Virtual Console
From Nintendo
The Virtual Console (バーチャルコンソール, Bācharu Konsōru) is a faction of the Wii's Wii Shop Channel where both old and new games can be downloaded onto the Wii console.
Games from older consoles can be downloaded for a certain price, which is measured in Wii Points. One Wii Point equates to one penny in the Americas.
One problem with the emulation of Nintendo 64 games is the incompatibility with the N64's vibration feature, despite vibration being built-in on Gamecube and Wii controllers.
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[edit] Consoles Supported by Territory
[edit] North America
| Console Title | Starting Game Price |
|---|---|
| Nintendo Entertainment System | 500-600 Wii Points |
| Sega Master System | 500 Wii Points |
| Super Nintendo Entertainment System | 800-900 Wii Points |
| Nintendo 64 | 1000-1200 Wii Points |
| Sega Genesis | 800-900 Wii Points |
| TurboGrafx-16/CD | 600-800 Wii Points |
| Neo-Geo | 900 Wii Points |
[edit] Japan
| Console Title | Starting Game Price |
|---|---|
| Famicom | 500 Wii Points |
| Super Famicom | 800-900 Wii Points |
| Nintendo 64 | 1000 Wii Points |
| Sega Mega Drive | 600 Wii Points |
| PC-Engine/CD-ROM | 600-800 Wii Points |
| Neo-Geo | 900 Wii Points |
| MSX | 700 Wii Points |
[edit] Europe
| Console Title | Starting Game Price |
|---|---|
| Nintendo Entertainment System | 500 Wii Points |
| Super Nintendo Entertainment System | 800 Wii Points |
| Nintendo 64 | 1000 Wii Points |
| Sega Mega Drive | 800 Wii Points |
| Turbografx | 600 Wii Points |
| Neo-Geo | 900 Wii Points |
| Commodore 64 | 500 Wii Points |
| Sega Master System | 500 Wii Points |
[edit] Australia
| Console Title | Starting Game Price |
|---|---|
| Nintendo Entertainment System | 500 Wii Points |
| Super Nintendo Entertainment System | 800 Wii Points |
| Nintendo 64 | 1000 Wii Points |
| Sega Mega Drive | 800 Wii Points |
| TurboGrafx-16 | 600 Wii Points |
| Neo-Geo | 900 Wii Points |
[edit] South Korea
| Console Title | Starting Game Price |
|---|---|
| Famicom | 400 Wii Points |
| Super Famicom | 600 Wii Points |
| Nintendo 64 | 800 Wii Points |
[edit] Control Options
Classic titles downloaded via the Virtual Console service can be controlled through three different methods. Some games support all three options, while others only support one or two.
Method 1: Wii Remote
The Wii Remote may be turned on its side in the vein of an NES controller. NES games support this configuration, as well as select other titles, such as Sonic the Hedgehog and Bomberman '93.
Method 2: Classic Controller
The Classic Controller is an attachment for the Wii Remote, and is sold seperately from the console. It plugs into the Wii Remote's extension port. This controller resembles the SNES controller in many ways and features A, B, X, and Y face buttons, two analog sticks, a control pad, two analog trigger buttons titled L and R, two small, circular, digital trigger buttons titled ZL and ZR, "-" Select, Home, and " " Start buttons, and a button on the top of the unit that opens up a clip in the back of the unit. When using the Classic Controller, the Wii Remote is meant to be rested on the lap and is deactivated. Most, if not all classic titles support this configuration.
Method 3: Nintendo GameCube Controller
Nintendo GameCube controllers may be used to play most downloaded Virtual Console games. It is important to note that the Wii Remote and Classic Controller configurations take priority over the Nintendo GameCube controller configuration. For example, if a Nintendo GameCube controller is plugged into Slot 1 on the top of the Wii console and a Wii Remote or Classic Controller is being used by another player, the Nintendo GameCube Controller will automatically be assigned as Player 2's controller.
For new titles created in order to utilize the Wii's unique features, other control options than these may be utilized.
[edit] Released Games
| Title | Publisher | Developer | Release Date | ESRB |
| Baseball | Nintendo | Nintendo | January 1, 2007 |  Everyone
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| Castlevania | Konami | N/A | April 30, 2007 | Everyone
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| Donkey Kong | Nintendo | Nintendo | November 19, 2006 | Everyone
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| Donkey Kong Jr. | Nintendo | Nintendo | December 4, 2006 | Everyone
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| Elevator Action | Taito | N/A | March 5, 2007 | Everyone
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| Excitebike | Nintendo | Nintendo | March 19, 2007 | Everyone
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| Ice Hockey | Nintendo | Nintendo | December 11, 2006 | Everyone
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| Mario Bros. | Nintendo | Nintendo | November 19, 2006 | Everyone
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| Pinball | Nintendo | Nintendo | November 19, 2006 | Everyone
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| Soccer | Nintendo | Nintendo | November 19, 2006 | Everyone
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| Solomon's Key | Tecmo | N/A | November 19, 2006 | Everyone
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| Super Mario Bros. | Nintendo | Nintendo | December 25, 2006 | Everyone
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| Urban Champion | Nintendo | Nintendo | January 1, 2007 | Everyone
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| Wario's Woods | Nintendo | Nintendo | November 19, 2006 | Everyone
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| Title | Publisher | Developer | Release Date | ESRB |
| ActRaiser | Square Enix | Quintet | May 28, 2007 |  Everyone 10
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| Contra III: The Alien Wars | Konami | N/A | January 29, 2007 | Everyone 10
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| Donkey Kong Country | Nintendo | Rare | February 19, 2007 | Everyone
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| Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest | Nintendo | Rare | May 21, 2007 | Everyone
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| F-Zero | Nintendo | Nintendo | November 19, 2006 | Everyone
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| SimCity | Nintendo | Maxis | November 19, 2006 | Everyone
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| Street Fighter II: The World Warrior | Capcom | N/A | December 25, 2006 |  Teen
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| Super Castlevania IV | Konami | N/A | December 25, 2006 | Everyone 10
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| Super Mario World | Nintendo | N/A | February 21, 2007 | Everyone
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| Title | Publisher | Developer | Release Date | ESRB |
| F-Zero X | Nintendo | Nintendo EAD | June 25, 2007 | Everyone
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| The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time | Nintendo | Nintendo | February 26, 2007 | Everyone
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| Mario Kart 64 | Nintendo | Nintendo | January 29, 2007 | Everyone
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| Star Fox 64 | Nintendo | Nintendo | April 2, 2007 | Everyone
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| Super Mario 64 | Nintendo | Nintendo | November 19, 2006 | Everyone
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| Title | Publisher | Developer | Release Date | ESRB |
| Bomberman '93 | Hudson Soft | N/A | November 21, 2006 | Everyone
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| Bonk's Adventure | Hudson Soft | RED Entertainment | November 21, 2006 | Everyone
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| Super Star Soldier | Hudson Soft | Kaneko | November 27, 2006 | Everyone
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| Victory Run | Hudson Soft | Hudson Soft | December 4, 2006 | Everyone
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| Title | Publisher | Developer | Release Date | ESRB |
| Altered Beast | Sega | Sega | November 19, 2006 | Everyone
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| Ecco the Dolphin | Sega | Novotrade International | November 28, 2006 | Everyone
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| Golden Axe | Sega | Sega | November 28, 2006 | Everyone
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| Sonic the Hedgehog | Sega | Sega | November 19, 2006 | Everyone
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