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Post by Joe/Smurf on Nov 19, 2006 18:26:53 GMT -5
/\ Yeah, but you still need them to play it on an HD TV (apparenty, that was the vibe I got last night from people).
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Post by American Phenom on Nov 19, 2006 18:27:51 GMT -5
Got the Wii, it's pretty awesome.
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Post by DZ: WF Legacy on Nov 19, 2006 18:50:55 GMT -5
I just played a game of Wii Sports with my dad. Keep in mind he's never really been a gamer at all. The only games I can remember him playing with me would be Punch Out! and Metroid. Well, we just played Wii Tennis, Wii Golf, and Wii Baseball. It was so much fun, and I felt like I was really bonding with my dad, which I don't normally do. This console is a god.
I finally played Twilight Princess. I have never owned a 3D Zelda game before, but I was really impressed. First off, it looks gorgeous for a past-gen game. The game shines in almost every graphical aspect. The nunchuck control just feels right. Not all Wii games require you to jump around like a madman, and this is one of them. You can relax and ride your horse around the farm. It's nice. One really cool part is playing the grass whistle for the bird. It soars to you once you play it, and you control the direction the bird flies to with the Wii remote. I sent it to this monkey trapped on an island, and the bird brought back a cradle that some lady lost. She exchaged it with a fishing pole. You can fish at any given time...not just on the boat, although I think (and hope) you get more control on the boat.
The Wii remote is very sensitive at some parts. Wii Golf, for instance, takes almost exact accuracy to get a good put. Wii Tennis is probably the best out of the bunch, with Wii Baseball coming in last place. These sports games aren't deep, but you'd expect a little more out of Wii Baseball. Swinging the bat is fun enough, though.
I downloaded Altered Beast and Mario Bros. (not Super) from the Virtual Console. They both control wonderfully with the Classic Controller. The Classic Controller, if you didn't know, plugs into the same port the nunchuck attachment does. It is wireless, but attached to the Wii remote for battery life.
The internet channels are still down (except for Wii Shop). The internet browser is "coming soon." I hope it is still free for the first 6 months.
I'm having problems with my videos playing on my SD card. They're in the Quicktime format, but they aren't working. My friend put his in, AVI files, but they didn't work. My other friend put his in, and the Quicktime files played...without sound. I'll work on it later today. I'm sure it can be fixed. The photo channel is really cool. You can adjust a ton of things about the slideshows - even put a sepia filter on them to make them seem old or nostalgic. It took me awhile, but I found the Mp3 SD card upload option.
I believe the only time you can save the editing you do on your photos is if you send them in a message. You can't send messages to actual cell phone numbers, but rather e-mail addresses. You can't send images via e-mail, unfortunately. Of course, you have to exchange a single friend code with a fellow Wii owner, or if you're doing the e-mail method, all you have to do is confirm it in the e-mail.
This console has HUGE potential to be something truly great...and I mean that. I have only put about 4-5 hours into it and I can tell you that.
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Post by dougwellox on Nov 19, 2006 18:51:49 GMT -5
/\ Yeah, but you still need them to play it on an HD TV (apparenty, that was the vibe I got last night from people). The picture is crisper no doubt on an HD set but really that's all.
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Post by heartbreakcrippler on Nov 19, 2006 18:54:58 GMT -5
So how much is it to download the old school games?
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Post by Blair on Nov 19, 2006 19:53:28 GMT -5
WiiConnect24 is down for me right now
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2006 19:59:26 GMT -5
it does play in hi def if you have a high def set.zelda plays in 480p which is the highest progressive scan the wii will display.it was jusi kinda a pain in the ass to have to hook up regular rca cables from my hub which i have set up for hd only.they should of been out in the stores for people to buy.also i went to target this morning by my house and they did'nt even have a display up.they had all the games and accesories in a shopping cart behind the counter?how are you supposed to know what games came out if they are not displayed?anyway zelda is good but hopefully it will look a lot crisper in hi def once i get those cables.for any of you out there with the means for a hi def set i highly recommend getting one it really makes a big difference.gears of war for 360 is absolutely amazing in hi def.
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Post by DZ: WF Legacy on Nov 19, 2006 20:03:32 GMT -5
HOLY ****! I'm watching The Simpsons right now, and all of a sudden my disc slot starting glowing blue.
That means I have a message. This is cool as hell. It only briefly glows when you power it on. I have mine on the WiiConnect24 off position.
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Post by The Return on Nov 19, 2006 20:52:06 GMT -5
Wii is awesome...mine is still sleepin in the box until i finish my work then its gaming all night
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Post by Czy.Bam on Nov 19, 2006 20:54:51 GMT -5
I'm so jealous, I really have to get one as soon as pre order opens up on amazon. Damn, congratulation to all that have one and It's great that it is a huge hit so far.
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Post by goldbergmean on Nov 19, 2006 20:57:23 GMT -5
OUESTION: For those of you here who have the nintendo wii how is the controller be truthful dont like about it since you have it just be honest is it comfortable or is it weird or both lol...also like im thinking about getting a wii but see in my room i have a king size bed which takes up my whole room basically(yes its small) so i play video games sitting indian style or lying down on my bed now my question for that is will this limit me having fun with the wii since from everything i saw for the commericals it would appear to me that you need to stand up and have a wide moving space. Karma for those who can answer and i would definitley appreciate it thanks.( also damn wats up with everybody like buying 3 games already lol nah im j/k w/e its your guys hard earned money so you guys buy as much games as you want but if it was me id buy zelda or 1 game and just beat it then move on cuz zelda will probally im confident be a pretty long game just like all the others so but ya...)
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Post by Blair on Nov 19, 2006 21:11:46 GMT -5
I keep getting Error 110213... and the website says..
Wii Connect 24 Errors If you are receiving the following error message:
"There is a problem with the Wii Connect 24 service. Please try again later"
...we ask that you call as at (800) 255-3700 to resolve this issue.
anyone know how to fix this?
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Post by DZ: WF Legacy on Nov 19, 2006 21:12:20 GMT -5
The commericials are heavily exaggerated. You don't have to jump all around. Some games are much more active than others, but even then you don't have to jump and dive and all of that stuff. I found that having a lot of space or at least a good amount of area to sit in feels much more confortable when playing some of the games. Wii Sports Tennis, for instance, requires a lot of elbow room. ------------------------------
In an unrelated note, I just found out that once you leave a VC game and go the menu, the Wii remembers where you left out and starts you out there once you come back to play. I was in the second level of Altered Beast all of a sudden, and then it clicked. What a nice feature!
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Post by Lk™ on Nov 19, 2006 21:14:06 GMT -5
, i was gonna get one off of the TRU canada website (it said they're available tomorrow) but they're gone already
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Post by Czy.Bam on Nov 19, 2006 21:26:55 GMT -5
Ok, I'm going to pre order everything now apart from the actual console which will be available for pre-order 9am Tuesday morning. Basically I have a question sort of along the lines of what I should get :\ 1: How many extra controllers would be realistic with the games available at launch? I live with 5 other people on my floor, and so would it be worth it to go all out and get 3 extra controllers. 2: Say I get 3 extra controllers, what games would need me to get 3 Nunchuk's as well? Again, are there enough games at launch to justify getting the extra Nunchuks straight away, or is it best to wait? 3: I see on the pre order site, there is a Scart cable being sold as well. Does this mean the Wii doesn't actually come with the cables needed to connect it up to a tv, or is this presumably a spare? 4: Best games at launch, which for single player aspect, and which for drunken multiplayer chaos? By the way, i'm using This site for the information. Thanks if I get any answers.
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Post by Blair on Nov 19, 2006 21:31:13 GMT -5
Alright..
The answer to my question was answered. I'm getting a brand new system within 5-13 days, as there is a hardware issue that prevents me from connecting to WiiConnect24.
I get a new system, and I ship this one back.
They do require a Credit Card number, just for collateral.
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Post by Blair on Nov 19, 2006 21:32:19 GMT -5
Ok, I'm going to pre order everything now apart from the actual console which will be available for pre-order 9am Tuesday morning. Basically I have a question sort of along the lines of what I should get :\ 1: How many extra controllers would be realistic with the games available at launch? I live with 5 other people on my floor, and so would it be worth it to go all out and get 3 extra controllers. 2: Say I get 3 extra controllers, what games would need me to get 3 Nunchuk's as well? Again, are there enough games at launch to justify getting the extra Nunchuks straight away, or is it best to wait? 3: I see on the pre order site, there is a Scart cable being sold as well. Does this mean the Wii doesn't actually come with the cables needed to connect it up to a tv, or is this presumably a spare? 4: Best games at launch, which for single player aspect, and which for drunken multiplayer chaos? By the way, i'm using This site for the information. Thanks if I get any answers. Some Games require both Nunchuck and Remote. Wal Mart today sold out of NunChucks.
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Post by GreatJunta36 on Nov 19, 2006 21:40:41 GMT -5
Anyone else w/o Wi-Fi just a bit pissed off that you have to buy either the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB adapter or wait for the Ethernet LAN adapter to get online? That's pretty f'n rediculous. 2 open USB ports and it still won't connect using the USB plug on my Cable modem.
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Post by Czy.Bam on Nov 19, 2006 21:41:02 GMT -5
Ok, I'm going to pre order everything now apart from the actual console which will be available for pre-order 9am Tuesday morning. Basically I have a question sort of along the lines of what I should get :\ 1: How many extra controllers would be realistic with the games available at launch? I live with 5 other people on my floor, and so would it be worth it to go all out and get 3 extra controllers. 2: Say I get 3 extra controllers, what games would need me to get 3 Nunchuk's as well? Again, are there enough games at launch to justify getting the extra Nunchuks straight away, or is it best to wait? 3: I see on the pre order site, there is a Scart cable being sold as well. Does this mean the Wii doesn't actually come with the cables needed to connect it up to a tv, or is this presumably a spare? 4: Best games at launch, which for single player aspect, and which for drunken multiplayer chaos? By the way, i'm using This site for the information. Thanks if I get any answers. I've kind of came up with what I'm going to get: Nintendo Wii Console (Includes Wii Sports) 2000 Wii Points Card Nintendo Wii Classic Controller Wii Play (includes Wiimote Controller) Red Steel The Legend of Zelda - Twilight Princess Possibly one more Wiimote
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Post by waylon on Nov 19, 2006 21:51:54 GMT -5
Anyone else w/o Wi-Fi just a bit pissed off that you have to buy either the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB adapter or wait for the Ethernet LAN adapter to get online? That's pretty f'n rediculous. 2 open USB ports and it still won't connect using the USB plug on my Cable modem. I originally thought the same, but someone around me has wireless, so my Wii picks up their connection. Full signal and everything.
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