Nintendo Wii!

[Novaya Havoc]

So, like, my boyfriend is totally obsessed with the Nintendo Wii. He can't get over it. Like Cartman in South Park, he practically wants to cryogenically freeze himself until the point where he can get one in his hot little hands.

Growing up, I was always a PC gamer. My dad had a computer in our house since '83, so I grew up with those mind-twisting classics like Zork. I still remember when sound cards were this crazy revolutionary phenomenon and the computer could totally talk to you.

Suffice to say, my Inner Gaming Nerd has since disappeared, only to occasionally pop up on the PC with games like Civilization, or casually on the PlayStation 2 and the Nintendo DS.

But my boyfriend cannot freaking shut. up. about. Nintendo. Wii.

http://blog.scifi.com/tech/pics/wii275_w.jpg

Like Macintosh, Nintendo decided since it can't have the most powerful or versitile systems around, it would go by way of the iPod, with a sleek design and limited functionality.

But more, it comes with an accessory meant to revolutionize gaming: a little remote that has a motion sensor. You swing the remote and play baseball! You move the remote and cut something! You swing the remote around your head and... well... I dunno about that one. Basically you get to look ace like this girl here.

http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/7372/redsteelwiimote9lk.jpg

Thing is, this formula (like most others) was already tried and tested on PCs back in the day. My dad once got this baseball game that came with a "bat" accessory. You stood in front of the computer and swung the bat to hit the ball. It was super-cool... for about 72 hours. Kind of like my "Dance, Dance Revolution" pad.

Maybe it will be good. Maybe not so much. Nintendo did put out a winner with their handheld DS Lite system (one of the best gaming devices around), but that was on a system that could play older games, and the touch-screen complimented gameplay rather than overtook it.

For all the gaming enthusiasts out there: Nintendo Wii. Remote-fad, or "system to beat?" Nintendo fanboys like my boyfriend will buy whatever system has the next "Legend of Zelda" and insist that the Nintendo Wii will destroy the Sony Empire and trounce the X-Box 360.

I'm not so sure.

Thoughts?

[Fish Sauce]

Nintendo did put out a winner with their handheld DS Lite system (one of the best gaming devices around), but that was on a system that could play older games, and the touch-screen complimented gameplay rather than overtook it.

Which is exactly what I'm hoping will happen with the Nunchuck remote.

Either way, I'm one of those Nintendo fanboys you spoke of :D - Zelda is my favourite game of all time. I'll be grabbing a Wii.

Also, at the moment everyone has a Playstation or X-Box. I have to rely on myself for Nintendo fun!

[Sean T Collins]

Its going to crash and burn. I play video games to relax and twirling some control above my head is not my idea of having fun. I say let the kids have there Zelda’s and Mario while I play the more grown up games like g.t.a and final fantasy. But the ability to download old nes and super nes games could very well be its saving grace.

[Xero Kaiser]

But the ability to download old nes and super nes games could very well be its saving grace.

Why? Anyone who wants an old game emulated them years ago, for free. It's a nice enough feature....I guess, but I don't know who's going to buy a $250 dollar system so they can play 20 year old games.

[Sean T Collins]

Why? Anyone who wants an old game emulated them years ago, for free. It's a nice enough feature....I guess, but I don't know who's going to buy a $250 dollar system so they can play 20 year old games.


a lot of people do not know how to download a emulator or just dont want the risk of geting a virus. I would love to be able to play the old mario games and the old mortal kombats and mario kart and all them games of my youth. I am just going to have to get a super nintendo before they get to hard to find I guess cause I aint getting no wii ( like I could even afford it after the price of the ps3 and the plasma I plain on getting )

[Lee Kaye]

I am going to be watching this closely. I spent most of my childhood playing computer games on my ZX Spectrum as well as in arcades, but nothing apart from Doom 2, SNES MarioKart, and N64 Mario has grabbed me recently and I have pretty much left games behind.

If they get it right and the controller is responsive I can see myself wanting to play again.

[Sean T Collins]

MarioKart for the 64 was no pushover . Goldeneye for the 64 is my favorite game of all time OF ALL TIMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[The Fury]

Game I currently want:

Kingdom Hearts 2
Final Fantasy XII

Both out for PS2. I currently do not want any new system.

By the time I've got my use out of those and Wii is out here or the PS3 is....well, i'm getting a PS3 basically (backwards compatability helps...PS3 still is right?).

[Novaya Havoc]

By the time I've got my use out of those and Wii is out here or the PS3 is....well, i'm getting a PS3 basically (backwards compatability helps...PS3 still is right?).

PS3 is for both PS2 and PS1, though they're saying some games weren't properly "coded" and may not playback. Not sure which. I'd assume major developers are OK.

Wii will only playback GameCube. Yes, it's comparatively inexpensive, but you're basically building up from 0.

[The Fury]

PS3 is, though they're saying some games weren't properly "coded" and may not playback. Not sure which. I'd assume major developers are OK.

Wii has no playback. Yes, it's comparatively inexpensive, but you're basically building up from 0.
Cool, so the major titles I have and love to keep playing = good. See that where ther eis always a problem with many new consoles.

I have a load of games suddenly I can't play. I have a PS" and game son it, if I get any concole it will solely be because I can play not only PS3 games but PS2 and PS1 as well from 1 console, not 3. Of course being able to play DVDs and Blu-Ray and many other things helps as well. But the the PS3 likethe PS2 is and probably will be advertised not as a games console but an 'entertainment system'.

Also, the linkup you can supposedly do the PSP helps as well as me gots one of those. :D

[Novaya Havoc]

Cool, so the major titles I have and love to keep playing = good. See that where ther eis always a problem with many new consoles.

I have a load of games suddenly I can't play. I have a PS" and game son it, if I get any concole it will solely be because I can play not only PS3 games but PS2 and PS1 as well from 1 console, not 3. Of course being able to play DVDs and Blu-Ray and many other things helps as well. But the the PS3 likethe PS2 is and probably will be advertised not as a games console but an 'entertainment system'.

Also, the linkup you can supposedly do the PSP helps as well as me gots one of those. :D

Exactly. One of the big reasons why I purchased a second PS2 (one is here with me; the other is back with my sis at home) was for DVD-playing capabilities. For singles such as myself, it's great to have an inexpensive DVD player with a great gaming system. Since I have a small apartment, it's also nice to conserve the space.

I don't devote much time to gaming, so a strict game-playing console system isn't very appealing to me, whereas I'm sure it is for many others. For a strict gaming console, I bought the Nintendo DS. It really is a great little system. But from a console, I expect more than just the ability to play games. Games are too freaking expensive in the long run to really invest all that money in them.

And FFXII is ace, Fury. ;)

[Fish Sauce]

Its going to crash and burn. I play video games to relax and twirling some control above my head is not my idea of having fun. I say let the kids have there Zelda’s and Mario while I play the more grown up games like g.t.a and final fantasy. But the ability to download old nes and super nes games could very well be its saving grace.

Whoa, take it easy. I like GTA as much as the next guy - though I will say it gets a bit tedious after a while.

I've never played through a Final Fantasy game, but what makes it more "grown up" than Zelda? If you base it on Windwaker, sure, the graphics are more cartoony, but any others? Twilight Princess looks awesome, and Ocarina of Time is a classic, with it and Goldeneye being my all time favourite games.

Why so much hate?

[The Fury]

Games are too freaking expensive in the long run to really invest all that money in them.

And FFXII is ace, Fury. ;)
This is true. Games are expensive. Backwards compat means that games I buy will not only last until the console is out of date but longer as I will still play the games I like.

I'm guessing it is ace. I have to wait until February apparently.

I currently want to kill all Japanese and anerican's who have it.

[The Fury]

If you base it on Windwaker, sure, the graphics are more cartoony, but any others? Twilight Princess looks awesome, and Ocarina of Time is a classic, with it and Goldeneye being my all time favourite games.

Why so much hate?
GoldenEye is one of the best multiplayer games, this helps.

N64 was had some good games that were mainly produced by Nintendo. Same with the GC. it's main games were Nintendo games. Any Other games were like FIFA or Madden which were available on other systems.

Nintendo need to get more exclusive games that are not their own.

but then...they are making huge amounts of profit at the moment, but I think that's mainly due to handheld systems.

Although, I think X-box 360 will be the loser out of the 3. It has been out a year or more around the world and sold as many units as the PS2 has in that time. (I think that i what those figures i found once said)

[Novaya Havoc]

Whoa, take it easy. I like GTA as much as the next guy - though I will say it gets a bit tedious after a while.

I've never played through a Final Fantasy game, but what makes it more "grown up" than Zelda? If you base it on Windwaker, sure, the graphics are more cartoony, but any others? Twilight Princess looks awesome, and Ocarina of Time is a classic, with it and Goldeneye being my all time favourite games.

Why so much hate?

What's irked me about Zelda is that when given the processing power and graphical capabilities, the stories haven't much evolved since the Super Nintendo. The characters are anemic when it comes to development.

Zelda still maintains a fun franchise, but -- for me -- mostly on the handheld platforms. Minish Cap was a lot of fun. I just expect more from console gaming. My b/f finally coerced me to play the N64 Zeldas after months of repeated pleading, even though he would rather die than play any of my PC classics or the stuff I do have for PlayStation (Metal Gear Solid, ANY Final Fantasy, or any Silent Hill).

I hated Ocarina of Time. And I couldn't finish Majora's Mask. I won't get into it, really, considering the last time I tried to explain why I thought Ocarina was a pretty mediocre game, he got super-defensive and said I wasn't a "True Zelda Fan" and a "Sony Fanboy." Crazy stuff!

But I will admit that Wind Waker was a good dose of fun. Great graphics, good use of "exploration," and there was always something to do. Twilight Princess looks great, but with the more "serious" visuals, I expect a more serious story that does something more than scratch the surfaces of their characters.

Final Fantasy is "more mature" in its story sense. That franchise has always been story driven, with warring kingdoms, corrupted corporations, mysteries, mercenaries, and magic. Each installment manages to create a unique world and a new sense of gameplay. Most important, though, is that I feel some connection with the characters and are interested in their stories.

Zelda just doesn't do that for me. It's getting tired. I thought FF was, too, once they released the dreck FFX-2 and the VII spin-off, but FFXII brought it back.

[BlairH]

The Wii looks interesting, although my primary gaming machine will always be this:

http://file019.bebo.com/9/large/2006/11/02/13/11330704a2435642815b789507927l.jpg

[The Fury]

The Wii looks interesting, although my primary gaming machine will always be this:

http://file019.bebo.com/9/large/2006/11/02/13/11330704a2435642815b789507927l.jpg
Did you 'Pimp your PC'?

[Cephus]

While I refuse to call it a Wii, this time around I'm only buying a Revolution, Sony and Microsoft can bite me. Last time, I bought the PS2 and Gamecube (have yet to see anything for an Xbox system I care about), but I want a GAME CONSOLE, not an entertainment system and I don't care if it whistles Dixie, no game system ever is going to be worth $600.

Plus the fact, I think we've spent more time playing GC games this time around than anything else and with most games being released multi-platform anyhow, having more than one really is silly anymore.

[Jabuka]

Xbox360,PS3(umm kinda off topic but you see there commercials yet weird...as...hell)=to f'ing expensive(and microsoft said they aint planning to drop the price this or the next holiday season).

so time for a revolution.

[Mike Pothier]

Thing is, this formula (like most others) was already tried and tested on PCs back in the day. My dad once got this baseball game that came with a "bat" accessory. You stood in front of the computer and swung the bat to hit the ball. It was super-cool... for about 72 hours. Kind of like my "Dance, Dance Revolution" pad.

Maybe it will be good. Maybe not so much. Nintendo did put out a winner with their handheld DS Lite system (one of the best gaming devices around), but that was on a system that could play older games, and the touch-screen complimented gameplay rather than overtook it.

The Wii has been tested by dozens of journalists and gaming enthusiasts. The reaction has been overwhelmingly positive. Some have stated that some games needed work, but the Wii remote has responsive and incredibly intuitive. I don't think this is just a gimmick that will fade out in 72 hours. Especially when its been tested positive on a successful franchise. (http://wii.ign.com/articles/744/744044p1.html)

For all the gaming enthusiasts out there: Nintendo Wii. Remote-fad, or "system to beat?" Nintendo fanboys like my boyfriend will buy whatever system has the next "Legend of Zelda" and insist that the Nintendo Wii will destroy the Sony Empire and trounce the X-Box 360.

I'm not so sure.

Thoughts?

My thoughts? Nintendo will neither destroy the competition, nor fade to obscurity. I think the gaming community will be split up much more evenly this time around. Whoever is first will hardly matter.

[Agent Helix]

Nintendo is poised to take a healthy second place this time around, if they can play their hand correctly.

[Agent Helix]

Nintendo is poised to take a healthy second place this time around, if they can play their hand correctly.

[kel25]

Nintendo to me will always be the family system so I expect that they will be around in some way or another. With the next gen systems being so costly the Wii, god I despise that name, should to nicely. I seriously doubt they will get anything less than second place.

Xbox 360 is a nice system but it still seems to have some of the Microsoft stagnant. When the first system came out so many people refused to even consider buying it because was by Microsoft. I had one for a few years and when I realized that every single game I liked for the system was on either PC or PS2 I decided to trade it in and haven’t regretted it once. Out of the 7 people I know that have bought a 360 3 of them have already traded the system in. That makes me think that the Xbox 360 will take second place at best.

PS3 has a strong standing of backwards capability and it has been proven before that many gamers are willing to drop a lot of money on something they think is good. On top of that they still have the FF fanboys firmly in their pocket. On the other hand the high price will keep some fans away completely. I think this system will come in second or first place. Leaning more towards the former than the latter.

If you’re curious as to which system I plan to buy. It will be the PS3 if it proves to be doing well after a year. Otherwise I’ll just stick with PC gaming and my old PS2.

[Sparda]

To people who don't like the Wii control system, just buy the old school snes controller model. That's what nintendo did knowing that not everyone want's to swing thier arms around.

Me personally I wanted the PS3 but it's too damn expensive and yet I haven't gotten a nintendo system since Snes. I was pissed when Capcom decided to remake the classic of RE for the gamecube exclusive. Right now, maybe and maybe I might get the Wii depending how how great it turn's out and If i do get it, I'd definetly get the RE 1, 0, and 4 for it. Also the Zelda game looks great. I just wish they made more mature games for the Wii. It will pain me to leave the Devil may cry franchise cause of the price of the PS3 though. I'm just not sure :(

[The Fury]

It will pain me to leave the Devil may cry franchise cause of the price of the PS3 though. I'm just not sure :(
Simple answer.

Wait.

It is expensive now, sure, but it will go down. They always do, maybe not for a while, but it will. Save some moeny. The PS2 has lasted a long time in the market (5 or 6 years and will last longer), released over a year before the GC and X-box yet it kept selling all this time becuase games are still made for it. Just stick with what you got until you save enough cash for what ever console you want.

It just so happens with me that there are games comming out for the PS2 that are more important to me then the consoles, it si the games that make them after all. And I will gladly no by a PS3 in exchange for a £30 game. or 2 for now.

If you can't wait, get a Wiiiiii, it will have many games that are on other systems on it also.Or X-box if you want to play Halo online (it's all it's got poor thing).

[Frodo-X]

I sure told him. Nobody messes with Adam Wii.

[Leslie Lee III]

PS2 is still the best gaming system and will continue to be until at least this time next year.

I think the PS3 will be in a good spot then and I'll probably pick one up. Gears of War makes me itch a little for a 360, but I haven't even finished RE4 yet so why? And there's FF XII, Valkyrie Profile 2, Xenosaga 3, Bully, Okami and all sorts of other solid games for PS2 out as well as the bargain bins that are full of classics. I got MGS2 for 5 bucks last week.

[DrewTheXenocide]

The only way for me to not get a Wii is if I get hit by a bus or something. Considering I'm going to be entering college next school year, money is going to be tight, so I won't be able to
a) Keep my computer up to date to play whatever system hog game comes out.
b) Buy any other systems. ( I will weep openly when MGS4 comes out.)

So I'm hoping the Wii turns out as spectacular as it seems.

[Sanagi]

Perhaps the most exciting article I've read about the Wii is Chris Kohler's blog entry on Zelda. (http://blog.wired.com/games/2006/11/zelda_the_reaso.html) Some select quotes:

"The other thing I'm trying to get across when I tell you of my gameplay marathon is that it was spent not entangled in the Wii controller but indeed in luxurious comfort."

"...I can say that:
•No, your arm will not get tired
•No, your wrist will not hurt"

"...I was actually shocked at how well it worked."

[Taltos]

Its going to crash and burn. I play video games to relax and twirling some control above my head is not my idea of having fun. I say let the kids have there Zelda’s and Mario while I play the more grown up games like g.t.a and final fantasy. But the ability to download old nes and super nes games could very well be its saving grace.
Why exactly would you consider GTA a grown up game? Because its extremely easy or that its all instant violent gratification obviously targeted towards an ADD stricken youth?

How is FF more adult friendly than Zelda? imo they offer pretty much the same experience.

[Black Atom]

Zelda just doesn't do that for me. It's getting tired. I thought FF was, too, once they released the dreck FFX-2 and the VII spin-off, but FFXII brought it back.

OOT doesn't hold up very well. At all. I played Master's Quest on the Gamecube and was surprised to see I couldn't get through.

Windwaker was excellent, though. I get the impression that Twilight Princess may be going for a more mature, story-oriented approach.

[Xero Kaiser]

Why exactly would you consider GTA a grown up game? Because its extremely easy or that its all instant violent gratification obviously targeted towards an ADD stricken youth?

Like every other video game? Putting that aside, it's not hard to tell what's aimed at older players and what's aimed at children

[Taltos]

Like every other video game? Putting that aside, it's not hard to tell what's aimed at older players and what's aimed at children
I don't find Zelda or FF to be easy, let alone extremely easy and the gratification isn't quite instantaneous.

The Mature content makes it obvious that GTA is aimed at the teens to mid30s age group, but the fact remains that its very popular among younger players. The point being its a game that everybody can enjoy, just like Mario.

[Xero Kaiser]

I don't find Zelda or FF to be easy, let alone extremely easy and the gratification isn't quite instantaneous.

Never heard anyone call Zelda or FF difficult before...especially not FF (with the exception of 12)

The Mature content makes it obvious that GTA is aimed at the teens to mid30s age group

You say this, "obviously targeted towards an ADD stricken youth" and then you say that. Now I'm just confused, and when I'm confused, my time is better spent calming my mind with porn. Just because something isn't aimed and marketed towards you doesn't mean you can't enjoy it. But that doesn't change it's intended audience. Like underage kids and alcohol

And now for that porn...

[Agent Helix]

GTA is "adult" in terms of violence and crudity. That doesn't make it "mature". Games are games, regardless of whether they have serial rapists or cute turtles in them. It matters how well they play, and how fun they are.

[Sparda]

Simple answer.

Wait.

It is expensive now, sure, but it will go down. They always do, maybe not for a while, but it will. Save some moeny. The PS2 has lasted a long time in the market (5 or 6 years and will last longer), released over a year before the GC and X-box yet it kept selling all this time becuase games are still made for it. Just stick with what you got until you save enough cash for what ever console you want.

It just so happens with me that there are games comming out for the PS2 that are more important to me then the consoles, it si the games that make them after all. And I will gladly no by a PS3 in exchange for a £30 game. or 2 for now.

If you can't wait, get a Wiiiiii, it will have many games that are on other systems on it also.Or X-box if you want to play Halo online (it's all it's got poor thing).
Buddy THANKS!!!!!!!!!! I think I'll wait out the console war's and see how it turns out. Really do wish they imported the RE remake game to the PS3 though. But DMC is more fun and hope 4 surpasses it's predecessor's :)

[Taltos]

You say this, "obviously targeted towards an ADD stricken youth" and then you say that. Now I'm just confused, and when I'm confused, my time is better spent calming my mind with porn.
The gameplay is child friendly while the content is M-rated.

[Agent Helix]

You could say that about any game, which I would hazard to guess is the point.

[The Fury]

Buddy THANKS!!!!!!!!!! I think I'll wait out the console war's and see how it turns out. Really do wish they imported the RE remake game to the PS3 though. But DMC is more fun and hope 4 surpasses it's predecessor's :)
First, is that a genuine 'thanks'? Sorry I get them rarely.

I only have DMC1 and it was fun but not had enough passion to get the rest. But I think Sony have a contract with the RE series to get any 'new' game first so PS3 may get RE5....unless I'm mistaken on this.

[Xero Kaiser]

But I think Sony have a contract with the RE series to get any 'new' game first so PS3 may get RE5....unless I'm mistaken on this.

*points to RE4, CV and Zero*

I don't think they ever had a deal with RE. It's just that with the first few RE games, Capcom decided to stick with Sony. There was some kind of deal where Nintendo got RE games first (can't remember if it was an actual contract or just a decision Capcom made), but that's over with now.

But last I heard RE5 was due out for the PS3 and X360

The gameplay is child friendly while the content is M-rated.

Well....yeah. Content is the only thing that separates an E-rated game from an M-rated one. You can't exactly rate gameplay.

The new Zelda, for example, has been stated be a more "mature" take on the series, but I doubt the basic gameplay has changed much. It all has to do with tone and content

[Sanagi]

Apparently Gamestop is offering a $700 Wii package deal. (http://blog.wired.com/games/2006/11/gamestop_wii_bu.html) This one is almost as bad as the X-Box 360 one I saw, though I don't remember if it was Gamestop that offered that one, too. Do people actually buy these ridiculous bundles?

[Young Avenger]

I played the Wii again at Nintendo World eariler this week and it's Fantastic. Wii Sports and Excite Truck are both fun games.

[nervmeister]

Think Wii should have an Eternal Darkness sequal?

[Taltos]

Apparently Gamestop is offering a $700 Wii package deal. (http://blog.wired.com/games/2006/11/gamestop_wii_bu.html) This one is almost as bad as the X-Box 360 one I saw, though I don't remember if it was Gamestop that offered that one, too. Do people actually buy these ridiculous bundles?
Thats horrible. Not only is the package full of crap no one wants, its an honest to goodness rip off.

[Xero Kaiser]

Apparently Gamestop is offering a $700 Wii package deal. (http://blog.wired.com/games/2006/11/gamestop_wii_bu.html) This one is almost as bad as the X-Box 360 one I saw, though I don't remember if it was Gamestop that offered that one, too. Do people actually buy these ridiculous bundles?

If GS is only selling them in those bundles, they need to be round up and shot. If it's optional, eh...whatever (too lazy to click the link)

Think Wii should have an Eternal Darkness sequal?

Everything should have an Eternal Darkness sequel, but those guys are busy with Too Human at the moment, so I doubt we'll see one anytime soon

[Jabuka]

Apparently Gamestop is offering a $700 Wii package deal. (http://blog.wired.com/games/2006/11/gamestop_wii_bu.html) This one is almost as bad as the X-Box 360 one I saw, though I don't remember if it was Gamestop that offered that one, too. Do people actually buy these ridiculous bundles?
*runs up to nearest gamestop manager and shoots him if says thats only version of wii i can get*
me:does anybodey care where I put the body
cop:no just put it in a walmart in the dead guy section

[Sanagi]

No, Gamestop's not forcing anyone to buy their bundle, it's just that the bundle costs about a hundred dollars more than buying all the individual products.

[DrewTheXenocide]

Apparently Gamestop is offering a $700 Wii package deal. (http://blog.wired.com/games/2006/11/gamestop_wii_bu.html) This one is almost as bad as the X-Box 360 one I saw, though I don't remember if it was Gamestop that offered that one, too. Do people actually buy these ridiculous bundles?

I s'pose kids tricking their parents into thinking this will save more money in the long run.

[kel25]

I s'pose kids tricking their parents into thinking this will save more money in the long run.Or parents not knowing better and thinking it's a good deal. I honestly don't know any parents that would drop $700 on their kids for a game system. If I did, I'd probably want to kick their and their spoild kids butts.

[J Dog]

While the Wii isn't much more advanced than the Gamecube in a sense, it's kinda a refreshing system. I understand how it's more likely that people want a PS3 or 360, but I prefer a Wii, since...


I don't have much of what is called "disposable income". I would get it once I can since it's cheap.
I just read in Nintendo Power that you can see Worldwide News and Weather and surf the net! I know that it can be done on other systems, but still...
I love the games that are coming up, and besides, I've always been a Nintendo person.
Two words: Virtual Console!

[Sparda]

The Wii's graphics are'nt any more different than the Gamecube's?

[Mike Pothier]

When developers start really taking advantage of the hardware, it will be somewhere above the Xbox, but below the 360. Right now, most of the launch games were made using GC development kits since the hardware is so similar.

[Ill Communication]

Hey guys ...

I saw the Wii in the Best Buy add this week, but saw no corresponding games.

I read that you just get a sampler, and the games are supposed to come out closer to the end of the year, I'm assuming in December.

Is this the deal?

[GremlinClr]

Hey guys ...

I saw the Wii in the Best Buy add this week, but saw no corresponding games.

I read that you just get a sampler, and the games are supposed to come out closer to the end of the year, I'm assuming in December.

Is this the deal?

The Wii launch lineup (http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?t=150495)

[Tish-the-Scorpion]

i think nintendo will do verry well with the wii,its almost a given really.and i'm more than sure that the wii will have heavier 3rd party games by the second or 3rd year of the wii's lifespan.i think nintendo will do more than just "ok" with this system.its going to be a serious contender in the market.....just mark my words you'll see.oh and one more thing RE5 will come to the Wii too you can also mark my words on that too. lol

[Tish-the-Scorpion]

BTW as far as the PS3 goes i'm sure the hardcore gamers are gonna buy it.but as far as everybody else goes i seriously doubt it,theyre not gonna buy it till the price come down.and that won't be anytime soon as far as i can tell.

[Xero Kaiser]

I just read in Nintendo Power that you can see Worldwide News and Weather and surf the net! I know that it can be done on other systems, but still...

Yeah, since the Saturn way back in like...1996. And don't you already have internet access? Why is being able to do something you can already do now exciting you?

oh and one more thing RE5 will come to the Wii too you can also mark my words on that too. lol

What makes you say that? I've heard of some kind of RE game being made, but it wasn't RE5 or even a "real" RE game. More like an expanded Mercenaries mode. I'm not even sure it was for the Wii...wasn't really paying attention when I heard about it

[blackdragon6]

What makes you say that?i wouldn't be suprised if it did honestly.

[The Fury]

BTW as far as the PS3 goes i'm sure the hardcore gamers are gonna buy it.but as far as everybody else goes i seriously doubt it,theyre not gonna buy it till the price come down.and that won't be anytime soon as far as i can tell.
There is one thing that might count in Sony's favour and that is the fact that the PS2 is not going anywhere soon.

With games like FF12 and KH2 only just coming out and games like sports games and such alike being produced for all systems anyway. There are probably many big games still in production for the PS2.

Put it this way, at the moment the PS2 is cheap, not only is it a DVD player but you get a PS1 and PS2 game system in it. And not only that but a huge amount of games to buy. Since X-box 360 launch last year, the 360 has sold about 6 million (I think according to a website I found) in that time the PS2 sold near 10 million.

Some people might just wait for that price to lower as, if they already have a PS2 they have a good gaming system that will still get quality games. Take a look at the X-box against the 360. Games are still being made for the X-box.

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[Ill Communication]

The Wii launch lineup (http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?t=150495)

Well friend, the only game from that list that interests me is Zelda. I think I'm safe with my GameCube for awhile, unless you can download Kid Icarus.

[Novaya Havoc]

I played with a Wii last night. It failed to impress me, though the racing game was fun. I did not like the Wiimote as a control.

I played with the PS3 last week. It failed to impress me, though the control scheme was good. That racing game blew hard.

NET 0 SCORE!

Honestly, though. The Wii lived up to my fears. Stupid remote. For the racing game you barely tilt the thing, which is so weak. My car was flying all over the place because I was flailing my arms about arcade-style like I was gripping a wheel. But the speed of the game was fun.

And the Wiimote is DREADFUL BALL SUCKING when using the interface. As I feared.

PS3 was like a giant behemoth that just didn't live up to my expectations. I need some good games; not some hetero-rama racing crap.

C'est la vie. My b/f will have his Wii soon.

[Leslie Lee III]

There is one thing that might count in Sony's favour and that is the fact that the PS2 is not going anywhere soon.

With games like FF12 and KH2 only just coming out and games like sports games and such alike being produced for all systems anyway. There are probably many big games still in production for the PS2.

Put it this way, at the moment the PS2 is cheap, not only is it a DVD player but you get a PS1 and PS2 game system in it. And not only that but a huge amount of games to buy. Since X-box 360 launch last year, the 360 has sold about 6 million (I think according to a website I found) in that time the PS2 sold near 10 million.

Some people might just wait for that price to lower as, if they already have a PS2 they have a good gaming system that will still get quality games. Take a look at the X-box against the 360. Games are still being made for the X-box.

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I lost myself somewhere here....

PS2 still might be the best selling game console worldwide this season.

[The Fury]

PS2 still might be the best selling game console worldwide this season.
With the recent price lowering, probably.

The games console market is so much wider then it used to be. Back when Playstation and Saturn came out, they made the SNES and Megadrive (Genesis) near obsolete (sp?). Graphics alone out played them by miles, but with the console now, Graphics aren't a concern. If one cosole can produce 2 million pollygons a sec vs a console which produces 2.5 million pollygons a sec, how many of us can really tell the difference.

[CyberCoyote]

With the recent price lowering, probably.

The games console market is so much wider then it used to be. Back when Playstation and Saturn came out, they made the SNES and Megadrive (Genesis) near obsolete (sp?). Graphics alone out played them by miles, but with the console now, Graphics aren't a concern. If one cosole can produce 2 million pollygons a sec vs a console which produces 2.5 million pollygons a sec, how many of us can really tell the difference.

I'm with you guys on this. I've been beating myself over the head deciding if I want the X-Box or Wii for my kid (and me..mostly for me) this season. I think I'll just save the bread and get a PS2 console. I can play the old PS games I've got laying around, still use it for DVDs in the livingroom, don't have to worry about my 8 year old tube TV not showing me everything I paid for, and save a lot of..oh, the money thing was touched already :)

Seriously, the X-Box 360 and PS3 look really nice, but as you stated, for a casual gamer like myself and the kid there's no need for the uber-graphics. I'll put money on your statement (since I'll have some left over to bet!)

[The Fury]

I'll put money on your statement (since I'll have some left over to bet!)
Well, instead of betting just give the money to me... :D

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What do you mean 'no'?

[Voncaster]

Maybe this is a stupid question...but I'll venture to ask it anyway: Is it necessary to camp out in order to get a Wii?

[CyberCoyote]

Maybe this is a stupid question...but I'll venture to ask it anyway: Is it necessary to camp out in order to get a Wii?

I Wii in the woods whenever I camp, not at stores.

[Agent Helix]

Maybe this is a stupid question...but I'll venture to ask it anyway: Is it necessary to camp out in order to get a Wii?

Doubtful. Judging by the numbers they're projecting as being available, you should be able to get on on Sunday as a walk-in. Might want to go as early in the day as you can, though.

[Sparda]

Hey guys when Gamecube first came out, did it have bugs to be fixed? I would like a Wii but the games don't exactly make me say wow and rather prefer to buy a GC after another price drop and just get the new zelda game for that system.

Will the wii come out with bugs?

[Mike Pothier]

I haven't heard of any bugs in the GC, but I'm sure a few had them. Its pretty much inevitable in the first batch of any console launch. Nintendo is known for its reliable hardware, though, so I wouldn't worry too much.

[P-Man]

I haven't heard of any bugs in the GC, but I'm sure a few had them. Its pretty much inevitable in the first batch of any console launch. Nintendo is known for its reliable hardware, though, so I wouldn't worry too much.

That's what the guy at EBgames was trying to tell me. "Nintendo systems are always reliable, even when they first come out!" I responded by mentioning the NES. He retorted "Well, they've been good since then."

I'll tell you what though, I don't care. It will take Nintendo making a console than can withstand an atomic explosion before I forgive them for the NES. Stupid flashing screens.

[Silliw 2]

My NES never once failed me.

[PerfectBrak]

I haven't heard of any bugs in the GC, but I'm sure a few had them. Its pretty much inevitable in the first batch of any console launch. Nintendo is known for its reliable hardware, though, so I wouldn't worry too much.

I was one of the unfortunate few to get a botched Gamecube at launch. After a few minutes, every game froze. It was quickly exchanged for a new one that has been problem free ever since.

[MaxofSteel]

I heard some complaints about bugs in the PS3 though. But with Sony that's not a surprise.:rolleyes:

To my knowledge this has been a habit of theirs for every new console/product they release.

[The Fury]

I heard some complaints about bugs in the PS3 though. But with Sony that's not a surprise.:rolleyes:

To my knowledge this has been a habit of theirs for every new console/product they release.
Not with me.

...okay my PS1 went wrong but it was like the first batch that had the weird sensor fault that loads had but the second one I got was fine. And my PS2 has never gone wrong. I've actually had that when it was released in the UK 6 years ago.

[IamtheRock3]

opps

I messed up

So just going to edit this.

[Leslie Lee III]

My NES and SNES both died.

[Nomad]

I kick ass at Wii Sports boxing. My roommate's Mii needs to learn how to protect himself better.

[MaxofSteel]

Not with me.

Me neither honestly. It's just what I tend to hear a lot from folks with more experience. :o

[The Fury]

Me neither honestly. It's just what I tend to hear a lot from folks with more experience. :o
I always found it weird. What it must be is that if it goes wrong you hear about it, if it's fine you don't.

I mean people do not go round saying: "Dude, i got that Playstation 2 last month and it hasn't broken down at all."

If it brakes down you hear about it.

[Nomad]

My experience-

NES- Minor dust damage near the end (my best friend/neighbor's system. My parents woudn't allow video games yet)
SNES- No problems. Still works today
Genesis- I never owned one, but my pal said that only his games were problematic after much use. Strange, I though those carts were durable
Playstation- Worked for many years, eventually it stopped reading certain disks
N64- Still works today, although the analog sticks have loosened up quite a bit from all the hours of Mario Kart and Goldeneye
PS2- I bought one, stopped reading disks a year later. Bought another one, same problem. I refused to buy a third, my roommate bought one of the slimmer ones. Now it won't play 90 percent of my DVDs, and every other game either freezes or doesn't read.
Gamecube- both me and my roommate have had them since launch. This system got tossed around the dorms more than an 18-year-old, and it STILL works. Some of my controllers have died, however.
Dreamcast- Still works. One of my controllers has a broken d-pad, and one of my VMU's is all f*cked up. Other than that, it plays disks well.
X-Box- Broken... No clue as to why. Moisture in the air? A giant magnet? It just died after the warrenty expired.
PSP- Works great, still relatively new. The dead pixels are piling up, though...
Game Gear- Still works. Poor design, who cares.
Gameboy Advance and SP- Still work
Nintendo DS- I've logged days and days on wario ware touched, and my screen still works fine.

Ok, so maybe I take better care of my Nintendo gear. Or maybe they are built to last...

[Novaya Havoc]

My experience:

NES - Broke after 3 years. Just stopped altogether, and NESes were no longer on many shelves once the SNES came out. Sooo... My dad replaced it with...

SNES - Worked fine until the power supply went bad around 1995. Replaced it, and the system shorted a year later.

Playstation - Great system; still no problems today.

Playstation 2 - Both my "fat" version (5 years old) and my new slim model work just fine. No errors, no problems.

Nintendo GB/GBA - No issues with performance.

Nintendo DSLite - 8 dead pixels within one week on the first one. New one: no problems.

[mybotisgone]

I heard some complaints about bugs in the PS3 though. But with Sony that's not a surprise.:rolleyes:

To my knowledge this has been a habit of theirs for every new console/product they release.
At lest Sony will fix it faster then Microsoft will.

[Black Atom]

I made lots of money in high school fixing PS1s. From my experience, Sony console hardware is absolute crap.

[Nomad]

Playstation 2 - Both my "fat" version (5 years old) and my new slim model work just fine. No errors, no problems.

You're so lucky. My PS2s always seem to be the only working DVD players in the house (other than my computer) until they predictably stop playing DVDs. Tekken 5 freezes every other match, we think the game is scratched. We buy a new PS2, all of our games work as if they fresh out of the box. Then the same old errors creep up... I'm not complaining, since I always purchased my PS2s at a reasonable price. I just can't figure out why they die on us. It has something to do with the disc player, maybe the lens. Weird thing is, my first "broken" ps2 functions fine as an audio/ps1 player, it just doesn't play DVDs or PS2 games. The second one plays nothing at all, and my roommates thin plays older dvds (the kind that usually don't have labels) ps1 games if they are free of any scratches whatsoever, and brand new PS2 games, not first generation. It's like they have a picky personality. I'd like to believe that it's how we treat our game systems, but the dead dvd drive problem only happens on sony. I think it was a power supply problem with the Xbox, but I'm not sure. It's demise is a total mystery to me. I understand that electronics are fussy, but when I spend good money on a game system, I expect it to last more than a year. )-: What really bugs me, is that I buy an earlier version of a console that craps out, and then a newer version that has the same problem.

[The Fury]

My experience:

Game Gear - Brothers died when some kid thought it would be good to turn it off and quit a game by riping the game out in mid play...never worked again. My GG, on the other hand still works.

SNES- still works no problems

PS1 - first broke down after 3 years, solution, turn it up side down on a pillow, worked fine. Got fed up with turning it up side down, bought a new one, still works.

PS2- got one of the first batch in the UK never gone wrong, though it had gone wrong once, just used a cD repair kit on the CD, worked fine again. So not a console problem.

GC - only had 2 games on it, never played it much, but worked fine. It was a waste of money for me though.

PSP - Nothing wrong yet, no dead pixels.

Seems I'm pretty lucky with my consoles.

[Silliw 2]

In some of these cases, the fault lies with the person, not the system.

NES dies of dust damage? Well...that's your fault. Take better care of it.

The only system that has ever busted on me was my Xbox. After 2 1/2-3 years, it began to fail to read disk. It quit working completely after I ripped out the disk drive.

Yes, I have anger issues.

[Taltos]

I kick ass at Wii Sports boxing. My roommate's Mii needs to learn how to protect himself better.
I pretty much mastered Wii sports when i realized that the accelerometer measures acceleration not speed or velocity ...duh In wii boxing basically all i do is keep my left up and snap the tip of wiimote inward, outward, inward which delivers a massive hook to the head or knee, then i hit'em with a straight left, by snapping the nunchuck, repeat until hilarious Mii drop. I'm knocking guys out round 1, the first time they hit the canvas.

edit: both Novaya Havoc and al roker are fools. Nova for being wrong about wiimote's awesomeness, its changed my life. Al Roker for sucking at Wii tennis on national t.v. both me and my friend got it on are first try.

Also if your looking at Red Steel, remember to turn the sensitivity way down and be warned that you have to manually change the position of your view. If you dont push the sides of the screen then you wont see anything, theres is no centering function or button.

[Serik]

Slate is saying that the Wii's motion sensing is nothing more than a cheap gimmick that falls flat:

The new Nintendo's flaws make me question who the Wii's audience will be. Kids don't want embarrassingly easy games. Casual gamers of any age will bail out the first time their crosshairs go AWOL. And hardcore gamers like me aren't going to bother with a magic wand that makes us less efficient at killing aliens. For a console that wants to start a revolution, making users doubt their reflexes is a serious design flaw. By playing fast and loose with motion detection, the Wii swings wildly between deal-breaking frustration and hollow victories. Ultimately, it never achieves the level of difficulty that every console should aspire to: a good, fair challenge.

http://www.slate.com/id/2154157/

This is what I was afraid of. It's also interesting to note that review sites say Zelda's Wii controls are also "tacked on." My friend is getting a Wii within the week so I'll see how this measures up. But if my experience matches Slate's, I honestly won't be surprised.

[Sanagi]

Hmm. I've seen more articles saying that the Wii works great and the Wii version of Zelda is the better game, and I really wonder if this writer has unreasonable expectations - he's the only one I've heard complaining that you don't have to stand up and move your whole body, for instance; I've heard for more people complaining that that's exactly what they don't want to do. But in any case, the occasional voice of dissent is definitely worth listening to.

What worries me more is what I'm hearing about battery life. (http://www.toastyfrog.com/verbalspew/pivot/entry.php?id=224)

[Taltos]

Slate is saying that the Wii's motion sensing is nothing more than a cheap gimmick that falls flat:



http://www.slate.com/id/2154157/

This is what I was afraid of. It's also interesting to note that review sites say Zelda's Wii controls are also "tacked on." My friend is getting a Wii within the week so I'll see how this measures up. But if my experience matches Slate's, I honestly won't be surprised.
The press has had frequent opportunities to use the wiimote for months now, this is the first ive heard negativity directed towards the controller. Though there has been some problems with certain games, the verdict has long been decided on the wiimote (its great).

The only question now is whether or not its for you. btw: I love it.

[Taltos]

Hmm. I've seen more articles saying that the Wii works great and the Wii version of Zelda is the better game, and I really wonder if this writer has unreasonable expectations - he's the only one I've heard complaining that you don't have to stand up and move your whole body, for instance; I've heard for more people complaining that that's exactly what they don't want to do. But in any case, the occasional voice of dissent is definitely worth listening to.

What worries me more is what I'm hearing about battery life. (http://www.toastyfrog.com/verbalspew/pivot/entry.php?id=224)
yeah i'm worried about it. Two AA are being expected to power an accelerometer, some pointy thingy, a light indicator, a rumble pack, the regular buttons, and a nunchuck. And theres no off button on the controller.

well ..im off to play more Zelda.

[Jabuka]

Well with all these bad motion ccontrol things cant you play it with gc controllers?

[Novaya Havoc]

edit: both Novaya Havoc and al roker are fools. Nova for being wrong about wiimote's awesomeness, its changed my life.


Talk to me in 6 months. I loved my DDR pad like crazy when I first got it, too, but now it sits there, only for use at random times and when people are over and wanna try it.

DSLite? Loved the stylus and fun games, until I got tired of it and reverted back to games where I could use the button scheme.

These things get old. Talk to me in 6 months. Excite truck -- my one experience with the Wiimote in a GAME (I did play around the interface and made a Mii at my boyfriend's) -- was pretty poor.

[the film freak]

My roommate got one yesterday. I played Zelda and it went pretty well despite the f***ing Fishing. Also made a Mii that looks exactly like me. Which was kind of cool seeing lil' videogame Grant in the Boxing ring for Wii Sports.

I don't know if it will take out but it seemed fun but the novelty could wear off. I'm not much a gamer anymore but I got into it.

I f***ing hate the stylus on Nintendo DS.

[Silliw 2]

For anyone who hates the DS...you will end up like this guy - http://www.gametrailers.com/player.php?id=15192&type=wmv

Repent now, or thoust be unshaven.

[Taltos]

Talk to me in 6 months. I loved my DDR pad like crazy when I first got it, too, but now it sits there, only for use at random times and when people are over and wanna try it.
But the pad is only good for DDR. Of course you not going to keep playing the same game.

DSLite? Loved the stylus and fun games, until I got tired of it and reverted back to games where I could use the button scheme.
I never got tired of the touch screen. Though i used my finger or the thumb strap for all the games except meteos. Using the stylus never felt right in anything but puzzle and min games

These things get old. Talk to me in 6 months. Excite truck -- my one experience with the Wiimote in a GAME (I did play around the interface and made a Mii at my boyfriend's) -- was pretty poor.
its your opinion, but please dont base it on Excite truck, of course that would be poor.

[Silliw 2]

I just played Excite Truck at EB, and poor is the absolute wrong way to describe it.

Addicting is a better choice.

Unless you suck at it and/or you are afraid of change (Oh Noes, Da Controller Ain't No Normal One)

[Sanagi]

Apparently (http://www.gamesarefun.com/news.php?newsid=7257), some people are having problems with the Wii online update. Those of you who got one might want to wait to connect your console until this gets sorted out.

[Sanagi]

"Wii Play" or "Hajimete no Wii" comes bundled with a wii remote essentially for free... The game itself is another minigame collection. It hasn't been confirmed for the U.S. yet, but the extra controller would make it a no-brainer.

More on the game: http://www.siliconera.com/index.php/2006/11/07/games-in-hajimete-no-wii-your-first-step-to-wii/

[YummiYami]

im trying to save my money from christmas and newyears ( korean culture you get money by bowing down to your family thats older btw) And... i really wish i can get one only beacause i never actaully like x-box or playstations and im not even a nintendo fan but if they got pokemon games you cant blame nintendo for kicking butt D: and marios cool i got the kart for ds MAN HOW CAN they have a game and you cant get bored of its its REALLY weird i never get bored of the mario kart game. Me and my brother go versing each other sometimes when we dont feel like fighting we do it the gaming way haha. Also i got my ds free from las vegas KAKA by those light house games put in 75 cents and if you got good luck you get good stuff.. People will know what i mean if they saw those light houses. Anyway...^_____^'

[Serik]

"Wii Play" or "Hajimete no Wii" comes bundled with a wii remote essentially for free... The game itself is another minigame collection. It hasn't been confirmed for the U.S. yet, but the extra controller would make it a no-brainer.

More on the game: http://www.siliconera.com/index.php/2006/11/07/games-in-hajimete-no-wii-your-first-step-to-wii/

Wow those games look like a blast! 90% of the reason I even buy Nintendo systems is for the amazing multiplayer games. Just earlier I had the N64 hooked up so I could play Blitz with some people...still as fun as ever.

[Silliw 2]

I wish my family practiced Korean culture...all I get for bowing is my dad saying "Hey, Look Out Your Blocking The TV!" or my sister saying "Your Gey."

Anyways...I'm personaly sick and tired of the multiplayer games. Nintendo is evolving into something I hate. Makes me very, very sad. I've owned every single Ninty sytem (VB excluded...even though I liked VB), and have been a fan since I was 5. Or 4. I can't remember.

[Nomad]

You stole my avatar, Serik! :-P

Doesn't the wiimote have an off button? What is that "power" button for, shutting off the console?

[DrewTheXenocide]

I just got one! It's awesome! I suck at boxing!

[Sparda]

You know nintendo might actually succeeded in having the Wii reach a wider audience. My dad who thinks video games are a waste of time and always critisizing me for playing them saying I'll end up dead and such, likes the idea of the Wii mote and might want to hook it up to the living room TV. :O

Wow nintendo keep up the good work!!!!!!!!

[scottv]

out of the 3 new systems I would be most likely to buy a Wii or a 360 when the price comes down some. I have always been a Playstation guy but I am not willing to spend that much money on a system.

[saintjon]

You know nintendo might actually succeeded in having the Wii reach a wider audience. My dad who thinks video games are a waste of time and always critisizing me for playing them saying I'll end up dead and such, likes the idea of the Wii mote and might want to hook it up to the living room TV. :O

Wow nintendo keep up the good work!!!!!!!!

My dad and his gf are the most anti-vid people EVER and they both had a blast playing golf with us on holidays. My mom has always WANTED to play vids with us but teaching her to do so was an aggravating nightmare for all involved. She picked up Wii sports in about 5 minutes.

There's nothing like playing though 6 operations on Trauma Center and forgetting to hit people with the antibacterial swab before you knife them open.

[Black Atom]

Is this the dedicated Nintendo Wii Thread? Ah, well, it is now.

Anyway, just picked up a Wii and Metroid Prime 3 over the weekend. Loving it all so far. So let's use this thread for sharing Wii codes and any other general junk.

[Jared_Humpherys]

Great week for the Virtual Console. Super Mario Bros. Lost Levels(Japanese Mario Bros 2) in its original form and Sin and Punishment 64 hits America for the first time ever.

Freakin sweet.

[Thorlief]

I personally can't wait for October-November. Zack & Wiki looks promising as heck and GOTM Mario Galaxy is out on the 13

it's going to be a helluva Q4

[Jared_Humpherys]

I personally can't wait for October-November. Zack & Wiki looks promising as heck and GOTM Mario Galaxy is out on the 13

it's going to be a helluva Q4

For me, this has been a great year for gaming. November and December are going to be awesome.

[PerfectBrak]

Great week for the Virtual Console. Super Mario Bros. Lost Levels(Japanese Mario Bros 2) in its original form and Sin and Punishment 64 hits America for the first time ever.

Freakin sweet.

Has anyone played Sin and Punishment yet? I've heard great things about it, but I want to make sure its worthy of my 1200 Wii Points.

[Black Atom]

In case anyone's interested: 7007 8349 8301 4112.

Thinking about picking up Strikers this weekend.

[Thorlief]

Has anyone played Sin and Punishment yet? I've heard great things about it, but I want to make sure its worthy of my 1200 Wii Points.

I had played it when it was released. Freaking funny third-person shooter, although a bit short. If you want a fast-paced, quality, quick and funny as heck ride you should buy it. Mind it it's not eternal

[Black Atom]

Lots of Wii-News this week:

-Tons of Wii-Ware titles in the works, including Final Fantasy: CC and a Pokemon rancher game
-Nintendo expanding online support with Opera-browser
-PS3 exclusive Monster Hunter 3 become Wii-exclusive
-Wii Trailer and DS Demo channels, as well as game reviewing being added to the You Vote channel

Lots of good stuff coming down the pipe

[jesse_custer]

Final Fantasy CC, I hope that doesn't stand for "Crystal Chronicles," because the original game was the worst FF game I ever played (yes, even worse than Mystic Quest).

[Thorlief]

no, it's a RPG-building stuff spin-off only available on Wii's download system

[Black Atom]

I think I might have my first real complaint about the Wii. Controllers for this device seem a little costly. I know controllers for all the next gen consoles have been bumped up in price, but a Wii-mote/nunchuck combo looks to run almost 60 bucks. I was planning to out and pick up 4 over the weekend, but at that rate, I dunno. Ouch.

[Thorlief]

OMFG, Gate of Thunder is out

need.to.buy.it.


there's also a semi-confirmation Super Mario RPG is coming out soon, woahh

[Thorlief]

SMB3 is out today. Oh yeah.

[Renzo]

SMB3 is out today. Oh yeah.

I really need to get the VC. It was one of the main reasons I bought my Wii.

[Angel of Sorrow]

SMB3 is out today. Oh yeah.

Bought and beat twice already. One with whistle and one without.