Virtual On and Sega Classics to Wii?

By Jorge Ba-oh 25.02.2009 6

Virtual On and Sega Classics to Wii? on Nintendo gaming news, videos and discussion

Sega's Mecha battle game Virtual On: Oratorio Tangram has been confirmed for digital release, with a possibility for Wii.

Oratorio Tangram is an arcade classic that was ported to Sega's Dreamcast back in 1999. According to Kotaku, it's returning as an Xbox Live[/url] download in April 2009 for 1,200 MS points.

Alongside Virtual On is ChuChu Rocket, Cosmic Smash, Jet Grind Radio, Sonic Shuffle and several others that could make up a catalogue of Dreamcast downloadables for fans and newcomers to enjoy.

So what about Wii? Vooks report that the Australian classifications board has rated the title as multiplatform, allowing for a slim but possible chance of an appearance on Wii. That said, Prope's Wii-exclusive "Let's Catch" is also listed as multiplatform, but here's hoping for some classic Dreamcast loving on Nintendo's motion machine.

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JoshSL is offline. JoshSL 25.02.2009#1

I don\'t see DreamCast titles working effectively on Wii to be honest (downloadable that is).

But dayum! Looks like I\'ll finally be able to get Sonic Shuffle! Man that game is rare.

( Edited 25.02.2009 12:06 by SuperLink )

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~G~ is offline. ~G~ 25.02.2009#2

Yeah unless Nintendo brings a hard drive and a better (faster) download service, I can't see Dreamcast titles ever coming to the Wii - in fact it's impossible right now with the limited storage space on the Wii.

Then again, maybe Sega is looking to release it as a boxed product (Wii DVD format) and sell it in retailers.
But I doubt they would do that, because of all the added cost of packaging, DVD printing etc...

Chances are the 'multiplatform' thing is referring to a possible PSN download (along with the announced XBLA one). Or it could just refer to the original Arcade version and the XBLA one.
-But as I own both a 360 and Wii, this doesn't bother me too much Smilie

 
jb is offline. jb 25.02.2009#3

Good to see it available to download on XBL - The Wii itself can handle it, but I don't think Nintendo's download service can.

Then again, maybe Sega is looking to release it as a boxed product (Wii DVD format) and sell it in retailers.

Possibly - maybe a "Dreamcast Hits" as a DVD compilation would be a good option.

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Mandown is offline. Mandown 25.02.2009#4

I already have the original on Dreamcast, which is a good game and quite fun to play with a Joystick.

 
satsubatsu347 is offline. satsubatsu347 26.02.2009#5

I would love this. Relive my Dreamcast days.

 
Darkflame is offline. Darkflame 26.02.2009#6

Dreamcast games couldnt be emulated, they would need to be recompiled for the Wii. (Even PC\'s have a tough time emulateing the DC).
So it would certainly be wiiware, not vc.

Theres actualy quite a few DC games that could be reworked to fit in vastely smaller space though... ChuChu Rocket, for instance.
Purhapes -some- others could be done as eppisodic things.
I dought it, but I wouldnt rule out the possibility completely.


( Edited 26.02.2009 09:56 by Darkflame )

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