26 launch classics for Wii Virtual Console

[Galactus]

Monday 11-Sep-2006 11:37 AM Tasty list of retro downloadables; plus Wii chips ship and OS upgradable online

The Nintendo Wii's list of classic titles available via its Virtual Console download service will number at least 26 games, and will some of the best-loved retro games ever, if Play-Nintendo is to be believed.

The publication reckons its information came from: "A trustworthy source", and the list does appear to be pretty credible - including the likes of Castlevania, Duck Hunt, Excitebike, F-Zero, Metroid, various versions of Mario Kart, The Legend of Zelda and Super Mario Bros.

Meanwhile, other Wii news continues to emerge at a steady rate, ahead of Nintendo's big announcement this Thursday. IBM has confirmed that it has started shipping the Broadway processor chip that will power the Wii, although neither it nor Nintendo will reveal its technical specifications yet.

And C&VG.com has learned that the Wii's operating system will be updatable via the online service - as is the modern practice with consoles that can be hooked up to the Web, such as the Xbox 360. Which should help combat hacking and facilitate patches for buggy games, as well as let Nintendo add to the Wii's abilities as it moves through its life-cycle.

The full list of those Virtual Console launch games is as follows:

Bonk's Adventure
Castlevania
Duck Hunt
Excitebike
F-Zero
Kid Icarus
Legend of Zelda, The
Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Mario Kart 64
Metroid
Mortal Kombat
New Adventure Island
Ninja Gaiden
OutRun
Pac-Man
Prince of Persia
Punch-Out
R-Type
Rayman 2
Sonic the Hedgehog
Star Fox
Super Mario 64
Super Mario Bros
Super Mario Kart
Super Mario World
Tecmo Bowl

[THWIP*]

Monday 11-Sep-2006 11:37 AM Tasty list of retro downloadables; plus Wii chips ship and OS upgradable online

The Nintendo Wii's list of classic titles available via its Virtual Console download service will number at least 26 games, and will some of the best-loved retro games ever, if Play-Nintendo is to be believed.

The publication reckons its information came from: "A trustworthy source", and the list does appear to be pretty credible - including the likes of Castlevania, Duck Hunt, Excitebike, F-Zero, Metroid, various versions of Mario Kart, The Legend of Zelda and Super Mario Bros.

Meanwhile, other Wii news continues to emerge at a steady rate, ahead of Nintendo's big announcement this Thursday. IBM has confirmed that it has started shipping the Broadway processor chip that will power the Wii, although neither it nor Nintendo will reveal its technical specifications yet.

And C&VG.com has learned that the Wii's operating system will be updatable via the online service - as is the modern practice with consoles that can be hooked up to the Web, such as the Xbox 360. Which should help combat hacking and facilitate patches for buggy games, as well as let Nintendo add to the Wii's abilities as it moves through its life-cycle.

The full list of those Virtual Console launch games is as follows:

Bonk's Adventure
Castlevania
Duck Hunt
Excitebike
F-Zero
Kid Icarus
Legend of Zelda, The
Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Mario Kart 64
Metroid
Mortal Kombat
New Adventure Island
Ninja Gaiden
OutRun
Pac-Man
Prince of Persia
Punch-Out
R-Type
Rayman 2
Sonic the Hedgehog
Star Fox
Super Mario 64
Super Mario Bros
Super Mario Kart
Super Mario World
Tecmo Bowl


2 of my favorite old-school games. :up:

[블라스]

No Star Fox 64??? :(

[TrailerCues]

Monday 11-Sep-2006 11:37 AM Tasty list of retro downloadables; plus Wii chips ship and OS upgradable online

The Nintendo Wii's list of classic titles available via its Virtual Console download service will number at least 26 games, and will some of the best-loved retro games ever, if Play-Nintendo is to be believed.

The publication reckons its information came from: "A trustworthy source", and the list does appear to be pretty credible - including the likes of Castlevania, Duck Hunt, Excitebike, F-Zero, Metroid, various versions of Mario Kart, The Legend of Zelda and Super Mario Bros.

Meanwhile, other Wii news continues to emerge at a steady rate, ahead of Nintendo's big announcement this Thursday. IBM has confirmed that it has started shipping the Broadway processor chip that will power the Wii, although neither it nor Nintendo will reveal its technical specifications yet.

And C&VG.com has learned that the Wii's operating system will be updatable via the online service - as is the modern practice with consoles that can be hooked up to the Web, such as the Xbox 360. Which should help combat hacking and facilitate patches for buggy games, as well as let Nintendo add to the Wii's abilities as it moves through its life-cycle.

The full list of those Virtual Console launch games is as follows:

Bonk's Adventure
Castlevania
Duck Hunt
Excitebike
F-Zero
Kid Icarus
Legend of Zelda, The
Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Mario Kart 64
Metroid
Mortal Kombat
New Adventure Island
Ninja Gaiden
OutRun
Pac-Man
Prince of Persia
Punch-Out
R-Type
Rayman 2
Sonic the Hedgehog
Star Fox
Super Mario 64
Super Mario Bros
Super Mario Kart
Super Mario World
Tecmo Bowl

Even though its not Star Fox 64 thats cool & will these games have added online play ?

[Panophobia]

I doubt they will have online components. It's possible though.

Awesome list by the way. I missed out on the NES generation, and was young during the SNES times. This'll let me catch up. Woot.

[THWIP*]

I doubt they will have online components. It's possible though.

Awesome list by the way. I missed out on the NES generation, and was young during the SNES times. This'll let me catch up. Woot.


NAH, THEY'LL JUST BE THE ORIGINAL GAMES......NOT LIKE WHAT 'MS' IS DOING WITH ALOT OF THEIR 'XBLA' TITLES AT ALL.

[Brainiac 8]

Monday 11-Sep-2006 11:37 AM Tasty list of retro downloadables; plus Wii chips ship and OS upgradable online

The Nintendo Wii's list of classic titles available via its Virtual Console download service will number at least 26 games, and will some of the best-loved retro games ever, if Play-Nintendo is to be believed.

The publication reckons its information came from: "A trustworthy source", and the list does appear to be pretty credible - including the likes of Castlevania, Duck Hunt, Excitebike, F-Zero, Metroid, various versions of Mario Kart, The Legend of Zelda and Super Mario Bros.

Meanwhile, other Wii news continues to emerge at a steady rate, ahead of Nintendo's big announcement this Thursday. IBM has confirmed that it has started shipping the Broadway processor chip that will power the Wii, although neither it nor Nintendo will reveal its technical specifications yet.

And C&VG.com has learned that the Wii's operating system will be updatable via the online service - as is the modern practice with consoles that can be hooked up to the Web, such as the Xbox 360. Which should help combat hacking and facilitate patches for buggy games, as well as let Nintendo add to the Wii's abilities as it moves through its life-cycle.

The full list of those Virtual Console launch games is as follows:

Bonk's Adventure
Castlevania
Duck Hunt
Excitebike
F-Zero
Kid Icarus
Legend of Zelda, The
Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Mario Kart 64
Metroid
Mortal Kombat
New Adventure Island
Ninja Gaiden
OutRun
Pac-Man
Prince of Persia
Punch-Out
R-Type
Rayman 2
Sonic the Hedgehog
Star Fox
Super Mario 64
Super Mario Bros
Super Mario Kart
Super Mario World
Tecmo Bowl


All of these I want to download on opening day. :O

[Panophobia]

NAH, THEY'LL JUST BE THE ORIGINAL GAMES......NOT LIKE WHAT 'MS' IS DOING WITH ALOT OF THEIR 'XBLA' TITLES AT ALL.

Oh well, the VC will have better titles than XBLA anyways.

[iambilly81]

Monday 11-Sep-2006 11:37 AM Tasty list of retro downloadables; plus Wii chips ship and OS upgradable online

The Nintendo Wii's list of classic titles available via its Virtual Console download service will number at least 26 games, and will some of the best-loved retro games ever, if Play-Nintendo is to be believed.

The publication reckons its information came from: "A trustworthy source", and the list does appear to be pretty credible - including the likes of Castlevania, Duck Hunt, Excitebike, F-Zero, Metroid, various versions of Mario Kart, The Legend of Zelda and Super Mario Bros.

Meanwhile, other Wii news continues to emerge at a steady rate, ahead of Nintendo's big announcement this Thursday. IBM has confirmed that it has started shipping the Broadway processor chip that will power the Wii, although neither it nor Nintendo will reveal its technical specifications yet.

And C&VG.com has learned that the Wii's operating system will be updatable via the online service - as is the modern practice with consoles that can be hooked up to the Web, such as the Xbox 360. Which should help combat hacking and facilitate patches for buggy games, as well as let Nintendo add to the Wii's abilities as it moves through its life-cycle.

The full list of those Virtual Console launch games is as follows:

Bonk's Adventure
Castlevania
Duck Hunt
Excitebike
F-Zero
Kid Icarus
Legend of Zelda, The
Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Mario Kart 64
Metroid
Mortal Kombat
New Adventure Island
Ninja Gaiden
OutRun
Pac-Man
Prince of Persia
Punch-Out
R-Type
Rayman 2
Sonic the Hedgehog
Star Fox
Super Mario 64
Super Mario Bros
Super Mario Kart
Super Mario World
Tecmo Bowl


thats my list

[Melpomene]

Castlevania
Duck Hunt
Excitebike
F-Zero
Kid Icarus
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Mario Kart 64
Metroid
Ninja Gaiden
Star Fox
Super Mario Bros
Super Mario World

I need more money :(

[Spidey-Bat]

No Star Fox 64??? :(

It will come. Star Fox 64 is not only the best star fox game, but also the best on rail shooter of all time.

[hippie_hunter]

Is it just me or should the download list just be a tad bit longer.

[Melpomene]

It'll get bigger :\

[블라스]

It will come. Star Fox 64 is not only the best star fox game, but also the best on rail shooter of all time.

Panzer Dragoon Orta is a VERY close second, but yeah, I pretty much agree with what you said :up:

I can't wait :O

[Mentok]

I swear to god if Kid Icarus does not ship with the first batch of Virtual Console games I will be pissed :cmad:

Oh, and I want an Icarus remake for Wii too... That should be announced at TGS :cmad:

[jaydawg]

I'll definitely be getting Mario Kart 64, Kid Icarus, Legend of Zelda and Duck Hunt.... and depending on if Rayman: RR and SM Galaxy arent good, then Rayman 2 and SM 64.

[Spidey-Bat]

**** a remake. Let's get a whole new Icarus Action/Adventure game for the Wii. Kid Icarus could be Nintendo's answer to God of War, albeit without the blood and boobs GoW unnecessarily had.

[Panophobia]

**** a remake. Let's get a whole new Icarus Action/Adventure game for the Wii. Kid Icarus could be Nintendo's answer to God of War, albeit without the blood and boobs GoW unnecessarily had.

BUT WHY NO TEH BOOBAHS!?

:cmad:

[Melpomene]

Unnecessary? :dry:

[Panophobia]

Unnecessary? :dry:

YOU NO LIKEY TEH BOOBAHS?

:cmad:

[Melpomene]

No, apparently Spidey-Bat doesn't :cmad:

[Spidey-Bat]

BUT WHY NO TEH BOOBAHS!?

:cmad:
Boobs* are great in real life, but they aren't needed in video games. And I don't care to see them on a gorgon :o

*By boobs I mean the nice female kind. Not the ugly female or male kind.

[Panophobia]

Boobs* are great in real life, but they aren't needed in video games. And I don't care to see them on a gorgon :o

*By boobs I mean the nice female kind. Not the ugly female or male kind.

That footnote was uncalled for. Apologize.

[THE LIZARD#1]

Sorry to ask such a stupid question but when does the Wii come out?:O I've looked everywhere and they all say details coming soon.

[Mentok]

We will know this thursday Lizard.

[Panophobia]

Who else can't wait?

[War Party]

This is interesting:

Is Nintendo Already Boxing Wii?
Some readers allege they were contacted for a Wii assembly line; new Nintendo job posting backs it up.
by Matt Casamassina (http://wii.ign.com/email.html)

September 11, 2006 - The IGN message boards have run abuzz (http://boards.ign.com/nintendo_wii_general_board/b8263/126736205/p1) with allegations from a poster that Nintendo is seeking 150 people to begin packing finished Wii consoles as soon as Tuesday.
Clever users investigated a number of work agencies postings and found recent job openings for Nintendo's (http://wii.ign.com/articles/732/732152p1.html#) North Bend location, which houses the facility that packages and distributes the publisher's products. However, the most compelling job posting is listed directly on Nintendo's official website. Nintendo of America (http://wii.ign.com/articles/732/732152p1.html#) is looking for a production agent trainee to work out of its North Bend facility, and the person will most definitely be handling as many Wii systems as they can get their hands on. Directly from the Nintendo job posting:


"It's an exciting time to be a part of Nintendo's team! Millions of eager fans are eagerly anticipating the launch of our revolutionary new console, Wii. As a Production Agent Trainee, you'll be on the front-lines--working tirelessly to ensure they don't leave stores empty handed this holiday season. At least one IGN board poster has applied for the position and will undoubtedly report back with details if he nabs the job. We're keeping our fingers crossed.
In the meantime, the latest allegations - combined with Nintendo's own job posting - seem to back up reports from studios that the console is finished and that the Big N could spring an early launch on consumers if and when it reveals Wii's price and release date later this week.

[THE LIZARD#1]

We will know this thursday Lizard.

REALLY!?

Amazing, personally I think the Wii is going to win the console war, I mean it might not have graphic capabilities like the PS3 or the 360 but graphics aren't everything. They have nice awesome graphics and amazing controller and very innovative ideas. A fresh breath of air in the video game industry.

I can't wait for the Wii. And it only costs like 200 bucks. That's a huge advantage over Sony and Microsoft. Can't wait for this thursday.

You're thoughts?

[Spidey-Bat]

^^I gotta apply for that job :)

[Panophobia]

REALLY!?

Amazing, personally I think the Wii is going to win the console war, I mean it might not have graphic capabilities like the PS3 or the 360 but graphics aren't everything. They have nice awesome graphics and amazing controller and very innovative ideas. A fresh breath of air in the video game industry.

I can't wait for the Wii. And it only costs like 200 bucks. That's a huge advantage over Sony and Microsoft. Can't wait for this thursday.

You're thoughts?

I'll share my thoughts. :woot:

I absolutely agree with what you said. The controller is mainly what does it for me, the possibilites are amazing and endless. That, and Nintendo makes THE best first party games.

[THE LIZARD#1]

^^I gotta apply for that job :)

What job?

[War Party]

Could Nintendo surpise people and announce a launch date that could take place in October?

[War Party]

What job?

Read my post about packaging the Wii.

[Panophobia]

Could Nintendo surpise people and announce a launch date that could take place in October?

That's actually a big possibility. Though it would probably be at the end of October.

[Mentok]

Could Nintendo surpise people and announce a launch date that could take place in October?

They could. I dont expect it to launch before November 12th though.

[Panophobia]

They could. I dont expect it to launch before November 12th though. You think so? I think they'll launch at least a week befor the PS3.

Also, have preorders opened for it yet? :huh:

[THE LIZARD#1]

Read my post about packaging the Wii.

Hahahahah sorry I missed that:O

[War Party]

Hahahahah sorry I missed that:O

No big deal.

[TrailerCues]

This is interesting:

Is Nintendo Already Boxing Wii?
Some readers allege they were contacted for a Wii assembly line; new Nintendo job posting backs it up.
by Matt Casamassina (http://wii.ign.com/email.html)

September 11, 2006 - The IGN message boards have run abuzz (http://boards.ign.com/nintendo_wii_general_board/b8263/126736205/p1) with allegations from a poster that Nintendo is seeking 150 people to begin packing finished Wii consoles as soon as Tuesday.
Clever users investigated a number of work agencies postings and found recent job openings for Nintendo's (http://wii.ign.com/articles/732/732152p1.html#) North Bend location, which houses the facility that packages and distributes the publisher's products. However, the most compelling job posting is listed directly on Nintendo's official website. Nintendo of America (http://wii.ign.com/articles/732/732152p1.html#) is looking for a production agent trainee to work out of its North Bend facility, and the person will most definitely be handling as many Wii systems as they can get their hands on. Directly from the Nintendo job posting:

"It's an exciting time to be a part of Nintendo's team! Millions of eager fans are eagerly anticipating the launch of our revolutionary new console, Wii. As a Production Agent Trainee, you'll be on the front-lines--working tirelessly to ensure they don't leave stores empty handed this holiday season.At least one IGN board poster has applied for the position and will undoubtedly report back with details if he nabs the job. We're keeping our fingers crossed.
In the meantime, the latest allegations - combined with Nintendo's own job posting - seem to back up reports from studios that the console is finished and that the Big N could spring an early launch on consumers if and when it reveals Wii's price and release date later this week.

Nintendo does not waste time

[THE LIZARD#1]

^Yeah unlike Sony.

[Panophobia]

^Yeah unlike Sony.

Which is unfortunate for Sony.

[THE LIZARD#1]

^Exaclty.

[Mentok]

The ESRB just confirmed some SEGA Wii Virtual Console titles...

Ecco The Dolphin
Altered Beast
Toe Jam & Earl
Golden Axe
Columns
Sonic the Hedgehog
Ristar


http://www.esrb.org/index-js.jsp

[THE LIZARD#1]

What are the games you guys are mostly looking forward to playing?

[rashad]

The ESRB just confirmed some SEGA Wii Virtual Console titles...

Ecco The Dolphin
Altered Beast
Toe Jam & Earl
Golden Axe
Columns
Sonic the Hedgehog
Ristar


http://www.esrb.org/index-js.jsp


Definite classics there! :)

[Brainiac 8]

The ESRB just confirmed some SEGA Wii Virtual Console titles...

Ecco The Dolphin
Altered Beast
Toe Jam & Earl
Golden Axe
Columns
Sonic the Hedgehog
Ristar


http://www.esrb.org/index-js.jsp


This is starting to get expensive. :(

[hippie_hunter]

I wonder if Nintendo will make some original games for the Virtual Console also. Like simple 2-D ones and such

[rashad]

I wonder if Nintendo will make some original games for the Virtual Console also. Like simple 2-D ones and such

Yeah they stated that there would be original games on the VC.

[GoldenAgeHero]

you guys do know thats not a confirmed list right?

[hippie_hunter]

Yeah they stated that there would be original games on the VC.

Awesomesauce! I'm really hoping that Metroid II and Link's Awakening will get some much needed updating.

[Mentok]

Ristar is one of the most awesome games ever and you should all download it when you get the Wii... Along with Kid Icarus too :cmad:

[Brainiac 8]

I won't download Ristar, mostly because I already have it on the Sonic Mega Collection Plus on PS2.

I just can't wait until they get some of the other RPGs on there...namely Super Mario RPG and Earthbound.....not to mention Super Metroid.


Oh and X-Men: Mutant Apocolypse.

[Panophobia]

I won't download Ristar, mostly because I already have it on the Sonic Mega Collection Plus on PS2.

I just can't wait until they get some of the other RPGs on there...namely Super Mario RPG and Earthbound.....not to mention Super Metroid.


Oh and X-Men: Mutant Apocolypse.

I want Earthbound as well. I missed out on it. :csad:

[Future Prez]

I'm pumped for Mario Kart 64. That'll hold me over until MK Wii comes out. I'm just hoping they ditch the dual-kart idea. It'd be cool if it were optional, but I prefer to ride solo.

[Panophobia]

I'm pumped for Mario Kart 64. That'll hold me over until MK Wii comes out. I'm just hoping they ditch the dual-kart idea. It'd be cool if it were optional, but I prefer to ride solo.

Actually, I can't wait either. MK64 has always been my favorite MK, and I haven't played it in years, and can't, now that I sold my 64.

[Fran]

The full list of those Virtual Console launch games is as follows:

Bonk's Adventure
Castlevania
Duck Hunt
Excitebike
F-Zero
Kid Icarus
Legend of Zelda, The
Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Mario Kart 64
Metroid
Mortal Kombat
New Adventure Island
Ninja Gaiden
OutRun
Pac-Man
Prince of Persia
Punch-Out
R-Type
Rayman 2
Sonic the Hedgehog
Star Fox
Super Mario 64
Super Mario Bros
Super Mario Kart
Super Mario World
Tecmo Bowl

SOLD! :woot:

[Panophobia]

Well, I work for Nintendo, so give me that $45.

:(

[jaydawg]

I wonder what the pricing will be. I'm thinking 8 bit stuff $5, 16 bit $10 and 64 bit $15 to 20, varying on imports. Either way..... Nintendo pretty much just sealed greatest launch of all time.

[Cold2daToucH004]

I wonder what the pricing will be. I'm thinking 8 bit stuff $5, 16 bit $10 and 64 bit $15 to 20, varying on imports. Either way..... Nintendo pretty much just sealed greatest launch of all time.
Agreed brother. They had me when they said 'zelda will be...'

On another note, you have the best avatar on these boards.

[Addendum]

Ristar is one of the most awesome games ever and you should all download it when you get the Wii... Along with Kid Icarus too :cmad:
...downloads a Genesis emulator and Ristar :oldrazz:

[Panophobia]

On another note, you have the best avatar on these boards.

Blasphemy! Gammy's is better! :o

[Not Jake]

I wonder what the pricing will be. I'm thinking 8 bit stuff $5, 16 bit $10 and 64 bit $15 to 20, varying on imports. Either way..... Nintendo pretty much just sealed greatest launch of all time.
I won't pay those prices:o

Of course I already have nearly every NES and SNES game that I would ever want to play:o

[Panophobia]

I wonder what the pricing will be. I'm thinking 8 bit stuff $5, 16 bit $10 and 64 bit $15 to 20, varying on imports. Either way..... Nintendo pretty much just sealed greatest launch of all time.

I wonder also. (http://wii.ign.com/articles/711/711629p1.html)

[Spidey-Bat]

$4.50 and $9? That's a steal. It will probably end up being $5 and $10 for the US, but even still that's great.

[Panophobia]

$4.50 and $9? That's a steal. It will probably end up being $5 and $10 for the US, but even still that's great. Heck yeah it is. Similar prices to XBL, which aren't bad at all.

I just wonder if they're using a point system or not.

[Spidey-Bat]

I hope not. The point system on XBL serves no purpose,

[War Party]

I wonder also. (http://wii.ign.com/articles/711/711629p1.html)

Those prices only apply to titles newly created for the virtual console.

"These prices apparently encapsulate only titles newly created for the Virtual Console. It is not yet clear if classic NES, S-NES and N64 games will fall under the same price range umbrella."

[jaydawg]

Agreed brother. They had me when they said 'zelda will be...'

On another note, you have the best avatar on these boards.
Why thank you. And no Gammy's avy no longer contains the Chicken dance, so yes, I do have the best avatar on these boards.

[Panophobia]

Those prices only apply to titles newly created for the virtual console.

"These prices apparently encapsulate only titles newly created for the Virtual Console. It is not yet clear if classic NES, S-NES and N64 games will fall under the same price range umbrella."

Hey, STFU. :csad: :cmad:

[War Party]

Hey, STFU. :csad: :cmad:

ok.

[Panophobia]

ok.

That's right. :woot:

[War Party]

That's right. :woot:

But what I pointed out in the article is still right.

[Panophobia]

But what I pointed out in the article is still right.

You totally just disregarded what you said. :cmad:

[War Party]

You totally just disregarded what you said. :cmad:

Well I'm sorry then.

[Panophobia]

Well I'm sorry then.

Haha. :woot:

[War Party]

Haha. :woot:

That's right, laugh.:yay:

[Panophobia]

That's right, laugh.:yay:

Mmmkay.

When's the Wii coming out again, dammit? :csad:

[War Party]

Mmmkay.

When's the Wii coming out again, dammit? :csad:

I believe it will come out October 18.