Earlier today, Nintendo released a new app that allows Smash Bros. Wii U players to use their 3DS as a controller. This could be done previously, but you needed a copy of the handheld game to make it happen.

Check out some footage from the app below.

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Pre-order updates (6/14/15)

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments

Below are the latest titles that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers:

Wii U

Skylanders SuperChargers – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Adventure Time: Finn and Jake Investigations – GameStop
Disney Infinity 3.0 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Mighty No. 9 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Guitar Hero Live – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Mario Maker – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
LEGO Dimensions – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Rodea: The Sky Soldier – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Legend of Kay Anniversary – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
LEGO Marvel’s Avengers – Amazon
Terraria – Amazon
Shin Megami Tensei x Fire Emblem – Best Buy
The Legend of Zelda – Amazon, Best Buy
Xenoblade Chronicles X – Amazon, Best Buy
Yoshi’s Woolly World – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Devil’s Third – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop

3DS

Return to PopoloCrois: A Story of Seasons Fairlytale (new) – Amazon
LBX: Little Battlers eXperience – Amazon
Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon – Amazon, Best Buy
Skylanders SuperChargers – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Adventure Time: Finn and Jake Investigations – GameStop
Project X Zone 2 – Amazon
Senran Kagura 2: Deep Crimson – Amazon, GameStop
Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold: The Fafnir Knight – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Rodea: The Sky Soldier – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Fire Emblem – Best Buy
LEGO Marvel’s Avengers – Amazon
Terraria – Amazon
Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop

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The Awakening of the Giant – A comparison of Xenoblade Chronicles’ and X’s soundtracks

Posted on 9 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in 3DS, Features, Game of the Month, Wii, Wii U | 2 Comments

Xenoblade Chronicles X has been out in Japan for quite some time and while the rest of us gaze enviously at the latest Xeno entry before it comes our way, it’s interesting to note some of the changes that have been made possible thanks to the Wii U. The boost in graphical power allowed Monolith Soft to flex their artistic muscle and craft a gorgeous open world, the improved online infrastructure allowed not only for interactions with other players but also the means to push out additional content (which is a staggering thought for a game with a story up around the 70 hour mark) and the most striking change came thanks to the dense, orchestral based soundtrack, which harvested a very different tone to Xenoblade Chronicles back in 2010. Moving away from the smaller ensembles covering any combination of rock, pop and classical tracks, Xenoblade Chronicles X was scored by Hiroyuki Sawano, renowned for more grand compositions focusing on a full orchestra sound, a stark contrast to the ensembles players had been exposed to previously. It was a different sound that was needed to accommodate the new direction of the game, but it was a fairly big risk to take as Xenoblade Chronicles’ soundtrack was so endeared by fans.

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Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS – June 14 DLC footage roundup

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos, Wii U | 0 comments

There’s likely going to be a ton of footage pouring in today for the new Smash Bros. DLC. We’ll round up the notable videos we come across below!

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Update: 3DS size – Smash Bros. Wii U version 1.0.8 file size

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 2 Comments

Update: Here’s the 3DS size:

Today’s Smash Bros. Wii U update is rather large, which makes sense given the new content added in. The download clocks in at nearly 1,300 MB. You may experience issues downloading the update and DLC due to heavy traffic, but things should get better as the day progresses!

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Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS version 1.0.8 details

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 5 Comments

Coinciding with today’s new Smash Bros. DLC, Nintendo has released updates for both the Wii U and 3DS editions. The two titles are now up to version 1.0.8. After the break, you’ll find the complete patch notes.

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“Smash Controller” app out now – use 3DS as a controller on Wii U without the game

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 22 Comments

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U allows players to connect a 3DS system and use it as a controller. Prior to today, users needed to have a copy of Smash Bros. on 3DS in order to use the feature. An app has now been released with the same functionality, meaning you don’t actually need the game. Pricing is set at $0.99.