Which NES/GBA games do you want to see on the 3DS eShop?
July 29th, 2011 Posted in 3DS, Features, Posted by ValayUltimately, if you’ve purchased a 3DS at this point and you have access to the Internet, hopefully you won’t feel as though you’ve been ripped off by the time we move into 2012. In the end, the digital downloads that Nintendo will be offering for the “3DS Ambassador program” later this year probably totals more than $80. I understand that not everyone will be happy with the selection of games and some folks will be displeased with this type of compensation, but when you really think about it, Nintendo didn’t actually have to create this program in the first place.
Plus, keep in mind that NES games on the Wii Shop Channel cost $5. And while a cost standard hasn’t been set for the Game Boy Advance in the past, they’d sell for at least $5 – probably $8 or so actually. So you’re technically getting more bang for your buck – even moreso if you’re interested in the games that will be offered.
So far Nintendo has revealed five NES games and five GBA games that will be available for early 3DS adopters. Starting September 1, 3DS owners who connect to the eShop by August 11 at 11:59 PM EDT can download Super Mario Bros., Donkey Kong Jr., Balloon Fight, Ice Climber and The Legend of Zelda from the NES. On the GBA side, Nintendo will be offering Yoshi’s Island: Super Mario Advance 3, Mario Kart: Super Circuit, Metroid Fusion, WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$ and Mario vs. Donkey Kong. These GBA releases will launch later in the year.
I’m very excited about a lot of the titles, especially some the GBA offerings. I lost my copy of Metroid Fusion (one of my favorite games in the series) years ago and was rather upset about that. I’m thrilled that I’ll have a chance to play through it in just a few months. I also can’t wait to get my hands on Yoshi’s Island: Super Mario Advance 3 and Mario Kart: Super Circuit once again.
But there are ten more games in total to be revealed – five more for NES and five more for GBA. I’m personally pulling for The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap and Advance Wars on the Game Boy Advance. There are also a ton of games I’d like to see brought over for the NES selection.
This brings us to one, simple question. Which games would you guys like to see made available on the 3DS eShop?
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8 Responses to “Which NES/GBA games do you want to see on the 3DS eShop?”
By nekoknight on Jul 28, 2011
MOTHER for NES and MOTHER 3 for GBA.
MOTHER was already translated for the NES but never released.
MOTHER 3 was fan translated, but the translation is very professional and could easily pass as an official translation.
By Ronin180 on Jul 28, 2011
Mario & Luigi: SuperStar Saga is the game I want the most. Even tho I still have my original cartridge.
Any of the Pokemon games would be sweet too.
By Pikmin on Jul 29, 2011
I agree! mario and luigi superstar saga is the one i wanted from the start!! I love the second two but i never played the first!
any other mario or zelda would be great too.
ooh! Minish cap!!
By Venox2008 on Jul 29, 2011
Metroid: zero mission
Rhythm tengoku
Wario land 4
Kirby and amazing mirror
Yoshi tupsy turvy
warioware twisted
By Skawtz0rz on Jul 29, 2011
I’m all for Mario & Luigi, in my opinion the first one was the best. Can’t beat those bros. attacks =]
By burningtaco1 on Jul 29, 2011
Mario and luigi super star saga
Fire emblem
Pokemon ruby/sapphire/emerald
Advance wars
Kirby amazing mirror
Would be my top picks for gba games
By Patrick on Jul 29, 2011
It should be obvious.
By thomas on Jul 30, 2011
And any other game the west missed out on. Like Mother.