Skip to main content

Questions tagged [virtual-console]

The Virtual Console is an emulator built into the Nintendo Wii, 3DS, and Wii U that allows the player to play purchased downloaded games for the Nintendo Entertainment System, Super Nintendo, Sega Genesis, Nintendo 64 and others.

0 votes
0 answers
76 views

Is my controller broken or does Paper Mario naturally move up and down slowly?

I'm playing paper Mario on Wii Virtual console and when I move him up and down he's slow, moving right and left, as well as diagonals he moves just fine, and when I play Mario 64 on the same Wii and ...
Dave's user avatar
  • 613
0 votes
0 answers
48 views

Can you transfer GB(C) Pokemon from Red, Blue, Yellow, Gold, Silver, and Crystal to their respective 3DS Virtual Console counterparts? [duplicate]

Like the title suggests, I am wondering if there is any way to transfer my beloved Pokemon from the Gen 1/2 games to the VC games so I can get them to Bank, Home, and eventually Let's Go, Sw/Sh, and ...
GG001's user avatar
  • 94
2 votes
1 answer
3k views

What's this repeating area in the original Zelda?

I was playing the Switch virtual console edition of Zelda I, and I found some area near the bottom left of the overworld map. It looks like it's a plus-shaped walkway with Moblins and it seems to be ...
StocksAndStonks's user avatar
1 vote
1 answer
536 views

How to recover a deleted save file in Pokemon Gold Virtual Console?

I deleted my save file by mistake. Is there a way to recover it? I haven't started a new game yet.
cyndaquilka's user avatar
22 votes
1 answer
6k views

Is there a legitimate method for saving/restoring installed games on Wii after the shop is shut down in 2019?

Nintendo is planning on shutting down the Wii shop services in 2019. After March 2018, you can't buy points anymore, and after January 2019, the channel itself will cease working. This also means ...
Mikey T.K.'s user avatar
  • 1,823
2 votes
2 answers
2k views

When playing an N64 game on Wii virtual console, what is happening when the spinning N logo appears?

This is more of a technical question It appears as if there's a significant loading delay on some N64 VC games. I recently purchased a used first gen Wii (the one with Gamecube controller ports), and ...
Mikey T.K.'s user avatar
  • 1,823
1 vote
0 answers
1k views

Is it possible to trade Pokemon from a first gen cart/ROM to the 3DS Virtual Console?

I have found a tool that explains older generations to new generations through ROMs, but I'm not able to find information on doing a direct trade. I'm looking to get Pokémon from my ROM version of ...
Tarupron's user avatar
  • 1,142
1 vote
1 answer
673 views

Can Teleport and Fly be used interchangeably in the Long Range Trainer Glitch?

I'm currently playing Pokémon Red on the 3DS virtual console and was excited to find that the old glitches were still in tact. Long Range Trainer Glitch Guide When I made use of the Long Range ...
Taylor Lopez's user avatar
4 votes
1 answer
849 views

Wii save data on the Wii U

I just recently transferred all of my save data from the Wii to the Wii U, and it's my understanding that data for Virtual Console games on the Wii isn't compatitible with the same VC title downloaded ...
whisperstar13's user avatar
-2 votes
1 answer
136 views

Has Nintendo ever released previously "unreleased" games?

Has Nintendo ever mentioned releasing games for Virtual Console (or whatever) games that were previously unreleased, such as Star Fox 2 (SNES) or any others? Moreover, has any company ever released ...
user141935's user avatar
5 votes
2 answers
6k views

Is it possible to transfer Pokémon between 1st generation games on the same 3DS?

For the Pokémon franchise's 20th anniversary, Nintendo released the 1st generation games (Red, Blue and Yellow) on the 3DS's virtual console. They have been updated to use the 3DS's wifi network in ...
George T's user avatar
  • 1,146
10 votes
6 answers
24k views

Are some glitches corrected on the virtual console version of old games like Pokemon red/blue/yellow

Based on the previous games realesed on the virtual console from old Nintendo platforms like Game Boy. Does anyone know if a known glitch or exploit on the original game were fixed on the new ...
Grirg's user avatar
  • 1,129
1 vote
1 answer
5k views

How do I get rid of the "THE END" screen in Super Mario World? [duplicate]

I finished Super Mario World on the Wii U Virtual Console and I watched the credits. At the end was Mario, Peach and Luigi standing there with the words THE END. It won't go away no matter what I do. ...
HenryRuiz's user avatar
  • 371
5 votes
1 answer
1k views

How Many levels are in Super Mario World?

I was playing Super Mario World on the Wii U the other day and my dad said that in order to "beat the game legitimately" you have to beat every level. How many levels are there?
HenryRuiz's user avatar
  • 371
5 votes
1 answer
2k views

Wii Virtual Console -- Black screen

According to Nintendo, when you get a black screen playing Virtual Console games, you can fix it by pressing Z+A+2 on the "Operations Manual" screen. However, I don't have a Wii Nunchuck, only a ...
Django Reinhardt's user avatar

15 30 50 per page