Revolution: Past Nintendo Classics FREE!

JHendrix · Jun 3, 2005

Harrison then confirmed that past-gen, Nintendo-created titles will indeed be downloadable for free.

Link.

It's not like I wasn't going to get one anyway, but wow, that's just absolutely badass. Props to the big N.

Mark of the Wolves · Jun 3, 2005

Wow. That's a good thing. It would have certainly looked bad if they didn't. Especially when they could all be had for free anyway. Nintendo is making some good moves. I think they will become number 2 again.

SonicBoom · Jun 3, 2005

Well that's pretty damn cool.

IMTheWalrus · Jun 3, 2005

Well, I guess I'm getting one. Though it says "nintendo created", which I assume refers to first party nintendo games.

I wonder what this will do to the used game market

JHendrix · Jun 3, 2005

IMTheWalrus said:
Well, I guess I'm getting one. Though it says "nintendo created", which I assume refers to first party nintendo games.

I wonder what this will do to the used game market

Yeah it says that 3rd party games could be available for a fee should the company decide to release it.

Not a bad pack-in for game material at all.

galfordo · Jun 3, 2005

It's a gimmicky thing to do, sure. But Nintendo has a rich history and an absolutely extraordinary library of titles from the last 3 generations of consoles, so why not exploit it?

Anyway, count me in, whether or not the Revolution is a piece of shit or not. :kekeke:

Ely13 · Jun 3, 2005

Quite nice, though unfortunately most of the games I'd want to replay are 3rd party developed. I wonder if they'll manage to get Square-Enix, Capcom, Konami, etc., to agree to this without increasing costs too much.

Tron · Jun 3, 2005

JHendrix said:
Link.

It's not like I wasn't going to get one anyway, but wow, that's just absolutely badass. Props to the big N.

Best move the Big-N has done so far for now.

Now if they can just get better third "party suport" they be set

SonGohan · Jun 3, 2005

This is just fucking awesome. Smart moves by Nintendo this generation. Looks like the Revolution may be my system of choice.

chimpmeister · Jun 3, 2005

galfordo said:
<snip> the Revolution is a piece of shit <snip>

Now now, lets give it a chance at least galfordo!! :shame:

JHendrix · Jun 3, 2005

chimpmeister said:
Now now, lets give it a chance at least galfordo!!

OH SNAP! You pulled a Limbaugh.

PS. That was for you norton.

norton9478 · Jun 3, 2005

It sounds like this article is a bit misleading....

I don't think the games will be free.

The online play will be free, but the games are still undecided.

Nesagwa · Jun 3, 2005

Even if they arent free, Revolution only for me.

Gameoz · Jun 3, 2005

Well, I would be willing to pay for them. So, either way I am happy.

norton9478 · Jun 3, 2005

http://www.gamespot.com/news/2005/05/26/news_6126595.html

Well, we can use it in a variety of ways. We've used some of the older games already as little bonuses, either as bonus gifts or hidden in levels of games. Certainly for the first-party titles we'll be making some of those available. We haven't really talked about whether we would sell them. The third parties can make their own decision whether they want to sell them, or maybe they will add it on as sort of a free benefit when you buy a current version of the game.

JHendrix · Jun 3, 2005

norton9478 said:
It sounds like this article is a bit misleading....

I don't think the games will be free.

The online play will be free, but the games are still undecided.

I really don't think they could be more clear:

As far as what makes the console revolutionary, Harrison was coy regarding the controller, instead focusing on Nintendo's online plans and downloadable games service.

"People sort of picked on us for not prematurely jumping into online or internet gaming," he mused, going on to point out that now the company has more to offer besides online gaming. Harrison then confirmed that past-gen, Nintendo-created titles will indeed be downloadable for free.

This is a clever move by Nintendo: regardless of the final power of Revolution and the frequency of new titles, Nintendo knows that its loyal fans will cry tears of joy over a free service that lets them download previous Nintendo classics straight out of the box.

Third-party developers could charge for the privilege to download though. Or, alternatively, they could offer downloadable classics as an incentive to buy their next-gen full price releases. Either way, classic Nintendo titles such as Castlevania and MegaMan may not be immediately accessible.

A similar model applies to online gaming. Playing Nintendo titles across the internet will be free, whereas third-party publishers will be able to charge whatever subscription rates they wish.

norton9478 · Jun 3, 2005

JHendrix said:
OH SNAP! You pulled a Limbaugh.

PS. That was for you norton.

Don't be hating my use of politcs in place of popular culture.

I don't have MTV like you kids, but sometimes the old man passes out drunk and leaves on the AM raido.

norton9478 · Jun 3, 2005

JHendrix said:
I really don't think they could be more clear:

I think the confusion was derived from the gamespot interview.

JHendrix · Jun 3, 2005

norton9478 said:
Don't be hating my use of politcs in place of popular culture.

I don't have MTV like you kids, but sometimes the old man passes out drunk and leaves on the AM raido.

I figured you'd enjoy it because it was a jab at Limbaugh, but as for what you posted, I've got no idea what the hell you're trying to say.

norton9478 · Jun 3, 2005

JHendrix said:
I figured you'd enjoy it because it was a jab at Limbaugh, but as for what you posted, I've got no idea what the hell you're trying to say.

that's what I like about you john.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000002N4N/102-6361093-0520140?v=glance

Bluevoodu · Jun 3, 2005

so... what do you think this would do to used game sales? IE not just from a business aspect..... but I am talking... even those that have collections, personal games, or whatever that try to get rid of them.

Do you think this could drop out the market?

BV

seba_boi · Jun 3, 2005

Cool... I've always wanted to play Mario Paint again...

norton9478 · Jun 3, 2005

Bluevoodu said:
so... what do you think this would do to used game sales? IE not just from a business aspect..... but I am talking... even those that have collections, personal games, or whatever that try to get rid of them.

Do you think this could drop out the market?

BV

Nah it won't hurt the market.

If anything, emulation of NES titles has exploded the market.

Some overpriced shit may drop a little.

norton9478 · Jun 3, 2005

Personaly, I'm behind this idea.

90% of my current-gen purchases are re-releases of classics. I got the sonic mega collection and played spinball for about 5 hours last week.

SouthtownKid · Jun 3, 2005

It says, "past-gen, Nintendo-created titles will indeed be downloadable for free." Taken litterally, that means that there will be Nintendo-created titles that you can download. It doesn't necessarily mean that all Nintendo-created titles will be availible.

I will love it if ever single one is availible, but I'm a little doubtful they'll actually be willing to offer games like the Gamecube's Zelda, F-Zero, Metroids, or even N64's Mario64 for free. It would be cool if they did, though. It would definitely make the Revolution a must-buy.

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