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Doubtful

wasent the last batch of DLC had stuff thats in the U version and not the 3DS version?

Yup, Pirate Ship stage was Wii U only.

 

[ShockingAlberto]

I don't mean "It will be totally broken on 3DS."

I mean they will probably design for Wii U first and pare it down as necessary for 3DS without worrying about trying to make it equitable.

 

[Son Of D]

According to the last investor's meeting, Smash 3DS sold more but Smash Wii U does better with DLC.

I imagine at this point making sure the 3DS version of DLC works as well is a lower priority.

Can't say I'm surprised. Smash Wii U seems to have more sales from more hardcore players and the players more likely to buy DLC.

 

[GenG3000]

According to the last investor's meeting, Smash 3DS sold more but Smash Wii U does better with DLC.

I imagine at this point making sure the 3DS version of DLC works as well is a lower priority.

That's because the main buyers in 3DS are probably kids without disposable income or access to credit cards.

 

[Jaeger]

Not surprised in the least bit.

 

[Neiteio]

That's because the main buyers in 3DS are probably kids without disposable income or access to credit cards.

It's probably also because a chunk of 3DS players moved onto the WiiU version and only play that version now, so why buy characters for both games when you'll only use them on one?

 

[Plaguefox]

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[Roo]

Wasn't Pirate Ship on the 3DS version by default or is my memory totally goofy? I'd assumed they added it as DLC to the Wii U version only because it was already there on the other one.

It's Wii U exclusive iirc
The Duck Hunt stage (which was also Wii U exclusive) was released as a free DLC stage for 3DS the same day Pirate Ship was available.

 

[L Thammy]

I think it's more because a lot of the 3DS owners are likely to be more casual consumers, who don't really care about getting the best possible Smash Bros experience, and may have already shelved the game to go play something else. The Wii U version is more likely to contain the hardcore Nintendo fans, who the ones who stick around and buy the DLC. Especially the camp that goes "I don't even like this character, but I have to buy it because it's Smash DLC". Those guys are going to have the Wii U version (if they don't have both).

 

[balladofwindfishes]

I imagine the hard core Smash Fans "moved on" to the Wii U version when it was released, and those would be the people who make up the bulk of DLC sales.

 

[IntelliHeath]

I just want to remind people that there are Smash DLC Discussion thread.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1021840&page=391

I imagine the hard core Smash Fans "moved on" to the Wii U version when it was released, and those would be the people who make up the bulk of DLC sales.

Not just hardcore fans. There are good amount of casual fans that love Nintendo franchises still buying the IP. I know it's easier to prove that hardcore fans still buying the games.

 

[ffdgh]

I suppose I'm apart of the problem. I always buy the stage/character dlc for 3ds and wii u despite not having the latter lol.

 

[IntelliHeath]

I suppose I'm apart of the problem. I always buy the stage/character dlc for 3ds and wii u despite not having the latter lol.

I don't really think that you should worry about that because I did bought all DLC characters and stages for both versions and I don't really play 3DS that much but only if I'm out.

 

[Fandangox]

I buy the characters and stages for both versions, since I alternate between the two depending on whichever. My Wii U was on a storage for a while, so played the 3DS version on that timeframe, also I still play it sometimes during commute.

 

[Roo]

I suppose I'm apart of the problem. I always buy the stage/character dlc for 3ds and wii u despite not having the latter lol.

Wait, for real?
I could have sworn I once saw "Smash Bros" under you name when I was checking my friend list a few months ago.
Weird..

 

[IntelliHeath]

Wait, for real?
I could have sworn I once saw "Smash Bros" under you name when I was checking my friend list a few months ago.
Weird..

So I did too but it might be his friends.

 

[PreyingShark]

I suppose I'm apart of the problem. I always buy the stage/character dlc for 3ds and wii u despite not having the latter lol.

lolwut? EDIT: No really you've been saying you'll get it for like forever haven't you?

 

[Boss Doggie]

To be honest I don't think Midgar is that intensive.

I mean we got Unova Leage in 3DS.

 

[balladofwindfishes]

To be honest I don't think Midgar is that intensive.

I mean we got Unova Leage in 3DS.

Which isn't really all that intensive.

That's about as intense as it gets, with a handful of 2D animated sprites on the screen. The background is anywhere near what Midgar is.

Not like the stage is being split in two or a massive flood covers the stage.

 

[Boss Doggie]

Which isn't really all that intensive.

That's about as intense as it gets, with a handful of 2D animated sprites on the screen. The background is anywhere near what Midgar is.

Not like the stage is being split in two or a massive flood covers the stage.

Being split into two wouldn't be a problem, so is causing a giant pillar of flame or electrfying the stage. Even Bahamut doesn't seem to be intensive.

The flooding really is the only graphically intensive thing but I honestly could see it like how they did Jungle Japes.

 

[Chi3fster]

I'm still amazed at this. I even screenshot my TV when I booted up Smash with Cloud downloaded.

Should've been the last character revealed. Would've been a bigger bang than Bayonetta...