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If you mean GTA or Minecraft they both are getting new content updates. Sure they both could be considered ports, but they also are both continually supported.
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DF: More Wii U Ports Heading To Switch! Is This A Good Thing?
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If you mean GTA or Minecraft they both are getting new content updates. Sure they both could be considered ports, but they also are both continually supported.
pretty done
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Heh, tell that to Pokemon, Metroid and Superstar Saga.
They're still splitting releases for some stupid ass reason.
VanMardigan
has calmed down a bit.
As someone who hadn't bought a Nintendo console since the GameCube, I'm really hoping they port all the awesome games I missed over to switch.
Jaded Alyx
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Was mainly talking about internally developed but ok, sure. Once the 3DS is put to pasture it'll be only Switch going forwards. They consolidated their software teams and hardware for a reason.
redmetal86
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Wouldn't be the first time.
Even though I've already played it now, still waiting on a VC release of Virtual Boy Wario Land
They should go ahead and port some Wii games too. They can start with Skyward Sword and take out the motion controls.
Dead Man Typing
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Nintendoland in its original form would have a lot of limitations on a single Switch. However if they added online play and crucially had local wireless play then you could replicate the best parts of Nintendoland with just 2 Switch consoles.
One console connected to the TV, the other held by one player. Player could use the touch screen while the 4 joycons could go to each of the other players.
There would also be the possibility for even crazier games if more players had their own screens but that's a bit more unlikely outside if an online setting.
CouchMaster
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Man I don't need another reason to play through SM3DW for the 19th time, but if they release a Switch port I'd drop $60 in a heartbeat and play the shit out of it, on the go this time.
Btw TMS heavily used the second screen feature so I dunno how it'll work on Switch, or that it's even worth the trouble considering its sales.
Btw TMS heavily used the second screen feature so I dunno how it'll work on Switch, or that it's even worth the trouble considering its sales.
So i counted and there are around 14 high profile games left in the wii U that havent been ported to the switch or 3ds so i will give my thoughts about how their re-release could be handled or if they get a remaster at all
Pikmin 3 standalone release or as a trilogy
Bayonetta 1 and 2 if they want to give a chance to W 101 they should bundle it as i dont see it selling well standalone
XCX standalone maaybe bundled with XC
Starfox,nintendoland i dont see them being re-release without re-tooling them heavily and they might not be worth the effort kirby rc too but that one might not need such a heavy retool
Mario 3DW bundled with capitan toad,being co-op screams for support in all switch configurations
DKCTF this one is probably standalone but maybe a slim chance of a bundle with DKCR
Smash just a straight port with the 3ds stages and modes
TMS and Paper Mario i would love to see them ported but something tells me they wont i just see dont interst from the involved parts
Splatoon 1 probably not all of the effort is focused in Splatoon 2 and they might not want to divert attention.
Pikmin 3 standalone release or as a trilogy
Bayonetta 1 and 2 if they want to give a chance to W 101 they should bundle it as i dont see it selling well standalone
XCX standalone maaybe bundled with XC
Starfox,nintendoland i dont see them being re-release without re-tooling them heavily and they might not be worth the effort kirby rc too but that one might not need such a heavy retool
Mario 3DW bundled with capitan toad,being co-op screams for support in all switch configurations
DKCTF this one is probably standalone but maybe a slim chance of a bundle with DKCR
Smash just a straight port with the 3ds stages and modes
TMS and Paper Mario i would love to see them ported but something tells me they wont i just see dont interst from the involved parts
Splatoon 1 probably not all of the effort is focused in Splatoon 2 and they might not want to divert attention.
xochipiltontli
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I would rebuy SM3DW and Bayonetta no doubt. I would've also bought Smash Bros. if it came out this year, but now I'm hoping the fact that it isn't coming out this year means that it'll be a substantial update to be a little more than a DX version.
Whatever, I guess. I mean, I'm all for more gamers getting to play great games.
But it doesn't really help me. I've played them all on my Wii U, which still works perfectly. Meanwhile, I'd like new experiences for the Switch. And I've heard people say that they're not resource intensive, but they're using up at least some resources. Why not put the effort in securing and porting over third-party titles that never made it to Wii U?
But it doesn't really help me. I've played them all on my Wii U, which still works perfectly. Meanwhile, I'd like new experiences for the Switch. And I've heard people say that they're not resource intensive, but they're using up at least some resources. Why not put the effort in securing and porting over third-party titles that never made it to Wii U?
James Scott
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Yeah, android port doesn't help too much but if the game can run on 360 then it should run on Switch no problem.
If you mean paying for older 3rd party ports, that won't do anything for them since they're available to many vs Wii U's 13M.
They can also make money from these ports like with MK8D which is selling incredibly well.
Nydius
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Now that I have my Switch, I can say I wouldn't be opposed to double dipping for some Wii U ports. I've already bought MK8D and will be getting Pokken Tournament Deluxe day 1 (though, to be fair, I got the original Pokken a mere month before I decided to part ways with my Wii U).
Like others, I'd like to see Bayo 2 (don't really care about 1 again at this point, especially since I have it on PC these days), W101, and, hopefully, a definitive version of Hyrule Warriors. The version of Hyrule Warriors they ported over to 3DS really stunk. It was playable, barely, but was so stripped down compared to the Wii U version that it was a poor alternative to the original.
Like others, I'd like to see Bayo 2 (don't really care about 1 again at this point, especially since I have it on PC these days), W101, and, hopefully, a definitive version of Hyrule Warriors. The version of Hyrule Warriors they ported over to 3DS really stunk. It was playable, barely, but was so stripped down compared to the Wii U version that it was a poor alternative to the original.
Ports are good for people who missed out on the last gen of a console. Its also a great way to pad the catalogue.
I know a lot of mates who were 360 only last gen. But then they switched to PS4 this gen and have purchased a lot of PS3 'remasters'.
I'm excited when I get the switch that I can play most of the good WiiU games without having to buy that console.
I know a lot of mates who were 360 only last gen. But then they switched to PS4 this gen and have purchased a lot of PS3 'remasters'.
I'm excited when I get the switch that I can play most of the good WiiU games without having to buy that console.
SciencePilot
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I missed out on a Wii U and wouldn't mind a few ports. Though honestly, there aren't too many games on it that I want. I think the only one I would absolutely definitely buy is Tropical Freeze. Would also be interested in Bayonetta 1+2 but not sold on it yet.
whyamihere
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I honestly would love some GameCube HD remasters as well.
biglittleps
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Yes, but it should be priced properly but I do not trust nintendo will do it and they just charge premium for these ports which I call is milking to get more out of same games for their little efforts from loyal fans.
Hibiki Kurosawa
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Super awesome if it happens! TMS and Xenoblade X and some others deserve to hit a bigger audience.
Hmm besides Xb2 and SMT which we know nothing about, it's awfully quiet on the jrpg front for switch
pretty done
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Xenoblade X would have been the perfect game to play this summer, especially to get ready for the new one later this year. Big missed opportunity not having it there imo.
Not like a port of a SP RPG would eat into their 2sweet summer multiplayer only lineup of Pokken/ARMS/Splatoon.
Not like a port of a SP RPG would eat into their 2sweet summer multiplayer only lineup of Pokken/ARMS/Splatoon.
Spiritreaver
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I'd also like to see XCX get ported over to encourage a sequel. Ideally I'd like XCX2 to focus on coop online play. I feel like they were testing the waters with it in the original game and it hit some nice beats as someone who loves the PSO franchise.
It will probably never happen, but one can dream.
It will probably never happen, but one can dream.
‘what more will there be?' make sequels to captain toad and tropical freeze, then release the originals on switch somehow. that should take care of two wii u games everyone wants. DKCR deserves to be a trilogy and quite frankly toad should replace mario, but that is a discussion for another day
Jaded Alyx
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The ports don't have to be done by Nintendo themselves. See Wind Waker HD, Twilight Princess HD.
Also MK3D was ported internally yet much of that same team released ARMS not long after.
Also it is taking legit amazing games and making them portable.
I would rebuy all of the A tier Wii U games just so I can have them on the road with me.
The over/under that they would internally develop these ports seems low.
Honestly at this point I wonder if Smash on Switch is going to be more than just a port with the 3DS content. I feel like they probably would of announced it by now if it was just a port.
I do think it will be based on the Wii U version (and probably have most of the 3DS content).
AusRoachman
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I would buy a switch today if i knew super mario 3d , captain toad, wind waker were coming to the switch.
outunderthestars
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Not an ounce of interest in any of those games, but happy that more people will be able to play them.
Terrible news actually. If you want to play all Wii U games - get them on Wii U right now for the original and superior dual-screen experience.
Players should expect more games for Switch sure - brand new games. SMT #FE 2, W102, Bayo 3, Project Zero 6, XCX2, Devil's Fourth, next Paper Mario, next LoZ game, etc.
I've bought a Wii U when MK8 and W101 were released and Zelda/Bayo 2/XCX and Project Zero were in development. I have zero reasons to own a Switch right now since no new games were released.
Players should expect more games for Switch sure - brand new games. SMT #FE 2, W102, Bayo 3, Project Zero 6, XCX2, Devil's Fourth, next Paper Mario, next LoZ game, etc.
I've bought a Wii U when MK8 and W101 were released and Zelda/Bayo 2/XCX and Project Zero were in development. I have zero reasons to own a Switch right now since no new games were released.
pretty done
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No. Wii U sucks and is dead. It's not portable either.
lol'd @ superior dual screen experience. You mean off-TV play? :lol
Given how poorly the Wii U sold and (likely) how easy it is to port games from the Wii U to the Switch I think it's probably a good strategy for Nintendo to port as many Wii U games as they can to the Switch (and I'm saying this as someone who's owned a Wii U and Switch from day one).
I mean actual dual-screen experience in SMT #FE, XCX, Fatal Frame, Paper Mario, W101, Splatoon, WWHD, TPHD, Mario Maker, Star Fox and so on.
There's a very good chance Pokemon is feature complete and only exists because S/M were already out to use as a base.
Ruud_Luiten
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Nintendo should port everything they can; based on this thread, people will buy it.
pretty done
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Honestly felt really gimmicky to me in TW101 and easily the worst parts of the game but that's the only game I played from your list. I'm ok with losing dual screen experiences I guess!
All these games deserve more love. Personally I was against Wii U ports at the beginning, but it that means more people will play them, considering Switch's success, they have my support.
ProgenitorCastle
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Yea, there are cases, like you mentioned with Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE, where the 2nd screen functionality could be successfully adapted to the single-screen nature of a device like Switch and yet stay true to the original game (as a "self-proclaimed purist" however I'd still probably prefer the original Wii U version because I'm crazy like that
)Always-honest
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Yeah it's a good thing. WiiU owners are having the time of their life with WiiU ports.
The WiU had amazing games that nobody played (aside from the people who actually owned one). It's not as great for WiiU owners like me, because they already played those games. But those people are in the minority.
I hope some people will realize how good some of those games are. The WiiU got some irrational hate (here too). People missed out on some incredible games. Some were the best of last gen.
Funny enough, one of them will become Game of This year, probably.
The WiU had amazing games that nobody played (aside from the people who actually owned one). It's not as great for WiiU owners like me, because they already played those games. But those people are in the minority.
I hope some people will realize how good some of those games are. The WiiU got some irrational hate (here too). People missed out on some incredible games. Some were the best of last gen.
Funny enough, one of them will become Game of This year, probably.
They're keeping Xenoblade X to release it after Xenoblade 2, to prepare people for Xenoblade X2.
Which game is that?
Always-honest
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Zelda
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