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AnalogKid
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Thu Jul 19, 2007 7:01 am Post subject: Questions about the Wii |
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I’m not too much of a gamer, so I don’t really pay much attention to “gaming news”.
Anyway, I’m thinking about getting a Nintendo Wii and had some questions.
I chose the Wii over other consoles mainly because my wife expressed interest in the more “physically active” games, plus we have an (almost) 2 year old that I think would enjoy it in the near future.
It looks like the main console is going for about $250 not including extra controllers etc. What other “extras” should I think about getting? I see they have wireless remotes, a “nunchuck”??? charging station…etc
Can you guys recommend good games…family friendly or not.
Has there been any news of a price drop? I know the PS3 is dropping prices.
Is there any news of a new version coming out that I should wait for? |
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onefast1
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Thu Jul 19, 2007 7:30 am Post subject: |
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Get it and a classic controller. Don't buy any extra controllers until you look at WiiPlay, its 9 more games and a controller for 50$. I think its a good deal and the games are cool. I like Tiger Woods 2007 the most, I also enjoy several of the virtual games I downloaded from the wii store like galaga, sonic the hedge hog and mario brothers ...etc. I also got Zelda, need for speed carbon, monkey ball blitz and excite truck which are also really cool... Either way you cant go wrong with the wii and I don't think you'll see a price drop anytime soon.  |
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the taz man
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Location: CT, USA
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Thu Jul 19, 2007 8:14 am Post subject: |
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TLZ:TWP = good game not nessaceraly child friendly.
Super paper mario = decent game
Rayman: raving rabbits = fun collection of mini games kids 10+
TMNT = decent game, kids 10+
and i will have to look at the rest of my collection when i get home. |
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AnalogKid
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Thu Jul 19, 2007 8:54 am Post subject: |
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Cool, thanks for the info. I think we are going to go try one out this weekend. I just want to be prepared for pushy sales people and know what they are talking about.
I was looking online and see that they sell an extra component cable. I have a 42" HD plasma, should I get this cable? Would it be a big improvement over what it comes with? |
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onefast1
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Thu Jul 19, 2007 9:12 am Post subject: |
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AnalogKid wrote:
I was looking online and see that they sell an extra component cable. I have a 42" HD plasma, should I get this cable? Would it be a big improvement over what it comes with?
Yes. |
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AnalogKid
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Thu Jul 19, 2007 5:39 pm Post subject: |
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So now I'm all excited to get one. I called all over and nobody has them in stock. One store said they "might" be getting some on Sunday, but I'd have to wait in line before the store opens if I want a chance at one.  |
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sully_51
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Location: Kansas, USA
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Thu Jul 19, 2007 8:00 pm Post subject: |
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AnalogKid wrote:So now I'm all excited to get one. I called all over and nobody has them in stock. One store said they "might" be getting some on Sunday, but I'd have to wait in line before the store opens if I want a chance at one.
I coulda told you that was gonna happen... If you have a 24 hour Walmart nearby, they usually put those out somewhere between 12 and 1AM, if they get any, so that might be a good bet for you. |
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AnalogKid
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Fri Jul 20, 2007 8:06 am Post subject: |
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So I called all over and my only chance was to stand in line early on Sunday.
Got to work this morning and decided to call a few stores nearby. OMG!! Wal mart has 1 left!! I asked if they would hold it for me, but I guess it's against their policy. Damn...no way would it still be there by the end of the day. So I took off and hauled ass down the street and picked it up!
So now I have to sit here all day at work while my Wii sits in the box 
I also picked up the sports pack (8 games plus controller) which was about the same price as a new controller itself. Well, there goes getting anything done for awhile  |
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"It's just like the story of the grasshopper and the octopus: all year long the grasshopper kept burrying acorns for winter, while the octopus mooched off his girlfriend and watched TV, but then the winter came, and the grasshopper died, and the octopus ate all his acorns - and also he got a race car! Is any of this getting through to you?" -FRY
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the taz man
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Fri Jul 20, 2007 8:09 am Post subject: |
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It's a good way to exercise while having fun! |
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AnalogKid
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Fri Jul 20, 2007 8:20 am Post subject: |
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the taz man wrote:It's a good way to exercise while having fun!
That is exactly the only reason the wife is letting me get one |
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"It's just like the story of the grasshopper and the octopus: all year long the grasshopper kept burrying acorns for winter, while the octopus mooched off his girlfriend and watched TV, but then the winter came, and the grasshopper died, and the octopus ate all his acorns - and also he got a race car! Is any of this getting through to you?" -FRY
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Rahhstah
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Fri Jul 20, 2007 8:24 am Post subject: |
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I'd buy a Wii...if they ever had one instock when I meander through.
and I refuse to buy one of their stupid bundles...not that I ever see those instore either  |
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Fri Jul 20, 2007 10:02 am Post subject: |
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eBay or classified ad is your friend. Got mine that way. Sure, you pay a bit more, but you don't have to wait. |
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onefast1
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Fri Jul 20, 2007 10:37 am Post subject: |
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AnalogKid wrote:So I called all over and my only chance was to stand in line early on Sunday.
Got to work this morning and decided to call a few stores nearby. OMG!! Wal mart has 1 left!! I asked if they would hold it for me, but I guess it's against their policy. Damn...no way would it still be there by the end of the day. So I took off and hauled ass down the street and picked it up!
So now I have to sit here all day at work while my Wii sits in the box
I also picked up the sports pack (8 games plus controller) which was about the same price as a new controller itself. Well, there goes getting anything done for awhile
WoOHoO! Wii it! OH! and I will say by Monday you will hurt, specially if you golf. |
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Location: Left Field
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Tue Jul 24, 2007 1:40 pm Post subject: |
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dstg_ll wrote:eBay or classified ad is your friend. Got mine that way. Sure, you pay a bit more, but you don't have to wait.
I got mine on craigslist before Xmas. Traded a TMX Elmo doll and paid his cost for the Wii. It was funny. He went into a store looking for a TMX Elmo and stumbled on the Wii. I read his post and went into a store looking for a Wii. No Wii but the TMX Elmo was there.
Wiiplay is a must have. You will have friends that want to play. Also Zelda is great!
My arms hurt for the first three days from playing the boxing. Great fun! |
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seca111
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I got mine from sams club  |
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