Seems like the Virtual Console is nigh on impossible to stop and Commodore Gaming just can’t help exploiting our -truly commendable, if I may say so- nostalgic sentiment. Want proof? Well, the announcement of downloadable Commodore 64 games for the Wii should be proof enough. Excellent retro gaming news too. And another reason to grab a Wii and stock-up thousands of them lovely Wii Points.

Truth be said, the addition of C64 games to the Virtual Console doesn’t really come as a shock, as it was something that was widely rumoured even before the Wii was launched. Then again, a rumour is so much less than a proper announcement, and even less than an announcement that actually mentions the first two games to hit the service: International Karate and Uridium. Besides, I was really starting to worry the whole idea had been abandoned. Oh, and for a change, Europe will be the first region to get Commodore 64 support.

Games will cost a hefty 500 points each and I have to say that Nintendo really has to look into a more realistic pricing structure. The average (boxed) C64 tape, you see, can be grabbed at eBay for less than the equivalent of 300 points. On the other hand, the prospect of harassing Little Computer People from the comfort of your couch should be irresistible.

Posted on February 21st, 2008 by konstantinos