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@Jim
"They're not officially on the store yet, but you can 'redownload' them"
Nintendo announced that the official way of downloading them is through the settings method of "redownloading them" - they won't actually hit the store until months from now, until they officially hit it.
It's wonky, I know, but hey - http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/30/psa-the-3ds-ambassador-game-download-process-is-complicated/
"They're not officially on the store yet, but you can 'redownload' them"
Nintendo announced that the official way of downloading them is through the settings method of "redownloading them" - they won't actually hit the store until months from now, until they officially hit it.
It's wonky, I know, but hey - http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/30/psa-the-3ds-ambassador-game-download-process-is-complicated/
"If you want these "free" games that you shouldn't be paying for anyway..."
Why shouldn't we? Because they're old?
Why shouldn't we? Because they're old?
Doesn't seem to be available in the EU yet, we're left waiting once again. Good to see Nintendo have kept to their old ways there.
"If you want these "free" games that you shouldn't be paying for anyway..."
No idea exactly WHAT you're implying here Sterling. Snarky comments mixed up?
Either way, not in Europe yet. Surprise surprise.
No idea exactly WHAT you're implying here Sterling. Snarky comments mixed up?
Either way, not in Europe yet. Surprise surprise.
@MasterBalls
He's implying that Nintendo will be charging for games (at a ridiculously uncompetitive price of £5(ish)) that are 15 years old and can be easily obtained for much less elsewhere (see: free). They then have the gall to say that they're "free", and imply that we're getting a great fucking deal. Really, we've just lost out on £100 because they thought dedicated handhelds for the price of £200 + are relevant.
I could see this being forgivable if the eShop was even remotely successful; but it isn't. Nothing on there appeals to me: not the games, not the prices, and not the fucking NES games for Nintendo's benevolent price of "free".
He's implying that Nintendo will be charging for games (at a ridiculously uncompetitive price of £5(ish)) that are 15 years old and can be easily obtained for much less elsewhere (see: free). They then have the gall to say that they're "free", and imply that we're getting a great fucking deal. Really, we've just lost out on £100 because they thought dedicated handhelds for the price of £200 + are relevant.
I could see this being forgivable if the eShop was even remotely successful; but it isn't. Nothing on there appeals to me: not the games, not the prices, and not the fucking NES games for Nintendo's benevolent price of "free".
@Ross
Obtained elsewhere?
You mean illegally? Sure, Nintendo hasn't been the most chaste corporation when it comes to money making schemes, but surely they still reserve the right to charge money for their intellectual property?
Surely you're not suggesting that you're entitled for some reason to obtain licenses to the entire NES library for free?
Obtained elsewhere?
You mean illegally? Sure, Nintendo hasn't been the most chaste corporation when it comes to money making schemes, but surely they still reserve the right to charge money for their intellectual property?
Surely you're not suggesting that you're entitled for some reason to obtain licenses to the entire NES library for free?
Oh good. Too much time went by without Jim bitching about the 3DS. Good to have your true self back.
i can play all these games using a flash cart so I really dont care. I'd would have been more excited if nintendo had released more obscure titles rather than some of the crap they have up there. I mean how many times can someone play mario before it gets boring?
Waah waah wahh. Oh well, whenever Nintendo of Europe do decide to put the "free"... no wait, FREE. (Definitely FREE. Got no problem with that, fucking idiots), I'll play them instead of bitching.
NINTENDO YOU BENEVOLENT WANKERS.
NINTENDO YOU BENEVOLENT WANKERS.
What nintendo doesn't realize is that people will actually pay for their games if they were on the eshop and not overpriced. Also aren't we basically f'ed if our system breaks since games are tied to the system and not an account. Even if I wanted to buy it I would have no way of backing up my games,
Hey, fellow Europeans, I've got a solution until it's out here:
Play them all and any other NES games for free on your fucking mobile phone.
Play them all and any other NES games for free on your fucking mobile phone.
"For once, Nintendo being totally clueless about how to run a digital store has worked in our favor!"
Why? Because they released them a day early? I wouldn't say that was clueless. It's not exactly as though someone's finger slipped on a keyboard at Nintendo HQ and activated them all like some bungling evil genius.
...although that would be totally hilarious and I wish that was the case.
If you're referring to the manner in which you have to download them, then yeah it's a bit odd. But I think it's mainly because it's the easiest way of doing it for them - automatically tie the downloads to people's accounts. It saves on them having to organise codes (which people could just give away).
Why? Because they released them a day early? I wouldn't say that was clueless. It's not exactly as though someone's finger slipped on a keyboard at Nintendo HQ and activated them all like some bungling evil genius.
...although that would be totally hilarious and I wish that was the case.
If you're referring to the manner in which you have to download them, then yeah it's a bit odd. But I think it's mainly because it's the easiest way of doing it for them - automatically tie the downloads to people's accounts. It saves on them having to organise codes (which people could just give away).
Yeah, let's play them on our mobile phones!
Ever tried playing Super Mario Bros on a touchscreen? It's a load of ass!
Ever tried playing Super Mario Bros on a touchscreen? It's a load of ass!
@KingSigy
But isn't that the inherent problem here? It seems nintendo is scared of true innovation for the hardcore crowd. I'm talking a new ip not aimed solely at casual and with a big marketing campaign. When the 3ds launched a lot of my friends who casually play 360 didn't even know it had been released. If nintendo wasn't so adhered to the past they could have used this opportunity to push out some 3dsware instead of relying on old games and their brand name. I thought not having glasses was the main point of the 3ds. So why not push more 3d content?
But isn't that the inherent problem here? It seems nintendo is scared of true innovation for the hardcore crowd. I'm talking a new ip not aimed solely at casual and with a big marketing campaign. When the 3ds launched a lot of my friends who casually play 360 didn't even know it had been released. If nintendo wasn't so adhered to the past they could have used this opportunity to push out some 3dsware instead of relying on old games and their brand name. I thought not having glasses was the main point of the 3ds. So why not push more 3d content?
@Magnalon
I would say so, yeah. Nintendo should really be taking strains for people to purchase this console over smartphones or the Vita.
Classing their 15 year old games, which cannot hold a torch to many games, quality wise, and which no-one in their right mind would pay for, as abandonware - or, Hell, just extending the ambassador program to everybody would certainly win them favours.
They should've considered pirating as a viable alternative, as ROMs are readily available, and they don't seem to be doing anything to negate that. I assume that's why you can see so many ROM sites. They've basically given up policing their copyrights on one platform, but then assume that people will pay a ridiculous amount for them on another.
When I can buy some great quality games for under £1 from the App Store, I don't see why Nintentdo think it's good practice to charge 5x that much for an inferior product.
I would say so, yeah. Nintendo should really be taking strains for people to purchase this console over smartphones or the Vita.
Classing their 15 year old games, which cannot hold a torch to many games, quality wise, and which no-one in their right mind would pay for, as abandonware - or, Hell, just extending the ambassador program to everybody would certainly win them favours.
They should've considered pirating as a viable alternative, as ROMs are readily available, and they don't seem to be doing anything to negate that. I assume that's why you can see so many ROM sites. They've basically given up policing their copyrights on one platform, but then assume that people will pay a ridiculous amount for them on another.
When I can buy some great quality games for under £1 from the App Store, I don't see why Nintentdo think it's good practice to charge 5x that much for an inferior product.
@Masterballs
http://icontrolpad.com/
But that's besides the point - you still have to pirate the game on a mobile device unless you legally own it anyways on another system.
Shit, you can put 3,000 NES games and 3,000 Gameboy games on ONE device, with a controller, and beam it to your desktop anytime you want if you really are into tech.
@Lstr
I agree that the way Nintendo is handling it is actually BETTER than Sony's Welcome Back program.
Sony screwed up, through no fault of the consumer, and had a limited offer, where if you didn't redeem your games in time, you were SOL. Now of course those people were morons, and had like 3 weeks to do it, but somehow Sony still looked bad when people complained they didn't have enough time.
Nintendo's method, on the other hand, is genius. They "slipped" them into your account permanently. No ifs ands or buts - if you have an Ambassador unit, you get these games for life. That is of course until your system dies - mwhahahaha.
http://icontrolpad.com/
But that's besides the point - you still have to pirate the game on a mobile device unless you legally own it anyways on another system.
Shit, you can put 3,000 NES games and 3,000 Gameboy games on ONE device, with a controller, and beam it to your desktop anytime you want if you really are into tech.
@Lstr
I agree that the way Nintendo is handling it is actually BETTER than Sony's Welcome Back program.
Sony screwed up, through no fault of the consumer, and had a limited offer, where if you didn't redeem your games in time, you were SOL. Now of course those people were morons, and had like 3 weeks to do it, but somehow Sony still looked bad when people complained they didn't have enough time.
Nintendo's method, on the other hand, is genius. They "slipped" them into your account permanently. No ifs ands or buts - if you have an Ambassador unit, you get these games for life. That is of course until your system dies - mwhahahaha.
@Magnolan
But doesn't that mean that sony has the better system since if theirs breaks you can just buy another one and still keep your games. If your 3ds breaks you are SOL. Sure nintendo could probably fix this with a software update. But then again this is nintendo we are talking about. Also people always crap on sony for not having cross game chat but we cant even do game invites from the 3ds. The hell is that about.
But doesn't that mean that sony has the better system since if theirs breaks you can just buy another one and still keep your games. If your 3ds breaks you are SOL. Sure nintendo could probably fix this with a software update. But then again this is nintendo we are talking about. Also people always crap on sony for not having cross game chat but we cant even do game invites from the 3ds. The hell is that about.
@ MAgnalon,
"They "slipped" them into your account permanently. No ifs ands or buts - if you have an Ambassador unit, you get these games for life. That is of course until your system dies - mwhahahaha."
Exactly, and you've stated the only negative I can see about it - and that's something I hope Nintendo will fix at some point in the future. This way no one can complain that they missed the deadline to download or any such nonsense.
I would say that the way Sony handled the 'welcome back' initiative was somewhat necessitated by the fact that they gave people a choice of games, however.
"They "slipped" them into your account permanently. No ifs ands or buts - if you have an Ambassador unit, you get these games for life. That is of course until your system dies - mwhahahaha."
Exactly, and you've stated the only negative I can see about it - and that's something I hope Nintendo will fix at some point in the future. This way no one can complain that they missed the deadline to download or any such nonsense.
I would say that the way Sony handled the 'welcome back' initiative was somewhat necessitated by the fact that they gave people a choice of games, however.
@ Adrian Smith,
I think Magnalon was exclusively referring to the actual corporate handling of each situation rather than which online system was better.
I think Magnalon was exclusively referring to the actual corporate handling of each situation rather than which online system was better.
@Adrian
What LsTr said: note the "mwahahaha" at the end.
Nintendo has a long way to go, but giving us 20 free games on a permanent account based basis is not a bad thing in the slightest.
What LsTr said: note the "mwahahaha" at the end.
Nintendo has a long way to go, but giving us 20 free games on a permanent account based basis is not a bad thing in the slightest.
"So, if you want these "free" games that you shouldn't be paying for anyway"
They all cost money on the Wii's VC, so how is that not "free" on the 3DS for ambassadors? Some of these games are considered the best of all time, so why shouldn't people pay for them anyway? Just because you might not want to pay for them, doesn't mean Nintendo shouldn't sell them!
They all cost money on the Wii's VC, so how is that not "free" on the 3DS for ambassadors? Some of these games are considered the best of all time, so why shouldn't people pay for them anyway? Just because you might not want to pay for them, doesn't mean Nintendo shouldn't sell them!
What a coincidence. I just got this tweet:
"Today is the 15 year anniversary of The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall. Download it for free on elderscrolls.com! bit.ly/jxxAAc
- @ElderScrolls
"Today is the 15 year anniversary of The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall. Download it for free on elderscrolls.com! bit.ly/jxxAAc
- @ElderScrolls
Honestly, I would have paid for these games on the 3DS if they weren't being made free for me? Because honestly, can you look me in the eye and tell me it wouldn't be fucking fantastic to have all these games wherever you go? And don't give me any of that smartphone emulator bullshit. You know that the games aren't the same without any tactile feedback.
@ Adrian Smith,
Lulz, why on earth would you want to go and do a silly think like that!? Just get a PSP 3000 and a decent size memory card - they're dirt cheap these days and you'll still be able to play UMD games.
Lulz, why on earth would you want to go and do a silly think like that!? Just get a PSP 3000 and a decent size memory card - they're dirt cheap these days and you'll still be able to play UMD games.
The entitlement of gamers is astounding. If you bought the 3DS as an early adapter you knew eventually the price would be dropped wether it bep five months or two years. Deal with it they are giving us free shit . To anyone else your opinion is pointless if you didn't put out the money for one I don't want to hear your bitching. I bought one day one I do not regret it, and even if I did it my own fault not Nintendo. They put out a product overpriced or not I bought its on me.
This is from the nintendo 3ds official Facebook
Nintendo 3DS Ambassadors, your games have arrived! Visit http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/systems/3ds/en_na/3dsambassador.jsp?menu=how&submenu=ctr-gi-amb-download-games for info on how to download and start playing.
Nintendo 3DS Ambassadors, your games have arrived! Visit http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/systems/3ds/en_na/3dsambassador.jsp?menu=how&submenu=ctr-gi-amb-download-games for info on how to download and start playing.
"So, if you want these "free" games that you shouldn't be paying for anyway, you can get 'em right at this instant. For once, Nintendo being totally clueless about how to run a digital store has worked in our favor!"
Leave this pretentious bullshit out next time and you're doing a great job.
Leave this pretentious bullshit out next time and you're doing a great job.
@ Adrian Smith
"I mean how many times can someone play mario before it gets boring?"
I don't know, dude. I haven't got to this point in the last 25 years...
"I mean how many times can someone play mario before it gets boring?"
I don't know, dude. I haven't got to this point in the last 25 years...
I for one am super happy about this. I have never played the original Metroid, barely played the 2 Zelda titles and Mario will never get old. Whether these games are actually "free" or not, one can't deny the fact that Nintendo would've been glad to charge us extra for these games and we would've bought them anyway. Having them in your pocket to boot them up at will is oh so sweet.
Would it kill Nintendo to allow button layout customization? I get the whole "wanting to recreate the original feel" with Virtual Console, but holy crap, does using only B and A on a four-button handheld feel weird. Y and B is infinitely more comfortable for platformers.
I'm confused, do we Europeans actually get ambassador? Because there was no 'check your ambassador status' website for us. Bit pissed off seeing as I spent around 400 quid for the system and games
@ minkeyhugo
There are ten more GBA games coming before the end of the year. Not to mention a free ccooy of LoZ four swords.
There are ten more GBA games coming before the end of the year. Not to mention a free ccooy of LoZ four swords.
You should where a Santa suit when you deliver news like this. I should google "Sterling in Santa Suit." What're the odds I'll find what I'm looking for?
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