Is Animal Crossing better for the handheld or console?

[Alolan_Apples]

What system do you think Animal Crossing is best fit for? Handhelds, or consoles? Please list some specific reasons.

Although console versions have more memory, I think Animal Crossing is better for handhelds rather than consoles. While I feel the opposite for other game franchises, Animal Crossing is a game I like to play anywhere. As long as it's for the 3DS (as well as the DS), it doesn't have to be hooked to a TV. I can play it in a hotel room when I'm bored or want to play AC. I can also play the handheld versions of AC when I'm riding a car. Do I want to be bored when I'm on a road trip? No. Animal Crossing is a game I like to play when I travel. That's the main reason why I like the handheld versions better. When I was on a huge road trip, I played ACNL to prepare for StarFall before I created it.

Handheld versions are also not only better for entertainment anywhere, but they also don't have to be plugged in when I play. Even if it requires charging batteries through a charger, I am free-range from a wall when I play.

I know the differences, but I'm just explaining why I like to play Animal Crossing on a handheld rather than a console.

 

[Zanessa]

Handhelds. Animal Crossing is a game you should be able to play wherever and whenever, not only when the TV is available.

 

[spCrossing]

I do agree that Animal Crossing does play better on a handheld.

But it doesn't mean that the console games are worse, in-fact it either has more features than the handheld games or just more to offer, not to mention off-screen play on the Wii U helps a bit with that problem if they ever do another console game.

 

[Locket]

Either. I find the Wii U part console and Hand held.

 

[Alolan_Apples]

Either. I find the Wii U part console and Hand held.

I see WiiU more console than handheld.

 

[thatawkwardkid]

Handheld for sure

 

[Locket]

I see WiiU more console than handheld.

More console but part handheld

 

[spCrossing]

I see WiiU more console than handheld.

It's more or less like that, while you can take the gamepad to anywhere you want.
There's a radius that the console needs to be in to have a stable connection, and considering that the radius on that thing is...bleh (It could be my house or my 2 Wii U's are in an awkward place).
So it's still a console, but you can play without the TV on so...yeah.

 

[EndlessElements]

definitely handheld. i enjoy lying down while playing.

 

[PoizonMushro0m]

While I do enjoy having Animal Crossing on a handheld to play whenever I please, I have to go with playing on a console as that is what I was first introduced to AC on. I enjoy it better on a console as the online multiplayer is more stable and with City Folk, you had the option of using a USB keyboard. I hope the next installment of Animal Crossing will be on Wii U as the Wii U has a lot of potential for AC.

 

[Pokemanz]

Animal Crossing is meant for handheld. I love being able to take it wherever I go. Portability is a huge thing for me considering I'm always moving.

I highly doubt this will happen, but AC Wii U should have some sort of 3DS mode where you can load your town onto your 3DS and take it with you. Of course there will be limited functions when playing on the 3DS but I think that would be really great.

The gamepad is nice, but I can't even take a step out of the room without it losing signal. :/

 

[Christopaz]

I think AC is going to start being handheld-exclusive now.

Handheld and AC are just meant to be.

Though if they are going to release AC Wii U if ever, I guess we'll find out in a Nintendo Direct or E3, I guess I'll be fine with it, though I won't be using it as much as the 3DS.

Are AC games gonna start being a trend of being part of release line up in games? Perhaps not release but really close to it, like MK7 and the like.

 

[Balverine]

It depends. I love NL and play it the most, but then I didn't care much for playing Wild World because it was handheld.

 

[Alolan_Apples]

I hope they make another AC game for a handheld that can be played in the car or in a hotel room of a casino resort (not the WiiU since it's part console).

 

[ADanishMuffin]

I think it should definitely be on a handheld. For me, portability is a major thing when playing games, so I can easily bring it with me wherever I go.

Besides, if they do release the next Animal Crossing on a console, it would have some problems that a handheld wouldn't have. One problem is that you can't bring it with you wherever you go. I think that's a huge problem, especially for a game like Animal Crossing, since it is almost a requirement that you have to play it everyday or run the risk that something bad will happen (ex: weeds, villagers moving out, etc.), and if you're on a trip or something, unless you brought your Wii U with you, you won't be able to play.

While I do understand that it would mean things like better graphics, I still don't think it's worth it. (though I'd probably still buy it lol)

I highly doubt this will happen, but AC Wii U should have some sort of 3DS mode where you can load your town onto your 3DS and take it with you. Of course there will be limited functions when playing on the 3DS but I think that would be really great.

That would actually be a really good solution. Transferable save files! It would definitely help many people and I would love to see that in a future Animal Crossing game.

 

[Luna_Solara]

I voted for "It's the same both ways" because for me, I like the gameplay for both. But personally, I prefer handhelds more because I have access to my 3DS all the time as opposed to my Wii (my boyfriend and I live together and my Wii's in the bedroom - he works nights and I work days so I hardly ever get to mess with it) and the fact that it's portable. I can sit down at break at work with it and play for just a couple minutes or I can chill out on the couch at home with it and move around with it from room to room or just go from sitting to laying down.

 

[HeyPatience]

As much as I loved Population Growing, I think that Animal Crossing being on a handheld is a lot better than being on a console. It just seems to fit better. I think I like it on a handheld so much because of the luxury of being able to play whenever you want, versus having to wait until youre at home in order to play. But both have their advantages and disadvantages.

 

[Alyx]

I like it better on the handheld. It's easier to control, in my opinion.

 

[Alolan_Apples]

Of all the consoles and handhelds we known since the GameCube, the Wii is the worst fit for Animal Crossing.

The GameCube requires memory cards to keep a town.
Saved games on the DS goes through the cartridges.
Multiple 3DSs are cheaper than multiple Wiis. Not to mention, but you have both physical and digital copies.
The WiiU has user creation feature like the PS3 has (console users, not network users), but I'm not sure about this.

And besides, with the wi-fi shut down for the DS and Wii, the only way to travel to other towns in ACCF now is through DS suitcase, which is a problem since we have one town per console and that having two Wiis isn't cost effective.

 

[MaeCie]

Definitely handheld!! I like the idea of being able to play anywhere I want when I want! I like that I can take my town with me, roadtrip, airplane anywhere. I really like streetpass too! I won't buy a console version if it comes out :/ it just wouldn't be exciting to me.