Earthbound is an effective band-aid for the Wii U's Virtual Console

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http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2013/04/earthbound-1366649887.jpg (http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/22/earthbound-is-an-effective-band-aid-for-the-wii-us-virtual-cons/)A few months ago I opined (http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/23/wii-us-virtual-console-appears-to-be-a-big-step-back/) that the Wii U's Virtual Console, with its limited launch lineup, limited platforms, and limited upgrades from the Wii Virtual Console, was less than ideal. A few things have changed since then: some of the games have launched (for 30 cents), we have a solid launch date (http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/17/wii-u-virtual-console-out-in-north-america-next-week/) for the service in earnest, and there's a more detailed launch list. However, none of the basic issues have been fixed; the Virtual Console carries the same inherent flaws it did in January.

But for now, all is forgiven. Because Earthbound (http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/17/earthbound-virtual-console-north-america-europe-release/).

http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/22/earthbound-is-an-effective-band-aid-for-the-wii-us-virtual-cons/