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GamesRadar: In the last few years DQ has become really focused on handheld releases. Do you worry you’re leaving consoles behind?
Yuji Horii: No, the series got its start on consoles, so we aren’t thinking that way, especially since we’re working on Wii versions of Dragon Quest right now.

GR: Does the conservative nature of Dragon Quest fans effect how the DQ team thinks of using motion controls in future games?
YH: It all goes back to ease of control. If it fits with the game, and is easy to play, we’re open to motion controls.

During an shareholder's meeting today (a transcript was provided at this blog), Square Enix CEO Yoichi Wada was asked about the logic of releasing DQX on the Wii when the system has passed its prime. Wada responded that Square Enix must consider making the game compatible with both the Wii and its successor, the Wii U. The company is currently doing technical investigations on how to support Wii U, said Wada.

Yesterday's report that Square Enix is considering a version of Dragon Quest X for Wii U has been clarified by the site that first brought us CEO Yoichi Wada's comments, made to a group of investors. Apparently the company is working with the Wii U tech, but that's a completely separate endeavor from Dragon Quest X for now.

So, while it's possible that you may still see Dragon Quest X on Wii U, Square isn't saying one way or the other.

Square Enix will release a compilation of the first three Dragon Quest games on September 15 in Japan. The compilation will include the first footage of Dragon Quest X, which was originally announced for the Wii more than two years ago.

The collection includes the first three games in their original Famicom form, the Super Famicom remakes, and a few extras. The extras included will range from a reprint of the original game guides, a recreation of the series’ “Small Medal” item, an art collection that will be included on the disc, and brand new anime intros for all three of the games.

There are currently no release dates for the collection outside of Japan.

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