its not real BC basically they will re-release all their old games AGAIN and sell them at a price.
Honestly how many time will they release the old mario games? before ppl wise up
YOu could just emulate these games through the 360 media center for free or you could play half of them already on your GB/GBA!


Wake up and smell the scam you fools!!! nintendo is milking you suckers DRY!

 

[Pedigree Chum]

Yup, it's fucking pathetic how Nintendo keeps getting away with this. Man, I'm really starting to hate them...I can't believe they're the most bloodsucking company out of all 3 involved. It just doesn't make sense, bah.

 

[chinch]

stop buying them and poof.... it ends.

 

[VictimOfGrief]

Repost.

 

[Dracos]

It's backwards compatable with gamecube, as it plays GC discs. The download stuff is a different thing entirely.

 

[Merlin]

This could be big actually. Think about it, Nintendo have been going on about how games cost too much to make,how its harder to make money out of them and how they wanted to change things.

The complete backwards compatability with a virtualy overhead free delivery medium now means that a lot of publishers can now make a hell of a lot of money out of their back catalogue, selling titles that have already had their development costs paid for, virtually cost free, totally changing the way revenue is generated in the industry.

 

[MacGuffin]

When did they say it would cost to get these games? I just heard them say they were downloadable.

 

[8bit]

You can steal DVDs from Blockbuster and not have to pay for them either.

 

[Kabuki Waq]

stop buying them and poof.... it ends.

well some idiots keep buying them, thats why i made this thread.

 

[radioheadrule83]

They'll probably make some of the really old games free or use them as rewards or something.

I'm thinking the N64 stuff especially, and some of the bigger titles in their history, you may have to buy. But so what? If the price is right, I never have to hook up my old Nintendos again.

Porting the emulators to 360 is a ways off I'd imagine. Plus, wouldn't you have to chip it? Given that every 360 game will function on Live, that sounds more unwise than ever.

 

[Firest0rm]

The BC to GC is not a scam. The other stuff is just bonus stuff that Nintendo wants to make money off. I know I won't be buying any of that stuff. But what matters is its BC to GC unlike X360 which only lets to play old games that MS chooses.

 

[demi]

You did hear him right?

Earthbound.

Star Tropics.

Star Tropics: Zoda's Revenge.

Secret of Evermore.

I'm all for it.

One Rev please

 

[Pedigree Chum]

When did they say it would cost to get these games? I just heard them say they were downloadable.

Reggie clearly said "buy games" through their service.

 

[Late Stage Marxist]

If you were expecting 3 cartridge slots I don't know what to say.

 

[Datrio]

Pay? It won't be that much. Think about it - right now you're playing for the licensing issues, the box, the cartridge, the instruction manual, and finally - for the game. With downloadable content you'll only pay for the game and the bandwidth.

 

[Kabuki Waq]

The BC to GC is not a scam. The other stuff is just bonus stuff that Nintendo wants to make money off. I know I won't be buying any of that stuff. But what matters is its BC to GC unlike X360 which only lets to play old games that MS chooses.

yes its going to be nice to emulate those 4 or 5 good GC games but all the other "bonus stuff" is pure scam.

 

[Musashi Wins!]

Hey, you can buy an add-on for it that lets you watch movies, too! ZOMFG Revolution!

 

[AndoCalrissian]

Ah, but we're all okay with Microsoft's microtransactions?

 

[Kabuki Waq]

Pay? It won't be that much. Think about it - right now you're playing for the licensing issues, the box, the cartridge, the instruction manual, and finally - for the game. With downloadable content you'll only pay for the game and the bandwidth.

It will still be paying for OLD games that have been released numerous times by nintendo.

 

[8bit]

It will still be paying for OLD games that have been released numerous times by nintendo.

So, should they be free on account of being OLD?

 

[dskillzhtown]

I really don't see how it is a scam. I mean, sure the downloading is not free, but if you want to play the old school, "Pro Wrestling", you can now just pay a minimal fee (i expect) and have it for play on your Revolution. I see nothing wrong with that at all actually. Especially with all the talk about classic games and their popularity. Nintendo, Sony, and MS are in business to make money, period. In this instance, I have no idea how offering a service like this is a scam or ripoff.

 

[Kabuki Waq]

Ah, but we're all okay with Microsoft's microtransactions?

why are you justifying one scam by comparing it to the other?


Microtransactions are just as bad as this shit but atleast its NEW content. Still scam tho.


why compare 2 scams?

Ntots: "microsoft fanboys are getting ripped off, so we want to get ripped off as well"

 

[Dalamar86]

It will still be paying for OLD games that have been released numerous times by nintendo.

Purchased by someone who wants to play them again. It isnt hurting anyone that they are doing this.

That said I think this thing may be a bust... We'll see though...

 

[dskillzhtown]

Ah, but we're all okay with Microsoft's microtransactions?

Actually I never had a problem with those either. But I do not want MS shipping half a game and then you have buy the other half or anything like that. If it is just special jerseys or tracks, I don't care because that is just optional.

 

[Pedigree Chum]

Modded Xbox >>> Revolution

 

[AirBrian]

It's backwards compatable with gamecube, as it plays GC discs. The download stuff is a different thing entirely.

It's backwards compatable with gamecube, as it plays GC discs. The download stuff is a different thing entirely.

It's backwards compatable with gamecube, as it plays GC discs. The download stuff is a different thing entirely.

It's backwards compatable with gamecube, as it plays GC discs. The download stuff is a different thing entirely.

It's backwards compatable with gamecube, as it plays GC discs. The download stuff is a different thing entirely.

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[Firest0rm]

why are you justifying one scam by comparing it to the other?


Microtransactions are just as bad as this shit but atleast its NEW content. Still scam tho.


why compare 2 scams?

Ntots: "microsoft fanboys are getting ripped off, so we want to get ripped off as well"

Were not being scammed if were not gonna buy the shit. Your acting like everyone's already bought these downloads. Take it easy man.

 

[Late Stage Marxist]

Ah, but we're all okay with Microsoft's microtransactions?

I think there's a huge difference between buying legitimately classic games and buying "additional content" such as costumes. I mean couldn't the costumes be in the 360 games to begin with? (retorical q)

 

[bigNman]

The thing that pisses me off is they are including 512 MB of flash memory which will hold these ancient games.

That is money that could have been spent elsewhere on the system.

 

[Kabuki Waq]

I think there's a huge difference between buying legitimately classic games and buying "additional content" such as costumes. I mean couldn't the costumes be in the 360 games to begin with? (retorical q)

buying classic games OVER AND OVER again?

 

[AirBrian]

The thing that pisses me off is they are including 512 MB of flash memory which will hold these ancient games.

That is money that could have been spent elsewhere on the system.

Uh, game saves?

 

[FiRez]

Modded Xbox >>> Revolution

I agree, besides how much roms can you keep on a 512MB flash memory, how they will deal with the old third party titles? I don't know if it's a scam because they have no announced what kind of model they will use to distribute this

 

[aoi tsuki]

The thing that pisses me off is they are including 512 MB of flash memory which will hold these ancient games.

That is money that could have been spent elsewhere on the system.

i'd rather them have included a 20GB hard drive if it just meant making the system larger, but in any case it needs to have internal storage. Hopefully, USB hard drives will be an option, because 512MB ain't holdin' jack when it comes to GC games.

 

[Late Stage Marxist]

buying classic games OVER AND OVER again?

I think you're generalizing. Not everyone went out and bought classic NES series GBA games and any number of other portable SNES ports. I know I didn't. I'd love to have them all archived on one system though (legally; sorry xbots).

 

[ghostface]

yes its going to be nice to emulate those 4 or 5 good GC games but all the other "bonus stuff" is pure scam.

Coincidentally that's probably the amount of Xbox games 360's "backward compatibility" will allow you to play.

And I hope you realise you are coming off looking like a fucking moron. Don't like the games? Don't buy them. Nintendo making timeless classics available for download isn't gonna take away from anything you might like about Rev or any other system.

 

[dskillzhtown]

buying classic games OVER AND OVER again?

I really do not see your gripe with this at all. It is like you think if a game is old, it should be free. Let's say I do buy the Rev and download Mario Bros. for 5 bucks, where is the crime in that? Where is the scam?

Maybe you have gotten too used to emulators and believe that is how it should be. Just dl anything you want for free. I am thinking Nintendo doesn't share that line of thinking.

 

[scorcho]

buying classic games OVER AND OVER again?

some don't have it. why get your panties in a bunch if you have no tangible desire to buy it? you'd do better to just shut up and move on.

 

[8bit]

buying classic games OVER AND OVER again?

Define "OVER AND OVER again"

Which nintendo games have you bought more than once? Other than the free Zelda re-releases and Mario games reformatted for the GBA?

 

[Kabuki Waq]

Define "OVER AND OVER again"

Which nintendo games have you bought more than once? Other than the free Zelda re-releases and Mario games reformatted for the GBA?

honestly you have not noticed the TON of other games that have been rereleased on GB and GBA?

 

[mightynine]

Wait, you mean I don't have to play the older games if I don't want to? Really? It's MY choice?

Quit yer bitchin'. If Sony or MS could offer such an extensive back catalog for download they would do it in a second. The download feature appeals to those who grew up with Nintendo and would like to play those games again, without having to dig through used game stores to get a copy that may or may not work, and then hook up the old NES/SNES/N64 to play 'em. If you have no interest in playing, for example, Startropics or SMB3, then you DON'T DOWNLOAD THE GAME.

Honestly, some of you are just looking for something to bitch about. This is hardly an issue to do it with.

 

[jgkspsx]

Wake up and smell the scam you fools!!! nintendo is milking you suckers DRY!

Yep, when Nintendo licenses Chrono Trigger for the Rev. download service and I can play it legally, on a real console, without framerate problems, load times, or a doomed-to-die battery backup, I'd be a total idiot to buy it.

Yep.

 

[AB 101]

Is there going to be some sort of adapter the GC discs will use.

The drive looks to be slot load so it got me thinking.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

so is iTunes a scam too? millions of people (including myself) don't mind using that service to buy songs (including **GASP** OLD SONGS!!?!) This service is a smart idea by NIntendo imo. Not all of us are 'l33t' tech nerds who give a shit about modding our xboxes.

 

[jgkspsx]

Is there going to be some sort of adapter the GC discs will use.

The drive looks to be slot load so it got me thinking.

There are slot loading DVD drives that support 3" discs. Nothing new there.

 

[8bit]

honestly you have not noticed the TON of other games that have been rereleased on GB and GBA?

Which NINTENDO games have YOU purchased more than once?

 

[Azih]

So the Nintendo difference is "Progress sucks, rebuy all of our old shit!"

Really Nintendo could come out with a game with the title "Buy this piece of shit you ugly loserface" and Nbots would lick it up. (Stolen from Conan O'Brien)

 

[xsarien]

It will still be paying for OLD games that have been released numerous times by nintendo.

Fly off the handle much? Last time I checked, no one's going to be FORCED to buy anything. If you have the games on the GB/GBA? Go you. Got an older system with the games you want lying around? Awesome.

But if you're willing to spend a small amount of money, avoid the hassle of trying to get an emulator installed in your system (believe it or not, not everyone wants to bother, or will have the technical knowledge), then maybe a buck or two (or whatever) for a digital copy of Earthbound isn't such a bad deal afterall.

 

[demi]

honestly you have not noticed the TON of other games that have been rereleased on GB and GBA?

Yeah, I've noticed Star Tropics, I picked it up just last week. You play it?

I just bought Secret of Evermore

I just bought...something that isn't released on GB/GBA


It's time to educate children of today what they've been missing.

 

[Kabuki Waq]

so is iTunes a scam too? millions of people (including myself) don't mind using that service to buy songs (including **GASP** OLD SONGS!!?!) This service is a smart idea by NIntendo imo. Not all of us are 'l33t' tech nerds who give a shit about modding our xboxes.

well if itunes made you buy each of the songs over again with each version of the ipod then YES IT WOULD BE A SCAM!

 

[Kabuki Waq]

Yeah, I've noticed Star Tropics, I picked it up just last week. You play it?

I just bought Secret of Evermore

I just bought...something that isn't released on GB/GBA


It's time to educate children of today what they've been missing.

I did not say ALL GAMES...do you really want me to break out a list of all the games rereleased for other systems starting with nintendo allstars for snes?