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[Diablohead]

I need 1080p 60fps online F-Zero GX in my life (ignore emulation I want it on switch)

 

[Matt]

Frankly I'm of the opinion that Nintendo should port pretty much every one of their Wii U games to Switch, drastically improved or not.

There are a lot of great titles on that system that were overlooked.

 

[Neonep]

There aren't many Wii U ports I want at all but I really want some HD Wii ports.

Xenoblade Chronicles
Super Mario Galaxy HD Collection
Kirby HD Collection (Epic Yarn & Return to Dreamland)

Hell we need some Gamecube HD ports.

 

[aBarreras]

A number of games released at launch were ports:

-I Am Setsuna
-Just Dance 2017
-Dragon Quest Heroes I&II (J)
-Shovel Knight
-Skylanders
-Fast RMX (enhanced port)
-Disgaea 5 (J)
-Puyo Puyo Tetris (J)
-Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII (J)
-Nobunaga's Ambition: Sphere of Influence (J)

Plus all those ACA NeoGeo games.

These arent the kind of ports the thread is about >_>

 

[ZombiePlatypus]

Shame they didn't mention Tokyo Mirage Sessions. I'd love that on Switch.

But yeah, aside from that, I'd happily day-1 these games:

• Tropical Freeze
• Windwaker HD
• W101
• Bayo 2
• Captain Toad
• Pikmin 3
• Mario 3D Worlds
• Yoshi WW (I know this has a 3DS port, but 3DS-textures really fail the fuzzy aesthetics of this game)
• Kirby Rainbow Curse
• Nintendoland (if they can rework it to not need a second screen)

It'd be a massive shame if these games stayed locked behind Wii U. Just drop them during slow periods/between new titles. I never understood the "just a port machine" concern. To the vast majority of people, WiiU's exclusive library are new games. We also have ARMS, Splat2, Odyssey, Xeno2 (and who knows what else), so it's not like Switch isn't providing its own chunk of stellar/bound-to-be-great original stuff anyway.

(I'm not mentioning Smash cause that's almost positively coming in some form.)

 

[Neonep]

I can't think of many Wii U games that I wanted to play. Smash, Tokyo Mirage, and...yeah. I'll take those games though.

What Nintendo really needs to do is release GB VC for Switch. I want to replay the Megaman Battle Network series.

100% same here. I would literally buy all of them all at once which would be 10 games.

 

[BGBW]

Gamecube didn't bomb as hard as the Wii U did, but due to the GCN's successor being much more successful, Nintendo ported a lot of GCN classics over to the Wii. We'll see the same thing with Switch no doubt.

There wasn't really that many ports and said ports were brought over because they felt their controls add something to the game rather than trying to sell them to more people.

It's also hard to compare as the Wii was backwards compatible with the GCN so there wasn't really a need to port games if someone really wanted to play them on their Wii.

 

[Hopeford]

I mean, I have no interest in picking up a Wii U but I want a Switch. So I'm all down for ports.

 

[Wet Bloodfart]

I would really like Donkey Kong, Star Fox, and Mario 3D World.

 

[OrangeGrayBlue]

The idea here is that the Switch is obviously a device with much potential and we want to see that potential. So early in its life cycle, patterns begin to form that leave the consumer considering the future of the device. While the easy belief is that too many games is a good thing, the idea of it cultivating too many ports leaves a concerning idea of a possible future for the platform. It is ultimately as speculative as saying it will be the best platform ever, but the introduction to the concern is not unfathomable.

I think if anything the pattern is only bad for Nintendo, not necessarily bad for gamers. I highly doubt the Switch is going to be receiving many ports after this first year or so but that won't stop people from pushing the narrative that "half of Switch's games are just ports" long after that narrative is even arguably true. It reminds me of how Nintendo was branded as being "kiddy" in the Gamecube era despite games like RE4 and Metroid Prime or that they only catered to "casual gamers" in the Wii era despite plenty of "core" offerings. I don't think the Wii U had a specific negative stigma, but it was obviously marketed terribly and it didn't hook anyone outside of diehard Nintendo fans.

It seems like one of the hurdles for the Switch to overcome early on is the perception that most of its games are just ports or deluxe versions of existing games. To be clear, I don't think this is *actually* a problem because there are plenty of original titles on the way and that momentum will only build further, but the perception that it's a problem is a problem in and of itself.

 

[Trojita]

I would love TMS. Not going to buy that for the WiiU and if i had it i wouldn´t play it on it anymore. Better hurry though, cause when it runs well on Cemu i´ll play it there.

How are you going to play a game you don't buy?

 

[DrunkShogun]

Absolutely for a selfish reason since I didn't buy a wii u and there's a lot of good games I never played. Of course, these ports shouldn't be handled by the developers and passed on to another studio while being supervised by Nintendo.
Hyrule warriors, donkey Kong games and super mario world are all games that I could do with. That's ignoring the platinum games.
They can't rely too heavily on it and should disperse it throughout the years.

 

[ZeoVGM]

Hell we need some Gamecube HD ports.

My one thing in regard to GameCube HD remasters is that Nintendo would likely want to put more effort into them and release them with changes, as they did with Wind Waker.

For example, I absolutely do not want a simply HD port of Sunshine. I want them to make changes to the camera system and the end game with blue coins.

I feel like the Wii games can mostly get straight up HD ports and it'll be fine. Galaxy 1 + 2 are gaming perfection. The two Kirby games don't need any changes. Xenoblade would be fine.

 

[jts]

My one thing in regard to GameCube HD remasters is that Nintendo would likely want to put more effort into them and release them with changes, as they did with Wind Waker.

For example, I absolutely do not want a simply HD port of Sunshine. I want them to make changes to the camera system and the end game with blue coins.

I feel like the Wii games can mostly get straight up HD ports and it'll be fine. Galaxy 1 + 2 are gaming perfection. The two Kirby games don't need any changes. Xenoblade would be fine.

Galaxy games unfortunately would need to address the Star Bits collecting system that used the Wii Remote pointer. Hopefully they could make due with gyro alone but I don't know.

 

[WhatNXt]

Super Mario 3D World with online would be a killer app for me. Can't see anything like that happening with Odyssey on the way sadly.

 

[Hermii]

Super Mario 3d all stars would be amazing.

Mario 64: Enchanced port
Sunshine: Enchanced port
Galaxy: Dolphin style resolution bump
Galaxy 2: Dolphin style resolution bump
3d land: Enchanced port
3D World: Dolphin style resolution bump

 

[Adam Prime]

I can't believe this question exists. HELL YEAH IT'S A GOOD THING. I would, and probably half of GAF, would repurchase half of my WiiU library if they were only ports. It'd be real nice if they went DELUXE with each one, but even if they didn't... I'd repurchase: Mario 3D World, New Mario U, DKC Tropical Freeze, Mario Maker, Smash 4, Captain Toad, and... NES Remix.

 

[RoadHazard]

It's a new console so it needs new, fresh content. They can bring the remasters in 3-4 years.

Twelve people bought a Wii U though. For most Switch owners those ports are games they've never played. I'm one of them.

 

[bionic77]

The WiiU was a huge flop and it is really hard to find. This allows millions more people a chance to play some really good software.

There are no negatives to this. Even for owners of the WiiU and Switch (not a huge market), they can choose not to buy these games again.

Now if this comes at the expense of new titles then I might have a different opinion.

 

[AndrewDean84xX]

Is it just me that sees that the folks at Digital Foundry seem to just love their Swith's?

 

[Hermii]

Twelve people bought a Wii U though. For most Switch owners those ports are games they've never played. I'm one of them.

Also ports make more sense earlier in the lifecycle. New games has a few years dev cycles, ports have a few months dev cycles. It makes sense to get those ports out while their a teams are working on new games.

 

[ITSMILNER]

Nintendo should get the likes of Tantalus to help out with remastering the back catalog of GC and Wii games. The way I would love to see it is give Wii U, Wii, GC & 3DS games the big HD remaster style and then everything else can go on the new VC on eShop.

 

[jts]

Super Mario 3d all stars would be amazing.

Mario 64: Enchanced port
Sunshine: Enchanced port
Galaxy: Dolphin style resolution bump
Galaxy 2: Dolphin style resolution bump
3D World: Dolphin style resolution bump

Unfortunately there's a lot more money to be made by selling those games piecemeal.

Would already be satisfied if the Galaxy ones got packed together in a budget title, can see it happening.

Mario 64 and Sunshine would each be sold as VC / enhanced VC.

3D World as a standalone port with retail release. If not $40, at least $50.

 

[reKon]

The potential full gaming library that this console could eventually bring us in addition to the Switch exclusives...

Whew.

 

[Vampfox]

Be cool if Hyrule Warriors got ported with all the 3DS and DLC.

 

[metalslimer]

I might be in the minority but I would say their Wii catalogue deserves rereleases before wiiu

 

[Calm Mind]

Frankly I'm of the opinion that Nintendo should port pretty much every one of their Wii U games to Switch, drastically improved or not.

There are a lot of great titles on that system that were overlooked.

Put this in the OP.

 

[xDUMPWEEDx]

If the Switch ends up getting the definitive version of the best Wii U games then the Wii U as a retro collector's console is going to be nonexistent. I am fine with this.

 

[Adam Prime]

Twelve people bought a Wii U though. For most Switch owners those ports are games they've never played. I'm one of them.

Every time I've met a Switch owner I always ask: "Did you own a WiiU?" and their response, "Uhh no? I owned a Wii. What's a WiiU?"

"FUUUUUUU!!! BUY MARIO KART 8, BUY SHOVEL KNIGHT, BUY FAST RACING NEO, BUY SPLATOON..." Basically anything that came out on the WiiU!

 

[Hermii]

Put this in the OP.

I know he is an insider, but this is just his opinion.

 

[Quasar]

Well...it's better than a games drought due to time it takes to develop new games from the ground up or devs and publishers dragging their feet.

Though...ports of old games has me less willing to pay full price.

 

[AndrewDean84xX]

I might be in the minority but I would say their Wii catalogue deserves rereleases before wiiu

Bring on Excitetruck and Excitebots.

 

[Adam Prime]

Frankly I'm of the opinion that Nintendo should port pretty much every one of their Wii U games to Switch, drastically improved or not.

There are a lot of great titles on that system that were overlooked.

Absolutely, this discussion is a no-brainer. I don't understand it. Surely, Nintendo knows this.

Spoiler

They don't know this.

I don't understand the comments, "I don't want to pay full price for a port of a game I've never played before." If you've never played it... then it doesn't matter if its a port or not! Buy the old system

Spoiler

you won't

and buy it "cheaper" there

Spoiler

you won't

 

[MassiveNights]

This video got me quite excited, I never owned a Wii U so I am an unashamed port beggar!

 

[flatearthpandas]

I would double dip for Tokyo Mirage Sessions. God help me I would do it.

 

[rochellepaws]

I'd much rather new games, it's nice that some people are using the Switch as a sort of catch up system but that doesn't serve my interests and it was never advertised as such. We're still a few days away before the first major Switch game that isn't available on the Wii U launches and that's honestly very disappointing.

 

[Council Pop]

3DS got a crappy version of DKCR already

Eh? DKC Returns is one of the best platformers on the 3DS. It's better than the Wii version for sure.

 

[Jaded Alyx]

I'd much rather new games, it's nice that some people are using the Switch as a sort of catch up system but that doesn't serve my interests and it was never advertised as such. We're still a few days away before the first major Switch game that isn't available on the Wii U launches and that's honestly very disappointing.

ARMS?

Also ports don't necessarily prevent new games from being made. See MK8D and...ARMS.

 

[Verelios]

Why wouldn't it be a good thing? As if a majority of people are going to buy a WiiU at this time.

 

[Dremorak]

People seem to forget how much of ps4s early days was ps3 port central

 

[thetruth1983]

The WiiU was a huge flop and it is really hard to find. This allows millions more people a chance to play some really good software.

There are no negatives to this. Even for owners of the WiiU and Switch (not a huge market), they can choose not to buy these games again.

Now if this comes at the expense of new titles then I might have a different opinion.

It's not that hard to find used. People are just making excuses not to spend the money. Nintendo themselves are selling it refurbished on eBay right now for $200 with a $25 gift card. They are holding their value very well and I'm willing to bet that someone could buy one today to go through the games they "missed" and sell it in 6 months for at least what they spent.

 

[Quasar]

Bring on Excitetruck and Excitebots.

Interesting that no one asks for ports of top tier PS3/360 games.

 

[pretty done]

Eh? DKC Returns is one of the best platformers on the 3DS. It's better than the Wii version for sure.

30FPS in a game designed for 60FPS... nah son.

Dolphin is the only way to play DKCR

 

[Moor-Angol]

Some interesting points made by Digital Foundry in their most recent video - what do you all think about the matter?

they have to fill-up the line-up, nintendo itself can't do miracles so porting from previous system it's the obvious solution

 

[Adam Prime]

I would double dip for Tokyo Mirage Sessions. God help me I would do it.

yeah I never finished it before no Off-TV play. I am jonseing with any RPGs right now. Has-Been Heroes is the closest thing.

 

[brawly]

These are all nice and dandy but when's the Kong coming?

 

[James Scott]

Frankly I'm of the opinion that Nintendo should port pretty much every one of their Wii U games to Switch, drastically improved or not.

There are a lot of great titles on that system that were overlooked.

Yeah. Well, not all of them (Amiibo festival, SF Zero, etc)

Lots of good titles that released at the wrong time and the wrong place.

 

[jts]

Interesting that no one asks for ports of top tier PS3/360 games.

Would be great of course, but it's easier to believe in games that publishers already put in Nintendo consoles.

GTA V? Yes please of course, but it's not happening.

 

[Hermii]

I'd much rather new games, it's nice that some people are using the Switch as a sort of catch up system but that doesn't serve my interests and it was never advertised as such. We're still a few days away before the first major Switch game that isn't available on the Wii U launches and that's honestly very disappointing.

Arms?

Also again, there is probably more first party teams working on Switch than on any other Nintendo system ever. There will be a lot of first party content.

 

[EBreda]

I'm not particularly interested, as my Wii U is right there next to my Switch and still works perfectly, but good for people that get to play them.

As long as we don't get too many months where the flagship Switch new release is a Wii U holdover (Looking at you, MK8D) I'm fine with it.

Exactly this. I supported the Wii U and bought all of these great games. I also played them thoroughly.

If Nintendo plans on having Wii U games simply to mask the lack of original software , I'm out. On the other hand, a couple of hand picked titles to go along a brand new library is perfectly okay.

I'm just not buying them again, though.