CorgiShinobi Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 I didn't realize that this hadn't been posted anywhere. Nintendo definitely wants to get back into the E3 game. While Super Smash Bros. at Best Buy seems excellent, I'm doubtful my Best Buy will have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strangelove Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 Would anyone else prefer the next Nintendo handheld without 3D and with only one screen?I think theyve gone as far as theyre going to go with these 2 gimmicks. Most people arent going to miss the 3D effect and I doubt anyone specifically buys Nintendo handhelds because they have 2 screens. Most games dont even take advantage of the second screen in any meaningful way anymore. They barely did during the original DS period. Just get rid of 3D and a second screen and have one awesome high def screen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TornadoCreator Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 Actually, I like the dual screen set-up. It's made the Wii U a joy to use and used correctly it can make menus, inventory, maps etc. far better implemented. One high end screen, that's what the Vita tried and it wasn't exactly popular. My favourite system by a long way, the Vita, but it's expensive to develop for and lacks the simple pick-up-and-play charm a less advanced handheld has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCP Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 Yeah a one screen handheld would be ideal. Nintendo has been using two screens since 2004 and I have yet to see a good use of it beyond inventory/map. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMightyEthan Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 Yeah, the one screen was not the Vita's problem. Honestly I think it's biggest problem was the stuff they tried to cram into it, like the rear touch sensor, that drove up the hardware price without really adding any benefit. Even the front screen doesn't really need to be touch, as convenient as it might be for menus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strangelove Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 Im not a fan of the backtouch, but the front touch is awesome on the Vita. It makes a lot of things easier and honestly, its a good way to replace buttons that the Dualshock had but the Vita lacks. And I actually like having a map or inventory on a second screen, but overall its just not worth it. Whatever drives that cost up, Id just rather have a better screen and smaller handheld. The 3DS has a terrible screen that shouldn't even be made anymore. The screen and resolution is something youd expect from a no name brand portable dvd player. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TornadoCreator Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 If people embraced the Vita it would in theory be a perfect handheld... but without more sales people will declare it "dead", developers will pull back support and it's screwed, despite having a higher install base than the PS4 currently. It could easily be salvaged, if only Sony tried. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strangelove Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 I was going to say this was disappointing, but it's actually more than that. Its shameful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMightyEthan Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 (edited) I guess I'll get EarthBound and probably never play it. *Edit* - Oh wait, this isn't for the rank you reached last year, I see. *Edit 2* - No, these are supposed to be for last year. I'm really confused now, cause I could have sworn I was gold... Edited July 16, 2014 by TheMightyEthan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strangelove Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 I only got to gold, so Super Mario Bros. for me I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Heat Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 I snagged Platinum since I bought my 3DS, Wii U and almost a dozen 3DS games last year. Much as I love EarthBound, I grabbed Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Jack Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 God damn it, I already bought Earthbound when I got my Wii U. And I already own Donkey Kong 3DS too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFlyingGerbil Posted July 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 minis march again is supposed to be good if you like puzzle games. I keep meaning to buy it. I'm getting pretty bored of the selection in the EU stars catalogue. It needs an major injection of new stuff. Accessories for the DS, Wii/DS points cards - can you even use those anymore? . I really hope none of my points are coming up to their expiry dates as I would definitely be wasting them just to use them up at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCP Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 This really should be in the "Nintendo is Fucked" thread. Jesus. Guess I'll get Kid Icarus.... ugh. Ethan, Earthbound if for platinum, if you earned gold, you're stuck with Super Mario Bros or Zelda 2 or something like that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. GOH! Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 Every Nintendo thread is a "Nintendo is fucked" thread. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorgiShinobi Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 I forgot to register my new 3DS so I stayed at Gold status. NES Remix would have been my choice if I had Platinum, but I only have myself to blame for forgetting to add a little more coins. Guess I'll save it up for this new year as I don't think I'll be getting any new system. I still have my very first video game, Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins, so while it's special to me, I don't think I need it on 3DS. Never played Wario Land 2, so that might be what I get, though I'm not particularly ecstatic. Zelda II is the black sheep of the Zelda franchise and it has always been difficult for me to get through. I technically own it with the GCN collection, but I could have it on Wii U to try and muscle through it now. Who am I kidding, I wouldn't have the patience now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 They're redesigning Luigi for the next Mario game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMightyEthan Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Who is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Alison Brie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMightyEthan Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Ah, okay, I know her from Mad Men. I knew I recognized her, I just couldn't place her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCP Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Ethan, you need to watch Community. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielpholt Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 Ethan, you need to watch Community. You're forgetting that Ethan doesn't like fun. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFlyingGerbil Posted December 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 The Premium service is ending on the last day of this year. I know Nintendo always said it was limited time only but I kind of thought they were covering their back and it would go on until the next console came out. I'd still need to spend about £20 it get my next voucher, which is not very likely at all to happen. seems like a waste of the £30 I've spent since my last voucher even though it was free money they were giving out. Anyway, just a reminder to check if you have any free vouchers due or are just a short hop away from one. check here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Jack Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 I don't even remember what that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMightyEthan Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 Yeah, I had to look it up. It's irrelevant to me because the only thing I've bought digitally on Wii U is the Mario Kart DLC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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