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Hideki Kamiya Wants Virtual Console On The Switch

Along with the addition of the Virtual Console, the Bayonetta developer wants a proper D-pad as well on the JoyCon

2984d ago
Concertoine2984d ago

I think having buttons on the joycon is kind of necessary for multiplayer when you hand the joy con to a friend.

meganick2984d ago

True, but it couldn’t hurt to sell a standalone left joycon with a d-pad instead of buttons. It would be nice to have the option.

Concertoine2984d ago

true but if youre spending 40 dollars on a joycon, you might as well spend 69.99 on a pro controller which is far better. Or 40 bucks can get you a third party controller. But sure, the option should exist and i think you can actually buy custom joycons online with dpads.

Jinger2984d ago

You and I both, Hideki. You and I both...

Nintendo is doing so much right, but I can't for the life of me understand why they haven't rolled out the VC yet. Considering the Wii and Wii U had it, how hard is it to make sure your new hardware has it also? It's been a dang year already!

Heelix2984d ago

these things take time
and then there's a list of priorities
software dev aint easy

who knows
we may never get VC
we might just get remasters and remakes instead.

Jinger2984d ago

Wii pretty much had them at launch. I believe Wii U also. Even the 3DS has it...

The only logical reason I can think of them not launching VC yet is because they're still not done launching and selling their 'mini' consoles and they don't want VC to get in the way of those.

Nebaku2984d ago

Emulators aren't exactly easy to make buddy, there's a reason 90% of the ones on the internet are never truly finished. And considering that this is the first console featuring a lot of software/hardware Nintendo did not create themselves, it provides an even harder challenge to do so compared to prior systems.

Jinger2984d ago

Sounds like excuses to me.

Nebaku2983d ago

@Jinger It's an excuse if we never get one, till then, it's a reason. I mean jeezus Christ, the systems been out for just a year. I don't think I have to list all the services rival companies took years to release.

chris2352984d ago

funn how people can‘t wait to buy all the dated vintage stuff - again.

Nebaku2984d ago

Yeah, silly us for wanting to play games we like without the annoyances of old technology like disposable batteries and no backlit screen.

BlaqMagiq12984d ago

I love dated vintage stuff and will happily buy them.

GrubsterBeater2983d ago (Edited 2983d ago )

@Chris235

We can't all be under the age of 18, like you...

Unlike you, Chris, our first ever gaming system wasn't an XBox 360. We have been playing games since the early days. I know that the Atari, NES, and other older systems might seem like ancient forgotten relics to kids like you, but we still love those games, and will happily get them again.

Tross2984d ago

Yeah, that's an oversight on Nintendo's part. They're sitting on what's potentially the best legacy system they've ever had. The Switch's design can lend itself well to emulating both handheld and console games from the past, including more difficult modern stuff like Wii, Wii U, DS and 3DS games. Maybe Wii U might need an extra peripheral as I don't think the Switch can simultaneously relay an image to one's tv while being a handheld, but that's not a reason to halt the VC for all other legacy systems. I would really like to see the console and handheld VCs merged into one all-inclusive service.

Besides, I'd really like to see a Switch port of all those GBA games I couldn't play on my 3DS or SNES titles like Earthbound that I still couldn't play as I had an old 3DS. Also, I'd really like to see a port of Super Mario 3D World as I never had a Wii U, though I suppose that can be accomplished through a physical Switch port.

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-Foxtrot14d ago

Look I know VIII has its issues and all that but how on earth can the do big anniversary events with new artwork and merchandise for VII, IX and X yet VIII got sweet f*** all.

They could have given it something during its 25th anniversary yet all it got was a single Happy Anniversary post on their social media.

solideagle14d ago

they should know that we are OG fans of VIII as it sold truckload as well. not as much as VII or X. I personally didn't like IX but X and VI are my personal fav.

Shadow Hearts 2 covenant is another game I love. I hope one day someone can make remake, I would be delighted

Relientk7714d ago

Final Fantasy VIII is great and you are always the first to defend it in the comments