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Pilotwings Wii up for pre-order

The game is currently listed for a release on 31 December 2007, though that is almost surely a placeholder date, with the GameStop site pointing out that, "Official pricing and release dates have not been announced by the publisher. Price and release date listed are estimates only and subject to change." Pilotwings has made only two previous appearances - once on the SNES, and once as a Nintendo 64 launch title. Both versions reaped critical praise, though plummeted at retail like lead balloons.

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The Wombat6182d ago

Finally! I've been harping on how awesome a Pilotwings game on the Wii would be since launch. It should perform better at retail on the Wii than it did on SNES or N64 too.

IQUITN4G6182d ago

One of my absolute fave games for n64 so this is grand news - Snes version was pretty cool too.

jznrpg865d ago (Edited 865d ago )

I really enjoyed Commando as a kid and it’s not listed . I bet it’s cheap maybe? Beat all 99 levels just to find out you start all over again .

djl3485864d ago

You must be talking about Captain Commando and no it's not cheap...going for about $130.

Jiub865d ago

I'm surprised Illusion of Gaia doesn't cost more

Knightofelemia865d ago (Edited 865d ago )

Any retro console is still worth buying in 2022 whether a Genesis, NES, SMS, TG16. Some systems command a higher price then others but a SNES is still reasonably priced and worth grabbing you can mod the NA SNES to play Japanese games throw in an Everdrive and you're set. I feel sorry for some of the consoles I see on Ebay that have holes in them, yellowed to death, modified with shitty mods that barely work. The SNES might need a little work great way to learn if yellowed just use peroxide and UV light and it will turn white again. If you have a hobby of repairing older consoles that are listed as untested broken for parts some of the repairs are basic you can save money that way when buying a retro console. I just bought a $20 NES listed as broken on Ebay disable the lock out chip and new 72pin connector and it works.

Jiub864d ago

I imagine restoration work on retro consoles is going to become much more important as the years wear on. Sure, hundreds of thousands of certain consoles were made, but fewer exist every year.

Knightofelemia864d ago (Edited 864d ago )

Depends on the console a SNES for sure needs retrobrite the plastic grows brittle and literally falls apart same with the NES. A White Dreamcast also needs retrobrite if I remember right the TG16 needs new capacitors it suffers the same issue as the Game Gear. Most of the old handhelds need new screens since they fail with age my Game Gear had new capacitors put in and a McWill mod done to it. The NES needs the lock out chip disabled when the power light turns on and off maybe throw in a new 72pin as well. Sega Master System has an issue blowing out the 7805 voltage regulator. OG Xbox depending on the board revision needs a clock capacitor removed or it leaks and fries the board. N64 controller needs a new thumbstick Sega Genesis model 2 suffers from the solder around the power supply is prone to cracking hence the system will not power up. Sega CD model 1 the laser dies fast model 2 the rubber feet supporting the drive fail and the model is know to throw the pico fuse so it dies fast as well.

It also depends how you treat the system also I baby my shit. I don't throw it around like a football the systems I see that might need the most help going through the years are the ones that use lasers and discs. I know some systems have problems due to how they were built as well like again certain board revisions of an OG Xbox and the Game Gear. I have bought broken systems and picked them for parts. I actually enjoy fixing older systems it's relaxing and a great way to teach yourself new skills.

Retroman865d ago

Turning 64 this year.....my days playing video games are Now over.... time to move on to Jesus Christ .....I wish all of you Happy New Year . Game on Dudes!!!
It was fun while it lasted.

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The Cancelled Open-World 'PilotWings Wii' Game Could Have Been Great

— Nintendo Enthusiast:

Factor5's cancelled PilotWings project for Wii looked amazing. Perhaps it could be revived for the new Nintendo Switch?

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darthv722422d ago

This and factor 5's other canceled project rogue leaders (finished but still canceled) would have been good to have on wii.

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Happy 25th Birthday, Super Nintendo! - SNES launch game showcase

A lovely tribute to the SNES' launch titles for its 25th birthday.