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Spidey-Bat

11-01-2006, 03:58 PM

First wave of Virtual Console games revealed
Nintendo says gamers will have 30 downloadable Wii games to choose from by year's end.

While Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo are asking gamers to shell out for the next generation of gaming experiences, all three companies recognize that there are a number of people willing to spend money on previous generations' gaming experiences, as well. Microsoft's Xbox Live Arcade has been offering retro titles since the system launched last year, and Sony recently detailed its plans to offer original PlayStation games for download on the PlayStation 3.

Nintendo had already announced the Virtual Console and some of its publishing partners, but today the company laid out the first wave of titles, 30 in all, to be available by the end of the year. The games (listed in full below) will come from Nintendo, Sega, and Hudson.

The company also reiterated the starting price points for the games, noting that NES games start at 500 Wii Points ($5), TurboGrafx-16 games at 600 Wii Points ($6), Super NES and Sega Genesis games at 800 Wii Points ($8), and Nintendo 64 games at 1,000 Wii Points ($10). Wii Points will be available online or at retail in packs of 2,000 with a suggested price of $20.

NES
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
F-Zero
SimCity

Nintendo 64
Super Mario 64

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

Some pretty good stuff there.

Future Prez

11-01-2006, 04:28 PM

So wait, why is Nintendo putting more Genesis games on for the launch than SNES or N64? I'm especially disappointed that Super Mario World isn't on this list... :(

Spidey-Bat

11-01-2006, 04:30 PM

Gotta save the best for last. Besides, you should already have SMW on GBA.

Axid

11-01-2006, 04:32 PM

I'm getting SNES SimCity before anything else :eek:

Future Prez

11-01-2006, 04:39 PM

Gotta save the best for last. Besides, you should already have SMW on GBA.

Actually, that's in the past tense for me. My sister lost it on me about 2 years ago, and I've been too lazy to get a new one. Once I learned about VC, I just gave up and decided to wait.

Axid
I'm getting SNES SimCity before anything else :eek:

That's probably what I'll end up buying, too. Def if Nintendo gives a free download w/ each console, as some rumors have it.

Spidey-Bat

11-01-2006, 04:54 PM

Then you should play another game until they release SMW.

블라스

11-01-2006, 04:59 PM

Gunstar f***ing Heroes :up:

TheGrayGhost

11-01-2006, 05:37 PM

Has anyone beat the original TOZ? Because, let me tell you, that game is challenging without any outside help. I have the game on my TOZ Collector's Disc (along with OOT, MM, TOZ II), but it just feels right to have it on my Wii, you know?

SMB, too.

Spidey-Bat

11-01-2006, 06:09 PM

I have it on the Collector's Disc as well as GBA remake.

Mentok

11-01-2006, 06:24 PM

NES
Mario Bros.
The Legend of Zelda
Donkey Kong
Wario's Woods
Solomon's Key

SNES
F-Zero
SimCity

Nintendo 64
Super Mario 64

Sega Genesis
Sonic the Hedgehog
Golden Axe
Ecco the Dolphin
Gunstar Heroes
Space Harrier II
Ristar

TurboGrafx-16
Bonk's Adventure

AWESOMESAUCE!

hippie_hunter

11-01-2006, 06:58 PM

AWESOMESAUCE!

That's my word jackass :cmad:

Future Prez

11-01-2006, 07:17 PM

Then you should play another game until they release SMW.

I will. Either Sim City, SM64 or some other game that has a home in the annals of video game history.

jaydawg

11-01-2006, 07:35 PM

Vector Man is coming. At least I hope so.

Shifty

11-01-2006, 07:35 PM

I've only played the original Zelda on a emulator in high school but I hated the keyboard controls so I'll download that for sure. Maybe I'll get F-Zero. But if this is the list for the rest of 2006 I don't see a rush to get a VC Controller. Spend time and money on Wii games.

Brainiac 8

11-01-2006, 09:07 PM

NES
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
F-Zero
SimCity

Nintendo 64
Super Mario 64

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

I'm thinking I'll have these as soon as they are available.

Where is Star Fox 64 and Super Mario World and Super Metroid.:cmad:

Benstamania

11-01-2006, 09:11 PM

Toejam & Earl makes the list for me. :)

Shifty

11-01-2006, 10:39 PM

From IGN
Here's a look at the Japanese lineup. They're wondering why Japan gets the better Virtual Console lineup/prices?

Famicom (aka, the NES)

# Ice Hockey (Nintendo, 500pts)
# Urban Champion (Nintendo, 500pts)
# Kage no Densetsu (aka The Legend of Kage, Taito, 500pts)
# Gradius (Konami, 500pts)
# Gomoku Narabe (Nintendo, 500pts)
# Soccer (Nintendo, 500pts)
# Super Mario Bros. (Nintendo, 500pts)
# Xevious (Bandai Namco Games, 500pts)
# Zelda no Densetsu (aka The Legend of Zelda, Nintendo, 500pts)
# Solomon no Kagi (aka Solomon's Key, Tecmo, 500pts)
# Tennis (Nintendo, 500pts)
# Donkey Kong (Nintendo, 500pts)
# Donkey Kong Jr. (Nintendo, 500pts)
# Ninja Jaja Marukun (Jaleco, 500pts)
# Pinball (Nintendo, 500pts)
# Baseball (Nintendo, 500pts)
# Mario Brothers (Nintendo, 500pts)
# Wario no Mori (aka Wario's Woods, Nintendo, 500pts)

Super Famicom (aka, Super Nintendo)

# F-Zero (Nintendo, 800pts)
# R-Type III (Nintendo, 800pts)
# Akumajo Dracula (presumably Super Castlevania, 800pts)
# Contra Spirits (Konami, 800pts)
# Sim City (Nintendo, 900pts)
# Street Fighter II (Capcom, 800pts)
# Super Donkey Kong (aka Donkey Kong Country, Nintendo, 800pts)
# Super Mario World (Nintendo, 800pts)
# Zelda: A Link to the Past (Nintendo, 900pts)
# Fire Emblem: Monshou no Nazo (Nintendo, 900pts)
# Mario no Super Picross (Nintendo, 800pts)

Nintendo 64

# Super Mario 64 (Nintendo, 1000pts)

Mega Drive (aka Genesis)

# Ecco the Dolphin (Sega, 600pts)
# Gunstar Heroes (Sega, 600pts)
# Golden Axe (Sega, 600pts)
# Columns (Sega, 600pts)
# Shadow Dancer (Sega, 600pts)
# Altered Beast (Sega, 600pts)
# Space Harrier II (Sega, 600pts)
# Sonic the Hedgehog (Sega, 600pts)
# Toejam & Earl (Sega, 600pts)
# Puyo Puyo (Sega, 600pts)
# Ristar the Shooting Star (Sega, 600pts)

PC Engine (aka Turbo Grafx)

# PC Genjin (aka Bonk's Adventure, Hudson, 600pts)
# Necromanser (Hudson, 600pts)
# Super Star Soldier (Hudson, 600pts)
# New Adventure Island (Hudson, 600pts)
# Dungeon Explorer (Hudson, 600pts)
# Battle Load Runner (Hudson, 600pts)
# Victory Run (Hudson, 600pts)
# Bomberman '94 (Hudson, 600pts)

jaydawg

11-02-2006, 01:01 AM

Goddamn, they get Street Fighter 2? I want it!!!

Brainiac 8

11-02-2006, 01:04 AM

As sad as it is, I want them to release the classic Capcom side scrollers:

DuckTales, Darkwing Duck, Chip and Dale, Little Nemo: Dream Master, and Bionic Commando.:word:

Not Jake

11-02-2006, 02:14 AM

Lame, they should have put Super Mario Bros on the NES list instead of the arcade game Mario Bros

블라스

11-02-2006, 08:59 AM

As sad as it is, I want them to release the classic Capcom side scrollers:

DuckTales, Darkwing Duck, Chip and Dale, Little Nemo: Dream Master, and Bionic Commando.:word:

How's that sad?
Those games RULE.

Brainiac 8

11-02-2006, 09:13 AM

How's that sad?
Those games RULE.

:up: :D

amazingfantasy15

11-04-2006, 09:54 PM

Toe Jam & Earl makes that list awesome, there's been many times that I've thought about trying to find a Genesis on eBay just for that game.

Shifty

11-04-2006, 10:27 PM

Lame, they should have put Super Mario Bros on the NES list instead of the arcade game Mario Bros

Yeah, in Japan they get both. I know they would never put Super Mario All-Stars on the VC but it would be great if they had the original NES versions of SMB1-3 and separately release the SNES versions of SMB1-3. Probably make more money.

Mentok

11-04-2006, 10:28 PM

That's my word jackass :cmad:

ITS MINE NOW!

*explodes*

:(

Mentok

11-04-2006, 10:29 PM

I am still pissed off that you cant download another regions games :(

I want japanese games damn it!

I wonder how long until the system gets hacked.

hippie_hunter

11-04-2006, 10:31 PM

ITS MINE NOW!

*explodes*

:(

If you want it, you're going to have to fight me for it. And there's only two things I'm good at, fighting people and chewing bubblesmurf. And guess what mutha f**ka, I'm all outa mutha f**king bubblesmurf :cmad:

Mentok

11-04-2006, 10:38 PM

*hands Hippie some Bubblesmurf*

:O

hippie_hunter

11-04-2006, 10:41 PM

*hands Hippie some Bubblesmurf*

:O

Awesomesauce :yay:

Fran

11-04-2006, 11:00 PM

I farted :)

Shifty

11-06-2006, 02:01 AM

This thing has been bugging me, can you play all the oldconsoles with the Gamecube controller or do you have to buy a VC Controller to play? I know the Wii Remote can play NES games but I seem to recall that Gamecube controllers can also play SNES or N64 or Sega games but lately all I see is 'VC Controller'; is it just to get people to buy the new controller?

Mentok

11-06-2006, 02:11 AM

According to Nintendo, the GC Controller wont play the VC games.

Shifty

11-06-2006, 02:14 AM

According to Nintendo, the GC Controller wont play the VC games.

Bastards. Thanks. I'll get the VC controller later than, and just download NES games for now.

jaydawg

11-06-2006, 11:12 AM

According to Nintendo, the GC Controller wont play the VC games.
Mother ****ing son of a *****. Thats ****ing bull****!!! ****!!!!

Brainiac 8

11-06-2006, 11:17 AM

These better be future releases, and I mean SOON!

Super Mario World
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
Super Mario RPG
Earthbound
X-Men: Mutant Apocolypse
Super Metroid

Ducktales
Darkwing Duck
Chip and Dale
Little Nemo Dreammaster
Maniac Mansion
Bionic Commando

:cmad: :cmad: :cmad:

Mr. Credible

11-06-2006, 11:26 AM

emulators are free.

Brainiac 8

11-06-2006, 11:31 AM

Mr. Credible

11-06-2006, 11:39 AM

Yup, emulators are free.

and so are Roms, but they are also illegal, and I don't support that.:o

To me it's worth paying a little bit for some retro games that I loved when I was younger. Plus I don't see how playing some of these games on a computer can be that fun.

not fun on a computer? how are they any more fun on a tv screen?

and you don't support downloading 20 year old videogames? you'd rather pay $5 a game?

you must be one of the 4 people that still but cd's at your local best buy too, right?

Brainiac 8

11-06-2006, 11:54 AM

not fun on a computer? how are they any more fun on a tv screen?

and you don't support downloading 20 year old videogames? you'd rather pay $5 a game?

you must be one of the 4 people that still but cd's at your local best buy too, right?

Actually, I do still buy cd's. That is mostly to feed my OCD to have the cds all perfectly lined up and strait.

And what I was saying was that I don't enjoy using a keyboard to play a game. Plus I don't feel like buying a controller to attach to the computer.

Go fig...:yay:

Mentok

11-06-2006, 07:09 PM

Mother ****ing son of a *****. Thats ****ing bull****!!! ****!!!!

Nope, I had it wrong :(

GC Controller WILL work with VC Games.

Wiimote will work with NES Games.

VC Controller wont work with CG games.

Hope that clears things up.

Shifty

11-06-2006, 08:41 PM

Nope, I had it wrong :(

GC Controller WILL work with VC Games.

Wiimote will work with NES Games.

VC Controller wont work with CG games.

Hope that clears things up.

:woot:
Just have to use the D-Pad on the GC controller which is a bit small; can't use the joystick to replace the D-Pad on NES, SNES games.

Shifty

11-06-2006, 09:23 PM

Mother ****ing son of a *****. Thats ****ing bull****!!! ****!!!!

http://gonintendo.com/wp-content/photos/controllermatrix2.gif

MarvelWarrior

11-07-2006, 12:34 AM

http://gonintendo.com/wp-content/photos/controllermatrix2.gif

Where did you get that pick from? The newest issue of Nintendo Power which I have says the VC controller is the only way to play retro games.

Shifty

11-07-2006, 01:25 AM

Where did you get that pick from? The newest issue of Nintendo Power which I have says the VC controller is the only way to play retro games.

http://www.infendo.com/2006/11/supported-wii-controller-matrix-guide.html

The Gamecube controller will only work on a certain Wii games. They're just trying to make money.

Shifty

11-07-2006, 06:51 PM

More Virtual Console Games Revealed
The ESRB lists eight more classics bound for Wii's download service.
by Matt Casamassina http://wii.ign.com/articles/744/744650p1.html

November 7, 2006 - The Entertainment Software Ratings Board's official website has approved, rated and consequently listed eight more titles that will be showing up on a Wii Virtual Console near you in the not-too-distant future. The games are naturally all classics and from very recognizable franchises. In the interest in saving you time, we've listed the titles and their ratings below:

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

Nintendo itself has not officially announced these games for the Wii's Virtual Console, but the ESRB is a reliable source because the Big N has to submit its games to the Board for approval in advance. In other words, the ESRB got this list from Nintendo of America.

NOA executives continue to state that approximately 30 Virtual Console games will be available between the Wii's launch in November and the end of December. Another 10 titles will be released every month beginning in January.

Mentok

11-07-2006, 08:25 PM

Pilot Mutha****ing Wings And Kid Mutha****ing Icarus!!!!!!

JayBiggS

11-07-2006, 09:11 PM

What I'd like to know is if you can buy the games on a disc...like 20 games per dvd or something...

Shifty

11-07-2006, 09:24 PM

What I'd like to know is if you can buy the games on a disc...like 20 games per dvd or something...

Internet trouble? Nintendo hasn't made any mention of that and I doubt they would do it. Once you pay for the game you can erase it but you can always download it again later without paying.

jaydawg

11-07-2006, 09:42 PM

Nope, I had it wrong :(

GC Controller WILL work with VC Games.

Wiimote will work with NES Games.

VC Controller wont work with CG games.

Hope that clears things up.
Woops.

*steals Mentok's signature and explodes*

Brainiac 8

11-08-2006, 12:21 AM

I am so getting pro wrestling with the head bite amazon!:wow: :woot:

http://www.pinkgodzillagames.com/Blog.Pro_Wrestling_NES_ScreenShot2.jpg

Knives122

11-08-2006, 09:38 AM

Where the hell is star fox in that list? That game has plagued my life and we wants it.

Electro UK

11-08-2006, 10:15 AM

So wait, why is Nintendo putting more Genesis games on for the launch than SNES or N64? I'm especially disappointed that Super Mario World isn't on this list... :(

But Golden Axe is there! *waves hands in spooky voice* Golden axe... golden axe!

GOLDEN AXE! :cmad:

TheGrayGhost

11-08-2006, 12:36 PM

New virtual console games have been added. The thread maker should update the list.

Aiden

11-08-2006, 12:56 PM

Ecco the Dolphin!!!

:heart:

Flappy

11-08-2006, 03:07 PM

More VC games:

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)http://wii.ign.com/articles/744/744751p1.html

Halcohol

11-08-2006, 03:18 PM

Awww... SWEEET. Mario 64, Ocarina of Time, Mario Kart 64, Mario RPG, Dr. Mario, Ice Hockey... I'm sold :D

So is there any way to WIN Wii points? Or do you just have to buy them?

Spidey-Bat

11-08-2006, 03:29 PM

Electro UK

11-08-2006, 04:20 PM

Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine

Might actually buy the whole console just for that. :up:

TheGrayGhost

11-08-2006, 06:04 PM

Shifty

11-08-2006, 06:32 PM

At launch? Or even this year?

From IGN

It's important to note, however, that just because a game is submitted to the ESRB does not guarantee it a specific time slot. Games like Mario Kart 64, The Legend of Zelda, and Super Metroid can in fact be held after approval for Nintendo to release at its discretion. If this list is any indication, however, you're most likely looking at a handful of early 2007 Virtual Console games to look forward to.

I could see a Legend of Zelda game released every month,

Jan. Ocarnia of Time
Feb. Majora's Mask
Mar. Link II
Apr. Link to the Past

Spidey-Bat

11-08-2006, 06:34 PM

I want every week like 360 did in the summer with Arcade games.

Shifty

11-08-2006, 06:43 PM

I want every week like 360 did in the summer with Arcade games.

Like so?

Week 1
* Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (Super NES; rated E for Everyone
* Excitebike (NES; rated E for Everyone)
* Kirby's Dream Land 3 (Super NES; rated E for Everyone)
Week 2
* Mario Kart 64 (Nintendo 64; rated E for Everyone)
* Super Metroid (Super NES; rated E for Everyone)
Week 3
* Starfox 64 (Nintendo 64; rated E for Everyone)
* Dr. Mario (NES; rated E for Everyone)
* Ice Climber (NES; rated E for Everyone)
Week 4)
* Kirby's Super Star (Super NES; rated E for Everyone)
* The Legend of Zelda: The Ocarina of Time (Nintendo 64; rated E for Everyone)

Spidey-Bat

11-08-2006, 06:50 PM

Yep.

Shifty

11-08-2006, 07:35 PM

Wii Points Card from the UK.

http://play.com/Games/Wii/GENBRW/3-/3271513/Official_Nintendo_Points_Card/Product.html

jaydawg

11-08-2006, 09:47 PM

Nintendo has sexed me up with these ultra sexy classics.

hippie_hunter

11-09-2006, 11:18 AM

I want Nintendo to do some original games and remakes through the Virtual Console.

The Legend of Zelda, Adventure of Link, and Link's Awakening need to get remade. Make the graphics look like A Link to the Past and update the story a bit.

The incomplete StarFox 2 would be cool to see.

MrHateYourself

11-09-2006, 01:10 PM

Earthbound please. :(

Shifty

11-09-2006, 10:28 PM

http://wii.ign.com/launchguide/online.html

Looks good.

Mentok

11-10-2006, 12:44 AM

Woops.

*steals Mentok's signature and explodes*

HEY! Only I get to explode :(

Brainiac 8

11-10-2006, 11:09 PM

Spidey-Bat

11-10-2006, 11:14 PM

Just one?

And how come you did not bolden Ocarina of Time?

Brainiac 8

11-10-2006, 11:17 PM

Fixed it, I just forgot to bold that one in.

Between these games and the new Wii titles, I'm going to have to just sell my PS2.:csad:

jaydawg

11-11-2006, 12:23 AM

HEY! Only I get to explode :(
*explodes*

WhatsHisFace

11-11-2006, 12:46 AM

Altered Beast! Woooooot! I could never get past the fifth level with my friend. :mad:

Mentok

11-11-2006, 02:43 AM

*explodes*

*even better and less h0mosexual explosion than jaydawg's explosion*

:mad:

Axid

11-11-2006, 05:13 AM

*explodes

in pants*

Mentok

11-11-2006, 05:14 AM

Damn it! Now everyone thinks they can explode :(

Brainiac 8

11-11-2006, 09:53 AM

Don't worry Mentok, Your explosions are better than anyones.:oldrazz:

Mentok

11-11-2006, 11:13 AM

Damn Straight! :up:

Shifty

11-16-2006, 10:55 PM

:woot:
Nintendo press release - VC games every Monday, News and Weather channels to become operational later
November 16th, 2006

Nintendo’s new Wii(TM) video game system not only changes how people play games, but redefines how they interact with both the system and their televisions. With the Wii Menu, Nintendo offers a gateway to new experiences through a collection of interactive channels people can use to customize their gaming and entertainment options.

The Wii Menu serves as the main portal to the different functions of Wii, and is designed to evolve throughout the life of the system. Some functions can be used right out of the box and more will roll out during the next few weeks and into next year, with content continually changing over time. Wii goes on sale in the Americas Nov. 19 at an MSRP of $249.99.

“The diversity of the Wii Menu has something for both gamers and non-gamers,” says Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime. “The options exist to help introduce current non-players to Wii and help us bring gaming to the masses.”

On launch day, players who want to play a Wii game or a Nintendo GameCube(TM) game simply pop in the disc, aim their motion-sensitive Wii Remote(TM) at the Wii Menu and click on the Disc Channel to start the game. It’s that simple. But some of the real fun with the Wii Menu comes with customization. The Mii(TM) Channel lets users create caricatures of themselves (or anyone else) that can be used first in Wii Sports(TM), a collection of five sports games packed in with the Wii system. Up to 10 Mii characters can be stored in a single Wii Remote, and players can carry them to a friend’s house and populate multiple Wii systems.

Using the Photo Channel, users can explore their creative talents by developing a slide show or showing off their best shots in an easy, fun way. With an SD memory card from a digital camera, users can display their photos on their televisions and perform basic editing and manipulation.

The Wii Shop Channel serves as Wii’s online storefront, where visitors can redeem Wii Points(TM) to download games or other items. Users need a high-speed Internet connection to access the Wii Shop Channel and choose from at least 12 classic Virtual Console(TM) games that will be ready to play on launch day. Some of the games a player can download include: Donkey Kong(R) (NES(R)), based on the arcade game of the same name; SimCity(R) (SNES(TM)),
where players get to build a city from the ground up, being responsible for each decision they make; Super Mario 64(R), the first-ever true 3-D game, which changed the face of gaming forever; Sonic the Hedgehog(R) (Genesis(R)), the fastest blue hedgehog on Earth whips through hair-raising loop-de-loops and into dizzying dives; and Bomberman(R) ‘93 (TurboGrafx16(TM)), the exciting, powered-up version that followed the original Bomberman(R).

More Virtual Console games will become available weekly every Monday following launch and by year’s end, gamers will be able to pick from a library of 30 or more classic games from the Nintendo Entertainment System(R), Super NES(R), Nintendo(R) 64, Sega Genesis(TM) and TurboGrafx16 consoles. Users buy Wii Points at retail or with a credit card in the Wii Shop Channel and redeem their Wii Points to download the classic games. NES games start at 500 Wii
Points, Super NES games start at 800 Wii Points and Nintendo 64 games start at 1,000 Wii Points. Sega Genesis games start at 800 Wii Points and TurboGrafx16 games start at 600 Wii Points.

The Wii Shop Channel is also where users will go to download the Opera browser that will let them surf the Internet from the comfort of their couches on Wii’s Internet Channel. More information about the availability of the browser will be released in the coming weeks.

On Dec. 20, Nintendo will roll out the Forecast Channel. Users will be able to access free local weather information, which is continually updated. Users can access worldwide weather information by browsing a 3-D globe. Weather information will be supplied by Weathernews. A high-speed Internet connection is required to access the Forecast Channel.

Then on Jan. 27, the Wii Menu News Channel will make headlines with the latest news from around the world provided by the Associated Press. A high-speed Internet connection is also needed to access the News Channel.

For more information about Wii and the Wii Menu, visit Wii.com.

Shifty

11-18-2006, 11:01 PM

Legend of Zelda bought on the Wii Shopping Channel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87W-x5LAVSM&eurl=

Future Prez

11-19-2006, 08:32 PM

^I just bought that today. Haven't gotten a chance to play it, though. Been too busy w/ Wii Sports and TP. Can't wait to give it a try, though. Depending what they release tomorrow, my next VC purchase may be SimCity.

StrainedEyes

11-21-2006, 06:28 AM

I really hope they put Goldeneye up there sooner or later. That would make everything right with the world. :woot:

Brainiac 8

11-21-2006, 07:37 AM

Not sure if they can, since I think Goldeneye is a Rare property.

if anything X-Box might get it to download. Not sure.:huh:

Delusive

11-21-2006, 05:40 PM

I'm pretty sure EA owns Goldeneye now along with every other James Bond title.

Shifty

11-21-2006, 06:04 PM

I'm pretty sure EA owns Goldeneye now along with every other James Bond title.

I believe Activision owns the current rights to the 007 video game franchise. EA recently lost it. Activision, Microsoft and Nintendo would split the profits. In a perfect world they would make GoldenEye/Perfect Dark available for the Wii and 360. It could happen. Fans usually get what they want, they just have to wait. Hopefully nobody is a douche and demand they get more of the profits. Any Donkey Kong games will be on the Wii since they are Nintendo owned characters.

Spidey-Bat

11-21-2006, 06:26 PM

I really hope they put Goldeneye up there sooner or later. That would make everything right with the world. :woot:

No Rare games will be available on the VC.

Brainiac 8

11-21-2006, 10:09 PM

I think the Donkey Kong Country franchise might, since the characters are Nintendo owned....but who knows.:huh:

Zenien

11-21-2006, 10:24 PM

Where"s My Sonic Cd Sega?!?!?!?

Kalit

11-21-2006, 10:38 PM

You could just get the Sonic Gems for GC which has Sonic CD on it :huh:

Zenien

11-21-2006, 10:44 PM

Fran

11-21-2006, 10:46 PM

When are Mario Kart 64 and StarFox 64 coming on, dammit! :cmad:

Zenien

11-21-2006, 11:19 PM

GIVE ME MORE GAME NINTENDO! :mad:

thehippie

11-21-2006, 11:40 PM

where's excite bike? :(

Shifty

11-22-2006, 12:35 AM

I think the Donkey Kong Country franchise might, since the characters are Nintendo owned....but who knows.:huh:

Diddy Kong Racing DS is coming out next year. It has some enhancements and new features but still is the N64 game but with 8 player wi-fi.

Brainiac 8

11-22-2006, 07:43 AM

Diddy Kong Racing DS is coming out next year. It has some enhancements and new features but still is the N64 game but with 8 player wi-fi.

So if that is the case (Which I'll be buying it. :O) then I think it's safe to assume we'll see the DKC franchise on the VC service...or I hope.

Kalit

11-22-2006, 08:15 AM

They used the PC version of Sonic CD that had this stupid loading screen and pauses whenever Sonic got something like invincibility or super speed + they applied this lame hyper AA to the game that made it look like it was rendered using pastels. :mad:

I own Gems collection. :o

Ahh.. buy a Sega CD and Sonic CD! I don't know if they'll ever come out with sonic cd on VC :csad: . One thing that annoys me about it if you lose a lot of rings the framerate dropped... a lot.

Hades

11-22-2006, 08:19 AM

I want a Wii so badly:csad:

Screw Sony and Microsoft

Brainiac 8

11-22-2006, 08:24 AM

Ahh.. buy a Sega CD and Sonic CD! I don't know if they'll ever come out with sonic cd on VC :csad: . One thing that annoys me about it if you lose a lot of rings the framerate dropped... a lot.

But it was arguably the best Sonic game since Sonic 2.

Who owns the franchises by Working Designs now? Does anyone know? I would love to own the Lunar games and have them available to download from the Sega CD. Or Popfull Mail.

Shifty

11-30-2006, 10:35 AM

Anyone still have working NES or SNES controllers? Might like this.

http://www.retrousb.com/wii.html

The Apocalypse

11-30-2006, 03:18 PM

Ristar...OMG!

I am Batman

12-01-2006, 10:45 AM

Anyone still have working NES or SNES controllers? Might like this.

http://www.retrousb.com/wii.html

Is this for real?

Shifty

12-01-2006, 11:04 AM

Is this for real?

Yes it is. They're sending the guy who runs the Go Nintendo site one of each so he can review it.

Not Jake

12-01-2006, 11:21 AM

Where"s My Sonic Cd Sega?!?!?!?
Ah yes, that famous Genesis game

Future Prez

12-01-2006, 03:47 PM

Anyone still have working NES or SNES controllers? Might like this.

http://www.retrousb.com/wii.html

That's amazing. I'd only buy the SNES adapter, though. I've been playing LoZ on the VC, and it plays just fine. Anyway, this will probably be available sooner than more Classic controllers.