So, the Wii is the only system that can pull off 100% backwards compatability?

Playing an old game on a new system is the definition of backwards compatibility. Doesn't matter what format they are on.

Any way you put it is backwards compatibility. It does suck that you can't play the original versions of your old cartrigate games, but at least you can still PLAY them.

Willy105

I disagree with you. That's like saying this game

makes the Gamecube 100% backwards compatible with the N64 and the NES.

Or a game like

means that the SNES is 100% backwards compatible with the NES.

You inherently know that this isn't backwards compatibility. You're playing a GameCube format game on the Gamecube, with the software on the disc emulating the N64. Same with Super Mario All Stars, an SNES game emulating an NES game. This is NOT backwards compatibility.

Same with the Wii, but instead of buying a Wii compatible disc, you're just purchasing and downloading digital content that is being emulated by the Wii.

And what about computers or the PSP that can emulate older generation systems? Does this mean that the PSP is backwards compatible with the NES/SNES/N64/Sega Master System/Genesis/Neo Geo/Lynx/Gameboy/Gameboy Advance/etc?????

yeah its pretty pathetic, this bloody emulator we euros have on the ps3 is absolute crap, gta vice city runs like crap and its all blurry with jags and it's says on the damn site it runs PERFECTLY, god damn... I'd expect more from so called NEXT GEN, this is the future god damnit and a simple game runs like turd.UndyingVayne

The wii is a gamecube with motion so that 100% is no surpriseChiChiMonKilla

when will people stop with this bs lie?

Overall the Wii is more powerful than an Xbox, even if the Xbox can do some stuff that the Wii can't. But remember the Wii is more focused on its unique gameplay using the Wii controller and not on power. We can expect a game as beautiful as what we used to see on Xbox.

http://wii.ign.com/articles/733/733951p1.html

I'd like to note that the Wii doesn't support GameBoy Player or either the 56K adapter or broadband adapter.  So the BC is only 99.99%Iyethar

http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=802615

"  You've got a Nintendo Wii. You have a broadband internet connection on your PC. You've heard about all the fun things you can do online with your console. Yet when it comes to connecting your Wii to the net, you don't know where to start. You need a Wii LAN Adapter, the latest networking solution from Datel...

[QUOTE="Willy105"]Playing an old game on a new system is the definition of backwards compatibility. Doesn't matter what format they are on.

Any way you put it is backwards compatibility. It does suck that you can't play the original versions of your old cartrigate games, but at least you can still PLAY them.

mahjustin

I disagree with you. That's like saying this game

makes the Gamecube 100% backwards compatible with the N64 and the NES.

Or a game like

means that the SNES is 100% backwards compatible with the NES.

You inherently know that this isn't backwards compatibility. You're playing a GameCube format game on the Gamecube, with the software on the disc emulating the N64. Same with Super Mario All Stars, an SNES game emulating an NES game. This is NOT backwards compatibility.

Same with the Wii, but instead of buying a Wii compatible disc, you're just purchasing and downloading digital content that is being emulated by the Wii.

And what about computers or the PSP that can emulate older generation systems? Does this mean that the PSP is backwards compatible with the NES/SNES/N64/Sega Master System/Genesis/Neo Geo/Lynx/Gameboy/Gameboy Advance/etc?????

than since your so smart what you call it?  thats right it is Backwars compatbility just beacuse its online dosent mean its not.

who said you needed to have games go into your system to be backwards compatblility :| NO ONE

of course it plays 100 percent of GC games. Its just a GC with a new controller.Hadoken_Kid

Overall the Wii is more powerful than an Xbox, even if the Xbox can do some stuff that the Wii can't. But remember the Wii is more focused on its unique gameplay using the Wii controller and not on power. We can expect a game as beautiful as what we used to see on Xbox.

http://wii.ign.com/articles/733/733951p1.html

The Wii's inferior hardware is exactly why it has 100% backwards compatibility. Unlike the 360 and PS3, which have all-new processors with tons of new features, the Wii has juiced-up versions of the the GCN processors.   This allows the Broadway and Holywood to run the GCN code natively, without the need for emulation or including old chipsets.

And for the record, 97% of the thousands of PS1/PS2 games available is a pretty damn good amount. Teufelhuhn

Overall the Wii is more powerful than an Xbox, even if the Xbox can do some stuff that the Wii can't. But remember the Wii is more focused on its unique gameplay using the Wii controller and not on power. We can expect a game as beautiful as what we used to see on Xbox.

http://wii.ign.com/articles/733/733951p1.html

You realize that a big reason XBox games looked better than Cube games was the extra RAM, right? Wii has more RAM than Cube or XBox.Tristam22

 

[QUOTE="Teufelhuhn"]The Wii's inferior hardware is exactly why it has 100% backwards compatibility. Unlike the 360 and PS3, which have all-new processors with tons of new features, the Wii has juiced-up versions of the the GCN processors. This allows the Broadway and Holywood to run the GCN code natively, without the need for emulation or including old chipsets.

And for the record, 97% of the thousands of PS1/PS2 games available is a pretty damn good amount. wavebrid

Overall the Wii is more powerful than an Xbox, even if the Xbox can do some stuff that the Wii can't. But remember the Wii is more focused on its unique gameplay using the Wii controller and not on power. We can expect a game as beautiful as what we used to see on Xbox.

http://wii.ign.com/articles/733/733951p1.html

You're not even worth arguing with, you didn't even read what I wrote.  I said that that the Wii has over-clocked versions of the GCN hardware.  If you're going to deny that, then you have a weak grip on reality (or a weak grip on technical matters).

So whatever, go ahead and keep posting that IGN article over and over.  I suppose it'll make you feel better.

[QUOTE="Iyethar"]I'd like to note that the Wii doesn't support GameBoy Player or either the 56K adapter or broadband adapter. So the BC is only 99.99%wavebrid

http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=802615

" You've got a Nintendo Wii. You have a broadband internet connection on your PC. You've heard about all the fun things you can do online with your console. Yet when it comes to connecting your Wii to the net, you don't know where to start. You need a Wii LAN Adapter, the latest networking solution from Datel...

Nononono.   That just provides standard Wii online connectivity to those who don't have WiFi.

I'm talking about the GameCube Broadband Adapter. It let you play Phantasy Star Online and allowed for LAN play with a few other games. 

[QUOTE="wavebrid"]

 

[QUOTE="Teufelhuhn"]The Wii's inferior hardware is exactly why it has 100% backwards compatibility. Unlike the 360 and PS3, which have all-new processors with tons of new features, the Wii has juiced-up versions of the the GCN processors. This allows the Broadway and Holywood to run the GCN code natively, without the need for emulation or including old chipsets.

And for the record, 97% of the thousands of PS1/PS2 games available is a pretty damn good amount. Teufelhuhn

Overall the Wii is more powerful than an Xbox, even if the Xbox can do some stuff that the Wii can't. But remember the Wii is more focused on its unique gameplay using the Wii controller and not on power. We can expect a game as beautiful as what we used to see on Xbox.

http://wii.ign.com/articles/733/733951p1.html

You're not even worth arguing with, you didn't even read what I wrote.  I said that that the Wii has over-clocked versions of the GCN hardware.  If you're going to deny that, then you have a weak grip on reality (or a weak grip on technical matters).

So whatever, go ahead and keep posting that IGN article over and over.  I suppose it'll make you feel better.

thats beacuse it comes from a developer who is acutally working with the Wii and knows it smore than a cube :|

just accpet ownage and shutup

[QUOTE="wavebrid"]

[QUOTE="Iyethar"]I'd like to note that the Wii doesn't support GameBoy Player or either the 56K adapter or broadband adapter. So the BC is only 99.99%Iyethar

http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=802615

" You've got a Nintendo Wii. You have a broadband internet connection on your PC. You've heard about all the fun things you can do online with your console. Yet when it comes to connecting your Wii to the net, you don't know where to start. You need a Wii LAN Adapter, the latest networking solution from Datel...

Nononono.   That just provides standard Wii online connectivity to those who don't have WiFi.

I'm talking about the GameCube Broadband Adapter. It let you play Phantasy Star Online and allowed for LAN play with a few other games. 

where in your post did you say CUBE? thats right nothing you said about it

Its just a GC with a new controller, nothing specail, and new controller doesnt mean better gameplayHadoken_Kid

Overall the Wii is more powerful than an Xbox, even if the Xbox can do some stuff that the Wii can't. But remember the Wii is more focused on its unique gameplay using the Wii controller and not on power. We can expect a game as beautiful as what we used to see on Xbox.

http://wii.ign.com/articles/733/733951p1.html

If the PS3 was 50% backwards it would still have more good games then the Wii at 100%.Carmilla31

lol so ture :D, anyway, i don't really care about backwards compatability, if i want to play ps2 games, i just use my ps2. 

than since your so smart what you call it?  thats right it is Backwars compatbility just beacuse its online dosent mean its not.

who said you needed to have games go into your system to be backwards compatblility :| NO ONE

wavebrid

[QUOTE="Carmilla31"]If the PS3 was 50% backwards it would still have more good games then the Wii at 100%.thejakel11225

lol so ture :D, anyway, i don't really care about backwards compatability, if i want to play ps2 games, i just use my ps2. 

no depandns on game taste

[QUOTE="Teufelhuhn"][QUOTE="wavebrid"]

 

[QUOTE="Teufelhuhn"]The Wii's inferior hardware is exactly why it has 100% backwards compatibility. Unlike the 360 and PS3, which have all-new processors with tons of new features, the Wii has juiced-up versions of the the GCN processors. This allows the Broadway and Holywood to run the GCN code natively, without the need for emulation or including old chipsets.

And for the record, 97% of the thousands of PS1/PS2 games available is a pretty damn good amount. wavebrid

Overall the Wii is more powerful than an Xbox, even if the Xbox can do some stuff that the Wii can't. But remember the Wii is more focused on its unique gameplay using the Wii controller and not on power. We can expect a game as beautiful as what we used to see on Xbox.

http://wii.ign.com/articles/733/733951p1.html

You're not even worth arguing with, you didn't even read what I wrote. I said that that the Wii has over-clocked versions of the GCN hardware. If you're going to deny that, then you have a weak grip on reality (or a weak grip on technical matters).

So whatever, go ahead and keep posting that IGN article over and over. I suppose it'll make you feel better.

thats beacuse it comes from a developer who is acutally working with the Wii and knows it smore than a cube :|

just accpet ownage and shutup

 If you actually read my post, you'd know I never said that it wasnt "more than just a GameCube."  Are you having trouble comprehending what I said?

the funny thing is Wii has MORE than 100% backwards compatibility.nintendo-4life

[QUOTE="Carmilla31"]If the PS3 was 50% backwards it would still have more good games then the Wii at 100%.thejakel11225

lol so ture :D, anyway, i don't really care about backwards compatability, if i want to play ps2 games, i just use my ps2.

I'd rather have 90 whatever percent of backwards compability for free than have to pay 5$ for every NES game, 8$ for every SNES and 10$ for every N64 game I may want to play.DireToad

it's still cheaper than buying the original game.

Technically the PC has 100% backwards compatibility too, so the Wii would be one of two systems.Danm_999

[QUOTE="wavebrid"]

than since your so smart what you call it?  thats right it is Backwars compatbility just beacuse its online dosent mean its not.

who said you needed to have games go into your system to be backwards compatblility :| NO ONE

mahjustin

beacuse that is illegal if you havent notice the diffrence :roll:

[QUOTE="wavebrid"][QUOTE="Teufelhuhn"][QUOTE="wavebrid"]

 

[QUOTE="Teufelhuhn"]The Wii's inferior hardware is exactly why it has 100% backwards compatibility. Unlike the 360 and PS3, which have all-new processors with tons of new features, the Wii has juiced-up versions of the the GCN processors. This allows the Broadway and Holywood to run the GCN code natively, without the need for emulation or including old chipsets.

And for the record, 97% of the thousands of PS1/PS2 games available is a pretty damn good amount. Teufelhuhn

Overall the Wii is more powerful than an Xbox, even if the Xbox can do some stuff that the Wii can't. But remember the Wii is more focused on its unique gameplay using the Wii controller and not on power. We can expect a game as beautiful as what we used to see on Xbox.

http://wii.ign.com/articles/733/733951p1.html

You're not even worth arguing with, you didn't even read what I wrote. I said that that the Wii has over-clocked versions of the GCN hardware. If you're going to deny that, then you have a weak grip on reality (or a weak grip on technical matters).

So whatever, go ahead and keep posting that IGN article over and over. I suppose it'll make you feel better.

thats beacuse it comes from a developer who is acutally working with the Wii and knows it smore than a cube :|

just accpet ownage and shutup

 If you actually read my post, you'd know I never said that it wasnt "more than just a GameCube."  Are you having trouble comprehending what I said?

your statement is saying it just juice up which is totally wrong

WTH? Playstation 3 plays EVERY single Playstation and Playstation 2 game... Add up the VC titles with Gamecube titles and Wii titles and it will probably not even be half of the amount of games playable on the PS3.Skippyj9

Newsflash, Sony cut out the chips and put in software emulation. EU PS3's are not 100% backwards compatible and work in the same way as Microsofts Xbox 360 backwards compatibility.

And you know what, those sucky PS3's we got in Europe, will probably end up selling in the states as well. 

[QUOTE="Skippyj9"]WTH? Playstation 3 plays EVERY single Playstation and Playstation 2 game... Add up the VC titles with Gamecube titles and Wii titles and it will probably not even be half of the amount of games playable on the PS3.Crovax20

Newsflash, Sony cut out the chips and put in software emulation. EU PS3's are not 100% backwards compatible and work in the same way as Microsofts Xbox 360 backwards compatibility.

And you know what, those sucky PS3's we got in Europe, will probably end up selling in the states as well. 

[QUOTE="Crovax20"]

[QUOTE="Skippyj9"]WTH? Playstation 3 plays EVERY single Playstation and Playstation 2 game... Add up the VC titles with Gamecube titles and Wii titles and it will probably not even be half of the amount of games playable on the PS3.VideoGameGuy

Newsflash, Sony cut out the chips and put in software emulation. EU PS3's are not 100% backwards compatible and work in the same way as Microsofts Xbox 360 backwards compatibility.

And you know what, those sucky PS3's we got in Europe, will probably end up selling in the states as well. 

Actuaaly, you are right. On my Wal*Mart, they still have the original PS3's that came in during November.

I can tell because the box has a tear on the side. It's the same PS3 unit that was there since launch!

[QUOTE="Iyethar"][QUOTE="wavebrid"]

[QUOTE="Iyethar"]I'd like to note that the Wii doesn't support GameBoy Player or either the 56K adapter or broadband adapter. So the BC is only 99.99%wavebrid

http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=802615

" You've got a Nintendo Wii. You have a broadband internet connection on your PC. You've heard about all the fun things you can do online with your console. Yet when it comes to connecting your Wii to the net, you don't know where to start. You need a Wii LAN Adapter, the latest networking solution from Datel...

Nononono. That just provides standard Wii online connectivity to those who don't have WiFi.

I'm talking about the GameCube Broadband Adapter. It let you play Phantasy Star Online and allowed for LAN play with a few other games.

where in your post did you say CUBE? thats right nothing you said about it

I did mention backwards compatability.  For the Wii.  But right, that's got nothing to do with GameCube. :|

by the way nintendo stole sony idea of backward compatibility, damn robbersGears360

by the way nintendo stole sony idea of backward compatibility, damn robbersGears360