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[Showsni]

I don't know if they've already been announced elsewhere, but this is the first time I've seen them on NoE's site:

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Virtual Console games available in December 2006

NES

Baseball, Donkey Kong, Donkey Kong Jr., Ice Hockey, Mario Bros., Pinball, Soccer, Solomon's Key, Tennis, The Legend of Zelda, Urban Champion, Wario's Woods

SNES

F-Zero, SimCity, Donkey Kong Country

N64

Super Mario 64

SEGA MEGA DRIVE

Sonic the Hedgehog, Altered Beast, Golden Axe, Columns, Gunstar Heroes, Ecco the Dolphin, Space Harrier II, Toe Jam & Earl, Ristar, Dr. Robotonik’s Mean Bean Machine

Turbografx (PC Engine)

Bonk’s Adventure, Super Star Soldier, Victory Run, Bomberman’93, Dungeon Explorer


Virtual Console games will be available to download using Wii Points. For the titles available in 2006, NES games will be available for 500 Wii Points (approximately €5), Super NES games will available for 800 Wii Points (approximately €8) and N64 games will be available for 1000 Wii Points (approximately €10). SEGA MEGA DRIVE games will be available for 800 Wii points and Turbografx (PC Engine) games will be available for 600 Wii points. Wii points required for titles available in 2007 may vary.

Wii Points Cards are available to buy in retail stores and are estimated to retail at around €20 for 2000 Wii Points.

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Nintendo Wii Hardware and Software Release Date
Q4 2006
Wii Sports Bundle
(Including the Wii console and Wii Sports - Tennis, Golf, Boxing, Baseball and Bowling) 8th Dec 2006
The Legend of Zelda : Twilight Princess 8th Dec 2006
Wii Play (including Wii Remote) 8th Dec 2006
Call of Duty® 3 (Activision) 8th Dec 2006
MarvelTM: Ultimate AllianceTM (Activision) 8th Dec 2006
Tony Hawk's Downhill JamTM(Activision) 8th Dec 2006
Madden NFL 07 (EA) 8th Dec 2006
Need For SpeedTM Carbon (EA) 8th Dec 2006
Happy FeetTM (Midway Games) 8th Dec 2006
Rampage: Total Destruction (Midway Games) 8th Dec 2006
Super Monkey BallTM: Banana Blitz (Sega) 8th Dec 2006
Gottlieb Pinball Classics (System 3) 8th Dec 2006
Super Fruit Fall (System 3) 8th Dec 2006
Disney/ Pixar Cars (THQ) 8th Dec 2006
Barnyard (THQ) 8th Dec 2006
Spongebob Squarepants: Creature from the Krusty Krab (THQ) 8th Dec 2006
Blazing AngelsTM Squadrons of WW II (Ubisoft) 8th Dec 2006
Far Cry Vengeance (Ubisoft) 8th Dec 2006
GT Pro Series (Ubisoft) 8th Dec 2006
Monster 4x4 World Circuit (Ubisoft) 8th Dec 2006
Open SeasonTM (Ubisoft) 8th Dec 2006
Rayman Raving RabbidsTM (Ubisoft) 8th Dec 2006
Red SteelTM (Ubisoft) 8th Dec 2006
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Double Agent (Ubisoft) 8th Dec 2006
Impossible Mission (System 3) Dec 2006
Leaderboard Golf (System 3) Dec 2006
Tennis Masters (System 3) Dec 2006

[~Light Goddess~]

What?!? Wii's been susponed until December now? That's alright with me. But one more month...I may just lose my mind trying to be patient for who knows how long now.

[Skyreus]

For the people in North America...

Launch Title Window

• Call of Duty 3
• Marvel: Ultimate Alliance
• Rapala Tournament Fishing
• Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam
• World Series of Poker: Tournament of Champions
• Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2
• Trauma Center: Second Opinion
• Madden NFL 07
• Need for Speed Carbon
• Happy Feet
• Rampage: Total Destruction
• The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy
• The Ant Bully
• Elebits
• Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz
• Metal Slug Anthology
• Super Swing Golf
• Avatar: The Last Airbender
• Cars
• SpongeBob SquarePants: Creature from the Krusty Krab
• Far Cry: Vengeance
• Red Steel
• GT Pro Series
• Monster 4x4 World Circuit
• Rayman Raving Rabbids
• Open Season
• Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Double Agent
• Ice Age 2: The Meltdown

Virtual Console Launch Window

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

Super NES

• 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
• Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine

TurboGrafx-16

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

[Hero of Winds]

Here's the Japanese VC launch window list... it's definitely the best of three regions.


Famicom (NES) — 500 points (500 yen) each

* Ice Hockey (Nintendo)
* Urban Champion (Nintendo)
* Legend of Kage (Taito)
* Gradius (Konami)
* Go-moku Narabe (Nintendo)
* Soccer (Nintendo)
* Super Mario Bros. (Nintendo)
* Xevious (Bandai Namco)
* Legend of Zelda (Nintendo)
* Solomon’s Key (Tecmo)
* Tennis (Nintendo)
* Donkey Kong (Nintendo)
* Donkey Kong Jr. (Nintendo)
* Ninja Jajamaru-kun (Jaleco)
* Pinball (Nintendo)
* Baseball (Nintendo)
* Mario Bros. (Nintendo)
* Wario’s Woods (Nintendo)

Super Famicom (SNES) - 800 points unless otherwise noted

* F-Zero (Nintendo)
* R-Type III (Irem)
* Super Castlevania IV (Konami)
* Contra III (Konami)
* Sim City (Nintendo): 900
* Street Fighter II (Capcom)
* Donkey Kong Country (Nintendo)
* Super Mario World (Nintendo)
* Zelda: Link to the Past (Nintendo): 900
* Fire Emblem: Monsho no Nazo (Nintendo) 900
* Mario Super Picross (Nintendo)

Nintendo 64 (1000 points or 1000 yen)

* Super Mario 64 (Nintendo)

Mega Drive (Sega Genesis) - 600 points or 600 yen

* Ecco The Dolphin (Sega)
* Gunstar Heroes (Sega)
* Golden Axe (Sega)
* Columns (Sega)
* Shadow Dancer (Sega)
* Altered Beast (Sega)
* Space Harrier II (Sega)
* Sonic the Hedgehog (Sega)
* Toejam and Earl (Sega)
* Puyo Puyo (Sega)
* Ristar (Sega)

PC Engine (TG-16, 600 points)

* Bonk’s Adventure (Hudson)
* Necromancer (Hudson)
* Super Star Soldier (Hudson)
* New Adventure Island (Hudson)
* Dungeon Explorer (Hudson)
* Battle Lode Runner (Hudson)
* Victory Run (Hudson)
* Bomberman ‘94 (Hudson)

[Skyreus]

Hero of Winds, on Nov 2 2006, 02:57 AM, said:

Here's the Japanese VC launch window list... it's definitely the best of three regions.

Undoubtedly. I'm content enough with the U.S. VC launch though with those Genesis and TG-16 titles. I think I'll be digging into the latter quite a bit considering I've never played that console . I'm not planning to do that much "rebuying" either... though Gunstar Heroes is a must .

From the U.S. list I'm looking at Bonk's Adventure, Super Star Soldier, Solomon's Key, and Space Harrier II. I'll also likely "rebuy" Gunstar Heroes and Toe Jam & Earl, just out of convenience for multiplayer.

[Mad Scrub]

For Australian members...

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Australia, November 1, 2006 - Nintendo today announced the price of additional controllers for the upcoming Wii. A single Wii Remote controller will be priced at AU$69.95, while the separate Nunchuk controller is an additional AU$29.95. For those who aren't mathematically inclined, that's AU$100 for the two. A bundle of the Wii Remote controller with the Wii Play games will also be available, at a recommended price of AU$79.95

Hitting shelves on the 7th of December, the Wii will have a recommended retail price of $399.95. Each pack will contain one console, one wireless Wii remote controller and one Nunchuk controller. To keep your Wii busy, the pack also includes the Wii Sports compilation. This is comprised of five different games on one disk, including baseball, golf and bowling.

Also available at launch will be the highly anticipated The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, at a price of AU$99.95. Another 20 titles will be ready for the Australian launch, including the following titles:

- Red Steel
- Rayman: Raving Rabbids
- Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam
- Disney Pixar's Cars
- Madden NFL 07
- Need for Speed Carbon
- Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz
- Barnyard
- SpongeBob Squarepants
- Creature from Krusty Krab
- Monster Truck 4 x 4: World Circuit
- Open Season
- GT Pro Series
- Far Cry®: Vengeance
- Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Double Agent
- Call of Duty 3
- Marvel™ Ultimate Alliance

A component cable is not included with the Wii console, and will sell separately for AU$49.95.

Source: http://au.wii.ign.co...3/743493p1.html

I traded in my GCN, three games and pre-ordered a Wii, TP and the Wii Play Bundle. I've been told that the Wii will only come bundled with Wii Sports for a limited time. The Wii Play Bundle will only be available for a limited time too. I can't wait! Oh and the Wii Classic Controller will be $29.95 I think. Does anyone know if Nintendo will continue to make GCN style Controllers or will we be able to use the Wii Classic Controller for GCN games as well as Virtual Console games?

Edited by Mad Scrub, 02 November 2006 - 02:28 AM.

[SL the Pyro]

WHERE THE HECK IS METROID 3: CORRUPTION ON THAT LIST!? It thought it as supposed to be a launch title, and the only game I was looking forward to more than TP...

EDIT: nvm, I thought this was for North America. I checked a site for the games; it seems MP3: Corruption and TP are coming out as launch titles. Didn't see the SSB:B release date on the site, though.

Edited by Dark Link, 02 November 2006 - 09:24 AM.

[Mad Scrub]

Dark Link, on Nov 2 2006, 11:05 PM, said:

WHERE THE HECK IS METROID 3: CORRUPTION ON THAT LIST!? It thought it as supposed to be a launch title, and the only game I was looking forward to more than TP...

EDIT: nvm, I thought this was for North America. I checked a site for the games; it seems MP3: Corruption and TP are coming out as launch titles. Didn't see the SSB:B release date on the site, though.

Which website is stating MP3:C will be a launch title? SSB:B will be released early 2007 I think.

[Fyxe]

I have a question.

Where the fuck are all the SNES games.

[Showsni]

Coming next year? Sim City is good. But I already have it, on my SNES... I haven't played the other two though.

[Fyxe]

You haven't even played F-Zero? Good stuff. And DKC? Decent platformingness (never deserved as much hype as it originally got, mind).

My question is based around the fact that Japan has LOADS of VC games (including Monshou No Nazo... AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH bastards) but we get a mere three or two(!).

[Hero of Winds]

Dark Link, on Nov 2 2006, 01:35 PM, said:

WHERE THE HECK IS METROID 3: CORRUPTION ON THAT LIST!? It thought it as supposed to be a launch title, and the only game I was looking forward to more than TP...

It was delayed to 2007... about, several weeks ago.

[SL the Pyro]

Hero of Winds, on Nov 2 2006, 07:41 PM, said:

It was delayed to 2007... about, several weeks ago.

*Darth Vader voice from Star Wars III* NNNOOOOOOOO!!! *Voice goes back to normal* GODD@#$%T ALL TO F@#$%NG HELL! *Throws several bombs to blow himself around the room until his seemingly endless rage is all gone.

ARGH! Ridiculous! I don't want to wait that long to get Metroid Prime 3: Corruption!

[Fyxe]

It's two months until 2007. o.o Bah. Stupid USians and your inability to deal with delays that *almost everyone else* has to deal with all the time anyway.

[Ken the Wandering Soul]

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My question is based around the fact that Japan has LOADS of VC games (including Monshou No Nazo...

What?

*Checks*

Oh goddamnit. TRANSLATE THE FIRE EMBLEM GOODNESS YOU NOA SLOUCHES!!! Oh well, at least the US gets the console first (hugs wallet containing pre-order reciepts).

I want to know where all the N64 games are. All that is shown is a Super Mario 64, and there were plenty of good non-Rare games.

[Mad Scrub]

Australia's VC launch titles.

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Australia, November 2, 2006 - Antiquated though they are, Nintendo's 20 years worth of gaming is still wholly playable and enjoyable. What is more, with the advent of Wii's Virtual Console system, you can sift through Nintendo's back catalogue of titles for your favourites. But what will be available and how much will you be forking out?

In Australia, 26 Virtual Console games will be available in December, including 16 Nintendo titles and 10 classic Sega Mega Drive games. Specifically, the following games will be available in December:

NES: 500 Wii Points (approximately AU$7.50)
Baseball, Donkey Kong, Donkey Kong Jr., Ice Hockey, Mario Bros., Pinball, Soccer, Solomon's Key (Tecmo), Tennis, The Legend of Zelda, Urban Champion, Wario's Woods.

SNES: 800 Wii Points (approximately AU$12.00)
Donkey Kong Country, F-Zero, SimCity.

N64: 1000 Wii Points, (approximately AU$15.00)
Super Mario 64

Sega Mega Drive: 800 Wii Points (approximately AU$12.00)
Sonic the Hedgehog, Altered Beast, Golden Axe, Columns, Gunstar Heroes, Ecco the Dolphin, Space Harrier II, Toe Jam & Earl, Ristar, Dr. Robotonik's Mean Bean Machine.

Stored on the Wii's internal flash memory, these titles can be downloaded using Wii Points. For those familiar with Microsoft's Xbox 360 Points system, this will seem comfortably similar. Wii Points Cards will be available to buy in retail stores and are estimated to retail at around AU$30.00 for 2000 Wii Points.

Interestingly, Nintendo has also mentioned that the cost of these games (in Wii points) may shift in 2007, which indicates that perhaps Nintendo is still gauging the right price point for their Virtual Console releases.

Source: http://au.wii.ign.co...3/743757p1.html

It might be a good idea to get rid of the "For Europe" in the thread title now seeing as we've posted every regions launch titles. Otherwise we might end up with multiple threads.

Edited by Mad Scrub, 03 November 2006 - 05:55 PM.

[Chukchi Husky]

SimCity seems to be a bit of an odd choice.

[Showsni]

It is Nintendo based though. It has Mario and Bowser in, and stuff...

[Mad Scrub]

More VC launch titles for the US.

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US, November 8, 2006 - When it comes to gathering clues for potential Virtual Console titles, Nintendo isn't always the best source to get answers from. The company has its priorities during this holiday season, and for that reason fans have been looking elsewhere for details in regard to what the Wii's unique retro catalog will offer. The ESRB (Entertainment Software Ratings Board) has already helped us confirm multiple titles expected to hit Wii early next year, and we've received an updated list just this morning.

As it stood, the following potential 2007 VC games we hit on were as follows:

* 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)

New to the list, however, is a slightly more diverse catalog of 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)

Granted, a few of the games on this list were assumed, shown, or already announced by Nintendo, but many of the listed titles have just now been confirmed by the ESRB listing. Since all games released must go through the ESRB before getting to consumers, this shows that these games were submitted by Nintendo, obviously intended for Virtual Console support.

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.

Source: http://au.wii.ign.co...4/744751p1.html

Edited by Mad Scrub, 08 November 2006 - 10:18 PM.

[Skyreus]

Mad Scrub, on Nov 9 2006, 03:17 AM, said:

More VC launch titles for the US.

Those are only titles submitted for ratings from ESRB, they are not VC launch titles. This just confirms that those games are coming . Great to see Pilotwings on there

[Mad Scrub]

14 should be happy about Kirby's Super Star.

[Skyreus]

Mad Scrub, on Nov 9 2006, 03:25 AM, said:

14 should be happy about Kirby's Super Star.

Speaking of Kirby, I've never played Dream Land 3. I wonder how that one fairs... I also really want to check out Kirby's Dream Course

And while I'm on the thought of Kirby, I wonder if Nintendo will ever think of offering old GB and GBC games for download. Even Kirby's Tilt n' Tumble will work thanks to the Wii-mote

Edited by Skyreus, 08 November 2006 - 10:41 PM.

[31-Year-Old-From-Georgia]

You bet I am! XD And Kirby's Dreamland 3! And Starfox 64! And Super Metroid! I'm considering getting a Wii in early or middle 2007 just because of the Virtual Console! Money matters? Bah!

This is seriously making my day. Sure, we all knew big-name titles like this would become available eventually, but I'm pleasantly surprised it's coming so early. Well, maybe. I don't see why they would wait so long to release these games.

I really hope they end up setting up something similar with the DS. You know, making old GB games up for download. I have loads to get my hands on.

*is on a nerd high* Wiiiiiiiiiiii!!!!!

EDIT: About DL3, it's a supposed to be a lot like K64 but with partners. I liked K64, so I'm pretty excited about it.

Edited by 14-Year-Old, 08 November 2006 - 10:48 PM.

[Steel Samurai]

Gah. Aus's VC lineup sucks for now. Only one n64 game? And 3 SNES games? I never personally played megadrive, are any of the games listed (besides sonic) any good?

[Skyreus]

Steel Samurai, on Nov 9 2006, 05:01 AM, said:

Gah. Aus's VC lineup sucks for now. Only one n64 game? And 3 SNES games? I never personally played megadrive, are any of the games listed (besides sonic) any good?

What's Aussie's VC lineup right now?

Without looking at it though, if you see Gunstar Heroes on that list then you must buy it... M-U-S-T.

There are plenty of quality Genesis/Megadrive games. In fact, while the Sonic games are quite good, I don't consider them the best the system has to offer. Maybe the most popular, but certainly far from the best.

Though there's a Genesis Collection releasing soon on the PS2 and PSP. That's one treasure box that people should really look into seeing that it contains some gems like Phantasy Star IV, Shinobi III and Vectorman amongst other good games. It also finally gives me the chance to play Comix Zone . No Gunstar Heroes but it gives me an excuse to download it on a next generation system .

[Mad Scrub]

Skyreus, on Nov 9 2006, 03:44 PM, said:

What's Aussie's VC lineup right now?

I posted them further up.

[Showsni]

Steel Samurai, on Nov 9 2006, 05:01 AM, said:

Gah. Aus's VC lineup sucks for now. Only one n64 game? And 3 SNES games? I never personally played megadrive, are any of the games listed (besides sonic) any good?

The only one I've played a bit of is Ecco... Who wouldn't want to play as a dolphin?

[Ken the Wandering Soul]

Bah, I think they should put Zero Wing on the MegaDrive/Genesis VC list. I know plenty of people who download it just for the opening cutscene.

[Skyreus]

Mad Scrub, on Nov 9 2006, 09:19 PM, said:

I posted them further up.

Oops, my bad .

Out of that list...
As I said before, Gunstar Heroes is a an ABSOLUTE MUST. Seven Force is still one of the greatest boss battles ever .
Ristar, Toe Jam & Earl and Ecco the Dolphin are also all good games worth checking out
Altered Beast and Golden Axe are considered classics, but they are ultimately simple arcade type of stuff so they're not as worth it in my eyes. Even ignoring that, they aren't as good as those games I mentioned .
I heard Space Harrier II is pretty good as well, though once again that's another arcade title.

[Mad Scrub]

I've never been too fond of other Kirby games. Kirby's abilities seem too limited in other Kirby games whereas in Kirby's Super Star he had heaps of abilities at his disposal and nearly every button combination imaginable was used to execute them.

Why does every region have there own list of VC launch titles? Does this mean every region will be limited to the NES, SNES and N64 games that were released in that particular region and no more. The Wii isn't region free is it? Would that apply to the VC as well?