Nintendo confirms cross-platform play for Wii U and 3DS

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Platform holder says it is "possible" for games to interact with non-Nintendo formats

Nintendo has confirmed to Develop that developers can create Wii U and 3DS titles that will connect with rival platforms.

Earlier this week, UK developer Ripstone claimed that it was working on a title that would let Wii U owners play against smartphone users.

Now the platform holder has told Develop that not only is it possible to make cross-platform games, but that it is keen for studios to do so.

"We can confirm that cross-platform functionality is possible in certain titles that play on Nintendo 3DS and Wii U, as well as other video game systems not made by Nintendo," a spokesperson told Develop.

"We are committed to helping developers realise the full potential of their software on Nintendo systems."

Earlier this week, Microsoft's Phil Spencer hinted that cross-platform play may also be possible between Xbox One, PC and mobiles.

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FrenzyRGPosted:

might aswell just get the 3ds then.

PlusnetPosted:

Ortho That's cool for the. 10 active players


I'm sure there's at least a few hundred.

PlusnetPosted:

Dreams how is the wii u? i have a 3ds now but only really use for pokemon


I had the Wii U for awhile and it was pretty fun, but not worth the price.

DreamsPosted:

how is the wii u? i have a 3ds now but only really use for pokemon

OrthoPosted:

That's cool for the. 10 active players

USSPosted:

soon enough Nintendo will be dead.

If it isnt already. They still are the best. glad i still have my Gamecube and N64 though.

MSXPosted:

never used a wii u so know nothing about them.

VariksPosted:

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-Hardwell Well i think it is good that this is still going :0


Nothing about Nintendo is good, honestly. They have tried to hard now; it's pointless.
Nintendo was the king of gaming. They revolutionized home console gaming, allowing other companies to make their own consoles.

Sometimes, I wish I could play Mario on the N64.

XIII_Posted:

SSB would be a a great start. Sadly I still don't own a Wii U.

KatsumiPosted:

-Hardwell Well i think it is good that this is still going :0


It's expected that they would try to do something like this. They really need to innovate when it comes to their products, especially the Wii U and this is a pretty good way to do it


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