The **Official** Nintendo Wii Thread

[technophile82]

Originally posted by: dug777
I'm guessing the OP needs and update? What should i include?

how about a list of launch titles, and other games coming soon? maybe prices of extra controllers and other peripherals?

 

[Injury]

Originally posted by: technophile82

Originally posted by: dug777
I'm guessing the OP needs and update? What should i include?

how about a list of launch titles, and other games coming soon? maybe prices of extra controllers and other peripherals?

Go to the wiki link located early in the thread by another poster and you'll get a full list.

 

[Slew Foot]

S-video vs the component cables. Whats the difference?

 

[BD2003]

Some of the first reviews and impressions are leaking in:

Zelda - Gamespy gives it a 5/5. All previews around the net have been overwhelmingly positive. Obviously the game to get.

SMB Banana Blitz - Newest EGM has a review. Scores 6, 6.5, 7. Single player is too hard, controls difficult, looks last gen, but party games are a good time.

DBZ Tenkachi - EGM 7, 6.5, 7. Interesting take on a fighting game, but learning curve is steep.

GT Series Pro also gets a quick mention for being total garbage in every way.

COD3 is also compared to the PS3 version, where they liked the new controls, but gave the ultimate nod to the PS3 version for having better graphics and online play.

The two maddens are also compared, with the Wii version coming out on top for superior controls.

IGN said a few words about Red Steel - the controls arent what they should be, turning requires too much effort, doesnt appear spectacular, but not a waste of money.


Zelda is a no brainer. Trauma Center was a great DS game, and being that its more of a port, I'm sure will be excellent as well. Rayman looks like fun. I'm more excited to play COD3 on the Wii for the controls, although missing online does suck. I've played excitetruck, and it's quite fun, but didnt get much time with it. Red Steel looks alright, but doesn't excite me all too much. Monkey Ball looks like a fun party game, but I can't say im surprised to find out its borderline impossible in single player.

 

[imported_Imp]

Wow. Wii commercials are starting to pop up, and those screenies with the controller are making my mouth water. Great, now actually considering getting one...damn marketting teams.

 

[dug777]

well, i shamelessly stole BD2003s post for the OP

 

[Pastore]

Why did the PS3 thread get a sticky but not this one?

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[Trader05]

wtf...wii's on ebay for $600+...dont they know its not gonna be sold out lol

 

[Pastore]

Originally posted by: Trader05
wtf...wii's on ebay for $600+...dont they know its not gonna be sold out lol

You know somebody's going to be stupid and pay it...

 

[Pastore]

Excite Truck is pretty forgettable according to reviews...

Can't wait for Saturday night!

 

[randay]

Originally posted by: Pastore

Originally posted by: Trader05
wtf...wii's on ebay for $600+...dont they know its not gonna be sold out lol

You know somebody's going to be stupid and pay it...

They will sell out.

 

[VooDooAddict]

Originally posted by: randay
They will sell out.

Probably initially. However, you'll likely be able to buy a Wii for yourself and as a gift at MSRP shortly after launch, and long before you can buy a single PS3 at anywhere near MSRP. Nintendo is standing firm by it's 4 million Wiis worldwide by end of year. Rumors are also flying that they can ramp up production if needed to meet almost any level of demand before the end of year.

 

[randay]

Originally posted by: VooDooAddict

Originally posted by: randay
They will sell out.

Probably initially. However, you'll likely be able to buy a Wii for yourself and as a gift at MSRP shortly after launch, and long before you can buy a single PS3 at anywhere near MSRP. Nintendo is standing firm by it's 4 million Wiis worldwide by end of year. Rumors are also flying that they can ramp up production if needed to meet almost any level of demand before the end of year.

yup, but people will freak out and hit up ebay to get the christmas shopping done. not everyone has the time to check thier local toy stores every day. is it only 4 million now? i thought they said 7-9 million. shoulda known that was a bogus figure, it sounded pretty... ambitious.

 

[Chadder007]

Originally posted by: VooDooAddict

Originally posted by: randay
They will sell out.

Probably initially. However, you'll likely be able to buy a Wii for yourself and as a gift at MSRP shortly after launch, and long before you can buy a single PS3 at anywhere near MSRP. Nintendo is standing firm by it's 4 million Wiis worldwide by end of year. Rumors are also flying that they can ramp up production if needed to meet almost any level of demand before the end of year.

Yep, they have the kids in China working overtime. They are ripping apart Gamecubes to take out the CPU and Graphics chip to put them into the Wii. :laugh:

 

[SoulAssassin]

just got a vmail from fye confirming I'm getting one....sweet!

 

[VooDooAddict]

Originally posted by: randay

Originally posted by: VooDooAddict

Originally posted by: randay
They will sell out.

Probably initially. However, you'll likely be able to buy a Wii for yourself and as a gift at MSRP shortly after launch, and long before you can buy a single PS3 at anywhere near MSRP. Nintendo is standing firm by it's 4 million Wiis worldwide by end of year. Rumors are also flying that they can ramp up production if needed to meet almost any level of demand before the end of year.

yup, but people will freak out and hit up ebay to get the christmas shopping done. not everyone has the time to check thier local toy stores every day. is it only 4 million now? i thought they said 7-9 million. shoulda known that was a bogus figure, it sounded pretty... ambitious.

Hmm, I thought the 7-9 million were the rumors on what they thought they could ramp up to.

 

[Slew Foot]

Anyone who got in on the 11/1 walmart.com preorder have anything ship yet? My whole order says, "processing"

 

[bucwylde23]

My brother has a preorder and EBgames, so I will play his and see if I like it enough to buy one. I'm mostly looking forward to playing zelda. the last zelda I played was ocarina of time on the N64 and loved it.

 

[mpitts]

Originally posted by: Slew Foot
Anyone who got in on the 11/1 walmart.com preorder have anything ship yet? My whole order says, "processing"

Mine does too. I'm not too worried about it.

 

[randomlinh]

Originally posted by: VooDooAddict

Originally posted by: randay

Originally posted by: VooDooAddict

Originally posted by: randay
They will sell out.

Probably initially. However, you'll likely be able to buy a Wii for yourself and as a gift at MSRP shortly after launch, and long before you can buy a single PS3 at anywhere near MSRP. Nintendo is standing firm by it's 4 million Wiis worldwide by end of year. Rumors are also flying that they can ramp up production if needed to meet almost any level of demand before the end of year.

yup, but people will freak out and hit up ebay to get the christmas shopping done. not everyone has the time to check thier local toy stores every day. is it only 4 million now? i thought they said 7-9 million. shoulda known that was a bogus figure, it sounded pretty... ambitious.

Hmm, I thought the 7-9 million were the rumors on what they thought they could ramp up to.

7-9 by march 07 i believe it was

another thing to add... most online functionality seems to be subsided to next year.... now that's a blow. Virtual console stuff is there... but the weather and news channel are later.. and no solid word on opera. here

 

[Queasy]

Many Wii Online Features Not Ready for Launch

Nintendo announced today in a press release that many of the Wii's online functions would not be available when the system launches in North America on Sunday. The release reveals the forecast channel will debut on Dec. 20, while the news channel (with content from the Associated Press) will debut Jan. 27 of next year. The release also suggested that the Wii's Opera browser would not be available for download immediately, saying "more information about the availability of the browser will be released in the coming weeks."

Nintendo did confirm that 12 Virtual Console games would be available on launch day, including Donkey Kong, SimCity, Super Mario 64, Sonic the Hedgehog and Bomberman '93. The release also confirmed that new VC content would be released every Monday and established pricing for Genesis and Turbo-Grafx games at 800 points ($8) and 600 points ($6) respectively.

Of course what is perhaps the key online feature for a game console -- actual online game play -- still won't be available until next year, making a lot of this moot from a certain perspective. Still, this delay in more basic online functionality makes us wonder how well Nintendo's online strategy will be able to go from a practical standing start to keeping up with the big boys.

 

[pontifex]

when does the wii actually go on sale? is it sunday morning or sunday night?

 

[pontifex]

Originally posted by: Queasy
Many Wii Online Features Not Ready for Launch

Nintendo announced today in a press release that many of the Wii's online functions would not be available when the system launches in North America on Sunday. The release reveals the forecast channel will debut on Dec. 20, while the news channel (with content from the Associated Press) will debut Jan. 27 of next year. The release also suggested that the Wii's Opera browser would not be available for download immediately, saying "more information about the availability of the browser will be released in the coming weeks."

Nintendo did confirm that 12 Virtual Console games would be available on launch day, including Donkey Kong, SimCity, Super Mario 64, Sonic the Hedgehog and Bomberman '93. The release also confirmed that new VC content would be released every Monday and established pricing for Genesis and Turbo-Grafx games at 800 points ($8) and 600 points ($6) respectively.

Of course what is perhaps the key online feature for a game console -- actual online game play -- still won't be available until next year, making a lot of this moot from a certain perspective. Still, this delay in more basic online functionality makes us wonder how well Nintendo's online strategy will be able to go from a practical standing start to keeping up with the big boys.

those virtual console prices are ridiculous

 

[Pastore]

Originally posted by: pontifex
when does the wii actually go on sale? is it sunday morning or sunday night?

Sunday morning. Some places are doing midnight (Saturday night) launches, Walmart for example.

 

[Fritzo]

Ehh....didn't even know it came with those features. Don't really care about them too much.