Anyone have the WII yet?

Kobe_Please_Stay · Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2006 9:42 am Post subject: Anyone have the WII yet?

I'm hearing some really great reviews on Nintendo's new WII system. They're saying the gameplay is absolutely amazing, although graphics don't par up to Xbox 360 or PS3, lots and lots are saying the gameplay makes up for it...

I'm interested to hear some LG reviews....

Thanks guys!
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PWiddy · Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2006 11:03 am Post subject:

in short if you're on the fence about a wii....

DO IT MITCH.....no seriously its a great system. I had one over the thanksgiving break and my whole family...mom, dad,sister, her husband, grandma everybody wanted to play wii sports. its that easy and fun. plus if that is a launch title, the possibilities with the wii remote are endless. imagine when they have time to perfect the movements how fun a tiger woods game will be or whatever.

not to mention zelda and the ability to download old nintendo games...+wifi...its sick man.

Kobe_Please_Stay · Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2006 12:06 pm Post subject:

CBaller8 · Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2006 12:09 pm Post subject:

It only supports 480p so if you got a nice HDTV the Wii won't take advantage of that. The Wii is basically a slightly upgraded Gamecube as far as power goes.

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whats up with you gamers its like everyday a 3 new gaming thread pop ups. I aint hating but where do you guys find the time?

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definitely with you on super mario 3. Still to this day, on of the top 5 greatest games of all time. yea. yur old avatar is what these gamers were REALLY doing.
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Exick · Site Staff Joined: 17 Mar 2005 Posts: 15880

Back on track...

I've been playing Zelda since I got my Wii. It's fantastic. The controller takes some getting used to, especially for Zelda, but it's a lot of fun. And the Wii comes with a game called Wii Sports. Initially, it seemed like a throwaway pack-in game, but if you have a few people playing, it's ridiculously fun. And it's really easy for non-gamers to get into it as well. And of course, there's the Virtual Console. The price might not be right for some of the games, but being able to download and play classic NES, SNES, N64, Genesis, and Turbo Grafix 16 (along with, possibly, MSX and C64 games later on) and play them on the Wii is an awesome feature.

Downsides to the Wii: I don't have any idea about how online play is yet, but connecting to other people is sort of a hassle. And like other people have said, it's not as powerful as either the 360 or PS3. If you're looking for some sort of high-def experience from the Wii, you won't get it.
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I have a Ps3 and a Xbox360...those are the only two I will buy.
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Kobe_Please_Stay · Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 3:46 pm Post subject:

Appreciate the insight fella's...Especially those who had the systems in their hands...

It looks like I'll give the wii a shot...
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Ziggy · Franchise Player Joined: 10 Feb 2005 Posts: 12722

I'll probably buy one eventually. I really don't care about graphics. I'm all about gameplay and killing precious time when I don't feel like working. If it's fun, I'll play it, no matter how good or bad the graphics are. If the Wii is really as fun as everyone says, then I'll definitely pick one up (eventually). I just can't wait to play all those classic games. I actually went to Fry's last night to see if I could demo the Wii or PS3 but they didn't have either one.

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PWiddy · Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2006 7:01 am Post subject:

360 is obviously better now....time will tell how the games are developed for ps3. remember when 360 came out there werent many games and people were calling it a failure. My only problem with graphics is when they design games purely based on it. I would MUCH rather have a game that is not visually stunning but will entertain for hours rather than a game that blows you away when you look at it but isnt fun.

How long can you appreciate graphics if gameplay sucks? The only reason I sold my ps3 and kept wii is that nintendo if nothing else is known for making EXCELLENT games. there will always be those couple legendary games on each console that make it worth it for me. Now on games like call of duty etc. I wouldnt think of getting it for wii over 360. So if I didnt have a console I am not sure which I would want. Probably a 360 if I had to choose....it gives you both in the developed games GOW etc. and the graphics. I am sure PS3 will have solid games as well only thing that scares me is I think blue ray loses this war....then what?

I am very interested to see how the wii online works out. only downside is like someobdy mentioned its a pain to add friends....they only use #s which will have to change I am sure. I heard dec. 20th they are supposed to have an upgrade to your interface. Hopefully this'll launch the browser and weather/news channels...that'll be too dope.

gill2k · Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2006 7:21 am Post subject:

I got one on launch day

Wii Sports and Zelda are so much fun to play with the remote. Targetting has never been this easy on a console!

I also bought a 360 but that thing broke down on me 10 days after I got it. I've been hearing a lot of 360's breaking down even until now. Rather than getting a replacement I just decided to get a refund. Too bad I was enjoying Gears of War on it too. I won't get another one til Billy Gates and Co. ups the quality of the hardware.

For now, the Wii, despite it's graphical and non-HD shortcomings, it's emphasis on gameplay (as Nintendo has always done) makes it soooo worth it.
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Kobe_Please_Stay · Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2006 10:03 am Post subject: Re: Anyone have the WII yet?

gill2k · Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2006 11:12 am Post subject:

It's those easy to pick up games that will draw a bunch of casual gamers to the Wii and in turn make Nintendo more money this generation. Titles like Wii Play and Wario Ware Smooth Moves will come out in January which should hook more casual gamers to the system.

If you want games to play on the Wii at the moment, get Zelda and Rayman Raving Rabbids. With Rayman you get to milk cows with the Wiimote and Nunchuk.

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Zhengi · Star Player Joined: 06 Sep 2004 Posts: 6445

I've been searching for one frantically and missed out this past weekend because the lines were long. I went to Toys R Us and they had at least 150+ people waiting in line for a Wii. I went to CircuitCity and I missed out there too. Damn this shortage.

I have played the Wii though. It's incredibly fun and very cool. I played Zelda for it too and I fell in love with the controls. It feels natural and awesome. I can't wait to get my own copy.
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kobetime · Starting Rotation Joined: 22 Jun 2005 Posts: 142

The wii is awesome...I have 2 beautiful kids and they prefer that over my PS3...The wii's are made for kids and I have to admit I beginning to second guess the PS3 a lil bit. I have the PS3, wii, and Xbox360. For now I'll put the Xbox360 on top follow by the wii and last place is the PS3 just because there's just more games for the Xbox360. The price on the Wii alone will rate it as number 1 console sold for this Holiday. I recommend getting the Wii if you want to entertain a bunch of kids...If you are a hardcore gamer get the XBox360 or the PS3.

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