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Genikos blepo sthn europh to kalo eine oti ta panta argoun kai erxonte me ta updates tous ktl kai sto telos mas erxete kalitera

[Braveheart1980]

Virtual Console Roundup

 

Nintendo's Virtual Console is a key component of the Wii, granting the system not just a little backwards compatibility but a whole lot of it. Eventually, it could be in the same league as Turner's GameTap, albeit with a different focus: No PC games, no arcade titles, just selections from every Nintendo home console... and every vanished major competitor, like the Turbografx 16 and Sega Genesis.

 

The service is built into every Wii, and anyone with an Internet connection can make use of it. Each game costs a certain amount of "Wii Points," which are virtual credits that can be purchased through the Wii's interface. After that, it's a simple matter of selecting your titles and waiting for them to download.

 

Virtual Console still has a few kinks to work out, but on the whole it's a solidly-realized service that's starting strong and should only improve. Certainly it's more robust in most respects than Xbox Live Arcade or Sony's PS3 service were at their respective launches.

 

The Good

 

By and large, the Virtual Console may well be the finest emulation service to date. And why not? If anyone would know how to create an authentic Nintendo emulator, it's Nintendo.

 

1. It sports 480p output, meaning anyone with high-end TV is in luck. In fact, for HD set owners, Virtual Console is the only way to get these classic games to look good, since playing an actual NES on an HDTV is pretty painful to look at.

2. The games also lack any sort of filtering or anti-aliasing. Emulators frequently try to smooth old-school graphics, creating a blurry muddled mess; VC's NES games look like they're coming straight from an actual NES that just happens to support a high-quality video signal.

3. If Mario 64 is any indication, N64 software is going to look way better than on an actual N64. Textures look cleaner, sprite objects are sharper, and all that blurry anti-aliasing has been toned down. The result? Crisp, attractive graphics. And finally playing N64 games on a better controller makes the package even better.

4. Most games support a "suspend" feature that allows you to exit out of a game in progress and resume from where you were. It's like having a save state, and for those old NES games that required passwords it's a real boon. Mario 64 noticeably lacks this feature, but since the game data saves every time you collect a Star it's no major issue.

 

The Bad

 

Unfortunately, the Virtual Console isn't without its shortcomings. It's an impressive setup... but it has issues, too.

 

1. Accounts and purchases are tied to machines. Don't expect to go to a friend's house and play your copy of Mario 64 on his console; games can only be played via the specific machine on which they were purchased. Nintendo offers a promise of assistance in the event your machine is terminally damaged, but that's it.

2. Games played on widescreen TVs automatically stretch to fit, which looks pretty bad. Link was always a tubby little guy on NES, but this is ridiculous.

3. Better shell out for a Classic Controller -- otherwise you'll be juggling a Wii remote and GameCube controller depending on the games you want to play.

4. No online multiplayer, unlike most Xbox Live Arcade releases.

5. The Virtual Console currently plays host to a lot of duds and very little in the way of must-have content. Eight bucks for Altered Beast? The Internet has a word for this, and that word is "LOL."

6. The Turbografx emulator feels disappointingly like a second-class citizen. Not only were the first TG16 games delayed, but the emulation quality is well below that of the other consoles.

7. And finally, we ask again: what's with the lack of online multiplayer? It's good enough for 360 retro games -- why not Wii?

 

The Games

Yeah, so there are only fourteen titles current available on VC. That's not so many. The good news, of course, is that this is an issue that should resolve itself in time, as Nintendo has promised to release a dozen different titles every month. Until then, you have this handy reference guide to let you know what's worth your hard-earned Wii Points.

Nintendo NES

 

Donkey Kong

Nintendo | Rated E | Action | 1985

 

 

Don't get us wrong -- Donkey Kong is a classic! But once again Nintendo has trotted out the weak NES port of the game rather than the complete arcade original. The downgraded graphics, the lack of cinemas and above all the missing quarter of the game make this a real disappointment. The cement factory level continues to be in absence, which has helped it achieve a sort of near-mythical status for gamers who have never seen it with their own eyes. Pass on this version; maybe someday Nintendo will treat DK with the respect due the game that put the company on the map.

NOT WORTH IT!!

 

The Legend of Zelda

Nintendo | Rated E | Adventure | 1986

 

Anyone who owns a Wii right now is going to be playing a certain other Zelda game -- but it's nice to have the original on hand as well, especially since this is the series' 20th anniversary. For those who have never played the game that kicked off Nintendo's biggest franchise, brace yourself for a true challenge, especially the Second Quest. Just be sure to take the time to appreciate all the classic Zelda elements that have lived through the years, even into Twilight Princess.

WORTH IT!!

 

Mario Bros.

Nintendo | Rated E | Action | 1985

 

Never mind the fact that Mario Bros. has been beaten to death through constant rehashery on Game Boy Advance; the NES version (the only one available on Virtual Console) is much weaker than the arcade game. On top of that, the uncharacteristically lame controls and limited gameplay mainly serve to help you appreciate how "super" Super Mario Bros. really was. On the plus side, it does have two-player simultaneous play... but so do many better VC titles. Pass on this one and hold out for the sequel.

NOT WORTH IT!!

 

Pinball

Nintendo | Rated E | Action | 1985

 

Pinball is, well, pinball. And a very simplistic pinball game, at that. It's fun, sure, but extremely limited, even with the inclusion of little Mario-themed minigame events -- the sort of game you balk at buying when you see it sitting at a garage sale for two bucks. Pinball might be good for a quick hit of nostalgia for those who owned an NES back in its primitive early days, but without any real play value to speak of, the five-dollar asking price seems a bit much.

NOT WORTH IT!!

 

 

Soccer

Nintendo | Rated E | Sports | 1985

 

Winning Eleven this ain't. Nintendo's most ancient of soccer games is like many of the NES's other first-generation first-party titles in that it's incredibly simple, sort of ugly and honestly not very much fun. Controls are clumsy and the one-player mode is insanely difficult given that the computer has the annoying ability to perform actions on a whim which are practically impossible for players.

NOT WORTH IT!!

 

Solomon's Key

Tecmo | Rated E | Puzzle | 1987

 

Easily the strangest selection currently available on Virtual Console -- not because it's a strange game, mind you, but simply because it's an odd choice. An obscure Tecmo title? Well, whatever; Solomon's Key is actually pretty good, despite its atrocious graphics and annoying sound effects. Consisting of dozens of rooms, each of which is a devious puzzle, it's unflinchingly difficult and surprisingly compelling. And the VC's suspend feature means you can take a break when things start to get frustrating and jump back in once your temper has cooled.

WORTH IT!!

 

 

Wario's Woods

Nintendo | Rated E | Puzzle | 1994

 

Wario's Woods has alarmingly little to do with Wario; the star of this game is Toad, who runs around stacking falling objects. Wario's mainly there for a cameo, to bump up the panic level. It's a pretty decent puzzle game -- one of the better selections from Nintendo's post-Tetris falling-object obsession phase -- and even though it lacks some of the features of its Super NES version (which will undoubtedly appear in due time) it's fun and addictive.

WORTH IT!!

NEC Turbografx-16

 

Bomberman '93

Hudson | Rated E | Party | 1992

 

Well, it looks like Wii currently has the best Bomberman game available for a next-gen platform. PS3 is utterly bereft of explosive goodness, and Xbox 360 has the shockingly ill-conceived Bomberman Act Zero. But thank to Virtual Console, Wii has the classic Bomberman '93, which encompasses both a traditional single-player quest and the ever-popular multiplayer battle mode. And on top of that, Bomberman '93 just might be the first Wii game to support five (!) players. Wii has plenty of multiplayer experiences on offer, but for $6 this one definitely offers the best ratio of price to satisfaction.

WORTH IT!!

 

Bonk's Adventure

Hudson | Rated E | Action | 1989

 

There's something strangely appealing about having Mario, Sonic and Bonk on the same console. In the heat of the 16-bit console wars, such a thing would never have seemed possible... but here's Hudson's megacephalic caveman, head-butting his way through prehistory. Sure, Bonk's Adventure isn't as deep as Super Mario Bros. nor as visceral as Sonic the Hedgehog, but it has its own quirky appeal. It's just a shame about the sub-standard quality of Wii's TG16 emulation, though. Bonk plays fine but looks blurry and filtered; even so, it's still good fun for six bucks.

WORTH IT!!

 

 

Sega Genesis

 

Altered Beast

Sega | Rated T | Brawler | 1989

 

There are two kinds of pack-in games. The first kind is the system seller, like Sonic the Hedgehog was for Sega's Genesis -- a game so good that everyone will buy a new console just to play it. The second is the unwanted filler that no one wants and which can't be sold because it's packed in and everyone has a copy already, much to their dismay. Altered Beast is the latter. Before Sonic, this one-dimensional brawler was stinking up Genesis consoles across America. It sucked for free, and it sucks even more for $8.

NOT WORTH IT!!

 

 

Sonic the Hedgehog

Sega | Rated E | Action | 1991

 

There's a reason Sonic the Hedgehog is still a huge franchise even though most of its modern versions seriously suck, and this is that reason. Colorful, fast, and exciting, this is the game that gave Genesis the edge it needed over Nintendo's Super NES, and it's still fun today. Deep? Not in the least. But it's incredibly playable. Good thing the Wii can handle blast processing.

WORTH IT!!

 

Nintendo Super NES

 

F-Zero

Nintendo | Rated E | Racing | 1991

 

F-Zero feels a little simple these days compared to other arcade-style racers. You won't find any power-ups or weapons, and sliding and drifting simply doesn't exist. But one thing hasn't changed since the early days of the Super NES: This game is fast. Almost insanely fast, in fact. The sheer speed of the game combined with the intricate courses works well with F-Zero's no-frills approach to racing. Dated or not, it's still great fun.

WORTH IT!!

 

Sim City

Maxis | Rated E | Simulation | 1991

 

The VC version of Sim City really throws the differences between Wii's VC and Xbox Live Arcade's weekly retro selections into sharp relief. Classics on Wii, of course, are entirely unchanged from their original versions, whereas they tend to be retooled on XBLA. Sometimes it's good, sometimes it's not -- but in this case, it would have been ideal. Sim City's point-and-click interface simple cries out to be adapted for remote controller compatibility, but instead you have to use a joypad, just as you did on Super NES. That being said, Sim City is always alarmingly addictive, and if you don't mind the primitive interface this version isn't too bad.

WORTH IT!!

 

 

Nintendo 64

 

Super Mario 64

Nintendo | Rated E | Action | 1996

 

Super Mario 64 has never looked this good -- removed from the clumsy N64 hardware, Mario's seminal 3D outing is simply excellent, and both looks and plays better on Wii than on N64. The camera has been mapped to the C-stick, which feels so very right, even if the game's 10-year-old camera setup is pretty clunky by current standards. Come to that, a lot about Mario 64 shows its age, and wouldn't it be great if this had all the extra content from Super Mario 64 DS? (It doesn't.) But make no mistake: It's a great game. Once Nintendo gets a few more titles of this calibre up for download, the VC will stand as a force to be reckoned with. For now, though, Mario 64 is a stand-out exception in a sea of mundanity.

WORTH IT!!

[Braveheart1980]

Wii Tanks - first screens

Wednesday 22-Nov-2006 10:10 AM Check out the best mini-game in the Wii Play package

 

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Of the nine mini-games in the Wii Play package, the Tank game is the one we liked the most, as you will know if you read our hands-on feature, and here are the first screens of it.

 

Best enjoyed in two-player, each person moves their tank around with the analogue stick on the Nunchuk, while pointing the Remote anywhere on screen and pulling the B trigger to fire. The aim is to kill all CPU-controlled tanks in the single-screen arena before advancing to the next stage where faster, deadlier tanks await.

 

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The player who kills the most CPU wins, so it's also a good idea to kill the other player so they don't get any points for that round. With bouncy bullets and simple arenas, Wii Play Tanks is awesome fun and reminds us of the legendary Combat on the Atari 2600.

 

Yes, we're THAT old.

 

For £35, Wii Play comes with a £30 Wii Remote. Do the math - the Tanks and Billiards games alone are well worth paying a fiver for.

 

First tank screens are below, along with a bunch selection of other mini games and the Wii Remote bundle pack.

 

Δειτε το πιο πανω λινκ για 38 (!!!) screenshots

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Simple Wii controller chart

 

[Braveheart1980]

Simple Wii controller chart

 

 

Καλη φαση!

 

Δηλαδη αν ενδιαφερομστε μονο για παιχνδια του NES μας καλυπτει το wiimote!

[kostacurtas]

Gamespot Wii Hands-On

 

-Wii Hardware

 

-Wii Channels

 

-Virtual Console

 

-Cable Comparison

 

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Component

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Τρομερή διαφορά ακόμα κι από εικόνα...

Άσχετο αλλά πιο παιχνίδι είναι αυτο?

[Braveheart1980]

Τρομερή διαφορά ακόμα κι από εικόνα...

Άσχετο αλλά πιο παιχνίδι είναι αυτο?

 

Πλακα κανεις φανταζομαι,ε?

Απο το Zelda TP ειναι...

[^DiMioN^]

Που να το φανταστώ στα trailer που έχω δει φοράει την γνωστή στολή του...

Τέσπα πάντως η διαφορά είναι μεγάλη για ένα καλώδιο.

[Daredevil]

Wii 2.0 to bring HD Capabilities?

Rumor has it that the DVD enabled version of the Wii will also come back with HD capabilities, with a Nintendo PR explaining if MS can do it, then it's possible Nintendo can too.

 

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Game Informer got in touch with Nintendo PR which replied explaining that if Microsoft could enable 1080P with a firmware update, then Nintendo might be able to do the same thing. Nintendo proved it could update firmware this weekend when each system sold at launch had to update its firmware to enable SD card management.

 

 

News Source: Wiiregamers.com

 

fainete pleon oti N kai sony exoun protypo thn ms...... ti na pw arxise to ms office effectkai stis konsoles

[Braveheart1980]

Wii 2.0 to bring HD Capabilities?

Rumor has it that the DVD enabled version of the Wii will also come back with HD capabilities, with a Nintendo PR explaining if MS can do it, then it's possible Nintendo can too.

 

quote:

 

Game Informer got in touch with Nintendo PR which replied explaining that if Microsoft could enable 1080P with a firmware update, then Nintendo might be able to do the same thing. Nintendo proved it could update firmware this weekend when each system sold at launch had to update its firmware to enable SD card management.

 

 

News Source: Wiiregamers.com

 

1) Ολα αυτα ειναι φημες.Δεν λεω οτι δεν ισχυουν,αλλα ουτε οτι και ισχυουν.Ειναι απλα φημες.Λιγη υπομονη και θα δουμε αν ισχυουν

 

2) Αυτο το msoffice effect δεν το καταλαβα;;;Οτι και καλα δηλαδη οι ανταγωνιστες του υπερκοστολογημενου υποπροϊοντος ms office το αντιγραφουν;;;Αν ναι λαθος,ανιστορητο και αστειο μαζι!

 

3) Πατενταρε η ms και το firmware update και δεν το ξερω ή ηταν η πρωτη μηπως που το εφαρμοσε ? (looooooooooool)

 

Μη λεμε και ασυναρτησιες δηλαδη....

 

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Τέσπα πάντως η διαφορά είναι μεγάλη για ένα καλώδιο.

 

Οντως!

Και για αυτο οσοι εχουμε hd lcd θα το παρουμε αμεσα!

[Daredevil]

2) Αυτο το msoffice effect δεν το καταλαβα;;;Οτι και καλα δηλαδη οι ανταγωνιστες του υπερκοστολογημενου υποπροϊοντος ms office το αντιγραφουν;;;Αν ναι λαθος,ανιστορητο και αστειο μαζι!

 

3) Πατενταρε η ms και το firmware update και δεν το ξερω ή ηταν η πρωτη μηπως που το εφαρμοσε ? (looooooooooool)

 

Μη λεμε και ασυναρτησιες δηλαδη....

asynarthsies les ec, oti den katalabaineis (tou logous tous gnwrizeis mono ec, kai isws oloi pou einai anagkasmenoi na kanoun interact me to epeipedo sou ) den shmainei oti einai asynarthsia

 

pame twra:

a) sxoliasa thn dhlwsh tou pr tmhmatos ths N POU DEN EINAI RUMOUR

 

i)to ms office einai isws to pio kalo kai epityxhmeno proion ths ms ap otan arxise na bgazei logismiko, kai se kamia periptwsh den einai yperkostologimeno

ii)otan bghke to ms office thn kyriarxia sthn agora thn eixan alloi (ss wordperfect) kai enw sthn arxh ka8otan sta kekthmena, otan to ms office arxise nakerdizei tous xrhstes apofasisan na antigrapsoun ta functionalities tou office alla htan hdh arga

c)replied explaining that if Microsoft could enable den dhlwsa egw to oti afou to kanei h ms... allwste ayto sxoliasa . Twra an einai poly complicated gia sena pai3e me to wii mote sou kai ase tis e3ypnades

[panther_512]

Θα συμφωνήσω με τον Daredevil.

 

Αν η M$ δεν έκανε το εν λόγω firmware update, που δίνει 1080p capabilities στο XBOX360, δεν νομίζω να είχαμε τη συγκεκριμένη δήλωση από τον Nintendo PR.

 

Από κεί και πέρα όμως, στο XBOX360, υπήρχε το απαραίτητο hardware για την αναβάθμιση αυτή.

 

Στο Wii υπάρχει κάτι τέτοιο?

 

Ή αντίθετα, θα βγάλουν σε κάνα χρόνο βελτιωμένη έκδοση του Wii και όλοι εμείς οι early adopters θα πάρουμε τα @@ μας σε πακετάκι.

 

Μή ξεχνάτε ότι η Nintendo το συνηθίζει αυτό στις φορητές της.

 

GBA---->GBA SP

 

DS----->DS Lite

 

Οπότε? Να περιμένουμε ένα Wii-HD???

 

Θα είναι πολύ άσχημο αν γίνει κάτι τέτοιο.

 

Ας ελπίσουμε ότι το Wii έχει ήδη το hardware για κάτι τέτοιο ή δεν είναι ικανό και η Ν δεν θα βγάλει στο άμεσο μέλλον καλύτερο Wii.

[Braveheart1980]

asynarthsies les ec, oti den katalabaineis (tou logous tous gnwrizeis mono ec, kai isws oloi pou einai anagkasmenoi na kanoun interact me to epeipedo sou ) den shmainei oti einai asynarthsia

 

pame twra:

a) sxoliasa thn dhlwsh tou pr tmhmatos ths N POU DEN EINAI RUMOUR

 

i)to ms office einai isws to pio kalo kai epityxhmeno proion ths ms ap otan arxise na bgazei logismiko, kai se kamia periptwsh den einai yperkostologimeno

ii)otan bghke to ms office thn kyriarxia sthn agora thn eixan alloi (ss wordperfect) kai enw sthn arxh ka8otan sta kekthmena, otan to ms office arxise nakerdizei tous xrhstes apofasisan na antigrapsoun ta functionalities tou office alla htan hdh arga

c)replied explaining that if Microsoft could enable den dhlwsa egw to oti afou to kanei h ms... allwste ayto sxoliasa . Twra an einai poly complicated gia sena pai3e me to wii mote sou kai ase tis e3ypnades

 

1) Δεν ειμαι Sony Fanboy,οποτε μαζεψου λιγακι

2) MS office εχω ευτυχως αρκετο καιρο να πιασω στα χερια μου. (Eξαιρειται η access).

3)Το ms office κερδισε χρηστες οταν αυτο αντεγραφε δυνατοτητες αλλων εκεινη την εποχη προσγραμματων και οταν κυριως ανοιξε η ms τις πυλες της πειρατειας.Μην κρυβομαστε κιολας. Δεν επικρατησε γιατι ηταν καλυτερο. Οπως και τα windows κατα την αποψη μου.

4)

fainete pleon oti N kai sony exoun protypo thn ms.....

Αυτο σχολιασα περισσοτερο και οχι αυτο που ειπε ο pr της Ninty

Kαι αυτο ειναι κακια,ελλειψη επιχειρηματων

Απο που και ως που βρε μαστορα ηρθαν τα ημερα να δωξουν τα αγρια;Η ninty προγραμματιζε και εφτιαχνε hardware οταν ο Bill-ακος δεν ηξερε assembly και το μονο που εκανε ηταν να πουλαει-αγοραζει-και να κλεβει λειτουργικα παρουσιαζοντας τα ως δικα του.Και χιλια δυο αλλα.

Οσον αφορα τη ρηχη λογικη σου , δηλαδη οτι αφου εκανε την ΤΕΡΑΣΤΙΑ ανακαλυψη η ms και εκανε πρωτη firmware update για 1080p (μηπως επειδη κυκλοφορει εδω και χρονο πριν το wii ισως;;; ) οσοι αλλοι λενε ή σκεφτονται κατι τετοιο την αντιγραφουν;;;;;;;

Αντιγραφεις κατι πρωτοποριακο και καινοτομο (πχ wiimote)

Οχι κατι τετοιο

ΑΝ τωρα εσυ νομιζεις οτι ανακαλυψες την Αμερικη με το fw update,τι να πω;Ignorance is bliss..

 

...

 

Οπότε? Να περιμένουμε ένα Wii-HD???

 

Θα είναι πολύ άσχημο αν γίνει κάτι τέτοιο....

 

Αν γινει κατι τετοιο δεν ξαναγοραζω τιποτε της Nintendo

Ποτε

[Daredevil]

1) Δεν ειμαι Sony Fanboy,οποτε μαζεψου λιγακι

lol kai? gia se parakalw pou xarakthrizeis asynarthsies ayta pou lew kai epeidh exeis ena 360 kai den eisai sony fan boy 8a prepei na sou pw kai eyxaristw.

 

3)Το ms office κερδισε χρηστες οταν αυτο αντεγραφε δυνατοτητες αλλων εκεινη την εποχη προσγραμματων και οταν κυριως ανοιξε η ms τις πυλες της πειρατειας.Μην κρυβομαστε κιολας. Δεν επικρατησε γιατι ηταν καλυτερο. Οπως και τα windows κατα την αποψη μου.

nomizw stereise gnwsewn melethse prwta kai meta peta ayta pou petas

Αυτο σχολιασα περισσοτερο και οχι αυτο που ειπε ο pr της Ninty

Kαι αυτο ειναι κακια,ελλειψη επιχειρηματων

re ti kakia einai kai ti elleipsh epixeirhmatwn, poulas kati to opoio to lansareis diaforetiko klp klp kai les afou to kanei h ms giati oxi ki gw? dld bazeis thn ms ws standar se kati?? mia pio swsth dhlwsh 8a htan afou to kanei o anatgwnismos giati oxi kai emeis??? Gia na katalabeis einai hli8ia h logikh ths dhlwshs pou deixnei oti N xrhshmopoiei ws standar thn ms kai oxi h kinhsh na ginete update.

ninty προγραμματιζε και εφτιαχνε hardware οταν ο Bill-ακος δεν ηξερε assembly

kai h atari

 

Οσον αφορα τη ρηχη λογικη σου , δηλαδη οτι αφου εκανε την ΤΕΡΑΣΤΙΑ ανακαλυψη η ms και εκανε πρωτη firmware update για 1080p (μηπως επειδη κυκλοφορει εδω και χρονο πριν το wii ισως;;; ) οσοι αλλοι λενε ή σκεφτονται κατι τετοιο την αντιγραφουν;;;;;;;

Αντιγραφεις κατι πρωτοποριακο και καινοτομο (πχ wiimote)

Οχι κατι τετοιο

ΑΝ τωρα εσυ νομιζεις οτι ανακαλυψες την Αμερικη με το fw update,τι να πω;Ignorance is bliss..

an stereise aplhs logikhs kai den 3es tpt apo marketing ti na sou pw kane ignore 8a se kanei pio eytyxismeno apo to na na katalabeis pou briskese