I get to play the Wii on Monday night! - Page 2

Toefur · 11-21-2006, 07:24 AM

I was surprised that more hadn't been posted on the Wii. I guess not many from here have been playing around with it? Though this part of the forum does seem exceptionally inactive these days.

I've still got 2+ weeks until I get my Wii, so let's hear some more to see if it's a worthy investment...

wilco · 11-21-2006, 08:58 AM

I've decided to wait a couple of months to get the Wii... Not sure it's the right decision but there are too many great DS/PS2/PC games being released to justify a new console right now...

I'm actually only interested im Zelda/Rayman (maybe Monkeyball) so I think the right thing to do is wait for the release of Metroid 3 / Super Smash Brothers / Mario Galaxy and some quality third party support (Sam and Max??

)

But those damn commercials... must resist...

LeisureSuitedLooney · 11-21-2006, 09:08 AM

Well, Rayman is lots of fun!! Especially fuuny to watch someone ELSE play it, lol...gyrating, pumping their arms. It's crazy. And yeah, it IS quite a workout on your arms. But I think that's a great thing, I need the exercise, LMAO. At the beginning of December, I'll go buy more controllers, a USB cord, more games, a Wii points card.....

(I'll never have money again. *sigh*)

Solid Snake · 11-21-2006, 09:43 AM

I guess they give regular controller with Wii along with the Nunchaku one.

Spiwak · 11-21-2006, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Toefur

Though this part of the forum does seem exceptionally inactive these days.

You're right about that. I guess everyone chills at chit-chat now.

***tabacco*** · 11-21-2006, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Giligan

So, what did they say about it? Good? Bad? Hard on your arms?

Marco brought his in yesterday, and I got a chance ot try out Wii Sports for myself. It's actually really fun as a multiplayer game, but I could see it being less awesome by yourself. Deirdra and I tried out the boxing game, where you hold the wiimote in one hand and the nunchuck in the other and punch with them. You don't actually have to move the controllers very far, so you could easily play in a sitting position and never tire out your arms if you were so inclined. Honestly, though, that's no fun. Be careful not to punch your opponent though.

I'm hoping to buy one asap, but I suspect it'll be tougher than I originally thought. I may just wait 'til after christmas.

LeisureSuitedLooney · 11-21-2006, 01:30 PM

Yeah, boxing's a great workout, with all the arm-movement you have to do. Don't think you have to really stand and move your feet much, though. I'm in a wheelchair, and I consistently knock out my opponent by the 3-4 Round.

Another game to wear your arm muscles out with is this mini-game in Rayman: You have to deliver a package-bomb to a bunny, before the wick reaches its end, by pumping your arms up and down FAAAAST to make Rayman run. By the time that sucker ends, I'm exhausted, lol.

Yini · 11-21-2006, 02:16 PM

Sounds like fun! I will probably try to get mine next time Amazon has it in stock, or else after Christmas. Was going to get Wii at launch but decided not to since I have my plate full playing FFXII/KH2/Okami. I am looking forward to playing Wii Sports with my non-gamer boyfriend though.

MdaG · 11-21-2006, 02:49 PM

I don't even have a TV... :-P

***tabacco*** · 11-21-2006, 09:43 PM

Nintendo's supposed to ship another couple of million consoles by the end of the year, so I think after the next few weeks getting them won't be quite so hard (I hope!)

Solid Snake · 11-22-2006, 03:55 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdVYnn1CTVs

undeaf · 11-23-2006, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Solid Snake

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdVYnn1CTVs

How senseless. I liked this destruction of the wii much better.

And I see that it uses an axial fan. That really sucks, they couldn't even rip off the mac mini properly.

MrLipid · 11-29-2006, 09:16 AM

I picked up a Wii last week in a bundle at Costco. Included Wii Sports with the console and Zelda: Twilight Princess and Excite Truck in the bundle. Played about five minutes and immediately went out to buy Rayman: Raving Rabbids and Madden 07. Looking forward to Elebits.

I've been a PC gamer for over two decades and have never owned a console of any kind. Now my wife and I spend an hour or more a night playing Wii Sports and Rayman. We're finding Wii's control scheme addictive. And the possibilities three dimensional control opens up, as in Elebits, suggest whole new styles of gaming.

Best. Purchase. Ever.

Dasilva · 11-29-2006, 09:59 AM

I'm saving up for the Wii, probably get one in January.

LeisureSuitedLooney · 11-29-2006, 11:27 AM

Can't wait to get more games...when I have money again...IF I get spare money again, lol!

MrLipid · 11-29-2006, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Dasilva

I'm saving up for the Wii, probably get one in January.

I envy you. There is nothing quite like the first moment of interacting with it. You are in for a treat!

bysmitty · 11-29-2006, 11:48 AM

^ Agreed. Those first moments are pure gold. My sister and I got our systems at 12:05am after 14 hours in line. We were exhausted and crabby but that didn't stop us from staying up until 4am having a blast with Wii Sports and Excite Truck. As a long time gamer, the new controls have breathed all new life into my passion for video games. I got both a Wii and a Xbox 360 within the past two weeks and even though the graphics on the 360 much better, the Wii is just a ton more fun. Here is to innovation instead of upgrades.

...bysmitty

MrLipid · 11-29-2006, 12:30 PM

bysmitty,

Could not agree more. Allow me to join you in raising a glass to innovation over upgrades!

LeisureSuitedLooney · 11-29-2006, 01:20 PM

*tips his glass as well, never one to pass up a good drink*

Litrick · 11-29-2006, 01:29 PM

I hate to rain on the Nintendo is so innovative parade. But what is so innovative about having a low definition peice of last gen hardware, with the same old storage devices, and graphics worse than your competitors previous gen consoles? (yes the graphics in most games dont rival the orignal xbox) including a gimmicky controller which may be fun until the novelty wears off does not spell out incredible innovation when the rest of the hardware is so pathetic.

What is going to happen in the future when the 360 and ps3 are getting games which an incredible amount of depth, next gen physics incredible graphics, and wii is stuck with last gen games and an overhyped way of interfacing with them?
Add to that the fact that if the wii-mote is successfull, microsft and sony could easily release a smilar type of device for their consoles.. then you high def next gen content, HD graphics, advance physics etc etc and a stupid gimmicky controller, and the wii is just left with crap games and a gimmicky controller. The only benefit to the wii is the price... and you can certainly see why its so cheap when you look at the games.

11-21-2006, 07:24 AM	#21
Toefur More slaw!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Downunderverse Posts: 584	I was surprised that more hadn't been posted on the Wii. I guess not many from here have been playing around with it? Though this part of the forum does seem exceptionally inactive these days. I've still got 2+ weeks until I get my Wii, so let's hear some more to see if it's a worthy investment... Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Tex Murphy is back! - Kickstarter project now accepting your support!

11-21-2006, 08:58 AM	#22
wilco Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 442	I've decided to wait a couple of months to get the Wii... Not sure it's the right decision but there are too many great DS/PS2/PC games being released to justify a new console right now... I'm actually only interested im Zelda/Rayman (maybe Monkeyball) so I think the right thing to do is wait for the release of Metroid 3 / Super Smash Brothers / Mario Galaxy and some quality third party support (Sam and Max?? ) But those damn commercials... must resist... Share Share this post on Twitter

11-21-2006, 09:08 AM	#23
LeisureSuitedLooney Rabid Tasmanian Devil Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 1,158	Well, Rayman is lots of fun!! Especially fuuny to watch someone ELSE play it, lol...gyrating, pumping their arms. It's crazy. And yeah, it IS quite a workout on your arms. But I think that's a great thing, I need the exercise, LMAO. At the beginning of December, I'll go buy more controllers, a USB cord, more games, a Wii points card..... (I'll never have money again. sigh) Share Share this post on Twitter

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Solid Snake Slim Shady Join Date: May 2006 Location: Outer Heaven Posts: 727	I guess they give regular controller with Wii along with the Nunchaku one. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ I’m gonna make you hate me cause you ain’t me.

11-21-2006, 01:30 PM	#27
LeisureSuitedLooney Rabid Tasmanian Devil Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 1,158	Yeah, boxing's a great workout, with all the arm-movement you have to do. Don't think you have to really stand and move your feet much, though. I'm in a wheelchair, and I consistently knock out my opponent by the 3-4 Round. Another game to wear your arm muscles out with is this mini-game in Rayman: You have to deliver a package-bomb to a bunny, before the wick reaches its end, by pumping your arms up and down FAAAAST to make Rayman run. By the time that sucker ends, I'm exhausted, lol. Share Share this post on Twitter

11-21-2006, 02:16 PM	#28
Yini Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 83	Sounds like fun! I will probably try to get mine next time Amazon has it in stock, or else after Christmas. Was going to get Wii at launch but decided not to since I have my plate full playing FFXII/KH2/Okami. I am looking forward to playing Wii Sports with my non-gamer boyfriend though. Share Share this post on Twitter

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MdaG Master of time and space Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sverige Posts: 1,480	I don't even have a TV... :-P Share Share this post on Twitter

11-21-2006, 09:43 PM	#30
*tabacco* Friendly Server Admin Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Marin County, CA Posts: 4,087	Nintendo's supposed to ship another couple of million consoles by the end of the year, so I think after the next few weeks getting them won't be quite so hard (I hope!) Share Share this post on Twitter

11-22-2006, 03:55 AM	#31
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11-29-2006, 09:16 AM	#33
MrLipid Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 43	I picked up a Wii last week in a bundle at Costco. Included Wii Sports with the console and Zelda: Twilight Princess and Excite Truck in the bundle. Played about five minutes and immediately went out to buy Rayman: Raving Rabbids and Madden 07. Looking forward to Elebits. I've been a PC gamer for over two decades and have never owned a console of any kind. Now my wife and I spend an hour or more a night playing Wii Sports and Rayman. We're finding Wii's control scheme addictive. And the possibilities three dimensional control opens up, as in Elebits, suggest whole new styles of gaming. Best. Purchase. Ever. Share Share this post on Twitter

11-29-2006, 09:59 AM	#34
Dasilva Hitch-Hiker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Mediterranean Sea Posts: 4,364	I'm saving up for the Wii, probably get one in January. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Regards, DaSilva "If you don't get out of the box you've been raised in, you won't understand how much bigger the world is." - Angelina Jolie _ <Susan falls through the floor and gets stuck> <Paco looks at her blankly> "Whats wrong with you?! Lassy would of had a firetruck here by now!" - Susan Mayer, Desperate Housewives

11-29-2006, 11:27 AM	#35
LeisureSuitedLooney Rabid Tasmanian Devil Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 1,158	Can't wait to get more games...when I have money again...IF I get spare money again, lol! Share Share this post on Twitter

11-29-2006, 11:48 AM	#37
bysmitty Bad command or file name Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 932	^ Agreed. Those first moments are pure gold. My sister and I got our systems at 12:05am after 14 hours in line. We were exhausted and crabby but that didn't stop us from staying up until 4am having a blast with Wii Sports and Excite Truck. As a long time gamer, the new controls have breathed all new life into my passion for video games. I got both a Wii and a Xbox 360 within the past two weeks and even though the graphics on the 360 much better, the Wii is just a ton more fun. Here is to innovation instead of upgrades. ...bysmitty Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Things I need to do today: -change out of pajamas -~~come up with witty yet sophisticated signature~~ -sober up -~~watch simpsons at 6pm~~ -UPDATE MY WEBSITE!!!

11-29-2006, 12:30 PM	#38
MrLipid Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 43	bysmitty, Could not agree more. Allow me to join you in raising a glass to innovation over upgrades! Share Share this post on Twitter

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LeisureSuitedLooney Rabid Tasmanian Devil Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 1,158	tips his glass as well, never one to pass up a good drink Share Share this post on Twitter

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11-29-2006, 01:29 PM	#40
Litrick hello Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 379	I hate to rain on the Nintendo is so innovative parade. But what is so innovative about having a low definition peice of last gen hardware, with the same old storage devices, and graphics worse than your competitors previous gen consoles? (yes the graphics in most games dont rival the orignal xbox) including a gimmicky controller which may be fun until the novelty wears off does not spell out incredible innovation when the rest of the hardware is so pathetic. What is going to happen in the future when the 360 and ps3 are getting games which an incredible amount of depth, next gen physics incredible graphics, and wii is stuck with last gen games and an overhyped way of interfacing with them? Add to that the fact that if the wii-mote is successfull, microsft and sony could easily release a smilar type of device for their consoles.. then you high def next gen content, HD graphics, advance physics etc etc and a stupid gimmicky controller, and the wii is just left with crap games and a gimmicky controller. The only benefit to the wii is the price... and you can certainly see why its so cheap when you look at the games. Share Share this post on Twitter Last edited by Litrick; 11-29-2006 at 01:37 PM.