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2734293 No.2734293 [Reply] [Original]

What are the best classic games on the Wii U virtual console?

>> No.2734306

I'm on the fence about if this is a retro topic since it requires me to know what's available on WiiU but I'll find a list somewhere and pick some personal favorites.

>> No.2734312

>>2734306
I just figured it was along the same lines as an emulation thread.

>> No.2734313

Mega Man, Ghosts n Goblins, Zelda, Castlevania, Ninja Gaiden, Gargoyle's Quest, River City Ransom - if you're looking for something a bit lesser known check out those last two.

On SNES, Wild Guns, Demon's Crest and Breath of Fire

I see Aria of Sorrow on the GBA list. Game is based as fuck.

>> No.2734318

>>2734313
>not including Wii-mode games

Super Mario RPG ftw

>> No.2734319

>>2734313
Thanks man

>> No.2734321

>>2734293
1st two Earthbound games

>> No.2734323

>>2734293
NES and N64 games look like shit on Wii U VC, only buy GBA and SNES accurate video quality.

>> No.2734325

>>2734318
I was going to ask about that. So you can access the Wii virtual console through the Wii U then?

>> No.2734327

>>2734323
How shitty are we talking here?

>> No.2734389

>>2734325
If I recall correctly, the problem is you'll access Wii VC games through Wii menu playing with Wii controllers, so Gamepad will be useless for playing.

>> No.2734397
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2734397

i'm not sure how the actual emulation is, but I heard Sin and Punishment was recently released there, and that game is a 10/10 especially if you like rail shooters like Star Fox and action games like Gunstar Heroes. Definitely one of the must-play on N64 and since emulation for it can be pretty shitty on PC, maybe Wii U VC might be the best option outside of real hardware.
The Wii sequel, Star Successor, is also on WiiU VC and worth playing as well.

>> No.2734405

>>2734325
The Wii U has a "Wii Mode" that enables your Wii U to function exactly like a regular old Wii. Once you boot into Wii mode, you have to use the wii motes and classic controllers.

You can use the Wii U gamepad as a screen in old Wii mode (has a built in sensor bar and everything), but can't use it as a controller.

>> No.2734412

>>2734389
This is correct. However the gamepad is not completely useless. I believe you can push the video from your TV to your gamepad and use it as your "monitor"so you can play the game off your gamepad with your OG Wii controller.

This frees up your tv and is kinda cool.

>>2734323
Is there any truth to the WiiU's emulated Wii software either not being able to output 240p like the Original Wii's hardware could by inputting A+1+Z for 240p or A+2+Z for 480i?

Am I going to regret moving my Castlevania 3 & Rondo of Blood from my Wii to my WiiU .

>> No.2734416

>>2734405
Ah I see. If I can use the classic controller I'm cool with that.

>> No.2734445

>>2734293
Skip everything on the WiiU VC
the emulation is fucking garbage and you're really better off buying the Wii VC games or just hacking wii mode and getting it all free

>> No.2734735

It's nice that they put Vs. Excitebike (the FDS game) onto the NA VC. I never even knew it existed but now I have 2-player Excitebike.

>> No.2734737

>>2734412
I always thought that it defaulted to 240p on Wii VC. This would explain why Super Metroid didn't work at all on my Samsung LCD back in the day. The game would be running but the picture would be black. I later learned that Samsung LCDs are notoriously bad at supporting 240p.

Do any Wii emulators do 240p?

>> No.2734825

>>2734293
the problem for this is that the only good Wii U virtual console is the GBA one which is not retro.
Because it was made by the M2 people who do the Sega 3d classics 3DS ports.

The N64, NES and SNES virtual consoles for Wii U either have shit filters you cant remove or input lag.

The Wii virtual console is much better, and lets you play most games in 240p.
Nintendo dropped the ball with the Wii U vc. The Wii one was excellent for such a weak machine.

>> No.2734841

>>2734825
So should I just get a Wii U to access the Wii virtual console then? I've heard some games are on the Wii U but not on the Wii, so I would think it would be wise to just get a Wii U and access the Wii that way.

>> No.2734848

>>2734841

The Wii can do 240p

The Wii U in Wii mode can only do 480i

http://i.imgur.com/potkiQQ.gif

look at that link

I do think the Wii virtual console is better, but you need wii controllers to play the games.
I managed to beat Super Metroid on the Wii U virtual console with no problems.
So, the games are playable in spite of the input lag, and playing them on the gamepad is nice.

I own both a Wii and a Wii U.
What I do is emulate on the Wii on a crt, and play GBA games on the Wii U virtual console.
After all the Gamepad is like a fake handheld, GBA games look great on it.

Many games are on the Wii or Wii mode, and not on the Wii U. For example the turbografx games.
Wii Virtual console has a lot of third party games the Wii U doesnt have. Most Nintendo games are on the Wii U.

>> No.2734878

>>2734848
Ah okay, I got it. Thanks for the explanation.