The **Official** Nintendo Wii Thread

[Stunt]

Was in Toronto this weekend, was completely hungover from last night (damn alumni dinner/dance) so decided to go for a breath of fresh air with a buddy of mine. We walked by Future Shop and noticed a line of people; quickly remembered it was Wii launch day; they had 45 and there was about that many waiting outside (9am). Walked up to Best Buy; they had 300 so we decided to get in the massive line and chatted with people for about 1.5hrs; I honestly have no idea why we decided to buy Wii's today...but meh.

We missed the last system by about 3 people so we started walking away disappointed. We made our way to EB Games and they were handing out numbered voucher tickets for Wii with no line. So with absolutely no effort, we got Nintendo Wii's!

I got a Wii, a couple extra controllers (no nunchuks left), Zelda, Red Steel.

We took the system home and had a huge tennis tounament with 4 people. I'm a non-gamer, but I think the system is fun and different. It looks nice on my 32" LCDTV

 

[Pastore]

Originally posted by: Stunt
Was in Toronto this weekend, was completely hungover from last night (damn alumni dinner/dance) so decided to go for a breath of fresh air with a buddy of mine. We walked by Future Shop and noticed a line of people; quickly remembered it was Wii launch day; they had 45 and there was about that many waiting outside (9am). Walked up to Best Buy; they had 300 so we decided to get in the massive line and chatted with people for about 1.5hrs; I honestly have no idea why we decided to buy Wii's today...but meh.

We missed the last system by about 3 people so we started walking away disappointed. We made our way to EB Games and they were handing out numbered voucher tickets for Wii with no line. So with absolutely no effort, we got Nintendo Wii's!

I got a Wii, a couple extra controllers (no nunchuks left), Zelda, Red Steel.

We took the system home and had a huge tennis tounament with 4 people. I'm a non-gamer, but I think the system is fun and different. It looks nice on my 32" LCDTV

Just curious, if you're not a gamer, what made you decide to pick it up? Was it just because you happened to be walking buy? Did Nintendo's marketing reach you somehow to show you how it was going to be different?

 

[Stunt]

Originally posted by: Pastore

Originally posted by: Stunt
Was in Toronto this weekend, was completely hungover from last night (damn alumni dinner/dance) so decided to go for a breath of fresh air with a buddy of mine. We walked by Future Shop and noticed a line of people; quickly remembered it was Wii launch day; they had 45 and there was about that many waiting outside (9am). Walked up to Best Buy; they had 300 so we decided to get in the massive line and chatted with people for about 1.5hrs; I honestly have no idea why we decided to buy Wii's today...but meh.

We missed the last system by about 3 people so we started walking away disappointed. We made our way to EB Games and they were handing out numbered voucher tickets for Wii with no line. So with absolutely no effort, we got Nintendo Wii's!

I got a Wii, a couple extra controllers (no nunchuks left), Zelda, Red Steel.

We took the system home and had a huge tennis tounament with 4 people. I'm a non-gamer, but I think the system is fun and different. It looks nice on my 32" LCDTV

Just curious, if you're not a gamer, what made you decide to pick it up? Was it just because you happened to be walking buy? Did Nintendo's marketing reach you somehow to show you how it was going to be different?

I didn't follow the marketing; I don't watch tv all that much, i don't game and live in a pretty small town (not exposed to the marketing).

The biggest selling factor was the interaction of the system; being able to move around more and play with a bunch of friends seems cool. Something to do when predrinking (other than poker, etc) or hungover the next day after going out. The system doesn't seem overly involed and genuinely fun

 

[ponyo]

Originally posted by: Slew Foot
Some ones raking in on Component cables, I havent seen those anywhere!

Because no B&M stores have them and won't get any until the 15th of December. You can only get it directly from Nintendo at the moment.

Of course you can get the more expensive Mad Katz version at the B&M stores starting Dec. 2nd.

 

[Pakman]

I got my Wii for $210 from Circuit City using the $40 off $199 coupon. WOOOOOO!!!

 

[herkulease]

anyone else have trouble picking up accessories.

eb, gamestop and local target sold out of wiimotes and nunchuks. I haven't tried walmart yet but might give them a try tomorrow.

 

[imported_hscorpio]

Originally posted by: pacho108
video of smash my wii up now

smashmywii.com

funny how they put the mario 1up sound everytime they hit it with the sledgehammer

I liked the guy towards the end that told them to go die in a fire.

 

[Quasmo]

There are rumors going around that second shipments are comming in tommrow. I haven't got mine yet, but I bought a Wiimote, Zelda, Redsteel, and Monkey Ball. Nunchucks are almost impossible to find.

 

[KrillBee]

Originally posted by: LolaWiz
I am so delighted with this stupid thing!
I love LOVE the golf and bowling games. I have never been "into" any game system, but i love this one! It was worth waking up a bit earlier than normal and standing outside to get one!

wohoo! glad to hear that nintendo is bringing in a new crowd

 

[bunnyfubbles]

Originally posted by: hscorpio

Originally posted by: pacho108
video of smash my wii up now

smashmywii.com

funny how they put the mario 1up sound everytime they hit it with the sledgehammer

I liked the guy towards the end that told them to go die in a fire.

Yeah, totally had the opposite effect that the 360 smash had (I haven't seen the PS3 one). Playing copy cat and he failed.

 

[AkumaX]

think it would be ok to start a "Post your Wii Setup Pics" thread?

 

[MercenaryYoureFired]

Ugh, this system is so Wii-tarded I don't know where to start.

How long do you guys (or gals) expect this system to retain its fun factor? I mean, sure right out the box it's probably fun, but how long will it take before you tire of making goofy hand gestures to make Mr. Link swing a sword?

I'm no fanboy whatsoever, but if I'm to get a system, it will be the PS3. It offers much more for the price than the Wii IMO. (Blu-ray/Visual)

Time will take its toll, however. If Nintendo proves it can make a product designed for longevity and keep the interest of the masses captured, than I will buy one. Until then, Sony's PS3 will remain #1 on my "to buy" list.

-MYF

 

[OneOfTheseDays]

Originally posted by: MercenaryYoureFired
Ugh, this system is so Wii-tarded I don't know where to start.

How long do you guys (or gals) expect this system to retain its fun factor? I mean, sure right out the box it's probably fun, but how long will it take before you tire of making goofy hand gestures to make Mr. Link swing a sword?

I'm no fanboy whatsoever, but if I'm to get a system, it will be the PS3. It offers much more for the price than the Wii IMO. (Blu-ray/Visual)

Time will take its toll, however. If Nintendo proves it can make a product designed for longevity and keep the interest of the masses captured, than I will buy one. Until then, Sony's PS3 will remain #1 on my "to buy" list.

-MYF

You might want to actually play it before you make sweeping generalizations.

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: MercenaryYoureFired
Ugh, this system is so Wii-tarded I don't know where to start.

How long do you guys (or gals) expect this system to retain its fun factor? I mean, sure right out the box it's probably fun, but how long will it take before you tire of making goofy hand gestures to make Mr. Link swing a sword?

I'm no fanboy whatsoever, but if I'm to get a system, it will be the PS3. It offers much more for the price than the Wii IMO. (Blu-ray/Visual)

Time will take its toll, however. If Nintendo proves it can make a product designed for longevity and keep the interest of the masses captured, than I will buy one. Until then, Sony's PS3 will remain #1 on my "to buy" list.

-MYF

You're a fanboy, and you're posting in the wrong thread. There's a stickied thread just for you.

 

[MercenaryYoureFired]

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: MercenaryYoureFired
Ugh, this system is so Wii-tarded I don't know where to start.

How long do you guys (or gals) expect this system to retain its fun factor? I mean, sure right out the box it's probably fun, but how long will it take before you tire of making goofy hand gestures to make Mr. Link swing a sword?

I'm no fanboy whatsoever, but if I'm to get a system, it will be the PS3. It offers much more for the price than the Wii IMO. (Blu-ray/Visual)

Time will take its toll, however. If Nintendo proves it can make a product designed for longevity and keep the interest of the masses captured, than I will buy one. Until then, Sony's PS3 will remain #1 on my "to buy" list.

-MYF

You're a fanboy, and you're posting in the wrong thread. There's a stickied thread just for you.

I'm a fanboy? Please feel free to bold exactly what in my statement makes me a fanboy.

Using your logic, I will go ahead and declare that you're the fanboy because I entered this thread and merely gave my opinion.

-MYF

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: MercenaryYoureFired

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: MercenaryYoureFired
Ugh, this system is so Wii-tarded I don't know where to start.

How long do you guys (or gals) expect this system to retain its fun factor? I mean, sure right out the box it's probably fun, but how long will it take before you tire of making goofy hand gestures to make Mr. Link swing a sword?

I'm no fanboy whatsoever, but if I'm to get a system, it will be the PS3. It offers much more for the price than the Wii IMO. (Blu-ray/Visual)

Time will take its toll, however. If Nintendo proves it can make a product designed for longevity and keep the interest of the masses captured, than I will buy one. Until then, Sony's PS3 will remain #1 on my "to buy" list.

-MYF

You're a fanboy, and you're posting in the wrong thread. There's a stickied thread just for you.

I'm a fanboy? Please feel free to bold exactly what in my statement makes me a fanboy.

Using your logic, I will go ahead and declare that you're the fanboy because I entered this thread and merely gave my opinion.

-MYF

I called MYSELF a fanboy in this thread, dumbass.

I called YOU a fanboy because you're bashing a system you've never played.

You're right though, the PS3 offers more for the price than the Wii - not surprising, because Nintendo is making a profit on the Wii while Sony is taking a ~$300 loss on each PS3 they sell. Thing is, I don't want to spend $600 on a video game system. It doesn't matter if it's a good deal for what I'd pay, it's more than I want to pay. Especially since all that extra money is just buying me nicer graphics and a disc format that Sony is trying to force on the market. To that I and many, many other people say "meh."

I'll buy a PS3 though - eventually. Just like I bought a PS2. And I'll buy an Xbox 360, just like I bought an Xbox. But the PS3 isn't happening until they cut the price in half.

 

[Printer Bandit]

why isn't this thread stickied?

 

[BeauJangles]

I haven't bought a Wii or an Xbox 360 or a PS3. The last console I bought was a PS2 which I sold on eBay. Videogames have lost a lot of appeal for me over the past five years or so, and I never thought I would buy another console. After watching some videos of the Wii and people playing it, however, I'm really tempted to pick one up. I've been inspired enough to visit the Nintendo site and watch videos of people playing and all I can say is that I'm as excited as I've ever been about a console. It looks like Nintendo is finally asking developers to focus on gameplay rather than stunning visuals... I dunno just looking at the Wii makes me smile!

Anyway, I thought I would drop my 2 cents in here... and maybe drop a few hundred bucks in the future on a Wii.

 

[MercenaryYoureFired]

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: MercenaryYoureFired

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: MercenaryYoureFired
Ugh, this system is so Wii-tarded I don't know where to start.

How long do you guys (or gals) expect this system to retain its fun factor? I mean, sure right out the box it's probably fun, but how long will it take before you tire of making goofy hand gestures to make Mr. Link swing a sword?

I'm no fanboy whatsoever, but if I'm to get a system, it will be the PS3. It offers much more for the price than the Wii IMO. (Blu-ray/Visual)

Time will take its toll, however. If Nintendo proves it can make a product designed for longevity and keep the interest of the masses captured, than I will buy one. Until then, Sony's PS3 will remain #1 on my "to buy" list.

-MYF

You're a fanboy, and you're posting in the wrong thread. There's a stickied thread just for you.

I'm a fanboy? Please feel free to bold exactly what in my statement makes me a fanboy.

Using your logic, I will go ahead and declare that you're the fanboy because I entered this thread and merely gave my opinion.

-MYF

I called MYSELF a fanboy in this thread, dumbass.

I called YOU a fanboy because you're bashing a system you've never played.

You're right though, the PS3 offers more for the price than the Wii - not surprising, because Nintendo is making a profit on the Wii while Sony is taking a ~$300 loss on each PS3 they sell. Thing is, I don't want to spend $600 on a video game system. It doesn't matter if it's a good deal for what I'd pay, it's more than I want to pay. Especially since all that extra money is just buying me nicer graphics and a disc format that Sony is trying to force on the market. To that I and many, many other people say "meh."

I'll buy a PS3 though - eventually. Just like I bought a PS2. And I'll buy an Xbox 360, just like I bought an Xbox. But the PS3 isn't happening until they cut the price in half.

Why are you calling me a dumbass again? I declared you a fanboy and I was right, if anything I deserve a f*cking cookie.

I'm bashing the Wii? How so? Did you not read the last sentence of my post?

-MYF

 

[JujuFish]

Originally posted by: MercenaryYoureFired
Why are you calling me a dumbass again? I declared you a fanboy and I was right, if anything I deserve a f*cking cookie.

I'm bashing the Wii? How so? Did you not read the last sentence of my post?

-MYF

Shirley you can't be serious.

 

[ranmaniac]

Now all we need is a lightsaber dueling game, I hope LucasArts is paying attention.

 

[MercenaryYoureFired]

Originally posted by: JujuFish

Originally posted by: MercenaryYoureFired
Why are you calling me a dumbass again? I declared you a fanboy and I was right, if anything I deserve a f*cking cookie.

I'm bashing the Wii? How so? Did you not read the last sentence of my post?

-MYF

Shirley you can't be serious.

Press Tab+Enter too fast? No problem. Just edit your post clairfying WTF you're talking about. Thanks a lot.

-MYF

 

[ed21x]

Originally posted by: MercenaryYoureFired

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: MercenaryYoureFired

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: MercenaryYoureFired
Ugh, this system is so Wii-tarded I don't know where to start.

How long do you guys (or gals) expect this system to retain its fun factor? I mean, sure right out the box it's probably fun, but how long will it take before you tire of making goofy hand gestures to make Mr. Link swing a sword?

I'm no fanboy whatsoever, but if I'm to get a system, it will be the PS3. It offers much more for the price than the Wii IMO. (Blu-ray/Visual)

Time will take its toll, however. If Nintendo proves it can make a product designed for longevity and keep the interest of the masses captured, than I will buy one. Until then, Sony's PS3 will remain #1 on my "to buy" list.

-MYF

You're a fanboy, and you're posting in the wrong thread. There's a stickied thread just for you.

I'm a fanboy? Please feel free to bold exactly what in my statement makes me a fanboy.

Using your logic, I will go ahead and declare that you're the fanboy because I entered this thread and merely gave my opinion.

-MYF

I called MYSELF a fanboy in this thread, dumbass.

I called YOU a fanboy because you're bashing a system you've never played.

You're right though, the PS3 offers more for the price than the Wii - not surprising, because Nintendo is making a profit on the Wii while Sony is taking a ~$300 loss on each PS3 they sell. Thing is, I don't want to spend $600 on a video game system. It doesn't matter if it's a good deal for what I'd pay, it's more than I want to pay. Especially since all that extra money is just buying me nicer graphics and a disc format that Sony is trying to force on the market. To that I and many, many other people say "meh."

I'll buy a PS3 though - eventually. Just like I bought a PS2. And I'll buy an Xbox 360, just like I bought an Xbox. But the PS3 isn't happening until they cut the price in half.

Why are you calling me a dumbass again? I declared you a fanboy and I was right, if anything I deserve a f*cking cookie.

I'm bashing the Wii? How so? Did you not read the last sentence of my post?

-MYF

i stopped reading after the first sentence of your post, which was enough proof of what you are. Just leave this thread if all you're here to do is troll.

 

[Alone]

Everyone has their own choice for a console. Obviously some like one more than the other, that's why there's a choice. I don't see why anyone would come in here trying to bash the Wii or any who own it.

 

[EvilYoda]

Originally posted by: ranmaniac
Now all we need is a lightsaber dueling game, I hope LucasArts is paying attention.

Just port the entire arcade game over and I'll be happy