Nintendo Wii U

[Massive Invisible Dog]

I think it's the VC games people want to play on the pad, not so much Wii games.

[iris]

Really? Personally i don't play VC games on the wii i downloaded them to, i think i'll survive being unable to play them on part of the wiiu.

[JPickford]

I can see the VC getting getting a new lease of life when they make it work on the gamepad. Coin-ops are great for quick games and I can see people booting them up while the other half is watching the big TV.

I don't see it as a big problem that they haven't done it yet though.

[cassidy]

I'm getting tempted now and haven't even switched my 3DS on in nearly 10 months. Barely play any games anymore. Maybe this will respark the magic is what my gadget obsessed brain is telling me.

[SharkEnergy]

Youll have to rebuy wii u versions of vc titles for them to work on the gamrpad screen

[Not Thread Owner]

People disappointed at the lack of ability to play Wii games on the pad, how do you think that would work?! The remote pointer is never gonna work on the pad

Except the pad has a sensor bar in it for exactly this purpose.

[Massive Invisible Dog]

Except the pad has a sensor bar in it for exactly this purpose.

Please try to imagine how this setup would work.

I can only imagine that the intended purpose for the sensor bar on the controller is so you could sit it in front of the TV in place of a normal sensor bar, but they've never mentioned that or shown an actual use for it. It's such a weird inclusion.

[JPickford]

Youll have to rebuy wii u versions of vc titles for them to work on the gamrpad screen

I doubt that. So long as you've transferred your purchases over. There's no reason by Nintendo can't update the software. You'll likely have to redownload them.

Please try to imagine how this setup would work.

I can only imagine that the intended purpose for the sensor bar on the controller is so you could sit it in front of the TV in place of a normal sensor bar, but they've never mentioned that or shown an actual use for it. It's such a weird inclusion.

They showed someone placing it on the floor then playing golf using a wiimote. The gamepad showing the ball which you knock into the TV.

[Massive Invisible Dog]

They showed someone placing it on the floor then playing golf using a wiimote. The gamepad showing the ball which you knock into the TV.

Why would that need a sensor bar on the floor? That was just a demo of a stupid way the pad could show how the ball is sitting, not a way it could improve the way it detects a golf swing. That works fine with the remote on it's own.

[shynra]

Why would that need a sensor bar on the floor? That was just a demo of a stupid way the pad could show how the ball is sitting, not a way it could improve the way it detects a golf swing. That works fine with the remote on it's own.

The sensor bar will be on the floor looking up at you. As you swing over the gamepad/ball as the pointer goes over the area the sensor bar covers you can get data from the pointer as it moves through the swing.

Im sure they can use this data to help improve things - even if its simply tracking entry and exit points.

If this extra data improves the game/gameplay is another thing

edit: strikethrough one bit

[JPickford]

I'm pretty sure that's right about the golf thing. Not the most amazing use of sensor bar.

[gone fishin]

Please try to imagine how this setup would work.

I can only imagine that the intended purpose for the sensor bar on the controller is so you could sit it in front of the TV in place of a normal sensor bar, but they've never mentioned that or shown an actual use for it. It's such a weird inclusion.

That recent Iwata speaks video, where he doodled on Reggie Yates' face, had him using a stand. In fact, you can buy an official stand for it. Perfect for sitting your pad in front of the telly when playing Wii games with Reggie Yates.

http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?sku=967917

[hub2]

The stand is included in the Premium version.

[Massive Invisible Dog]

That recent Iwata speaks video, where he doodled on Reggie Yates' face, had him using a stand. In fact, you can buy an official stand for it. Perfect for sitting your pad in front of the telly when playing Wii games with Reggie Yates.

http://hmv.com/hmvwe...s.do?sku=967917

I've seen that. He's not using the pad as a sensor bar, is he?

[JPickford]

I think the golf one was specifically putting. It would be super accurate - much more so than the wiimote motion sensor. It's a very limited purpose though.

[Goose]

Did I miss the Zombi U scores?

[Massive Invisible Dog]

I think the golf one was specifically putting. It would be super accurate - much more so than the wiimote motion sensor. It's a very limited purpose though.

It wasn't - it showed hitting a ball which was in a sand trap. Which worked perfectly well with motion plus and no sensor bar sitting under the player.

It's such a limited purpose that it doesn't even exist. Can't get any more limited than that!

[TheSlugFormerlyKnownAsNap]

Even if they perfect it, we'll be doomed to having a mere 9 holes for the rest of the console's existence.

[strider]

Oh man I'm starting to get pumped for this now.

[SMD]

Oh man I'm starting to get pumped for this now.

[strider]

Is that Super Mario Bros Wii U? Looks pretty.

[Camel]

I doubt that. So long as you've transferred your purchases over. There's no reason by Nintendo can't update the software. You'll likely have to redownload them.

The translation of the Nintendo vid that rgraves posted yesterday morning states that VC games won't be playable on the game pad but the new Wii-U VC games will be. So I think you'll have to buy them again.

[dataDave]

I doubt that. So long as you've transferred your purchases over. There's no reason by Nintendo can't update the software. You'll likely have to redownload them.

They showed someone placing it on the floor then playing golf using a wiimote. The gamepad showing the ball which you knock into the TV.

What if we're transferring a ton of illegally downloaded VC wads from a soft-modded Wii?*

*Not that I'm doing that or anything.

[sofasurfer]

Quick question about Mario. If I want to play co-op with my daughter can she use one of my numerous Wii controllers instead of me having to shell out on additional controllers? I'm guessing the answer is yes seeing as they can be used on the Wii U.

[bobontheway]

As long as they are MotionPlus then you should be okay.

[Purin]

Conflicting posts here about needing motion plus for Mario Bros U. Only have one of the things (the gold Zelda one), all the others are normal ones. I wanted all 4 of us to be able to play this. If I have to get two new Wiimotes then I'm afraid I'm out. Anyone know for sure?

[moosegrinder]

If it is, it'd be easier to pop into your nearest Crime Generator and pick up the Motion Plus attachments, they're only about a fiver.

[JPickford]

Can't find any info on whether Mario needs Motion plus. Hard to see why it would (other than to sell controllers). Nintendo Land definitely needs it. Probably best to at least get the adaptors.

[Paulando]

The translation of the Nintendo vid that rgraves posted yesterday morning states that VC games won't be playable on the game pad but the new Wii-U VC games will be. So I think you'll have to buy them again.

lol! Oh Nintendo. You fuckwits.

[JPickford]

The translation of the Nintendo vid that rgraves posted yesterday morning states that VC games won't be playable on the game pad but the new Wii-U VC games will be. So I think you'll have to buy them again.

We'll see I guess. It would be very mean spirited not to offer a free upgrade.