The Derrit Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 so what's the deal with ambassador games? if they have gba games that can be downloaded why don't they put them in the eshop by now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocre Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 (edited) They haven't so far because they were offered as an apology to those that bought the system before the price drop in the first place. It hasn't even been a year since the price drop and even less of a year since the GBA games have become available for Ambassadors. I'm sure after a year, if Nintendo feels like they need to dangle some carrots for those who haven't bought a system yet they may bring them to the public. I'd keep my eyes peeled after retail 3DS games themselves hit the eShop. Edited June 26, 2012 by ocre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Derrit Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 They haven't so far because they were offered as an apology to those that bought the system before the price drop in the first place. It hasn't even been a year since the price drop and even less of a year since the GBA games have become available for Ambassadors. I'm sure after a year, if Nintendo feels like they need to dangle some carrots for those who haven't bought a system yet they may bring them to the public. I'd keep my eyes peeled after retail 3DS games themselves hit the eShop. i mean that's great but they also were given out for free i'm sure they'll have people paying at least 5-8 dollars for them so it's not like the ambassadors are getting a bad deal here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirby Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 i just hate the ambassadors who act entitled about the games when nintendo didn't have to offer them anything and didn't force them to buy it at launch price. it's childish, really. so you have a few exclusive games because you bought the system early, whoop-de-doo. so nintendo's slowly releasing those games on eshop for the public to play, whoop-de-doo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calpis Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 i just hate the ambassadors who act entitled about the games when nintendo didn't have to offer them anything and didn't force them to buy it at launch price.it's childish, really. so you have a few exclusive games because you bought the system early, whoop-de-doo. so nintendo's slowly releasing those games on eshop for the public to play, whoop-de-doo. I hope you weren't referring to me there. I don't think I'm acting entitled, just want to be able to transfer the games over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soma Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 The ambassador games are some really great games, but honestly, I haven't played more than 30 minutes of any of them. Not to say that I've never played them, it was just on their original platform. I've probably played short bursts of Balloon Fight the most. So while they are nice to have, I would have never purchased them again. (but that's just cynical old me.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thalzon Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 GBA Ambassador games are not planned for eShop release. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkeSword Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 We Ambassadors are better than all of you Non-Ambassadors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirby Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I hope you weren't referring to me there. I don't think I'm acting entitled, just want to be able to transfer the games over. no just some people on another forum i frequent who rage whenever the possibility of the ambassador games going on eshop are brought up WE PAID THE EXTRA MONEY FOR THIS AND YOU PEOPLE MIGHT GET WHAT WE WORKED HARD FOR NINTENDO GAVE US THESE GAMES NOT YOU HOW DARE THEY TAKE THAT AWAY FROM US RAWRAWRAWRAWRAWR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overflow Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 The biggest issue for me - and I realize this is pretty trivial - is that I love the way the 3DS keeps count of your playtime for each title, and if I play the same game on a second system I lose that feature since I don't plan on transferring the system data. I'd have to add the playtimes from both systems together. Not to mention the online data is probably tied to the system, so I won't be able to play any online games on the XL. That said, I'm still going to buy the XL if for no other reason than to continue building my collection. I guess it will be really nice for home-play, and I'm interested in seeing how the 3D is supposedly better. Oh and I'm guessing you're not an ambassador, Mirby? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirby Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 There's a new 3DS update out. It only affects the eShop and moves the search bar and also allows passwords for saved credit cards to be alphanumeric now instead of just digits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Damned Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 The thing about the Ambassador games is that they're not really that big a deal. There are maybe five out of the twenty that are worth playing at all. The rest are throw-away games that wouldn't do that well on the e-Shop if they sold them there. Oh, you want to know which five games I mean? Nope, that's a secret. Only Ambassadors get to know that. Letting everyone pay for what you got for free isn't going to magically dissolve whatever imaginary status you got for being an early adopter. You will still have the games for free (no, you didn't get them as compensation, they were free. It doesn't equate to having the money back in your pocket, you are still out the cost of a pre-cut 3DS), and everyone can still play them just fine without feeling like they were cheated somehow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arrow Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Oh, you want to know which five games I mean? Nope, that's a secret. Only Ambassadors get to know that. I'm no ambassador, but Metroid Fusion, Zelda: Minish Cap, Wario Land 4, WarioWare, and Fire Emblem. Okay folks, we're done here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Damned Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 I'm no ambassador, but Metroid Fusion, Zelda: Minish Cap, Wario Land 4, WarioWare, and Fire Emblem.Okay folks, we're done here. Yeah... he pretty much guessed it. Way to ruin it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overflow Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Dude. Yoshi's Island. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocre Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 (edited) Mario Kart Super Circuit, F Zero Maximum Velocity, Mario vs Donkey Kong say hi too. Oh wait, ya said worthwhile. But seriously, I had fun with MKSC and Mario vs DK on the original system. EDIT: Kirby and the Amazing Mirror is cryin. EDIT EDIT; Edited June 28, 2012 by ocre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arrow Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Dude. Yoshi's Island. Yoshi's Island the original is fantastic. Yoshi's Island the GBA port... not so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirby Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 (edited) So the Rhythm Thief demo dropped today. Really awesome, very enjoyable. The sense of humor is great, the music's not too bad, and the 3D effect is good (though distracting when I'm trying to focus on the music). I'll definitely be picking this up on the tenth. :3 For those who are curious, here's my scores. R01 - Showtime ___Perfect_________X_37 ___Great___________X_7 ___Good____________X_2 ___Harsh___________X_0 ___Combo___________X_46 _Total__________66700_pt(s) _Rank_____________A --------------------------- R02 - Looting_the_Louvre ___Perfect_________X_32 ___Great___________X_6 ___Good____________X_0 ___Harsh___________X_0 ___Combo___________X_38 _Total__________52500_pt(s) _Rank_____________A --------------------------- R04 - Battle_Diabolique ___Perfect_________X_41 ___Great___________X_13 ___Good____________X_11 ___Harsh___________X_4 ___Combo___________X_25 _Total__________63000_pt(s) _Rank_____________A Edited June 28, 2012 by Mirby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollgagh Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 did someone say rhythm? I'm right fuckin' there~! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocre Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 (edited) If you're looking for something to play and don't want to spend 10 bucks, there's a "Game of the Weekend" sale on the eShop starting tomorrow: VVVVVV for $4.99, Valid from 12PM EST Friday through 12AM EST Monday. I recommend. Sheeeeit, that silver XL looks good. Edited June 29, 2012 by ocre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Derrit Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Yoshi's Island the original is fantastic. Yoshi's Island the GBA port... not so much. ...they feel literally exactly the same. i played both within a month of each other there's no difference at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soma Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Reminder: Last day for Platinum status for Club Nintendo. I'm still 30 points away, oh well. I thought I hit the cap already, must have miscounted. I think some of my coins were technically from last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocre Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 ...they feel literally exactly the same. i played both within a month of each other there's no difference at all. I think Arrow might be one of the many who have an issue with the 'baby Yoshi' sfx they imported from Yoshi's Story for the GBA Yoshi's Island. I agree though that the games are virtually identical otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soma Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 I think Arrow might be one of the many who have an issue with the 'baby Yoshi' sfx they imported from Yoshi's Story for the GBA Yoshi's Island. I agree though that the games are virtually identical otherwise. I had not played Yoshi's Island since on the SNES when it came out, and I didn't even notice the Yoshi's Story SFX they added. I prefer the original SFX when compared back to back, but it doesn't change the game play. On a side note, I remember being so damn excited for Yoshi's Story, and then being really crushed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overflow Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 I wish the silver XL was coming to north america. That's the one I would have gotten. Instead I'll have to settle for red or blue. Maybe I'll wait until the silver comes out here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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