EBGames says Resident Evil 4 Wii Edition on the way
by JC Fletcher 
{ Mar 29th 2007 at 4:00PM }
According to a preorder listing found on EBGames' website, a new Wii version of Resident Evil 4 will be released on June 25th for $30. While we don't have any details on it, other than that EB thinks it exists, we can speculate about what it will include: the PS2 extras, if we're lucky, and a new Wiimote control scheme. It seems a little shocking that companies are already porting Gamecube games to the Wii, although Shigeru Miyamoto hinted at the prospect back in August. We can't wait to see how one of the Gamecube's most impressive games benefits from the power of a second, taped-on Gamecube.
[Via GoNintendo]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
miannone @ Mar 29th 2007 6:44PM
In general I'm against gamecube ports to the wii...after all you can just play the gamecube game itself (especially if you already own it). But this is one game that I would gladly re-buy for some extra content and wii-mote controls.
I'm the type of gamer that once I finish a game I would rarely pick it up again. But I was so impressed with RE4 that having some small changed to it would be just enough for me to take another look at the game and replay it.
Mr Khan @ Mar 29th 2007 4:57PM
Interesting
at least we'll see a game that actually took advantage of the GC's abilities on the Wii :P
Spaz @ Mar 29th 2007 6:26PM
God help me, I'd actually consider this at that price. It was such an awesome game... throw in a few extras and "real" 16x9, and I'd probably bite.
I'd hate myself, but I'd bite.
Mickey @ Mar 29th 2007 6:46PM
Resident Evil 4 - Wiimote video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWG8iwwjqMM
Crazylink @ Mar 29th 2007 5:28PM
If this is true, I'm surprised Capcom hasn't said anything. I wouldn't mind playing RE4 a few more times on the Wii for only $30.
kraoro @ Mar 29th 2007 5:37PM
Oh, yay! Another game on the Wii that I already played years ago!
Osaka @ Mar 29th 2007 6:23PM
I actually bought RE4 for PS2 cuz i wanted extra crap, but I'd definitely buy it again if it came out for Wii!
outforprophets @ Mar 29th 2007 8:53PM
Somehow I don't think that video is real. Still a cool idea though, I just wish I hadn't just bought RE4 for GC (to be played on my Wii) for $20 online. Still a great game though, but I probably won't buy it. I can cross my fingers and hope that it can detect my Gamecube RE4 saves and then unlock the extras for me, but that'll be when Hell freezes over.
Zachary Hinchliffe @ Mar 29th 2007 10:17PM
I unfortunately never picked up RE4, just borrowed it from a friend once and called it played. This is a perfect way for newcomers like me to get into the game.
lynch @ Mar 29th 2007 11:21PM
Didn't we already know that?
I did enjoy that link to the wii remote controls. But for some reason just seems a bit odd.
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Jay @ Mar 30th 2007 3:22AM
I'll buy it. I'm looking forward to umbrella chronicles as well.
Erik Stroud @ Apr 16th 2007 8:29AM
This is a very good idea. To bad it isn't truly confirmed yet. Actually, I kinda' expected them to release on one of the newer system or the PSP. Mostly I was hoping for a PSP remake. But this is great to if it's true. Atleast if it came out on PSP, I wouldn't be playing Earthbound on it all the time.
ssuk @ Mar 30th 2007 10:04AM
well rather have gc games on the wii than free flash games for sale (fl0w anyone?)
Mark Nico @ Mar 30th 2007 10:24AM
Update: the sku has been removed from eb games new release page in stores
(01) @ Mar 30th 2007 12:54PM
I'm actually a little suprised this hasn't happened sooner... For little recoding, you can sell GC games on the cheap prior to a dedicated wii game (think MP and MP: Echoes re-released on the wii a month or two before MP3 drops) Even if they sold the games at half price ($20~$30) I feel like they'd make bank.
James @ Mar 30th 2007 2:33PM
If they include the PS2 bonus content (and maybe a tiny bit extra), I'll probably bite. I rented the GC ver, but never bought it. It was awesome, and I've thought about getting it numerous times since then. This would be the perfect excuse...
Barry @ Mar 30th 2007 3:32PM
Why dont they just make a Resident Evil 5 for the Wii instead of rehashing RE4?
jouh @ Mar 30th 2007 5:42PM
"Why dont they just make a Resident Evil 5 for the Wii instead of rehashing RE4?"
RE5 is for PS3 and Xbox 360, like all "big" games in the future.
Something like RE5 is a huge project and re-designing (downsizing) everything just for the Wii (graphics, gameplay, levels, audio etc.) is simply too expensive.
Also, I think that the developers of RE want to move on by now. One can only imagine what they'll think of when they have the power of PS3 and Xbox 360 at their disposal. Especially in this case better graphics should guarantee scarier and more immersive gameplay experience.