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Is Smash Bros 3DS's earlier release a bad idea for Nintendo? [roundtable]
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One of the biggest pieces of news from the recent SSB Direct--and one I think warrants some discussion--is that the 3DS version of SSB is hitting stores this summer, while the Wii U version is slated to arrive at the end of the year. Which is kind of the opposite of what many people were expecting and hoping for. This is a pretty strange move to me, for a couple reasons. For starters, there's no doubt in my mind that the 3DS's early release will hurt Wii U sales. I've already heard people ask why they should get the Wii U version if it's got the same roster and just has different modes and such. The Wii U desperately needs killer apps--each one is an oasis in a desert, and it's bizarre to me that even Nintendo's own series can't be exclusive on their home consoles anymore! The 3DS, on the other hand, is doing fine and dandy; even if Smash never arrived, it'd probably go down in history as the best-selling system ever. In terms of my own enjoyment of the series, a SSB game's release is an event like little else. I spend months, or years, speculating on the roster, absorbing every bit of media that releases, and generally getting caught up in the hype. Knowing that the 3DS version is the one where I'll be first introduced to Smash's takes on Mega Man, Villager, Wii Fit Trainer, Little Mac etc is a weird feeling. It's like, I know I'll love it, but it'll be somewhat off-putting knowing there's a better, "cleaner" version of the game coming a few months later. Almost like I can't enjoy it to its absolute fullest. And speaking of which, what of when the Wii U version hits? It won't have that completely fresh, I'm-so-overwhelmed-by-all-these-characters punch that SSB64, Melee, and Brawl all shared. I'll have already mastered several characters, unlocked everyone, become very familiar with the way they control and interact, etc. It'd almost be like buying an HD remake or something…very strange. On the plus side, playing SSB by this Summer almost sounds too good to be true. And for what it's worth, both versions are shaping up to be amazing (among the best on their systems, easily). I just really wish the releases were switched a bit, even if it meant a big delay for the 3DS. What do you think of the whole 3DS first, Wii U later thing? URL to share (right click and copy)
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04/09/14, 09:06 |
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It's a bad idea for Wii U, certainly. But really, the minute they announced Smash for 3DS along with Wii U, that already took a lot of wind out of the Wii U's sails. I know a number of people who were going to buy Wii U for Smash, but a few decided against it when the 3DS version was revealed (I was one of them, but then bought a Wii U anyway because I'm a sucker). And then several more gave up on Wii U when the launch windows were revealed yesterday.
On the other hand, how likely are the following two scenarios?
a) Sakurai announces in November that the Wii U version has been delayed to early 2015...but it's getting a few bonus characters, modes, and stages! b) Smash 4 Wii U releases in December, but then at E3 2015 Nintendo announces the definitive Ultra Smash Bros. For Wii U, with new characters, all the 3DS's modes and stages, and balance updates! I mean, that "Smash 6" job posting was apparently not a fake. |
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GameDadGrant said:I sometimes forget how "pro-Wii U" this forum is.
Instead of celebrating how amazing it will be to play a Smash Bros. game on a portable for the first time ever (ZOMG IS THIS REALLY HAPPENING) looking as gorgeous as it does (AMZNG), running at 60 fps, even in 3D (OMGWTFROTFLWHBBQ), many people are whining about how this might effect (affect?) the console game.
Like, we can't possibly be happy that the 3DS is going to be breaking new ground, delivering an amazing, never-before-seen experience, and catering to the Nintendo fan in all of us, because there might be a slight, barely possible, off-chance that *maybe-perhaps* it could deter the sales of ONE game for their console (which will do fine, or even GREAT anyway).
Like, WTF guys, LOL?!? Lighten up! Everyone should take @-JKR- 's advice and just STOP WORRYING SO MUCH. It'll all work out. Don't fret. EXACTLY! People are running around, screaming & crying like babies, acting like its the end of the world. Boo, f'ing hoo, the 3ds version's coming out first. |
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