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Post by Eyce on Nov 19, 2006 4:48:28 GMT -5
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Post by rivdog2 on Nov 19, 2006 5:02:55 GMT -5
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Post by Crimson Arrow on Nov 19, 2006 5:21:28 GMT -5
Some guy is playing Wii for an entire week, and webcamming the whole ordeal. www.xanga.com/yoshismadnessIt's pretty cool actually, I'm getting a good look of how Red Steel plays right now. He's answering questions about the system that people are asking in the chat room. He's about to pop in Zelda, . Does he sleep? Zelda looks great.
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Post by DZ: WF Legacy on Nov 19, 2006 5:21:31 GMT -5
Here's the rundown:
I waited for 3 hours in the frigid cold, at Walmart, starting at 11:30 AM. We were brought inside after that. My friends came and brought me food, drinks, and blankets/chairs. They waited in line with me. They were great. Hell, my dad brought me some nice and hot chicken soup! It was so cold but oh so worth it.
We got inside around 3:00. This is where the real fun began. Who would have thought that waiting inside the home & gardening center, positioned in front of a bunch of cactuses, would be so fun? The gamers there were awesome! They weren't fanboys, they were very intelligent, and they were friendly. I've never been around that many cool gamers before. We all played DS games with each other.
Being at Walmart for a total of 12 and a half hours made you feel like you lived in the store. When we left our chair post, we'd just go get a Lunchable to eat or some Doritos. It was awesome.
I was number 15 out of 32. When it finally hit midnight, it felt like I was about to graduate or something. They came out with a ton of Wii boxes. I was so excited. I finally got up to the register. The guy asked me what I wanted. Here's what I bought:
+Wii (duh) +Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess +2 extra controllers +2 extra nunchucks +Wii Points card +Classic Wii Controller
I carried the bags to the car. It felt so good. The friggin' Wii box is so heavy! You wouldn't think such a small console would be so heavy, but it is.
I held a short Wii party at my house. I had about 7-8 friends come over and watch it get set up. In fact, my friends took video footage of me opening it for the first time and setting the console up.
Just a note: Maybe it's just me, but the internet channels are NOT working - only Wii Shop is. Also, the web browser is currently not available.
VIDEO OF THE GRAND OPENING OF THE CONSOLE AND THE WII PARTY!!!!
Today/yesterday were some of the best days of my life. I had so much fun being around so many cool people and my great friends. I hope you all had a wonderful Wii experience for those of you who went and fought the crowds!
-Kyle
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Post by superamare on Nov 19, 2006 5:23:39 GMT -5
Sounds kickass, XZEROX..if you wouldn't mind posting impressions of Zelda.
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Post by DZ: WF Legacy on Nov 19, 2006 5:33:21 GMT -5
Sounds kickass, XZEROX..if you wouldn't mind posting impressions of Zelda. I'm heading to bed right now...haven't touched Zelda yet. Wii Sports boxing is an insane work out. I was sweating like crazy. Tennis is loads of fun with friends, too. I'll let you guys know more stuff later today. I need sleep...badly.
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Post by waylon on Nov 19, 2006 6:48:35 GMT -5
Congrats ZERO, Im glad you got one, as you were one of the main people wanting once since the beginning.
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Post by Random Weddle on Nov 19, 2006 6:55:49 GMT -5
Just got the Wii and Zelda. I was the last one to get one, I was #31 and they had #31. I am going back out later today and check into getting some Wii points and another controller.
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Post by clifford on Nov 19, 2006 8:53:24 GMT -5
I just got back with the Wii after camping out all night. I was number 40 of 42. I really want to keep it, but if they're going for $500 on ebay, I can wait a few weeks for another one, so I'll sell it so its like I'm getting one for free then. I can't decide if i should keep it or not.
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Post by Crimson Arrow on Nov 19, 2006 9:23:28 GMT -5
Sounds kickass, XZEROX..if you wouldn't mind posting impressions of Zelda. I'm heading to bed right now...haven't touched Zelda yet. Wii Sports boxing is an insane work out. I was sweating like crazy. Tennis is loads of fun with friends, too. I'll let you guys know more stuff later today. I need sleep...badly. The online stuff isn't open yet... I think some stuff opened this morning but the rest won't be opened for a few weeks (I think, I forgot what the press release said exactly). So its not your console, everyones is like that. You lucky bastard! I got told yesterday I might not be able to get my preorder until the new year... I should of preordered mine earlier. I knew I wanted one since it was announced, my fauly really.
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Post by Blair on Nov 19, 2006 9:35:34 GMT -5
We drove up to Wal Mart at around 12:30... and saw someone get out of their car, look at a sign, and get back in, we drove away. Went across the road to Future Shop with 2 people in line, went to the Superstore with one person in line and Zellers with one person in line.
Me and my buddy grab a coffee and head to Wal Mart. The employee's are on break and there are 2 people there(only one getting a system).
We line up, I go and get coffee a few times... I was number 2 of 36.
I got:
Wii Classic Controller Points Card GT Pro some Marvel Game
I was mad that there was no Zelda.
Also, they sold out of Nunchucks, but had Remote's galore.
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Post by Crimson Arrow on Nov 19, 2006 9:39:28 GMT -5
We drove up to Wal Mart at around 12:30... and saw someone get out of their car, look at a sign, and get back in, we drove away. Went across the road to Future Shop with 2 people in line, went to the Superstore with one person in line and Zellers with one person in line. Me and my buddy grab a coffee and head to Wal Mart. The employee's are on break and there are 2 people there(only one getting a system). We line up, I go and get coffee a few times... I was number 2 of 36. I got: Wii Classic Controller Points Card GT Pro some Marvel Game I was mad that there was no Zelda. Also, they sold out of Nunchucks, but had Remote's galore. What's Marvel Ultimate Alliance like? It looks really fun.
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Post by Blair on Nov 19, 2006 9:44:03 GMT -5
We drove up to Wal Mart at around 12:30... and saw someone get out of their car, look at a sign, and get back in, we drove away. Went across the road to Future Shop with 2 people in line, went to the Superstore with one person in line and Zellers with one person in line. Me and my buddy grab a coffee and head to Wal Mart. The employee's are on break and there are 2 people there(only one getting a system). We line up, I go and get coffee a few times... I was number 2 of 36. I got: Wii Classic Controller Points Card GT Pro some Marvel Game I was mad that there was no Zelda. Also, they sold out of Nunchucks, but had Remote's galore. What's Marvel Ultimate Alliance like? It looks really fun. Can't tell ya.. I'm on my way to bed. I've slept 2 hours in the past 24.
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Post by Hervine on Nov 19, 2006 9:44:30 GMT -5
I don't like the game much
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Post by cgj on Nov 19, 2006 9:54:42 GMT -5
nexgenwars.com/Considering the PS3 has been out 2 days more than the Wii, it has only sold 10,00 more.
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Post by Random Weddle on Nov 19, 2006 10:11:00 GMT -5
I want to get another Wii game for christmas but I don't know which one to get.
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Post by Crimson Arrow on Nov 19, 2006 10:19:14 GMT -5
nexgenwars.com/Considering the PS3 has been out 2 days more than the Wii, it has only sold 10,00 more. The Wii has just sold 1000 more consoles since I opened that a minute ago. Is it accurate? It's now second.
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Post by Mole on Nov 19, 2006 10:27:05 GMT -5
They're estimates. However, it does make sense since all the non-24 hour stores have opened.
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Post by cgj on Nov 19, 2006 11:43:22 GMT -5
Some guy is playing Wii for an entire week, and webcamming the whole ordeal. www.xanga.com/yoshismadnessIt's pretty cool actually, I'm getting a good look of how Red Steel plays right now. He's answering questions about the system that people are asking in the chat room. He's about to pop in Zelda, . Xfactor and I are on there at the moment. It's quite good. He tried to connect to the Wii Shop channel and it took forever.
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Post by waylon on Nov 19, 2006 12:21:22 GMT -5
I got a Wii this morning. I went out at seven. Target and best Buy both had lines around the store, so I didnt bother with them. I went over to TRU and tehre were about nine people in line, so I waited there for two hours. Turns out, they got 19 consoles in, so I was one of the lucky ones to score one. I also picked up Zelda. I now have that and Monkey Ball. I am about to go out now and try to find Red Steel.
Anyways, I REALLY like this thing. Hell, even MY MOM likes it. We played Wii sports together and she seemed to really dig it.
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