Both the Wii and 3DS got great Virtual Console support, especially the Wii which saw a number of non-Nintendo platforms:
Sega Master System
Sega Genesis
TurboGrafx-16/PC-Engine CD Games (Lords of Thunder, Rondo of Blood!)
NeoGeo
Commodore 64
Arcade
Wii U VC got a lot of support from Nintendo, even if it was a drip-feed, and they introduced two new consoles to the service. But what happened with third party?
The only non-Nintendo VC console was the TG16/PCE and CD games were never released.
Now, I understand with vWii a person could still buy those games but, IMO, the Gamepad support and improved emulator shell features really improved the experience and appeal.
Another huge missed opportunity was NeoGeo Pocket games on the 3DS! Those titles are in serious need of a re-release.
Nintendo is already going to be running pretty late with VC and this time there's no BC to fall back on. Fortunately SNK is doing what Nintendon't and has already got a steady release schedule of NeoGeo games, but I worry that once again Sega will be MIA. I would really like to see not only Genesis on Switch, but even Saturn and Dreamcast. They both seem pretty doable with the hardware.
Saturn games on Switch alone would be a megaton.
Sega Master System
Sega Genesis
TurboGrafx-16/PC-Engine CD Games (Lords of Thunder, Rondo of Blood!)
NeoGeo
Commodore 64
Arcade
Wii U VC got a lot of support from Nintendo, even if it was a drip-feed, and they introduced two new consoles to the service. But what happened with third party?
The only non-Nintendo VC console was the TG16/PCE and CD games were never released.
Now, I understand with vWii a person could still buy those games but, IMO, the Gamepad support and improved emulator shell features really improved the experience and appeal.
Another huge missed opportunity was NeoGeo Pocket games on the 3DS! Those titles are in serious need of a re-release.
Nintendo is already going to be running pretty late with VC and this time there's no BC to fall back on. Fortunately SNK is doing what Nintendon't and has already got a steady release schedule of NeoGeo games, but I worry that once again Sega will be MIA. I would really like to see not only Genesis on Switch, but even Saturn and Dreamcast. They both seem pretty doable with the hardware.
Saturn games on Switch alone would be a megaton.