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[SatoAilDarko]

Damn it. I was interested in a few of the playsets. The game being free may push me to get a base and a play sets.

Edit:

Actually during the E3 Digital Event Nintendo said both Skylanders and Infinity would have extra features with the NFC in the Gamepad. I wonder what that will be?

 

[Krakn3Dfx]

The base can be had for like $10 on Ebay shipped, so good deal.

 

[shiftplusone]

Ridiculous that you need to buy the base when the gamepad has NFC.

Explain how you'd fit 2 characters and a playset object onto the gamepad

Hell, explain how you would get 1 character on there and still be able to play the game at all with the gamepad

 

[Bulzeeb]

Donald, Stich, Mulan, Aladdin, Merida.... all the disney characters that are worth it and all the Marvel characters

oh that version looks more interesting but not enough to buy the game full price, I might keep and eye on it then

 

[Starwolf_UK]

Explain how you'd fit 2 characters and a playset object onto the gamepad

Hell, explain how you would get 1 character on there and still be able to play the game at all with the gamepad

Obviously you program the game so that a figure and all the other bits are only required for loading rather than constantly streaming.

My analogy of guitar hero instruments still stands though. There to make you spend more.

 

[dottme]

Obviously you program the game so that a figure and all the other bits are only required for loading rather than constantly streaming.

My analogy of guitar hero instruments still stands though. There to make you spend more.

Yes but not fully right. I think Skylander is saving your character progress inside the figure. So if you use it with another game, it won't lose the progress.

 

[L~A]

No, it's for cross platform toys. If they use the Wii NFC, they have to make a whole separate set of toys for one platform. By having a universal base you can take your toys with you from platform to platform.

My friends' kids have taken their Skylanders from DS to Wii to 3DS to PS4. As a parent myself, the idea of expensive toys being forward compatible makes me less terrified of the day my daughter decides she wants these games too.

Not really. NFC is a standard, not a Wii U exclusivity, so you'd simply need to make the base (for the other platforms) compatible, instead of using something proprietary. That way, figures would work on anything : GamePad or base. No need for multiple versions.

But of course, they won't do that, because they wouldn't want companies making cheaper versions of the portal (since NFC is a standard). With a proprietary system, you can not only make sure people buy YOUR portal, but you can also make them buy a new portal every year if you want to (ie: Skylanders). They also wouldn't want any NFC reader to be able to access/modify data on the chips themselves.

It's all about the $$$, really. And the convenience. Bust mostly the $$$.

 

[frankie_baby]

Yes but not fully right. I think Skylander is saving your character progress inside the figure. So if you use it with another game, it won't lose the progress.

You could scan the figure again to upload progress. Simples

 

[CamHostage]

Smart to go ala carte "F2P" with Disney Infinity. The toys are where the money is.

Is this just Toy Box mode though or does it have story campaigns in the free release?

 

[Burai]

Not really. NFC is a standard, not a Wii U exclusivity, so you'd simply need to make the base (for the other platforms) compatible, instead of using something proprietary. That way, figures would work on anything : GamePad or base. No need for multiple versions.

But of course, they won't do that, because they wouldn't want companies making cheaper versions of the portal (since NFC is a standard). With a proprietary system, you can not only make sure people buy YOUR portal, but you can also make them buy a new portal every year if you want to (ie: Skylanders). They also wouldn't want any NFC reader to be able to access/modify data on the chips themselves.

It's all about the $$$, really. And the convenience. Bust mostly the $$$.

No it's not. These games give you the base for free with the retail game anyway.

Why would you tie your entire toy chip architecture in with one console manufacturer's standard when you have no idea what their future intentions are regarding the tech? Why put all your eggs in someone else's basket when this stuff is so cheap and there's no added cost to the end user?

 

[Diprosalic]

shit i'd buy a figurine if they do this on eu e-shop. Buying the games and figurines was always a bit weird to me but if i just can pickup a Pixar figurine and play a game, i might do it.

 

[Anirask]

I just downloaded it and can confirm. The Wii U version of the game DOES NOT recognise the Xbox 360 version of the base.

Tried all 4 USB ports on the Wii U just to be sure.

 

[watershed]

This is a smart move considering they make all their money from the figures anyways. Lowering the barrier of entry.

 

[tim_pkmn89]

Obviously you program the game so that a figure and all the other bits are only required for loading rather than constantly streaming.

My analogy of guitar hero instruments still stands though. There to make you spend more.

The game expects you to be able to switch them on the fly, as well as being able to save to them automatically.

 

[Razgriz-Specter]

Mulan

When was this announced?

 

[jblank83]

What is the base for? Doesn't the gamepad have NFC built-in?

If they let the figures use the NFC feature, how would they sell the base for more money?

You have to think about these things, gaming pal.

 

[tim_pkmn89]

If they let the figures use the NFC feature, how would they sell the base for more money?

You have to think about these things, gaming pal.

If by "more money", you mean "included with every new copy of the game". The base set is only $10 more than most games, with the game, base, and three figures.

 

[DidntKnowJack]

The game is all right. The Pirates section, though, was the only one worth playing through imo. The ship stuff was a lot like Assassin's Creed and the on shore stuff reminded me of a Lego game. The Toy Box mode or whatever it was called was kind of lame.

At any rate, I don't see how this works unless Disney makes these bases available separately.

 

[SegaShack]

I just downloaded it and can confirm. The Wii U version of the game DOES NOT recognise the Xbox 360 version of the base.

Tried all 4 USB ports on the Wii U just to be sure.

Thanks, was just going to DL and try this. Makes no sense since it is USB.

 

[Hoho for breakfast]

Well this is cool except I made the mistake of previously downloading 2 whole games, so now do not have the room for this. You go Nintendo.

Also I don't know if the PS3 base will work with the Wii U version.

 

[Shin Johnpv]

Wii, WIi U, and PS3 bases all work on those 3 systems. The 360 is the odd ball out that only works on the 360.

 

[DDayton]

The Wii U "Starter Set" (Game + Pad + 3 characters) is currently $29.99 at Target. (In store, at least.)

Actually, the store flyer says that -all- Disney Infinity Starter Sets are $29.99 at the moment.

I tried to get a Wii version for my nieces, but they were out.

The weird thing is that I opened and tried the Wii U version YESTERDAY. In theory, I haven't really lost anything, as the pad + 3 figures for $30 is still fairly cheap, but...

 

[jholmes]

Obviously you program the game so that a figure and all the other bits are only required for loading rather than constantly streaming.

This is how the figures work with Pokemon Rumble U -- you load the character, play with it, and after you get some experience and level up you save back to the character. You only place the figure on the NFC pad twice and it takes just a second both times.

 

[jblank83]

If by "more money", you mean "included with every new copy of the game". The base set is only $10 more than most games, with the game, base, and three figures.

Ah, so just a little more money.

 

[Hero of Legend]

Anyone start up the game with no base and not hear any audio at all?

 

[blame space]

can you do anything with this without the base or the toys?

 

[Kriken]

Heads up for those with Club Nintendo points in mind

 

[Bulzeeb]

Heads up for those with Club Nintendo points in mind

well downloading that even if I don't have a base lol

 

[rav]

I just downloaded it and can confirm. The Wii U version of the game DOES NOT recognise the Xbox 360 version of the base.

Tried all 4 USB ports on the Wii U just to be sure.

Disney Infinity Replacement Portal Base Only for Wii Wii U or PS3 - No Game or Figures Included
Disney Infinity Replacement Portal Base Only for Xbox 360 - No Game or Figures Included
FYI

 

[DidntKnowJack]

Heads up for those with Club Nintendo points in mind

Yup. Downloading solely for the coins, will delete after the survey pops up. It's nearly 10 gigs and I already have the disc version.

 

[foxuzamaki]

I was going to jump on this until the part where you need not only the toys but the base aswell

 

[MiguelMexMIstery]

Now might be the chance to get those Anna and Elsa figures.

 

[Platy]

Heads up for those with Club Nintendo points in mind

Well well well ...

90 coins with the post play survey .... I like it =D

[edit]

When was this announced?

More of a Rumor ....mostly because of background of the trailers
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[zroid]

The base can be had for like $10 on Ebay shipped, so good deal.

When I was looking yesterday the best I could find was like $35 after shipping

but I'm not in the US

 

[obeythed1734]

Yup. Downloading solely for the coins, will delete after the survey pops up. It's nearly 10 gigs and I already have the disc version.

I couldn't believe how big a file the game was and already hit platinum for the year. Now the next question... does it affect the DDP at all???

 

[Justzisguyukno]

Suppose I'll be picking up some frozen figures for the daughter.

Just have to find a good deal on that base..

 

[kiultra]

Target has the starter set for $29.99.. good deal for the base and 3 figures etc..

 

[DidntKnowJack]

Well that was a waste of time, I didn't get dick for coins, unless there's a weird delay or something. Maybe I can get some DDP points out of this, but I highly doubt it.

Delete delete.

 

[Razgriz-Specter]

More of a Rumor ....mostly because of background of the trailers
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Will buy day 1 if true.

 

[RPG_Fanatic]

I couldn't believe how big a file the game was and already hit platinum for the year. Now the next question... does it affect the DDP at all???

Since the eshop price is $0, it shouldn't.

Glad I haven't inputted all my codes to rush to platinum yet.

 

[Platy]

Never understood rushing to platinum .... specialy when most of those people complain that there are nothing to get on the eshop =P

 

[SpotAnime]

One thing worth noting - the Xbox 360, and I believe the Xbox One as well, use a proprietary communication protocol for the base, while the Wii/WiiU bases work on the PS3/PS4 as well. Good to know if you want to just buy the PS3 starter pack.

 

[Kitoro]

WARNING: Make sure you don't buy a 360 NFC base; it won't work on any other platform!!!

 

[krumble]

Just so people know

the base compatibility

Xbox360 base and xbone are NOT compatible with any other systems

PS3/PS4/WiiU/Wii base are the same thing and interchangeable

Did some research on this a little while ago

Edit: Damn beaten

 

[wanders]

Bases go for $12 shipped on eBay, figurines as low as $4 shipped.

 

[TehOh]

Can someone please confirm if the ps3 and Wii infinity base works for Wii U... trying to close a craigslist deal right now.

I haven't tried it myself, but, the official replacement bases are sold as 360 and "PS3/Wii/Wii U" versions. So, I think the only incompatible one is the Xbox 360 base.

 

[Rapscallion]

My Girlfriend and I had wanted to get into this game, so after seeing this last night we went to target to see how much a base + figures would be. The starter pack with the game was only 30 dollars, which seemed to be as much as it would cost for 3 characters and the base any where else.

Bought Wreck-It-Ralph too...probably will pick up Sorcerer Mickey too.

 

[Chip N Chance]

Yeah i tried a 360 base on it and nope. Bummer, but ill take the coins.

 

[DidntKnowJack]

Never understood rushing to platinum .... specialy when most of those people complain that there are nothing to get on the eshop =P

I'm not rushing to Platinum, I already have it.

Besides, you can never be too prepared. Nintendo could put up something incredibly awesome and rare for 800 points tomorrow and I'll be there ready and waiting.

Hey, a man can dream can't he?

 

[Man God]

I'm not rushing to Platinum, I already have it.

Besides, you can never be too prepared. Nintendo could put up something incredibly awesome and rare for 800 points tomorrow and I'll be there ready and waiting.

Hey, a man can dream can't he?

Hell my resources are pretty low after they put up 8 games this month...5 of which I didn't have.