Nintendo Wii discussion

[ultimatedjf]

Re: Nintendo's Revolution gets an official name

I think you mean "wii'll see".

Ba-dump bump. Chhh.

 

[moonmaster]

Re: Nintendo's Revolution gets an official name

I just watched the trailers for Super Mario Galaxy, Red Steel and Super Smash Bros Brawl and all I can say is...



WII ARE THE CHAMPIONS, MY FRIEND!

AND WII'LL KEEP ON FIGHTIN' 'TILL THE END!

WIII ARE THE CHAMPIONS!,

WIIIII ARE THE CHAMPIONS!,

NO TIME FOR LOSERS(ps3), CUZ WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS!...

OF THE WORLD!!!

 

[J. Agamemnon]

Re: Nintendo's Revolution gets an official name

I just watched the trailers for Super Mario Galaxy, Red Steel and Super Smash Bros Brawl and all I can say is...



WII ARE THE CHAMPIONS, MY FRIEND!

AND WII'LL KEEP ON FIGHTIN' 'TILL THE END!

WIII ARE THE CHAMPIONS!,

WIIIII ARE THE CHAMPIONS!,

NO TIME FOR LOSERS(ps3), CUZ WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS!...

OF THE WORLD!!!

ahem...you forgot that last we....

 

[Synch]

Re: Nintendo's Revolution gets an official name

They are saying that the wii will probably go for 199.99 or even 149.99, to insure buys from parents. Because 360 could drop to 199.99 at christmas, which would be insane. In which case at $150 I might even buy a wii this year instead of late next year like I first thought.

http://revolution.ign.com/articles/710/710181p1.html

 

[Goodwill]

Re: Nintendo's Revolution gets an official name

Yeah, I was just about to ask the price of this baby... Nintendo seems to be thinking reasonably here.

 

[DIrishB]

Re: Nintendo's Revolution gets an official name

Yeah, I was just about to ask the price of this baby... Nintendo seems to be thinking reasonably here.

Definitly. The only bad move on the part of Nintendo in terms of designing and marketing this thing so far seems to be in naming it "Wii"...still, I doubt that will influence any interested parties away from purchasing the console.

 

[Ice]

Re: Nintendo's Revolution gets an official name

I was just reading a fan letter from Gamepro that people shouldn't care about the name or something like that, but just care about how the sysmtem plays and what not.

Somewhere along those lines.



Anyways, the Nintendo Wii will be playing normal sized discs (finally!).


Here are the Number & Specs as reported:

• IBM Brodway 729 MHz PowerPC processor
• "Less than 128 M" of MoSys RAM
• ATI Hollywood 243 MHz graphics Card
• 2 USB 2.0 ports
• Four Gamecube controller ports
• Media Bay supports Wii 12 cm discs, Gamecube 8 cm discs, and DVDs
• AV multi-output port for component, composite, or S-Video
• 512 MB of internal flash memory for game save data and downloaded games
• Bay for an SD memory allowing expansion of internal flash memory
• 2 Gamecube memory card slots
• Supports up to 4 wireless controllers
• WiiConnect 24 always-online sleep mode

 

[Hibiki]

Re: Nintendo's Revolution gets an official name

hahaha, this is a funny thread!!!

 

[Iceshadow]

Re: Nintendo's Revolution gets an official name

So will I be able to use my gamecube controllers for Wii games? Not all games obviously but maybe SSBB.

 

[Ice]

Re: Nintendo's Revolution gets an official name

So will I be able to use my gamecube controllers for Wii games? Not all games obviously but maybe SSBB.

I think you can use it, too. I think it was in the article where I got the numbers from that you can use it for games if you don't feel comfortable with the nunchuck (though I could have misinterpreted that).

But if you can't, they're also making controllers just like the SNES ones, except they'll have 2 joysticks.

 

[Zombipanda]

Re: Nintendo's Revolution gets an official name

So will I be able to use my gamecube controllers for Wii games? Not all games obviously but maybe SSBB.

Super Smash Bros. isn't using the new control scheme. The Gamecube style controller is what it's being made for.

 

[Ice]

Re: Nintendo's Revolution gets an official name

Super Smash Bros. isn't using the new control scheme. The Gamecube style controller is what it's being made for.

Yeah. I sure wouldn't use the Nunchuck for that game! :shock:


And now that my Gamecube keeps freezing on me (I accidently spilled some soda on it a couple months ago) I'm eagerly awaiting this even more and more. Next week, since I get paid tomorrow, I will go and reserve for a Wii and the Wii Zelda version just so I can make sure I get it.


Does anyoen know how much (typically) it costs to reserve a system? Or would that depend on the store? I got to Gamestop (only place where I buy my games).

 

[Victor Von Doom]

Re: Nintendo's Revolution gets an official name

Yeah. I sure wouldn't use the Nunchuck for that game! :shock:


And now that my Gamecube keeps freezing on me (I accidently spilled some soda on it a couple months ago) I'm eagerly awaiting this even more and more. Next week, since I get paid tomorrow, I will go and reserve for a Wii and the Wii Zelda version just so I can make sure I get it.


Does anyoen know how much (typically) it costs to reserve a system? Or would that depend on the store? I got to Gamestop (only place where I buy my games).

Normally to reserve something at GameStop...you need to put down like 10%. But for the systems I believe you have to put down 20-25%. But don't quote me on that....

 

[Ice]

Re: Nintendo's Revolution gets an official name

Normally to reserve something at GameStop...you need to put down like 10%. But for the systems I believe you have to put down 20-25%. But don't quote me on that....

Oops. Too late.

But I'll be able to afford it.

 

[Victor Von Doom]

Re: Nintendo's Revolution gets an official name

Oops. Too late.

HA! You sly, cheeky bastard. Well played good sir. :lol:

 

[DGspider-fan]

Wii release

Somebody supposedly leaked some info too soon....The Wii release date in the U.S. will be Nov. 19th and sell for $250.00 ($249.99 or $249.95 more likely) and will come with Wii sports. :roll: Not the most exciting game but at least it comes with something. Also the games should retail for around $50.00 with something like 20-25 games at launch and 30 or so out by the end of the year. Nintendo should make the official announcement today.

I guess Japan gets the Wii on Dec 2nd with no Wii sports for a little cheaper.

 

[Fredrik Martinsson]

Re: Wii release

I guess Japan gets the Wii on Dec 2nd with no Wii sports for a little cheaper.

Wasn't the Wii relase suppose to be on the same date worldwide? Or is it just The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess that is (confirmed by Nintendo by the way)?
But that would be pretty stupid since it is confirmed by Nintendo that they will be relased on the same day in the US and if LoZ: TP for Wii is released before the actual Wii in Japan and EU then it would just be bad planning :wink:

 

[DGspider-fan]

Re: Wii release

I guess there is a chance that the information is false. The article I read was in the new york post. Nintendo might annouce something different today? I do think it's strange that I can't find anything about the European launch.

 

[Fuzzy Birds]

Re: Wii release

I'm quite excited about this; I was expecting a late October launch, but I don't honestly have the money that month, so it's a bit of a blessing.

Anyway, I don't mind it coming with Wii Sports, it looks like a fun little game, it's accessible to almost everyone, and it's the one launch title that I think really shows off the controller in a multitude of ways. It's the most logical game to come packaged with in my opinion, considering they're aiming for a mass market, non fanatic gamer market as well.

I'm awaiting the European launch date and price quite eagerly, but knowing the near extorniate price ranges for games here in the Netherlands (as an example, Mario Golf on the GC is STILL E60 {about $73 or so!}), I'm unfortunately expecting the Wii to come in at least E250 ($270), with games at E50 ($62). Looks like I might have to look to internet shopping for games at least.

EDIT: and no, the information is correct, according to all the sites I've been on this morning.

 

[Friday]

Re: Wii release

$250? Blech. I'll wait till it drops to $200, wich should be within a year. Or untill they do a better bundle like Twilight Princess. Wii sports doesn't intrest me.

 

[Hibiki]

Re: Nintendo Wii - prerelease news & discussion

Totally worth it compared to other systems. And I thought LOZ was coming out Nov 1st.

 

[Ice]

Re: Wii release

I'm quite excited about this; I was expecting a late October launch, but I don't honestly have the money that month, so it's a bit of a blessing.

Never seen a system released in October. Always in late November to get the holiday season sales.

 

[Friday]

Re: Nintendo Wii - prerelease news & discussion

So it was just pointed out to me that I'll be getting my vacation pay (about a free $500) from work two weeks before the Wii comes out. Now I was concidering using it for a new computer, or a trip to Atlantic City (Big MTG GP that some people I know are hitting, then the casino's after) but now... I dunno.

 

[Ice]

Re: Nintendo Wii - prerelease news & discussion

We'll I'll be reserving mine real soon with also reserving the Wii version of Twilight Princess. I already had the GC version reserved, but going to give that to a friend as a late b-day gift.

 

[Fredrik Martinsson]

Re: Nintendo Wii - prerelease news & discussion

So after a little research on Wii and LoZ: TP this is what I found out:

- Wii will not have a worldwide release (as posted before). It's November 19 for US and December 11 for Japan (no words on EU).

- The two different versions (GC and Wii) will not be released on the same day (in US). The Wii version will be a launch title for Wii so it will released on the same day (November 19). The GC version will not be released until December 11.

- The release date for the GC version MIGHT be November 26 in EU and the Wii version will be probably a launch title in Japan and EU too.

 

[Hibiki]

Re: Nintendo Wii - prerelease news & discussion

Gay. What happened to Nov 1st release on GC? *sigh* I hate Gamestop employees. They don't know **** about anything.

 

[Ultimates]

Re: Nintendo Wii - prerelease news & discussion

Hey, figured I would throw my opinion in the mix and this is NOT trying to debate with anyone....

XBOX360- pricey, nice graphics, but nothing I havent seen on my computer before. honestly, most, excluding like ONE title that comes to mind, I could play on my PC with better graphics, or at least so close that it wouldnt matter. I know someone said that no one likes to buy games on the PC, and this may be true for most people, but I would much rather play a game there (perhaps this is due to having a high end system, a 27" widescreen HD monitor....... and a son who hogs the tv with Bob the Builder, but thats besides the point)
In conclusion, do I think the 360 LOOKS cool? Yea, but sure as hell aint worth all the money to drop, although if I didnt have a sweet *** pc i might think differently...

PS3- So far, all I hear is blue ray, and there was talk about them banning the resell of games.... blue ray sounds cool (and purchasing the PS3 also a cheaper alternative) but I REALLY dislike the ban part. I also heard its gonna be pretty damn pricey, which is a big negative. Also to be honest, Sony and I arent on best terms atm.... PSP was medicore, nothing has come out worthwhile in a LONG time, and after TWO PS2's both crashing, I vowed not to buy another, so out of all the systems, this has the least chance of landing on my shelf.

Wii- The name IS pretty gay, but who f***in cares? I doubt many people will say "that name is really lame, Im never gonna play it..." and when it comes down to it, how "cool" is the "xbox360" or "playstation"?
Besides the point, as of now, I think the controller idea sounds really retarded, that was my first impression, but hey, i havent seen it in person yet, so i could be totally wrong.


As of now, I own an Xbox, which I love, and a gamecube. The gamecube was my sons, and to be honest, it looked like a good portion of the games sucked, or maybe were just too kiddy, but for the sole reason this system had RE 0,1, and 4, made this one of my favorite systems. I think we all know Nintendo isnt going anywhere soon, or even by 2008/09. They make games that are fun for all ages, and will as long as they have icons like donkey kong, metroid, mario or zelda, they will always be in the game.
Based on the past though, I predict the PS3 being on top again, but with the xbox360 and the ....well, u know the name, i think this could totally go either way. microsoft established with the xbox they can make a system, and now with some more experience in the field, i think they could pull off much better numbers than with the original, providing they get some more exclusive games (other than Halo), and I really hope they pull off some RPG's (since they were basically non-existant on the original).
Nintendo has obviously established themselves on the field, and their kiddie geared are a good bonus.... or can also be a minus, depends on ur age. This controller thing could also sway or disway alot of people, although Im sure if the concept is hurting numbers, they will have a regular controller and still do awesome.

Im actually wondering when Microsoft is going to produce a portable system of their own, since this seems to be the trend, and I would be interested to see this.

One thing I kinda am hoping to avoid with the next gen is console categorizing. What I mean is, if I want to play alot of good FPS, then i need xbox, or platform, gamecube, or rpg, ps2.... end of rant

 

[Fredrik Martinsson]

Re: Nintendo Wii - prerelease news & discussion

Some new release dates for Wii:

- Japan Wii Release: December 2
- Europe Wii Release: December 8
- Australia Wii Release: December 9


And the worldwide release for Zelda GC:

- Twilight Princess GameCube release: December 11

- Zelda for Wii will be released at the same date as the launch of Wii in your region.

Edit: Some rumours have started up that the GC version of Zelda will ONLY be released in the US (after an article on IGN) but Nintendo has said nothing about this and no EU stores has removed Zelda GC from their release list so don't believe it (yet anyway).

 

[eroz]

Re: Nintendo Wii - prerelease news & discussion

Anyone know who is taking Pre-orders in the States???? Amazon had a pre-order earlier, I was able to get one but I want to be able to get it on launch day...

 

[SSJmole]

Re: Nintendo Wii - prerelease news & discussion

accouding to ign its only going to be £179 in the UK and 249 Euros in Europe.
extra Wiimote's for the princely sum of £29/€39,
nunchuck attachments for £14/€19 and that all-important Virtual Console-aiding Classic Controller, priced at £14/€19.
Games will cost between £34-£39 (49-50 Euros).




So i its cheap enough and comes with wiisports so i think i'll get this on dec 8th(day after my birthday) looks great.