Japan's Legendary Virtual Console
by Phil Larsen 
{ May 30th 2008 at 11:00AM }
Kudos, Japan. While we may be disappointed, it gives us a bright shiny ray of hope that maybe, just maybe, we'll be rocking out with this classic sometime in the future. However, Nintendo are tacking on an extra 100 Wii Points to the price tag, making the download a still-reasonable nine bucks. There's an extra dollar that will be lost forever, never to be spent on that bus fare to Grandma's house.
Check in after the break for the full list of Japan's June Virtual Console releases.
NES
Bio Miracle Bokutte Upa
Transformers: Convoy no Nazo
Nekketsu Koko Dodgeball Bu
Yoshi's Cookie
Super NES
Super Mario RPG (900 Wii Points)
Sega Master System
Rambo
Genesis
Phantasy Star IV
PC Engine
Power Tennis
Days of Thunder
Paranoia
Blazing Lazers
Neo Geo
King of the Monsters
Ninja Commando
Art of Fighting 2
MSX
Eggy (delayed)
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Nigeria @ May 30th 2008 11:19AM
I think the real story is that Sega have finally decided to release Rambo. Hopefully this incredible game will make it onto Pal shores.
Zak Canard @ May 30th 2008 6:07PM
I was half hoping it would have made an appearance during the recent Hanabi Festival event, but that's hope for you.
Giggity @ May 30th 2008 11:20AM
Wow, they're getting some great games... when do we get em?
Nathew @ May 30th 2008 11:25AM
judging by the way they've actually been keeping the separate regions' releases pretty much the same, this bodes well.
hell, i thought this had already been released on the japanese VC and it was just NOA dragging their feet on its release.
however, i'm still waiting for earthbound.
racecar @ May 30th 2008 11:42AM
Yes!! Phantasy Star IV! Hopefully this means the wait will soon be over.
Mr.ESC @ May 30th 2008 12:09PM
Why don't you buy Sega Genesis collection? Is cheap and it includes some of the best Genesis titles.
I'm interested in Super Mario R(ocket)P(ropelled)G(renade).
Macfly @ May 30th 2008 2:25PM
In reply to Mr.Esc's post:
I won't presume to answer in racecar's name, but could it possibly be because Sega Genesis Collection is a PlayStation 2 game?
3cubed (4squared plus 2squared) @ May 30th 2008 11:59AM
OMG this can only be good news. I would gladly pay 900 Wii points for Super Mario RPG and now there is hope that it might actually be released in North America!
Zak Canard @ May 30th 2008 6:08PM
Or even make its first appearance in Europe.
JKAntwon @ May 30th 2008 12:00PM
This is my all time Favorite Mario game! I can't wait for this to hit the States!
Coriff @ May 31st 2008 7:59PM
That's freakin' awesome.. now where's Secret of Mana?
GatorSax2010 @ May 30th 2008 12:35PM
Looks like I have to change my answer on the Virtually Free post... This is now officially my most wanted VC game available in another region.
ChunkyB @ May 30th 2008 12:46PM
+1 million.
Donald @ May 30th 2008 1:33PM
If this hits North America, I may need several new pairs of pants. Damn you, Nintendo!
Roto13 @ May 30th 2008 2:18PM
Squenix must have changed their mind about the DS port, then.
Mr Khan @ May 30th 2008 2:34PM
I agree with Roto13, I figured Square would eventually get Nintendo's permission to remake it on DS, and just distribute it that way
I'm surprised they're going with this
CJLopez @ May 30th 2008 3:00PM
Just, gotta, get it, when, it, is, released, here!!!!!!
For the moment, playing it using my HBC, xD
Jeff @ May 30th 2008 3:30PM
"One of the best game Ever Made" ? No, no, no may you look at Super Metroid again nothing stacks up to it.
Yan @ May 30th 2008 5:42PM
damn them. hope we get it in the states
Gewurztraminer says: R.O.B. is the last Cylon! @ May 30th 2008 6:57PM
tch, oh, well, now I feel ripped off. I mean, I spent $12 for Super Mario RPG 10 years ago. I should have waited...
phenylketonurics @ May 30th 2008 7:31PM
It's definitely worth having a Japanese console. Knowing basic kanji (seriously, b a s i c) is enough to get by on I believe. A good 40% of the menus have hiragana postscript so ... it all works out.
In the meantime, definitely looking forward to this soon! I've got the cartridge but there's an interesting charm to playing these games on the Wii~
Atlantis1982 @ May 31st 2008 4:09AM
If SMRPG is coming this month, I am going to have so MUCH expectations with not only just the game but that OVERRATED puppet as well.