Gaming Why is Nintendo so STINGY with Virtual Console games?

[the_randomizer]

Why not just buy the virtual console versions for cheap, and then emulate them however you want? Theoretically, it's just as morally right (either way, you own a copy of the game, whether it be digital or physical), and often they're cheaper than the physical cartridges.

And it's definitely not true of N64 games that homebrew emulators work better than the official wii ones...

At least Mario Kart 64 can save Ghost Data. The VC version doesn't emulate it due to their being lazy.

 

[TripleSMoon]

bitch bitch bitch

Tell me, are you capable of saying ANYTHING that's not ridiculously negative 24/7? When you're not bitching about something a game company does, you're bitching at OTHER people for bitching about something a game company does that you don't care about.

 

[the_randomizer]

Tell me, are you capable of saying ANYTHING that's not ridiculously negative 24/7? When you're not bitching about something a game company does, you're bitching at OTHER people for bitching about something a game company does that you don't care about.

You got it all wrong, I'm not bitching about other people bitching about a game company. I'm bitching about other people bitching about my bitching about other people bitching about companies that people like to bitch about when others bitch about bitching. See, I have this virulent disease that if I don't make fun of something stupid, like the Virtual Console's poor emulation on certain games (or anything that does a bad job), my head will explode. It's a very serious condition, I'm surprised you haven't heard of it seeing as you have the disease, you just don't want to admit it.

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[reprep]

Why not just buy the virtual console versions for cheap, and then emulate them however you want? Theoretically, it's just as morally right (either way, you own a copy of the game, whether it be digital or physical), and often they're cheaper than the physical cartridges.

And it's definitely not true of N64 games that homebrew emulators work better than the official wii ones...

Try playing Pokémon Snap in a emulator...

that is why i wrote generally. you are right about N64 and i am using my good old N64 for pokemon snap.

even virtual console versions are sometimes more expensive than the real hardware. of course that depends on the game.

even then buying the real cartridge is better because you can simply play it on real hardware which i generally do.

 

[RodrigoDavy]

that is why i wrote generally. you are right about N64 and i am using my good old N64 for pokemon snap.

even virtual console versions are sometimes more expensive than the real hardware. of course that depends on the game.

even then buying the real cartridge is better because you can simply play it on real hardware which i generally do.

I prefer playing things in real hardware, since you are playing the way it was meant to be, no dealing with bugs in emulation, filters in the game's look, etc...

 

[reprep]

I prefer playing things in real hardware, since you are playing the way it was meant to be, no dealing with bugs in emulation, filters in the game's look, etc...

agreed, that is why i still have my famicom,SNES and N64 connected to my TV, but i sometimes shoot an old game on a modern console/handheld i own when i am in the mood.

 

[TripleSMoon]

I'm actually seriously considering dropping VC in favor of almost exclusively real hardware for the reasons you mention. Sure, it's nice to have the filtering and upgraded resolution on VC games, but using a component or S video cable on old systems makes them look pretty decent on my LCD. Sure it's more expensive, but there's just a certain experience that comes with playing an N64 game with an actual N64 controller, etc. Plus, of course, the massive nostalgia factor.

 

[reprep]

I'm actually seriously considering dropping VC in favor of almost exclusively real hardware for the reasons you mention. Sure, it's nice to have the filtering and upgraded resolution on VC games, but using a component or S video cable on old systems makes them look pretty decent on my LCD. Sure it's more expensive, but there's just a certain experience that comes with playing an N64 game with an actual N64 controller, etc. Plus, of course, the massive nostalgia factor.

that would be a good choice. my NES is connected via composite (no s-video or RGB unfortunately), SNES via RGB scart and N64 via RGB scart (it has been RGB modded). they look great. not as clear as virtual console ones but playing with original controllers is cool.

also there aren't those small graphic glitches. for example paper mario had some around boxes etc which is not on real hardware.

 

[TripleSMoon]

that would be a good choice. my NES is connected via composite (no s-video or RGB unfortunately), SNES via RGB scart and N64 via RGB scart (it has been RGB modded). they look great. not as clear as virtual console ones but playing with original controllers is cool.

also there aren't those small graphic glitches. for example paper mario had some around boxes etc which is not on real hardware.

i'm sorry, what do you mean by RGB? Is that the same as S video or something different?

 

[reprep]

i'm sorry, what do you mean by RGB? Is that the same as S video or something different?

ooops i forgot you are from US. RGB scart is a common way of plugging external devices to TV used mostly in Europe. it is generally the best way to connect a retro consol to TV.

qualitywise it is the best analog system, better than s-video and equal to component. it carries up to 480i resolution.

unfortunately it is hard to find a TV which natively supports RGB scart in US. though a lot of people use RGB scart to component converters to enjoy extra quality over s-video.

 

[TripleSMoon]

ooops i forgot you are from US. RGB scart is a common way of plugging external devices to TV used mostly in Europe. it is generally the best way to connect a retro consol to TV.

qualitywise it is the best analog system, better than s-video and equal to component. it carries up to 480i resolution.

unfortunately it is hard to find a TV which natively supports RGB scart in US. though a lot of people use RGB scart to component converters to enjoy extra quality over s-video.

I see. Correction though: Component can actually support up to 480p and 720p resolution, which is higher than the 480i resolution you mention.

 

[reprep]

i didn't mention that because those resolutions are irrelevant for retro consoles. at 480i resolution RGB scart is better than component in most cases but the difference is neglible and mostly depends on cable quality.

so if you are looking for best video quality, go for rgb scart for equal to 480i and below resolutions, go for component for 480p,720p,1080i,1080p and go for hdmi whenever possible.

 

[TripleSMoon]

i didn't mention that because those resolutions are irrelevant for retro consoles. at 480i resolution RGB scart is better than component in most cases but the difference is neglible and mostly depends on cable quality.

so if you are looking for best video quality, go for rgb scart for equal to 480i and below resolutions, go for component for 480p,720p,1080i,1080p and go for hdmi whenever possible.

Huh.

 

[RedCoreZero]

i won't buy anything from VC or buy digital games for 3DS. there is still no digital account, content is locked to one device and way too overpriced.

i buy old games for cheap and play them on their original consoles or via emulators in newer consoles. it is not illegal in any way, plus those emulators are generally much better than official ones (take the ones on wii).

Same here,I'm never buying classics.I either emulate it or get from CN.