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Should I get Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate on 3ds or Wii U?
- Thread starter rrc1594
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ricardokenshin
Member
I got both because I can transfer my save from one to the other. Really cool (wii u version is really cool)
LegendofLex
Member
Wii U if you want to play online.
3DS if you want it to be portable.
3DS if you want it to be portable.
kuroneko0509
Member
Wii U. The 3DS version cannot do online co-op on its own.
The Technomancer
card-carrying scientician
If you have real life friends who want to play, get it on 3DS so you can play with them (its a fucking blast)
Otherwise get the Wii U version for the online
Otherwise get the Wii U version for the online
Mauricio_Magus
Banned
Wii U because it has online.
Wii U for online and HD. The 3DS port is pretty stunning though, same content and it runs beautifully, but after 60 hours of solo play it was time to upgrade myself. Once I purchased a Wii U and started co-op, I never have looked back.
Still a bummer that MH4U is not getting a Wii U port.
Still a bummer that MH4U is not getting a Wii U port.
Garrett Hawke
Member
I prefer playing on the go, so 3DS. But a CPP is essential, imo.
Jaded Alyx
Member
Wii U for better controls, better control options, and online play.
ajim
Member
I have both and the wii u version is by the better gaming experience.
i was heavily into portable mh on psp etc, however since they brought it to wii and wii u its been hard going back to single stick gaming on nintendos small screen system.
i find the gaming experiences of toukiden and soul sacrifice better on vita due to the hardware capability, despite thinking monster hunter is the superior game across the board.
so im a little disappointed that the new mh wont be on wii u
i was heavily into portable mh on psp etc, however since they brought it to wii and wii u its been hard going back to single stick gaming on nintendos small screen system.
i find the gaming experiences of toukiden and soul sacrifice better on vita due to the hardware capability, despite thinking monster hunter is the superior game across the board.
so im a little disappointed that the new mh wont be on wii u
bobawesome
Member
The Wii U version doesn't look like diarrhea so that version is the clear winner.
tirkaroKujo
Member
I just got MH3U for the Wii U (after putting like, 100+ hours into the Wii version years ago) and it's a pretty great update except....
How the hell did this game go through playtesting with everyone saying "yes, this text size isn't too small whatsoever, it is perfectly acceptable and should be brought into mass production."
Seriously I pretty much have to play this exclusively on my Gamepad in order to read anything.
How the hell did this game go through playtesting with everyone saying "yes, this text size isn't too small whatsoever, it is perfectly acceptable and should be brought into mass production."
Seriously I pretty much have to play this exclusively on my Gamepad in order to read anything.
Night Angel
Member
Wii-U. It actually has online.
Capcom obviously didn't want to take the time to fully re-create the UI for the higher resolution screen. I run into this sort of thing somewhat often playing PC games on a 1600p monitor.
Mihael Mello Keehl
Banned
Wii U! Ive been playing it alot lately
Mauricio_Magus
Banned
it's worse but in no way would I call it "pretty bad".
You will be kicking yourself when MH4 comes out next year and you don't even bother with MH3 again if you get the 3DS version. Getting the Wii U version and then MH4 will allow you to play MH on two systems, both with online play.
MH3 on the Wii U on the other hand has improved HD visuals, better controls, fun online play, and better made for the system in my opinion (swimming controls are much more viable with an actual controller).
MH3 on the Wii U was the reason I jumped on the system earlier last year and it really carried the system for me during the long drought without games. Now that the Wii U library is more fleshed out this is less of an issue, but it's still in the top 5 games currently on the system in my opinion.
MH3 on the Wii U on the other hand has improved HD visuals, better controls, fun online play, and better made for the system in my opinion (swimming controls are much more viable with an actual controller).
MH3 on the Wii U was the reason I jumped on the system earlier last year and it really carried the system for me during the long drought without games. Now that the Wii U library is more fleshed out this is less of an issue, but it's still in the top 5 games currently on the system in my opinion.
Kagoshima_Luke
Gold Member
Wii U, for reasons stated by nearly everyone in this thread already.
DarkCronos
Member
easy. Wii U for online play,
3DS for portabilty.
Chose what suits yourself best
3DS for portabilty.
Chose what suits yourself best
Sammy Samusu
Member
Wii U because it supports online play.
Dr Amazon MD
Member
Haven't played it on the 3DS, but I have it on the Wii U and it plays well. I don't think I had any issues with it, and I liked it quite a bit.
The only problem with MH3U on 3DS is the ridiculous lack of online play.
NeOak
Member
I have both and the wii u version is by the better gaming experience.
i was heavily into portable mh on psp etc, however since they brought it to wii and wii u its been hard going back to single stick gaming on nintendos small screen system.
i find the gaming experiences of toukiden and soul sacrifice better on vita due to the hardware capability, despite thinking monster hunter is the superior game across the board.
so im a little disappointed that the new mh wont be on wii u
The Circle Pad Pro helps.
Get the Wii U version. I double dipped and ended up playing with online friends from my 3DS using the online relay tool. But its clunky. Might as well get it on Wii U anyway.
Do you have a circle pad pro and 2-3 friends with the game on 3DS that you can play with locally on a regular basis?
If not, Wii U version. Actually in that case I'd get both and transfer the character between them. The game is so much better on a big screen, playing online on a comfy couch/bed/whatever.
If not, Wii U version. Actually in that case I'd get both and transfer the character between them. The game is so much better on a big screen, playing online on a comfy couch/bed/whatever.
Bomber Bob
Banned
If you don't have IRL friends with MH3 DS get the WII U vers for online play!
Nocturnowl
Member
If you have anyone who's up for playing it with you then go with 3DS for the local multiplayer. In any other event I'd give the Wii U version the nod, online can fill the local multiplayer gap and generally it's easier to play with the bigger screen and with more control options by which I specifically mean the ever useful second stick.
DAREALGUMMY
Member
Wii U
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NeOak
Member
You can still get them around new.
DashReindeer
Lead Community Manager, Outpost Games
I loved owning both games. If you have friends with 3DSes (or Wii Us) who also play the game, then both is the way to go. If you don't really know anyone who plays MonHun, then Wii U for the online.
TheCongressman1
Member
I have 3 friends who bought MH and a 3ds each, while I got it on Wii U. We've been getting together and playing every couple of nights. Being able to coop with both versions is super awesome. But of course for every good thing Capcom does, there's a step back somewhere. Not being able to play online with the 3ds version is a big bummer.
Which reminds me, I'm really disappointed that MH4 isn't coming to WiiU.
Anyway, if you don't have friends irl with a 3ds I'd go with the Wii U version.
I haven't played much online yet, but most people I have met were pretty nice. I don't like to text chat in this game, but most people seem to do that.
Which reminds me, I'm really disappointed that MH4 isn't coming to WiiU.
Anyway, if you don't have friends irl with a 3ds I'd go with the Wii U version.
I haven't played much online yet, but most people I have met were pretty nice. I don't like to text chat in this game, but most people seem to do that.