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Post by ruthlessagression on Nov 22, 2006 14:20:57 GMT -5
I keep hearing shipments for black friday. But none of my stores say they know when they get it. =\
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Post by Mole on Nov 22, 2006 14:31:22 GMT -5
That's because, at least a Best Buy, the official word for a customer who's asking is that there is no official word, even though the official word for our store is that we're selling 30 on Sunday.
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Post by Lk™ on Nov 22, 2006 14:57:43 GMT -5
just played some wii sports, so damn fun
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Post by Dekabreak on Nov 22, 2006 16:19:55 GMT -5
Let's get our hopes up for MK games in the Virtual Console..
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Post by GreatJunta36 on Nov 22, 2006 17:38:25 GMT -5
That's because, at least a Best Buy, the official word for a customer who's asking is that there is no official word, even though the official word for our store is that we're selling 30 on Sunday. digg's having a field day with that... but I guess I understand why they do that
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Post by blackcherry on Nov 23, 2006 12:32:47 GMT -5
Yay, I'm getting money off everyone for Xmas, so I'm gonna buy myself a Wii!
Yahoooooo
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Post by stevecorinoisgod on Nov 23, 2006 13:16:20 GMT -5
So, do I need a memory card to download games?
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Post by waylon on Nov 23, 2006 13:23:38 GMT -5
So, do I need a memory card to download games? Nope. The Wii has 512MB of memory built in, so you should be good to go. Eventually though, when that runs out, you can use SD memory cards (commonly found in digital cameras) to store your game saves, music, movies, pictures, etc... on.
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Post by stevecorinoisgod on Nov 23, 2006 13:25:24 GMT -5
So, do I need a memory card to download games? Nope. The Wii has 512MB of memory built in, so you should be good to go. Eventually though, when that runs out, you can use SD memory cards (commonly found in digital cameras) to store your game saves, music, movies, pictures, etc... on. Thank God for you, SEH.
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Post by waylon on Nov 23, 2006 13:27:17 GMT -5
Id suggest that you hit up a Best Buy or Circuit City tomorrow when they have SD cards on sale. They have 2GB ones for $29.99 which is a STEAL.
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Post by stevecorinoisgod on Nov 23, 2006 15:37:37 GMT -5
Id suggest that you hit up a Best Buy or Circuit City tomorrow when they have SD cards on sale. They have 2GB ones for $29.99 which is a STEAL. I have neither near me. I have a Wal*Mart.
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Post by Blair on Nov 23, 2006 16:26:44 GMT -5
In Canada, Best Buy had a two pack of 1 GB cards (2GB total) for $39.99
I pricematched at a competitor(who is owned by Best Buy), and they matchet the price, plus gave me 10% of the difference, off of the price.
I got two 1 GB cards for $33.99 plus tax.
Split it with a buddy.
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Post by waylon on Nov 23, 2006 16:28:56 GMT -5
Im really glad that they are having deals on them. I dont need to buy DVD-R's anymore. I just put the movie I want on my 2GB card, pop it into my Wii and just play it. When Im done, I delete it, and repeat with another movie or whatever.
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Post by Dekabreak on Nov 23, 2006 17:20:02 GMT -5
In Canada, Best Buy had a two pack of 1 GB cards (2GB total) for $39.99 I pricematched at a competitor(who is owned by Best Buy), and they matchet the price, plus gave me 10% of the difference, off of the price. I got two 1 GB cards for $33.99 plus tax. Split it with a buddy. Meh, Future Shop?
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Post by mattjh on Nov 23, 2006 17:32:56 GMT -5
Okay, I have a question.
I feel really intellectually- disabled for asking this, it's probably posted somewhere, but I'm too lazy/tired to look through 22 pages.
What does the term "Virtual Console" refer to? I've seen it beside the names of some Wii titles, and was just wondering.
Also, I am more into games like NBA Live, PGA, Madden, shooters, etc., than Zelda, Mario, etc.. Will the sports and shooters be available for the Wii as well? I know Madden is, but the other sports games?
Thanks for whoever cares to answer, +1.
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Post by waylon on Nov 23, 2006 17:38:48 GMT -5
Here is the "Virtual Console" webpage: wii.nintendo.com/virtualconsole.jspAs for sports games, I would imagine that the NBA games and such will be available within the next few months, or next year when the next batch comes out. As for shooters, yes, there will be shooters. I normally hate FPS's on consoles since aiming with a controller isnt the best IMO, but with the Wiimote, it works well.
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Post by Hervine on Nov 23, 2006 18:57:51 GMT -5
ZAMN better be on the VC soon, Level 4 was crapscary
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Post by DZ: WF Legacy on Nov 23, 2006 22:11:04 GMT -5
I saw a deal for Circuit City for this weekend - 1GB SD card for $2.99 after a mail-in rebate. I think I will be taking advantage of this offer.
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Post by waylon on Nov 23, 2006 22:28:29 GMT -5
I saw a deal for Circuit City for this weekend - 1GB SD card for $2.99 after a mail-in rebate. I think I will be taking advantage of this offer. Yeah, I saw that too. I'd probably get some if there wasnt a rebate and it was instant savings. Rebates are a pain in the ass, they take forever to receive. Well, that, and the fact that a lot of the movies on my PC are more than a gig too.
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Post by Joe/Smurf on Nov 23, 2006 22:47:37 GMT -5
Damn... Too bad I don't have a Circuit City around here.
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