@Zero_: So would Inafune.

Cyntalan

@rdcarvallo: Try asking in 2010

Luffay

if it gets remote play for psp, count me for psn. Though if not, 360 all the way.

PAULINK

Good, I won't have to buy a Wii.
Now Capcom, how about the release date??

rdcarvallo

@LionheartAce:
As someone with an HDTV, no, they don't. Your talking about extremely low rez games with a very limited set of colors, usualy they are so blocky you notice it more than you were as a kid.

That being said, I really hope they up the resolution for the XBL and PSN versions of the game. No reason not to, really. Old school Megaman + modern sprites = beautiful and challengeing game.

mrantimatter

Well at least this is better than the psn/arcade only rumors that were going around before. Which I would find dumb, isn't the highest concentration of megaman fans hanging around Nintendo? It make me wonder why none of the megaman X games were released for the gamecube except for command mission, which I liked.
Well at least everyones happy now.

jive238

The Nintendo fanboy in me is sad that it's not Nintendo exclusive, especially after Capcom nut slapped Wii owners by not making Street Fighter 4, Bionic Commando or even Bionic Commando Rearmed for the Wii.

But we all saw this coming from a mile away.

Mr. Fap☆Fap!

I'd love for Megaman 9 to tie in the story from the Classic series to the X series, that would really make the X a 10.

I'd love more for Megaman Legends 3. Come on people, that series was fucking cool.

Zero_

I was kind of hoping the Wii would finally get a decent exclusive, but I guess not.

I hope each version at least has its own special level or something.

My name changed for an unknown reason

@Do Kesubei: No shut your mouth, an 8-bit game outdoes the power of the Wii? GTFO. 8-bit games look fantabulous on an HD screen to boot.

Anyways, it's money. It doesn't take that long to build and why wouldn't they want to spread the love, I just hope that it's good.

LionheartAce

@Double J: Agreed. Wii has the superior, solid D-pad.

Also @Do Kesubei: What are you talking about?

Tubatic

PSN Megaman here I come! I would really love a background or theme related to Mega Man too! This game should be awesome.

Davesumoto

I guess that the Wii simply isn't powerful enough, or that the Wiiware service has yet to prove itself.

Do Kesubei

I wonder if it'll have slowdown and flicker. Man, we can only hope!

MikeTheSpike

Am I the only Mega Man fan out there who is actually SAD that they're going for an 8-bit look? I mean, realistically, the original wouldn't have been 8-bit if it didn't HAVE to be...

RealmRPGer

@Schoolimangooli the doogie mag goosie!: In what way? For what game(s)? Blanket statements like that mean nothing.

Mezodon

I will probably still be getting it on wiiware.
Its oldschool, what better way to play then the wii remote sideways like an NES controller?

All I know is I refuse to play with the 360's crappy d-pad

dantemustdie

Will it have trophy or achievement support? Is the cost dependent on the system? What control schemes are used on the Wii? Why are there so many questions about a megaman game? The answers to most of those go into a decision. And of course the most impotent question: Are you up for another megaman game?

Flowen

A capcom spokes-person hinted at this on the playstation blog when Commando 3 was released. I would link to it, but you know...WEBSENSE!!!

Kanik

I'll be playing this with my DS3. Nothing else. Well wii mote would be cool too, for nostalgia factor.

But one thing I would stay away from, is Mega man + a 360 controller. But that's just me.

@Garo: I actually think it's fantastic that they use 8-bit style graphics

Kyolux

NES-mote seems like the way to go.

DonWii

Still playing on Wii. The Wiimote sideways is the best to give you that NES felling from the older games.

CockroachMan

Very good news.

Br00klyn-Grenade

Looks like i'll be getting the PSN version, seeing as the 360's d-pad is crap, and the classic controller isn't that great.

lookas

@jBusiness: Which collection was it? I remember one of them was absolutely awful, control-wise, while the other was pefectly fine.

Also, there's the simple fact that turning the remote on it's side is the Wii's method of control for MM9, so if you played the NES before I imagine it will be the same.

zebber

Didn't one of those Guitar Hero games come out across all 3 console?

Anyway, I'm glad to see that all 3 distribution channels getting the game, since personally I see Live Arcade, WiiWare, and PSN as being a potential meeting point as far as game releases.

I'm curious if one console will see a significantly higher adoption of MM9 than the others.

zebber

I'll get it for something other than the Wii. I remember getting the Anniversary Collection for the GameCube and I thought the controls were so terrible, and I think that has left a bad taste in my mouth from here on out.

jBusiness

That's a good news! I'll buy it on 360.

They need to do more game like that!

bammax

Getting it off the PSN for sure.

cio

I knew it, Capcom is not one to pass out on a good money making oportunity. I am glad this game will not be a Wii exclusive, so now it can be enjoyed by anyone, regardless of console choice.

I only have the Wii, so It would be nice if Capcom did the same for stuff like SSF2T HD and their other remakes (Bionic Comando, 1942, Mercs, etc). Yes, the Wii doesn't 1080p, but hey, gimme SSF2HD in 420p and id give you my €s for sure.

Shiryu

I just hope Capcom will keep it at a reasonable price i.e. not $20

@hondo: That is sad....

iamspoo

Mega Man IX on the Wii, just because playing it with a sideways Wii remote is the way Mega Man was intended to be played, assuming that's the control scheme.

Double J

By "first game across all three current generation consoles," I assume you mean first DOWNLOADABLE game? Because several disc games come to mind for PS3, X360 and Wii...

punkrawka

Also good news. Well... if its the same price all around, I'll probably grab it on my Wii... After all, I did first play a Mega Man game on a Nintendo system (Mega Man 2 on the NES!).

2NinjasTapedTogether

Don't know. It feels kinda cheap. Why not updating graphics like in Bionic Commando or Prince of Persia?

Garo

it will also come to 10 other consoles knowing this is capcom were dealing with

SupaPhly

@TRT-X: Why would you go Wii...

The controls are horrible.

Schoolimangooli the doogie mag goosie!

sweet. i'm getting it. old school mega man? i'm in.

jfx316

YAY!

3inst3in

Great, now I have to CHOOSE. And quite honestly, my inner Cheevey-Whore what's me to go with the 360 option. Poor Wii...it was really looking forward to this release.

TRT-X

More of these types of games need to come out for PSN.

sex-target

This makes me sort of sad... I was really enjoying rubbing Mega Man 9 in all the faces of my non Wii owning friends.

hondo

whats with linking to this weak article, posted on the 27th? this is hardly news, and it doent seem like ars technica has any more information on the subject than we already knew.

sitsalot

@valhum: lol I have the same problem

Torioda

fuck!! I was gonna get it for the Wii but now that it'll be on the 360, the newly found achievement whore in me wants it there :o(

valhum

I've known about this for a good 3 months, where was the Kotaku rumor report?

Toneman

Maybe for Steam too? Steam is the best console out there...

Solid_hedgehog

I'm getting it for 360, mainly because that's the only console I have from this gen. Although I don't understand why people are going on about the 360 d-pad. Using the analog stick for games works well enough for me.

kojirodensetsu

YAY!!!! Finally some good downloadable games coming to the PSN

BurnZ_

so.... bionic commando rearmed is also coming out for Wii, right?

CaptJapan

Nintendo! You are missing out on a fortune here. Release Wii controllers that are exact copies of your classic controllers! A true nes pad, snes pad and n64 boomerang.

kidko

I like how people are complaining about controls for a game that hasn't come out yet...yay for intelligence!

I still have 1000 points sitting on my Wii for use Capcom...make this game worth my while and those 1000 points are yours...

JGab

Yes!

This made my day. Megaman 9 on Live!

Humpski

Ooh... I can't wait, and the achievement whore in me wants this for the 360 :3 Hopefully it'll be formatted for wide screen, but it's cool if it isn't XD Oh and Megaman Legends is wanted by Inafune since the whole engine that powers Dead Rising/Lost Planet was made for Legends. So... we just have to sit tight and wait for Capcom to okay the plan ; 3;

Kaizuden

Only one word can be said about this. Schweet.

NessD12

@Garo: Why update the graphic of something being made from scratch ? Prince of Persia and Bionic Commando are both remakes, so it makes sense for them. But as for Megaman 9? It's a whole new game, i think it makes a lot more sense to keep it simple with its 8-bit-ish looks :) Fits the serie and it`s a nice slap in the face of current graphic-whores. Graphics don't make a game, it just makes it more attractive.

Vashiel

why do I get a funny feeling that the XBLA and PSN versions will be more affordable than the Wii Ware price fixed version?

Gutter_Trash

Hummm. I was going to get it for the Wii, but now I can run it in HD... Why does it makes me fell happy and sad at the smae time? I got a PS3 recently, but I still love my wii, even if I'm not playing it much lately (catching up with the ps3 library), and this megaman was a good excuse to use it. but.. damn... 720p, here I go again.

We need an HD-capable wii. I don't even care about the polycount. Just make it HD. please, nintendo, you know you want to sell another wii model

Bunn

Meh. My prediction is that it'll quickly become Wii Ware's bestselling game, but flop hard on PSN and XBLA.

Millennium

Dammit.

KM91

So, will it be 2.5D? I'm thinking they don't want to go with full 3d because they haven't done so well with that.

YotaruVegeta

@Archaotic: That's a good idea. Could be something to let Capcom know about. I would personally love to play it in Megaman 8 style graphics over a retro 8-bit themed game.

Fireblast

Definitely buy this on psn. It has the best d-pad out of the current gen consoles. (Unless you have one of those cool retro controllers for the wii)

greeble

Mega Man knows no boundaries!

Wolfers

Nice. Now I don't have to delete any of my Virtual Console classics to make room.

If we're lucky, the PSN/XBLA versions will include optional HD graphics for the game too that can be turned on or off at will. Not sure if I really can stomach that much old school at once.

Archaotic

@hondo: Shouldn't you be happy they get to (hopefully) enjoy it too?
*hugs Capcom* Games for all!

Zeouterlimits

I don't think Capcom realizes how much potential Mega Man 9 has. Imagine if they went all out in Kirby/Mario All-Stars sort of way. Add some Super Paper Mario gameplay type stuff. MGS4 type Easter Eggs (cutscenes? lawl). Space Invaders Extreme aesthetic. Samurai Champloo:Sidetracked/No More Heroes design aesthetic (that Suda 51 touch, son!)

HO MAN. Someone get me a cigarette. Cause I just came.

But yeah, the market's there. Capcom just doesn't realize it.

Deft_One

I'm actually really glad to hear this. I believe most of this game's audience will buy it on non-Wii consoles. I can't imagine that most of the casuals that are buying the Wii in droves are even that familiar with WiiWare, to be honest, so the prototypical Wii owner wouldn't have much interest in this game, but the traditional gamers that populate the 360 and PS3 world are more likely to be eagerly awaiting this game's release.

Either way, great news, Capcom!

wild homes is weathering cephalopod trouble!

Make it a PSP downloadable and you have yourself a deal.

Edge of Blade

I'll be getting the 2600 version on cartridge I reckon.

FullSpecWarrior

@RealmRPGer: I completely agree. My heart sank when I saw the first (reported) screens. -_-

Retro doesn't always mean -good-. They could have kept the classic look and gotten Udon to do the sprites like with SF HD, but noooo. Gotta take the cheap way out.

Kia

360 version for me. Gooo achievements~ :D

Kia

WHEW! Almost thought I was gonna have to buy a Wii

supercrap

i hope Mega's gunna be in real 1920x1080 1080p.

2D HD goodness.

string_theory

Awesome news. Definite buy for me on XBLA.

concrete_d

BAWW!

PatMan33

@kidko: I have bought adaptors for all of those. The SNES and NES adpators were kinda useless because the classic controller does a good enough job (cept for the good old SNES d-pad = best d-pad ever) but the N64 adaptor was worth every penny.

SAKY

@SAKY: It will work. I think MS realized this and opened it up a bit on the newer controllers, I got an elite and my controller has more space around the dpad than my friends' controllers that they've had for a few years.

Madeira

This is fantastic news!
My only problem with Megaman 9 is that it looks like a fan-made game using unused assets off of Megaman 1-6 though. I was hoping for HD hand-drawn sprites.
Oh well, still buying it for both Wiiware and PSN.

TheCleaningGuy

@YotaruVegeta: I thouhg tI saw a screen about a week ago but not sure if it was really MM9 screen. If it was real then it looks like the NES games.

SAKY

@Bunn: yeah, the Wii looks like shit on my 1080p set. Been trying to find an EDTV for the longest time now as it would be great for older consoles and the Wii.

SAKY

I say screw the 360 version as the d-pad is craptastic. Still I want to try that "fix" where you sand the ring of plastic that surrounds the d-pad. It would be great if that worked.

SAKY

@sitsalot: Indeed, every other word in the article is a link, but there's no link to or scan of this supposed E3 roster.

Torgen got his apology faceplate but not his fixed GH3 disc

@TRT-X: don't worry PS3 is gonna have the trophy system =3.

@hondo: should not of done that >.>;;

Jawesome i too am snagging this on my PS3. ::high fives capcom:: Zang

s0nlxaftrsh0ck

@Schoolimangooli the doogie mag goosie!: He/she said, "poor Wii". As in, they're not going for it.

Anyway, HD will always win and the PS3's excellent d-pad will almost certainly close the deal as it did with Symphony of the Night. Yes, I'm talking like I'm already sold... because I am.

Swift_

Wow, ok. Screw getting this on the Wii.

gamadaya

My post somehow was screwed, but what I meant in the last part is that many "traditional" players will dismiss the title for not having at least Megaman 8 graphics.

WDYC

Many hardcore fans wanted this, of course they are the ones who actually grew with the original 8bit graphics. The others complaining are graphic whores, no matter how much you try to deny it.

I love this game and will download for my Wii. For some reason I don't like that much the DS3 pad.

Oh and if you think this will hit harder on the PSN or Live because the "traditional" gamers are there you must get a gun and shot yourselves in the head because this sameones complaining about graphics an traditional gamers for the most part are the d will surely dismiss the title.

WDYC

@SupaPhly: if they want to send it to the GBA or DS they will need to add 15 suffixes to it before they release it.

Dr.Fondler

great... i thought i was gonna have to play my wii for a minute there~

Alpha85

@Schoolimangooli the doogie mag goosie!: Yeah, because if there's one controller that would suck for a NES game, it's one shaped like a NES controller, right?

Roto13

NICE!

TheNocturnalSun

@Schoolimangooli the doogie mag goosie!: To play it with a real D-Pad.

Petezah

Well, now it's a no brainer for me. XBLA all the way. Who would turn down achievement points for a little waggle?

ThisCharmingMan

I wonder if the PSN release will be PSP or PS3. Or both.

I'd love a PSP version, personally. It kinda makes sense to me ^^;

HikariOblivion

Do you mean first downloadable game released simultaneously on all platforms?

If you mean first game period, you have

Madden: This time we're playing football
Splinter Cell: The crappy missions
Several other sports titles

I'm sure many PS3 / Wii Launch titles released simultaneously on the 360...

bobtheduck

I like that this will probably be one of the only full cross-platform titles that will maintain the exact same quality of graphics on each console. At least, I don't see why it wouldn't.

Enkur

No way would I play this with the 360 d-pad, so looks like WiiWare for me. I don't know why, but I have a sneaking suspicion it's going to cost more on the 360. Probably not though.

Murgatron

Awesome XBLA for me

Murderdolls

Good news, but I'd rather see cross-plat Adventure Island.

justhesh

Assuming it keeps the same graphics on all three systems it would cost.

Wii: 500 Wii Points ($5)
Xbox 360: 400 Microsoft Points ($5)
PS3: 5 Dollars ($5)

samaine

i absolutely love rockman games (all except exe series, of course), but the announcement of rockman 9 in its current form has been a huge disappointment to me. i'm actually fine with them keeping the graphics, basic gameplay mechanics, and music the same, but what i don't want to see is them limit themselves to only what would've been possible on the nes in terms of number of sprites per scanline, ram/vram, and processing power. i hope they don't go this route, but judging from the screenshots i've seen so far it looks like they are. does anyone else think this seems kind of lazy, even by capcom's standards? i'm sure i'll enjoy whatever they come up with, still i can't help but think of the potential for what this game could become here.
cave story is a perfect example of what i would like to see rockman 9 turn out like, the only think pixel limited himself to was the graphics. hopefully it will have something on par with the level of action seen in the last (secret) level of this game, which had no shortage of enemies rushing or firing at you and a huge, spectacular end boss.
also it might be cool if they had enemies or bosses that fired projectiles that fill up most of the screen, like something you would see in any bullet hell shooter (megamari did just that, for example)

e_tank

Capcom need to commission a remake akin to Bionic Commando Rearmed or 1942: Joint Strike. Imagine how sweet that would look. :)

Replica23

I will purchase many times! Thanks long!

Yonderboy

Update: Capcom pinged us to let us know that the game is currently slated "for WiiWare only" and that the information data indicating otherwise in the E3 roster was a mistake on its part.

so, what is it? Coming or not?

Jultomten

Uh, that Opposible Thumbs page has been updated to say it is for WiiWare only. Currently, anyways. While it's possible they could bring it to other platforms later on, it seems to be Wii-exclusive for now.

@zebber:
He did say Anniversary Collection, which is the collection of the original series. The X Collection is the Megaman X collection.
The problem with Megaman Anniversary Collection is that it wasn't developed internally at Capcom, but by Atomic Planet Entertainment. And for some reason or another, they reversed the functions of the B and A buttons compared to the original games (A jumps instead of fires), without the ability to customize controls. It was a bit awkward to get used to, but I played the games just fine.
The X Collection was developed by Capcom, and was, overall, a better product from it.

BPMλ

@Garo: It's called nostalgic appeal. I, frankly, hated the Mega Man 7 & 8 graphics. The old NES style gfx seemed much, much less intrusive.

HTTenrai

I was on vacation last week so just found out about this Mega Man 9 stuff. I see it's still Wii-exclusive after all, which is totally fine with me.

This will be an instant buy for me. I've been wanting a true Mega Man sequel for over a decade, and the 8-bit style just makes it that much better.

StAidan

It's still Wii exclusive [arstechnica.com]

naznatips

Yeah, old news to me.

A "prediction" for later: You can play without Mega Man's helmet on.

Suzaku

This is the stuff I was expecting when Virtual console was announced new "old" games!!

VakeroRokero

"A retro-themed Mega Man 9 is a surprising move by Capcom!"

They call it retro-themed... I call it fucking unadulterated laziness... here's hoping that they at least redraw ALL the sprites... not some, ALL.

And just how much animation can you cram into an 8-bit game? I genuinely want to find out.

Enigma_20XX

Haven't Ars Technica published a correction? Capcom have clarified that this is WiiWare only...

Malchum

I'm surprised nobody ragged on Luke for featuring a picture of "X" in a (classic) MegaMan centric article. It's MegaMan 9, not MegaMan X9...

-Age

Ageman20XX

NOOOOO!
It's only for Wii again!

Waaaaaaaah.

Humpski

I can't wait!! Best thing ever, good old 8-bit!

ninja_warrior

On the Ars Technica article:

Update: Capcom pinged us to let us know that the game is currently slated "for WiiWare only" and that the information indicating otherwise in the E3 roster was a mistake on its part.

JonDarkwood

I bet this was capcom's way of saying "ahaha this is for not letting megaman in for smash bros"

Para