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NSMB2 E-shop/retail dual release
- Thread starter Truth101
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I think I will probably too.
soxinthebox
Member
From briefing.
It's real, so hush.
Neuromancer
Member
Shoah. May as well download it I guess. Any price differential though?
You can pay and download it in stores if you like.
You can do what? Make a fool of yourself?
updated.
billy beane
Banned
Nice. I'll still probably buy the physical release, but it's nice to have an option.
Electivirus
Member
I am so biting on that digital release.
friskykillface
Banned
ohhhhhhhh that was surprising, never thought i'd see Nintendo do that so soon, good news 
but i think i'll get the physical copy.
but i think i'll get the physical copy.
Huh. This surprised me a little. I know they've been working towards this lately, but I thought they'd leave that to third parties in the beginning. This is a pretty huge step for Ninty, although way later than it should've happened.
I'll probably get the retail release myself though. I like to have games on shelves.
I'll probably get the retail release myself though. I like to have games on shelves.
Allan Holdsworth
Member
Digital should be $10 cheaper, but it won't.
I'm getting physical either way, due to being a collector and also not being tied to a system if I get the 3DS revision.
I'm getting physical either way, due to being a collector and also not being tied to a system if I get the 3DS revision.
K
kittens
Unconfirmed Member
Rad. :-D
Dash Kappei
Not actually that important
Surprised it is so soom, but unless they're rolling out an account based system for 3DS like they are with WiiU, it'd be tied to a specific 3DS. Maybe they'll work out something.
Don't care about price, will vote with my proverbial e-wallet to show Nintendo that we gives a fuck (GAF lol) about interesting digital content.
WiiWare is mired in shitty games that I wouldn't spend more than five minutes playing in a browser, let alone a $10 title. I know there's storage limitations, but I've listened to enough Giant Bombcasts to know that WiiWare is filled but nothing but half-baked feces.
The 3DS eShop is off to a great start, though. Shitty VC release schedule aside, it has the goods.
WiiWare is mired in shitty games that I wouldn't spend more than five minutes playing in a browser, let alone a $10 title. I know there's storage limitations, but I've listened to enough Giant Bombcasts to know that WiiWare is filled but nothing but half-baked feces.
The 3DS eShop is off to a great start, though. Shitty VC release schedule aside, it has the goods.
Does that exist yet? Good to see them pre-empting it.
DR2K
Banned
Yes, they are.
If they can get more games up like that then I'll never need a flash cart.
outunderthestars
Banned
This is great news. Now get third parties on board as well.
Dash Kappei
Not actually that important
How? I don't see the dots.
K
kittens
Unconfirmed Member
Is that from the briefing?
Sounds like all Wii U games will be available for download.
A Human Becoming
More than a Member
Wow, that surprises me. Nintendo has made great strides on the 3DS for digital distribution.
Dedication Through Light
Member
The hassle of Sunday releases will be a thing of the past, assuming they dont adopt the market standard of one day for digital release.
Probably still get the box, So much digital stuff they have on 3DS that I think everyone must be out of space on the SD card that was included?
Probably still get the box, So much digital stuff they have on 3DS that I think everyone must be out of space on the SD card that was included?
DisenLedZep
Member
Yes! Say goodbye to overprincing in this country. (Argentina)
I'm going with the download option day one. I should buy a second 3DS and support this even more...
I'm going with the download option day one. I should buy a second 3DS and support this even more...
not yet i think, but its coming for sure
like Steam? some people in other countries (like mine) might pirate their DS games because of the inflated retail prices. If this gets regional-based pricing then a new option pops up for those that wanna go legit.
crimsonheadGCN
Banned
With the way that Nintendo is handling DD in the future, it could mean we'll see apps from different retailers (Gamestop, Steam, Origin, etc) on Wii-U.
Yes, you can see it here.
Sounds like all Wii U games will be available for download.
Nintendo being the first out the gate with comprehensive DD release-parity for consoles. Who'da thought.
billy beane
Banned
And thank god that Nintendo went against using proprietary memory cards for the 3DS. That makes it much more appealing to buy games from the eShop.
The Wheel of Fortune
Member
Great step for Nintendo! I hope to see they do this more often in the future.
Now I can't decide whether to buy it on retail or download. Most 3DS games in my country retail for approximately $53 USD(with particular retailers, which are cheaper than specialized stores) so, even if the game is $40 USD at the eShop (and that's not happening) it would be a big win for me. There's also the portability (having it with you everywhere). The bad thing is that I won't be able to share the cartridge with my sister, though, and the feeling of not having it physically is not same.
Now I can't decide whether to buy it on retail or download. Most 3DS games in my country retail for approximately $53 USD(with particular retailers, which are cheaper than specialized stores) so, even if the game is $40 USD at the eShop (and that's not happening) it would be a big win for me. There's also the portability (having it with you everywhere). The bad thing is that I won't be able to share the cartridge with my sister, though, and the feeling of not having it physically is not same.