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[frankie_baby]

The problem is that, just like with Super Metroid and Link to the Past, the USA eshop will have a superior version of the same game for cheaper.

If you don't count the tax its actually cheaper in the UK

 

[sörine]

So DKC comes only to WiiU and DKL comes only to 3DS or you can play both trilogies on both consoles?

SNES = Wii U only
GB = 3DS only

I guess there's a chance GBC DKC1 comes to 3DS VC eventually though.

 

[Camjo-Z]

These better hit the US soon yo! Maybe I'll finally be able to beat DKL2 without my cartridge deleting the save file for once.

FUCK THEM FOR NOT GIVING US THE GBC VERSION OF DKL3!

Fuck them for not giving you an untranslated Japanese version of the game? Uh...

 

[Santar]

The problem is that, just like with Super Metroid and Link to the Past, the USA eshop will have a superior version of the same game for cheaper than what we are paying here for a gimped 50hz version.

Actually at least Donkey Kong Country 1 and 2 were optimized for PAL originally so they run just as fast as the NTSC versions, even on a real SNES.

 

[trixx]

If it's coming to Europe it's coming to NA. That's kinda how the eShop works, the only thing is that you might not get that particular deal in North America.

Yeah, i hope NA gets the deal. Mad that I missed out on TF sale for smash bros release hopefullly they can do it again for Wii U release lol

 

[TheMoon]

I think I bought DKC from the Wii VC, do I still get the discount for TF?

If not, then I have to re-buy DKC for Wii U (which isn't out until this offer starts?) in order to get the discount?

The page states clearly that it only applies if you bought one of the games with the same NNID. Since NNIDs don't exist on Wii or Wii Mode the answer is pretty clear.

 

[Rich!]

Actually at least Donkey Kong Country 1 and 2 were optimized for PAL originally so they run just as fast as the NTSC versions, even on a real SNES.

...thats not solving the issue here. As I explained on the last page, the Wii U cannot output 50hz. So it doubles every fifth frame which results in stutter and a dead zone each second where controls are not recognized. It doesnt matter whether the original game was optimized for 50hz or not, the issue will be the same.

 

[Nere]

3DS only has Game Boy. Wii U only has SNES.

SNES = Wii U only
GB = 3DS only

I guess there's a chance GBC DKC1 comes to 3DS VC eventually though.

Well that sucks those games would be perfect portable with the 3DS (plus I have no WiiU yet)=((((

 

[TheMoon]

I wonder if the games will be relisted for Wii as well?

Since Nintendo's bringing back delisted titles hopefully Sim City is next.

The funny thing is, Sim City was never delisted in Europe. I bought the Wii VC version last year because the internet had me panicking about delisted stuff

 

[Mlatador]

Not getting any of these as I have the superior originals. However, to anyone else not owning an snes, you should definitely pick up Donkey Kong Country and Donkey Kong Country 2.

 

[BGBW]

Not getting any of these as I have the superior originals. However, to anyone else not owning an snes, you should definitely pick up Donkey Kong Country and Donkey Kong Country 2.

But 3 is the best one.

 

[TheMoon]

DKC3 is amazing, too. Better recognize.

 

[udivision]

Maybe the legal compromise is "no NA version."

 

[sörine]

The funny thing is, Sim City was never delisted in Europe. I bought the Wii VC version last year because the internet had me panicking about delisted stuff

Looking it up seems it was never delisted in Japan either. Sim Earth (TGCD) was never delisted in any region too. Weird.

Well, hopefully it's also coming back. And I'd still like Tetris Attack too.

 

[Kandinsky]

Nintendo please D:

 

[Pila]

High prices?????????? They're only five pounds and forty-nine pence, that's like the price of two pints of beer

Well, it's not like they give them away dude, 8 € is not a penny for a lot of europeans, I'm glad you feel like they're not even money... I'm paying that price for the best version available, not interested in 50 hz stuff, plain and simple.

 

[Isotope]

I would do illegal things to get DKC 2 on my Wii U.

 

[Bluemercury]

Maybe the legal compromise is "no NA version."

I would think that the legal stuff might be related to the contents of the game that refers other Rare stuff maybe?

 

[Spieler Eins]

With the removal of the games on the original Wii, I was already fearing we'd only get the GBA ports. Thankfully not.

I never had the Land titles, I might check them out...

 

[themagicalkitsune]

Now put the country games back on Wii too.

 

[Jaagen]

I replayed a bit of Land 3 when I was home this summer. Good memories.

 

[Drago]

!!!

NoA please! I need DKC2 and 3!
Glad to see the games coming back though. Had serious fear of them putting the GBA ports up instead D:

 

[Velcro Fly]

Oh my gosh please NoA get DKC1-3 on the VC.

 

[TheMoon]

!!!

NoA please! I need DKC2 and 3!
Glad to see the games coming back though. Had serious fear of them putting the GBA ports up instead D:

You be quiet with your Castlevania month. Have patience like the rest of us!

 

[frankie_baby]

Well, it's not like they give them away dude, 8 € is not a penny for a lot of europeans, I'm glad you feel like they're not even money... I'm paying that price for the best version available, not interested in 50 hz stuff, plain and simple.

They're worth a lot more than that IMO

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

North America where are you.. Where are you! I have been clamoring for this since we got vc on wii u please! Id buy all 3 on the same day.

 

[Drago]

You be quiet with your Castlevania month. Have patience like the rest of us!

Donkey Kong > Castlevania :3

Spoiler

never really played CV so maybe I should get some of those games, hehe

 

[sörine]

Maybe the legal compromise is "no NA version."

If there's any legal compromise it'd be removing things like the Rareware logo and KI character cameos (both of which were kept in the GBA ports post-MS buyout iirc). Nintendo owns everything else outright.

 

[Pila]

They're worth a lot more than that IMO

Agreed, that's why I'll stick with my complete trilogy on my SNES, which I frequently replay. One day Nintendo will grace me with a 60 hz release and I'll rebuy.

 

[zroid]

OH MY

 

[Spirit Icana]

If they come here, I'll buy both trilogies, day 1.

 

[Celery&Lager]

OMG what a treat! I love DKC games but I was very disappointed in the Wii VC releases as the image quality was rubbish. Everything was a pixelated mess. I hope they look better on the WiiU!

 

[radcliff]

My guess is NOA releases the DCK trilogy next month for the original's 20th anniversary. This is also why I am expecting Demon's Crest in December (to celebrate that game's 20th anniversary).

 

[TheMoon]

OMG what a treat! I love DKC games but I was very disappointed in the Wii VC releases as the image quality was rubbish. Everything was a pixelated mess. I hope they look better on the WiiU!

Did you only look at them before they patched them with scanline support?

 

[Mr-Joker]

DUCK YESSSSSSS!!!!!! *pounds chest like Donkey Kong* I have been waiting my whole life to play Donkey Kong country on the Wii U.

And this time I don't care if it's the 60 or 50 Hz version it's ducking Donkey Kong. Though I will pass on the Donkey Kong Land series as I already own them.

 

[Celery&Lager]

Did you only look at them before they patched them with scanline support?

When did that happen and how can you turn this feature on? I last tried them when I bought my wii u which was in May. Googling...

 

[Piccoro]

This would only be perfect if Nintendo got the rights for this arcade game...

 

[73V3N]

*sigh* If only the DKC games were also on 3DS...

came to post this

 

[topplehat]

Yes I will be buying all of these, thanks.

 

[Crimsonclaw111]

Shit I'll have to grab these for sure once they come to the Wii U in North America. I'm not missing them this time.

 

[ohlawd]

NoA, you... what the fuck

Fucking incompetence of the highest order

 

[Pancakes R Us]

Absolutely not. Its a matter of principle for me. Super Metroid and Zelda are butchered in the Wii U versions.

I'm not paying a penny for any 50hz games in 2014. Ever.

Things like this make me glad that I go the extra mile and import US systems.

 

[JoeM86]

This would only be perfect if Nintendo got the rights for this arcade game...

Didn't they add Donkey Kong Arcade a few weeks ago?

 

[LakeEarth]

Where did you go, DKC? I know you were in the Wii Shop because I bought you. Why did you leave us?

 

[Mr-Joker]

Didn't they add Donkey Kong Arcade a few weeks ago?

I think they did on the 3DS.

 

[RaidenZR]

NoA, you... what the fuck

Fucking incompetence of the highest order

Am I missing something? Did NOA even get a chance to confirm/refuse they are going to release these yet?

 

[Dr. Buni]

DKC3 is amazing, too. Better recognize.

DKC 3 is better than the original. DKC 2 still the best, though.

 

[Spirit Icana]

I agree with that guy! DKC 3 is radical!!

Gotz the second best soundtrack in the series (only topped by the first game).

 

[ohlawd]

Am I missing something? Did NOA even get a chance to confirm/refuse they are going to release these yet?

no, not yet

could be like TCG. I want that so bad and we still don't have it here

 

[Neo Child]

According to this there is http://fantendo.wikia.com/wiki/Donkey_Kong_Country_2_(Game_Boy_Color), maybe it was a very limited print.

shit man, thats crazy. im sure it wasnt the gba version because it was the cart i saw and it was a long gbc cart!