@Lee_Morris - erm, how are you going to be penalised exactly? Are Nintendo going to come round your house and demand some money? Is the free soundtrack CD that you should have received for registering the game straight away not enough?
Considering the offer covers games registered from 1st November, I'd say that anyone who's already registered Mario 3D Land - which came out on the 18th - should be fine. Reply+7
I was under the impression that SNES and NES would be released as well... I can't understand why they aren't?
The 3DS' VC will only do handheld games, unfortunately. So far support for GB, GB Colour, Game Gear and the PC Engine handheld have been confirmed, and I'm guessing GBA games will also be on there at some point. Reply+1
Whats the purpose of buying a 3DS when u're gonna turn the 3d off?
Because it's a brand new, significantly more powerful next generation DS console with higher-resolution screens, widescreen display, and analogue control, amongst other things? The 3D is just a bonus - evident by the fact that it's fully adjustable, or turned off even, in real-time.
I know, stating the obvious here but it seems some people still can't seem to grasp this fact. Reply+12
Not too impressive when a console's biggest and most anticipated title is a slightly prettier re-release of a 13 year old game.
Going to get negged to fuck for saying this, but it's true. I wouldn't ever buy a console (in this case, a 3DS) for a 13 year old game. To each his own though.
I'll consider getting a 3DS when Nintendo move away from all the sequels and re-releases.
Usually I'd agree, but when it's a game still regarded by many critics as the greatest ever, it's most definitely worth re-releasing and getting excited about. And the little tweaks (3D, improved graphics + frame-rate, MQ) will mean I'll be more than happy to experience it all again.
Besides, the 3DS is still only a couple of months old, so for such an early release this is fine. I don't understand why people are complaining tbh, it's not as if there's absolutely nothing else of interest over the next few months. Reply+3
It's a freakin' remake that's supposed to stay faithful to the beloved original, by slightly updating the things that needed to be updated (i.e. graphics and frame-rate) and keeping everything else intact. Even the music will be exactly the same.
Like Tony said, if you want eye candy for the 3DS go check out the upcoming Resi games. Reply+2
binky, I thought you sold yours at CEX? That doesn't really count as a GAME return. :)
Anyway, not surprised that stories like this are popping up, and I'm glad they're being refuted. Everyone's eyes are different, so it's only natural that some people have odd reactions. That's why there's a freaking slider on there! Always keep the 3D low at first.
And yes, demo pods have been available pretty much everywhere since before launch, so I don't know where they got this "you can't try before you buy" bollocks from. Reply+1
The article failed to mention the single best thing about this enhanced port - as well as the improved textures, you also get the benefit of silky-smooth 60fps gameplay. No more single-digit N64-era frame rates. That, along with the 3D, is enough for me. Three times I've completed the game, but still excited about going through it again. Hopefully Majora's Mask will follow on the 3DS. Reply+6
Rondo of Blood! I still haven't picked up the PSP re-release, but if the VC version's due out this soon then I might not bother. I'm guessing it'll be a straight port of the Japanese version though, with none of the English voice-overs from the PSP version. Reply0
I'm not a fan of the whole story element at all, especially if the dialogue and voice-acting is as bad as most previews say it is. Also, romantic interest for Samus? Blergh.
That's a shame, really, as the game itself sounds really good. Nintendo reinventing one of their franchises yet again - let's hope the same is planned for the next Zelda. Reply+6
I don't want to read the review, but this seems to have turned out like I expected - a better 'game' overall, but one that's lost a bit of its predecessor's charm as a result. But that's fine by me.
Now, time to see if there are any decent pre-order prices around. Reply0
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Considering the offer covers games registered from 1st November, I'd say that anyone who's already registered Mario 3D Land - which came out on the 18th - should be fine. Reply +7
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And yes, the theme is awesome. Reply 0
Resident Evil: Revelations
Really looking forward to the full game. Old-school Resi would be a perfect fit for handhelds, I reckon. Reply +5
Double Dragon for Nintendo 3DS eShop
The 3DS' VC will only do handheld games, unfortunately. So far support for GB, GB Colour, Game Gear and the PC Engine handheld have been confirmed, and I'm guessing GBA games will also be on there at some point. Reply +1
Miyamoto: "It's fair to turn 3DS 3D off"
Because it's a brand new, significantly more powerful next generation DS console with higher-resolution screens, widescreen display, and analogue control, amongst other things? The 3D is just a bonus - evident by the fact that it's fully adjustable, or turned off even, in real-time.
I know, stating the obvious here but it seems some people still can't seem to grasp this fact. Reply +12
Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
Going to get negged to fuck for saying this, but it's true. I wouldn't ever buy a console (in this case, a 3DS) for a 13 year old game. To each his own though.
I'll consider getting a 3DS when Nintendo move away from all the sequels and re-releases.
Usually I'd agree, but when it's a game still regarded by many critics as the greatest ever, it's most definitely worth re-releasing and getting excited about. And the little tweaks (3D, improved graphics + frame-rate, MQ) will mean I'll be more than happy to experience it all again.
Besides, the 3DS is still only a couple of months old, so for such an early release this is fine. I don't understand why people are complaining tbh, it's not as if there's absolutely nothing else of interest over the next few months. Reply +3
Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D pics blowout
Like Tony said, if you want eye candy for the 3DS go check out the upcoming Resi games. Reply +2
Nintendo dismisses 3DS headaches story
Anyway, not surprised that stories like this are popping up, and I'm glad they're being refuted. Everyone's eyes are different, so it's only natural that some people have odd reactions. That's why there's a freaking slider on there! Always keep the 3D low at first.
And yes, demo pods have been available pretty much everywhere since before launch, so I don't know where they got this "you can't try before you buy" bollocks from. Reply +1
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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
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I would totally buy this game. Reply +12
Luigi playable in Mario Galaxy 2
Hopefully there'll be a different (and better) unlockable for getting 120 stars this time. Reply +2
Super Mario Kart on VC this week
Until you get hit by a red shell, anyway. Reply +3
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Metroid: Other M
That's a shame, really, as the game itself sounds really good. Nintendo reinventing one of their franchises yet again - let's hope the same is planned for the next Zelda. Reply +6
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Now, time to see if there are any decent pre-order prices around. Reply 0
No More Heroes 2 dated for April