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Post by Flava Dave on Nov 19, 2006 21:53:09 GMT -5
Does anyone know if you have to be running on Windows XP in order to connect Wii to the internet? I'm using a Mac and I've seen no mention of compatibility with it in the manuals.
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Post by GreatJunta36 on Nov 19, 2006 22:16:23 GMT -5
Does anyone know if you have to be running on Windows XP in order to connect Wii to the internet? I'm using a Mac and I've seen no mention of compatibility with it in the manuals. I think it's XP only
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Post by Eyce on Nov 19, 2006 22:22:25 GMT -5
Does anyone know if you have to be running on Windows XP in order to connect Wii to the internet? I'm using a Mac and I've seen no mention of compatibility with it in the manuals. I think it's XP only Ahhh fu- You could just download Virtual PC or something like that for Mac... or even use BootCamp...
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Post by Eyce on Nov 19, 2006 22:28:49 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...) That took me a while to read, deciphering all that stuff. From playing it for roughly 10-15 minutes, it is extremely comfortable, and feels like it melts into your hand, it's really nice to hold. As for the space to move, no, it's not necessary - I played WarioWare: Smooth Moves and RedSteel, and I can say definately that you should be able to play Wii in a small space or on a bed. The Commercials are dramatized to an extent, but it really depends on how much you really want to get into the game - WiiSports doesn't exactly require a full Tennis swing to hit the ball, but it is more fun.
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Post by Ponch on Nov 19, 2006 22:40:08 GMT -5
So has anyone decided how they will set up their Wii: vertically or horizontally?
I still don't know, because I want to stand it but I think it will have the same problem like the 360 where the disc gets scratched. Did Nintendo or anybody claim it will have that problem?
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Post by waylon on Nov 19, 2006 22:56:33 GMT -5
I have mine vertically.
Red Steel is pretty fun. The aiming and what not definately takes some getting used to, and it feels a bit floaty, but its a decent game. I dont think its as bad as Gamespot made it out to be. Hopefully with a sequal though, they can tighten up the controls a little.
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Post by GreatJunta36 on Nov 19, 2006 22:57:29 GMT -5
So has anyone decided how they will set up their Wii: vertically or horizontally? I still don't know, because I want to stand it but I think it will have the same problem like the 360 where the disc gets scratched. Did Nintendo or anybody claim it will have that problem? I seriously doubt it'll scratch the discs. the Wii doesn't load from the top or have a sliding disc tray. It just goes right into the Wii
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Post by Ponch on Nov 19, 2006 23:03:58 GMT -5
So I guess you guys claim it's okay to stand it. But either way it's good. So I'm okay putting it horizontally, (which I think I have to due to space).
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Post by Texas Dude on Nov 19, 2006 23:49:47 GMT -5
Hey how is Red Steel? Is it worth picking up. GS gave it a horrible review but GS sucks....
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Post by waylon on Nov 19, 2006 23:56:29 GMT -5
Hey how is Red Steel? Is it worth picking up. GS gave it a horrible review but GS sucks.... As I said, its a decent game. The controls seem a little floaty, and it can be awkward to move your character sometimes, but you'll eventually get used to the movements. Gamespot's review was WAY too harsh. Also, Im stuck on Zelda. The cat that ran away, how do I bring it back? Im pretty sure I have to give it a fish, but I cant catch a damn thing with my rod. Is there anywhere I can get bait or something?
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Post by Flava Dave on Nov 19, 2006 23:59:44 GMT -5
I think it's XP only Ahhh fu- You could just download Virtual PC or something like that for Mac... or even use BootCamp... Ugh... that sucks. Thanks for the info though.
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Post by GreatJunta36 on Nov 20, 2006 1:07:12 GMT -5
Also, Im stuck on Zelda. The cat that ran away, how do I bring it back? Im pretty sure I have to give it a fish, but I cant catch a damn thing with my rod. Is there anywhere I can get bait or something? lmao that's exactly what I was bitching about earlier. I figured out how to do it. Go to the little dock next to where the cat's hanging out. Use your fishing rod. When you see the thing stand straight up and then suddenly dip into the water just pull up on your wiimote. it'll say "FISH" and you just need to keep it pulled back til you get the fish. You have to do it twice. 1st one's for you to catalog or something, 2nd one you give to the cat. It runs back to the lady and you can go in and get the jar you need for the bee larva
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Post by clifford on Nov 20, 2006 2:11:28 GMT -5
Wow. thats all I have to say. I wasn't even planning on getting this system, but I bought it on impluse. I was thinking about selling it, but curiousity got the best of me and I opened it. After playing Boxing, Tennis, and Baseball, I am quite amazed.
I barely researched the Wii before buying it, and it is really much much better than I thought it would be. While the graphics are not quite up to Xbox 360's, the whole Sensor and movement controls really make this system the "next generation" of gaming.
Anyone know where/when I can get the HD cables?
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Post by waylon on Nov 20, 2006 2:18:59 GMT -5
Also, Im stuck on Zelda. The cat that ran away, how do I bring it back? Im pretty sure I have to give it a fish, but I cant catch a damn thing with my rod. Is there anywhere I can get bait or something? lmao that's exactly what I was bitching about earlier. I figured out how to do it. Go to the little dock next to where the cat's hanging out. Use your fishing rod. When you see the thing stand straight up and then suddenly dip into the water just pull up on your wiimote. it'll say "FISH" and you just need to keep it pulled back til you get the fish. You have to do it twice. 1st one's for you to catalog or something, 2nd one you give to the cat. It runs back to the lady and you can go in and get the jar you need for the bee larva Thanks for that man.
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Post by Eyce on Nov 20, 2006 4:52:47 GMT -5
Anyone know where/when I can get the HD cables? I'm not sure whether they're out yet, but the Wii Component Cables (It only supports up to 480p) are under $50 from memory.
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Post by bjd on Nov 20, 2006 5:35:02 GMT -5
Won a Wii on ebay... 360$+ shipping for console, an extra Wiimote, and Zelda: Twilight princess... I didn't think the price was that bad.... plus I'm very impatient.
If I could land a ps3 for 700 I probably would... not at the 1000 it is still going for.
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Post by undertaker on Nov 20, 2006 5:48:59 GMT -5
Won a Wii on ebay... 360$+ shipping for console, an extra Wiimote, and Zelda: Twilight princess... I didn't think the price was that bad.... plus I'm very impatient. If I could land a ps3 for 700 I probably would... not at the 1000 it is still going for. Great in' price. I need a Wii and a PS3.
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Post by Eyce on Nov 20, 2006 5:54:21 GMT -5
December 7 Will come and I won't be getting one on launch.
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Post by Texas Dude on Nov 20, 2006 7:45:26 GMT -5
Thanks for the help with that damn cat.. I couldnt figure it out as well..
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2006 8:00:29 GMT -5
you have to order the component cable from nintendo but they are currently sold out.more are coming in late november and they say they'll have them in stores in early to mid december.price is 29.99
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