| thetonestarr said: The Wii is capable of reading data straight off of an SD card during gameplay. Recall Excite Truck? You're able to select songs - on your SD card - to play while you're racing. Thus said, the Wii is capable of using DLC straight from the card. It may require a minor firmware update to make it optimally practical, but it's definitely doable. |
Finally someone with their head on strait. Excitetruck was a launch title and they did it.
If it wasn't a lazy PS2 port this would not be a problem. They could have made a Rockband Channel, DLC could have gone to and been read from the SD card with a minimal firmware upgrade. If Nintendo was a real stick in the mud they could sell song packs on sd cards in stores, or make them downloadable on your computer to the sd card then pop it into the Wii. The were also considering building in some flash storage into one of the instuments. But they were far too lazy for that. We get the PS2 version 8 months later.
And for all of you bitching at Nintendo. Let it go. It is not about them being small or big, or so xenophobic. They just don't see a lot of money in it. They like making big money. What do you think will make them more money, producing another 1st party game, or adding a harddrive. Online is low on their proiority list just like High-Def. They will only get to those things when they are super mainstream.
Nintendo has no intention of trying to copy the hardcore consoles. Nntendo has always been the local multi-player console of choice. I have give up online play forever as long as I kep getting quality local. T
Final* Word on Game Delays:
The game will not be any better or include more content then planned. Any commnets that say so are just PR hogwash to make you feel better for having to wait.
Delays are due to lack of proper resources, skill, or adequate planning by the developer.
Do be thankful that they have enough respect for you to delay the game and maintain its intended level of quality.
*naznatips is exempt
