Mario Kart 64, Contra 3, Bonanza Bros., Comix Zone Hit VC

[wraggster]

Nintendo just sent out their weekly Wii-kly update, detailing the four new classics hitting the Wii's virtual console today. Here's the run down:

Mario Kart 64(TM) (Nintendo(R) 64, 1-4 players, 1,000 Wii Points): Put the pedal to the metal in this worthy successor to the Super NES(R) classic, Super Mario Kart(R). Mario Kart 64 boasts great graphics, tons of unique power-ups and a stunning 3-D version of the legendary Battle Mode. With improved courses and a revolutionary head-to-head four-player mode, Mario Kart 64 is sure to win the heart of any race-driving fan. The game includes 20 different courses filled with dips, valleys, jumps, tunnels and bridges. Smooth, precise control -- a trademark of all games from Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto -- will bring players back time and time again for freewheeling fun.

Contra(R) III: The Alien Wars(TM) (Super NES(R), 1-2 players, 800 Wii Points): In the year 2636, the Alien War continues, and it's up to two soldiers, Jimbo and Scully, to put a stop to the alien invasion. The aliens have ravaged the Earth with their powerful organic and technological weapons. Players can join with a partner and battle through six stages of nonstoprun-and-gun action. Collect power-ups, including bombs, flamethrowers, spread shots, lasers and machine guns to take out the aliens. Control Jimbo and Scully as they travel through war-torn cities, race on air bikes, ride missiles and ultimately break into the alien base to defeat the alien boss once and for all.

Bonanza Bros.(TM) (Sega Genesis, 1-2 players, 800 Wii Points): Mobo and Robo Bonanza are enjoying their favorite television show when the picture crackles and the shadowy figure of a mysterious stranger appears on the screen. This figure asks them to collect certain items that he has placed inside various buildings to test his security force. If they return the items successfully, Mobo and Robo will be rewarded. The two of them state that they will get the job done in just three minutes. However, little do they know that each building is packed with security guards who will raise the alarm if they are caught red-handed. Fortunately both Mobo and Robo are equipped with bullets that can knock the guards unconscious for a few seconds. A huge reward will be given out if Mobo and Robo are apprehended. Help the infamous Bonanza Bros. infiltrate a number of different locations ranging from banks to mansions to casinos, and don't get caught.

Comix Zone(TM) (Sega Genesis, 1 player, 800 Wii Points): Sketch Turner is an artist in New York City. One day while Sketch is drawing, a huge thunderstorm strikes the city. A bolt of lightning hits Sketch's image and brings it to life. That image is Mortus, a megalomaniacal mutant who wants to become real and rule the earth. Mortus magically transports Sketch into the pages of his comic book so that he can end his creator's life and become real. Inside the comic book, Sketch meets General Alissa Cyan, who believes he is a superhero that came to save their post-apocalyptic world from the evil brought by Mortus's hand. Now that he's a comic book superhero, Sketch can really put the hurt on the bad guys. Instantly, Sketch can fight like a one-man mercenary platoon.

Damn the lack of online gameplay. Damn it to hell.

via kotaku

[ICE]

anyone know if mario kart requires the classic controller?

[JKKDARK]

Oh yeah, Mario Kart 64. I love that game (probably the only Mario game I like). And too bad, no online play on these type of games is not good

[jangosolo]

MK uses GC or Classic controller

Thats a good line up for the US, Europe still getting penalised I see!

[gotmilk0112]

"damn the lack of online gameplay. damn it to hell."

nintendo has stated this before, they are PORTING the games not remaking them.

[JKKDARK]

anyone know if mario kart requires the classic controller?

You can play Virtual Console games with any controller.

[Junixx]

You can play Virtual Console games with any controller.

It depends on the game, an N64 game you can't play with a Wiimote purely because there nowhere near enough buttons, although you can play NES, Genesis, ect (dont know about turbographics 16) with the Wiimote because they only have 2 or 3 buttons

[Mr_Squirt]

If you go here...
http://wii.nintendo.com/virtualconsole_en.jsp
You can see a list of what controller each virtual console can use.