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Man.. I should get a part-time job at a game store just so I can get cool promos..
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Here's a heads-up on a bundle deal that may be of possible interest to you guys.
URL at the end of this post... Everyone's favorite plumber is back, and better than ever in Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3. Based on the classic NES adventure Super Mario Bros. 3, SMA4 has everything you loved about Super Mario Bros. 3 plus new power-ups, secret levels, and special worlds! And you get e-Reader cards to unlock new features and help you wipe out Bowser and his demented offspring. Order the Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 Bundle Pak and receive: - Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 Game for Game Boy Advance - Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 Official Player's Guide - Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3-e Cards - A coupon worth $10 Off a Game Boy Advance SP - A coupon worth $10 Off an e-Reader - Plus, a full, 12 issue subscription to Nintendo Power Magazine The Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 Bundle Pak (Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 Game Pak, Official Player's Guide, e Cards, $10 Off Coupons towards the a Game Boy Advance SP and $10 Off Coupons towards the an e-Reader) will be shipped after October 20, 2003 via 2-day air and may take 4-5 days for delivery. NOTE: Please be aware that you will see two charges from Nintendo on your credit card statement. When combined the charges will total $59.95 plus applicable sales tax. Offer expires January 31, 2004 or while supplies last. http://store.nintendo.com/webapp/wcs...0001&langId=-1 |
$60.. yowza.. I suppose if you needed the coupons it MIGHT be worth it.. :)
THIS IS IMPORTANT: Nintendo and IGN have confirmed that the levels on the cards are ON THE CARDS and not simply unlocking levels already on the cartridge. What this means is that they can continue release an endless amount of levels. Hopefully this will open up some nice potential like a series of e-Cards titled "Super Mario 3 EXPERT PLAYERS Levels". :drool: |
Originally posted by PixyJunket $60.. yowza.. I suppose if you needed the coupons it MIGHT be worth it.. :) THIS IS IMPORTANT: Nintendo and IGN have confirmed that the levels on the cards are ON THE CARDS and not simply unlocking levels already on the cartridge. What this means is that they can continue release an endless amount of levels. Hopefully this will open up some nice potential like a series of e-Cards titled "Super Mario 3 EXPERT PLAYERS Levels". :drool: |
Meh, I have mixed fillings about that.
1. Extra levels is super awesome, especially the potential for endless ones. 2. It sucks to have to buy an e-reader to get them. Plus if the e-reader hasn't (and doesn't) sell well, I doubt we'll see many new levels. 3. I'd rather Nintendo work on an entirely new mario game, rather than just making new levels for SMB3. |
Originally posted by zero Duude I think I just filled the cup. Seriosuly, this demonstrates what is possible with these cards and scanner. There are 3 kinds of cards in the current sets; Item Cards, which allow you a free item; Demo Cards, which gives you in-game demo of tricks and secrets; and LEVEL CARDS, which installs a new level into the game. You cartridge will store 32 scanned levels, and once they're scanned they stay on the cart!! If you happen to scan more than 32, you'll need to move one off the list. The Level Cards are where the meat is, and I hope you don't just get 1 per pack or something stupid like that. Plus, I hope somebody at Nintendo reads my idea about the "Expert Player" series of cards. |
Originally posted by PixyJunket Amen to that!! Seriosuly, this demonstrates what is possible with these cards and scanner. There are 3 kinds of cards in the current sets; Item Cards, which allow you a free item; Demo Cards, which gives you in-game demo of tricks and secrets; and LEVEL CARDS, which installs a new level into the game. You cartridge will store 32 scanned levels, and once they're scanned they stay on the cart!! If you happen to scan more than 32, you'll need to move one off the list. The Level Cards are where the meat is, and I hope you don't just get 1 per pack or something stupid like that. Plus, I hope somebody at Nintendo reads my idea about the "Expert Player" series of cards. |
Zero, looks like are store will be carrying the cards as well, so Im gonna be buying tons of packs come release date.
Did you also get that cool Mario 3 Talking Display...man oh man. |
Mario World: Not possible.. the e-reader would have to alter the source code of the game, which while possible I think the game has to accept the data from the e-reader to do this.
I've been very curious of the e-cards though. I want to know just how much data is stored on them. Obviously, if you know much about game programming the idea that the levels are on the cards for SM3 makes good sense. It's just using exsisting tiles and enemies already in the game, so the card simply says "Use this graphic set.." and then builds the level, places monsters. I'm sure that takes up very little physical data space. The items cards are a curisoity though. Could they add items or powerups to the game that aren't in the original source? There are supposed to be cards that give you items from other Mario games like turnips or the cape. Are the useage and physics for these items IN the game, or do the cards actually contain thier code? I wish I had techincal specs on the e-cards, mostly I want to know how much data is stored on each swipe (both long way and short way). |
e-e-e-expert levels?! I haven't heard that. I'm in! :drool:
I got my $9.99 e-reader right here next to me :) |
Originally posted by Outlaw e-e-e-expert levels?! I haven't heard that. I'm in! :drool: Extra levels are confirmed, expert are not. |
Yeah, just a wish of mine, but it's possible.. it's been noted that if the cards are popular other sets, possibly themed sets, would be made.
I wish I got in on that $10 e-Reader thing. :( I'm still "borrowing" my friends. |
whoops, I was reading too fast. When I saw expert levels I freaked out :blush:.
Anyway extra levels is still pretty cool! They will probably be for more advanced players anyway, kind of like the Bonus levels of Yoshi's Island if you get 100% on all the levels. Those were hard. |
I say we petition Nintendo to give us "old-time" fans a set of "Hardocre Levels". It could work.
"Dear Nintendo, we have money. Please take it from us. Love, fans." |
How about we petition them for a whole new mario game of "hardcore" type levels.
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Nintendo's Japanese SMA4 site has some videos of what the e-reader cards can do. :D
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Good Artlicle on IGN about the use of the cards.
http://pocket.ign.com/articles/451/451854p1.html Almost makes me want to get an e-reader, I'n not too willing to spend a ton of money on cards though when so many good games are coming out. Anyone want to comment on the use of the cards in Animal Crossing? Do they really add anything to the game? |
Sort of.. if you are after like EVERY piece of furniture, they make it pretty easy to get lots of stuff free..
There are 2 NES Games you can only get on the cards though.. which I have STILL yet to get. :( |
Originally posted by PixyJunket Sort of.. if you are after like EVERY piece of furniture, they make it pretty easy to get lots of stuff free.. There are 2 NES Games you can only get on the cards though.. which I have STILL yet to get. :( |
Heh.. yeah.. I want Zelda bad but I am pretty damn sure Nintendo will be giving them out this Chirstmas or something.. my friend is coming over tonight she said she was going to stop by Gamestop and pick up some more series 4 cards and if she gets Ice Climber or Mario Bros, they're mine!! (not without a price I'd imagine, but what a yummy price to pay).. muahahahaha..
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Originally posted by PixyJunket Heh.. yeah.. I want Zelda bad but I am pretty damn sure Nintendo will be giving them out this Chirstmas or something.. my friend is coming over tonight she said she was going to stop by Gamestop and pick up some more series 4 cards and if she gets Ice Climber or Mario Bros, they're mine!! (not without a price I'd imagine, but what a yummy price to pay).. muahahahaha.. |
Well, most of the cards yes have passwords.. the Ice Climber and Mario Bros are scan only due to Nintendo not wanting the passwords spread like wildfire. Most of the character cards however, offer things you find in the game anyway.
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Originally posted by PixyJunket Well, most of the cards yes have passwords.. the Ice Climber and Mario Bros are scan only due to Nintendo not wanting the passwords spread like wildfire. Most of the character cards however, offer things you find in the game anyway. |
Originally posted by PixyJunket Heh.. yeah.. I want Zelda bad but I am pretty damn sure Nintendo will be giving them out this Chirstmas or something.. |
Well to my surprise, she got BOTH Ice Climber and Mario Bros in the packs she bought!! :D
Of course I got to keep them.. ;) You can't trade them.. they don't even appear in the catalog!! |
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