The Official Nintendo Wii Thread.

[Jibbajaba]

Why do so many people keep saying that looks like the PS2 controller? Just 'cuz of the two sticks? What kind of conventional controller these days doesn't have two sticks?

The thing just looks like a modern day SNES controller.

Probably ironically because of the 4 button array and dpad LOL :roll:

Which originally appeared on the SNES controller.

Chris

[youruglyclone]

I believe this round of the console war is over...

for the second coming has arrived!

http://revolution.ign.com/articles/706/706955p1.html

[GrandAmChandler]

I believe this round of the console war is over...

for the second coming has arrived!

http://revolution.ign.com/articles/706/706955p1.html

HOLY CRAP~~!!! The Dog better be in it. He made the game.

[Slate]

Now that i have heard more about this system, I'm actually thinking i'll preorder one at EB to have one at launch, not that that makes any sense because most launch units are no good.. LOL

[can_dude]

Now that i have heard more about this system, I'm actually thinking i'll preorder one at EB to have one at launch, not that that makes any sense because most launch units are no good.. LOL

well if your going to get a launch unit, it may as well be nintendo, they have (BY FAR) the best track record of launches with the least amount of defective units. FYI: the 360 set a record for most defective launch units (24% i believe was the estimate). Avg systems run a 12-16% defective rate on launch. Gamecube was very low as far as that goes. I don't have any numbers on them, but when I worked at gamestop for all three launches, the Gamecube was the only system i didn't have to take a defective unit back.

[FantasiaWHT]

Now that i have heard more about this system, I'm actually thinking i'll preorder one at EB to have one at launch, not that that makes any sense because most launch units are no good.. LOL

well if your going to get a launch unit, it may as well be nintendo, they have (BY FAR) the best track record of launches with the least amount of defective units. FYI: the 360 set a record for most defective launch units (24% i believe was the estimate). Avg systems run a 12-16% defective rate on launch. Gamecube was very low as far as that goes. I don't have any numbers on them, but when I worked at gamestop for all three launches, the Gamecube was the only system i didn't have to take a defective unit back.

I worked at EB for over a year as a manager and the ONE AND ONLY defective GC I ever saw had a sticky hood-release button. That's it.

I would have NO qualms about buying a Nintendo release system. A Sony release system? Get the replacement plan.

[petewhitley]

The simple answer to that is that in this day and age of global software sales, they have to have a global name, something "Revolution" certainly isn't. Anyone who has heard Iwata try to say revolution would very much understand that name wouldn't fly at all in japan... and really, I don't think it would have worked in japan even beyond the phonetic difficulties.

Sure it would have. It's no different than any of the other umpteen English-derived console names over the years. And mispronounciation never stopped the Japanese from adopting English words into everyday life.

[hezeuschrist]

It's still a situation they need to try to avoid, and they've done so.

[poloplayr]

At this very moment I just want to grab Nintendo and snuggle. Just for a bit. Can I? I wuv you, Nintendo.

[Avenger]

I think this is the year us Nintendo fans have been waiting for. No more being dissapointed and thoughts of whyyyyy are you doing this to us??? They are delivering huge this year, bigger than ever, totally stealing the show in a lot of people's eyes. I feel the revolution coming, and that revolution is wii.

[youruglyclone]

http://www.smashbros.com/en/movie/index.html

it's...showtime!

[Rev. Link]

Hrm... can't get that movie to play.

[hezeuschrist]

FYI: the 360 set a record for most defective launch units (24% i believe was the estimate).

Oh please. Just because the internet said so doesn't make it true. There's absolutely no way in hell there was a 24% return rate.

[slip81]

I'm curious, if the Wii is supposed to lack super high def and all the other bells and whistles, and is supposed to be a cheap system; why does EB gave the games listed at $59.99

After all the cool stuff they've announced at E3 I kinda want one, but I definately won't buy it if they're jumping on the $60 bandwagon.

[hydr0x]

FYI: the 360 set a record for most defective launch units (24% i believe was the estimate).

Oh please. Just because the internet said so doesn't make it true. There's absolutely no way in hell there was a 24% return rate.

i wouldn't bet any money at that hezeus, seriously i couldn't believe how many people had to return their launch 360 at the store i work at

[Rev. Link]

That's just EB covering their asses. Since 360 games are $60, they're guessing Wii games might be too. It's okay to guess high, then can always lower the price later. But it's bad to guess low. If they say you can get Wii games at $50, then you pre-order and later they raise it up to $60, you'd be pissed.

[Zap!]

Well, the Revolution now quite possibly goes down as the coolest codename for a system of all-time, right along with the Katana. I should make a seperate topic for this, with a poll of all codenames (Dolphin, Ultra 64, Project Reality, etc.).

[pixelsnpolygons]

Quite the epic thread to just jump into. Anyway, played Wii at E3 and loved it - especially Sonic Wild Fire and Elebits. The system sort of reminds me of the Dreamcast for some reason, which is fine by me as the DC is my favorite system ever.

[sabre2922]

Wii related: There have been rumors on the net recently about Twilight Princess for Gamecube being released within a month or soo even one sight -Gamepro.com- stating that it could release in a couple weeks :roll:

anyone have any info on this?

[UK Collector]

If Wii doesnt have a version of Samba de Amigo, it
would be a crying shame. The system is crying out for it.
And i think it would sell a lot of copies. The controller
is perfect for it, so no more shelling out for maracas.
The only problem may be you might need two controllers,
but you could still package that together and keep costs
low.

Wii is really starting to excite me now. Gamefaqs.com did
a poll, and about a quarter of the people (over 12000)
said they would ONLY be buying a Wii. I think Nintendo has
got it right this time, but I have one worry. Will developers
all make their games easier because its a new system, and
it will take the average joe a while to get used to? It already
looks like Super Mario Galaxy has been made easier, I hope
it is only the launch games which are. Still Im going to buy
one for the same reason I buy Lightgun games, I want to
feel like Im more immersed, and controllers dont do that
for me anymore.

[Mr.FoodMonster]

http://forums.nintendo.com/nintendo/board/message?board.id=revolution&message.id=1159528

Looks like the Wii at E3 ran off modified GC hardware. Those games looked nice, but they are going to look even nicer on the real Wii.

[npward.]

http://forums.nintendo.com/nintendo/board/message?board.id=revolution&message.id=1159528

Looks like the Wii at E3 ran off modified GC hardware. Those games looked nice, but they are going to look even nicer on the real Wii.

I read an article on this yesterday. I really dont think we will be seeing a graphics upgrade (ok with me) until some of the later gen Wii games start showing up. Nintendo wouldn't garuntee a Q4 launch without knowing where their system is in develpoment. If they were still working on the development of the graphics card, I really doubt they would make that launch window.

But then again, I'm not a fancy analyst.

So, yeah, what you saw at E3 is what you get folks. It's not a bad thing at all. Did you see Super Mario Galaxy?

[Icarus Moonsight]

http://forums.nintendo.com/nintendo/board/message?board.id=revolution&message.id=1159528

Looks like the Wii at E3 ran off modified GC hardware. Those games looked nice, but they are going to look even nicer on the real Wii.

OMG if this is true... (imagines Twilight Princess running on an actual Wii) I was fine with the look of what they showed @ E3 but holy shit... I'm speechless, completely floored.

The extra cord, not the nunchaku one, but the long one that trailed off frame (G4 E3 live) when some shmoe was playing, kinda bugged me. I wanted to know why a wireless control needed a cord like that. I figured with all the demo they were doing they most likely had to plug the Wiimote into an outlet for power cause batteries wouldn't hold up to hours of demo. I never thought that cord could be plugged into a Gamecube though!!!

I can see why N was kinda low key about the whole thing though. E3 was more to show the Wiimote and how it worked. I can see alot of people being very shocked when they first try out a Wii kiosk... I don't think it will be a huge difference but I'm sure it will be at least smoother and cleaner looking which is welcome.

Who would have thought that Nintendo would rock E3 and next gen gaming with a Gamecube! LMAO

[WanganRunner]

I'm not in the least bit surprised about all that stuff running on modified cubes. The cube is a damned underrated system, especially for textures. Just because it can't display in the ungodly resolutions of the Xbox doesn't make it graphically incompetent. I think some of its effect capabilities more than make up for its shortcomings in other areas. I will contest ANY claim that the cube was a failure, either technologically or from a retail standpoint.

Anyway, as far as launch units go, Nintendo is fireproof. I have *never* had a Nintendo product fail on me in any way, shape, or form. It's just a given that their launch systems will be perfect, they wouldn't sell them otherwise.

Sony and Microsoft, capable as they may be at designing hardware, still don't have the mindset of a console producer. They come from the world where revisions, patches, and fixes is okay, whereas for a home videogame console it needs to just come out of the box and work perfectly from the first time you fire it up to the last time you shut it off.

Anyway, I <3 Nintendo right now. I have no vested interest in the other consoles failing, I'll buy them both, but I'd really love to see Nintendo take back some ground this generation and put an end to the madness that has become our hobby of late.

[SkiDragon]

I think the "classic controller" should be supplemented by an adapter that allows one to connect the original controllers instead.

[npward.]

Wow, I feel dumb for disagreeing with the whole 'Wii in a Gamecube' theory. It looks like Nintendo came out today and admitted to it.

http://biz.gamedaily.com/industry/feature/?id=12739&rp=49

[Muscelli]

i wonder if nintendo power will start packing in demo discs for wii games

[badinsults]

Wow, I feel dumb for disagreeing with the whole 'Wii in a Gamecube' theory. It looks like Nintendo came out today and admitted to it.

http://biz.gamedaily.com/industry/feature/?id=12739&rp=49

Well, basically they are saying that it was just the Wii hardware in a gamecube shell. They aren't saying that it was modified gamecube hardware.

[kainemaxwell]

Didn't SNK recently sign on for the Wii also?

[sabre2922]

I think the "classic controller" should be supplemented by an adapter that allows one to connect the original controllers instead.

Naa

the Retro controller that Nintendo has planned for the Wii will be just fine for any of the classic legacy games from NES to N64.

In fact once I saw the "classic controller" it was the final selling point for me and now im REALLY looking forward to the Wii moreso than anything besides MGS4.

[SkiDragon]

Well, if not by Nintendo then some third party should do it.

[studvicious]

I just had an interesting thought about the "Wii" name. And it actually doesn't sound as weird to me anymore. For some reason the word, Hawaii popped into my head. And we all know that it definately sounds like "E" at the end so it really isn't far-fetched for Wii to be pronounced like WE.

That is all... :D

[kainemaxwell]

There a release date yet?

[FantasiaWHT]

This thought popped into my head last night and I couldn't get it out, so I'm sharing it with all of you.

I live in Wisconsin, so that means I get to play with my... WI-Wii!!

[Teknik_SE-R]

Wow, for the official nintendo Wii thread, it sure has gone downhill

[Teknik_SE-R]

I heard DVD playback was going to be a dongle

[FantasiaWHT]

It also hadn't been posted in in almost two months. I figure conversation is more likely to start up again with stupid jokes than any intellectual debate, so.... ;)

[atomicthumbs]

Nice size comparison for the optional classic controller.
http://www.planetgamecube.com/media/2533/1/22078.jpg
(didn't see this posted anywhere yet)

[gjb-sensei]

Man, hardware-wise, it seems everything looks sexy for the Wii.

[jajaja]

I wonder how many of the Wii games that will require you to be active with the controller. What if just want to sit in the good chair, dim the lights, get some snacks and just relax and play.

[business]

I wonder how many of the Wii games that will require you to be active with the controller. What if just want to sit in the good chair, dim the lights, get some snacks and just relax and play.

That's my only concern about the Wii, really. Most of my 'video game time' is my time to relax after a long day. If the Wii forces me to jump, kick, punch, and slide - that's really not that relaxing.

[Richter]

you are not flailing your hands around like a monkey. You move your wrists.

[atomicthumbs]

I had heard that the release date was changed from the 19th to the day after Thanksgiving. Website still shows the 19th, so I'm sure it is nothing.

[business]

I had heard that the release date was changed from the 19th to the day after Thanksgiving. Website still shows the 19th, so I'm sure it is nothing.

I haven't heard anything, and I'm sure the internet would be exploding right now if it had. So, it's news to me if they have.

[Daniel Thomas]

I see that the local EB store is setting up thier Wii display. A couple of the Wii boxes were on the floor, so I picked it up and took a good look. It's a nice packaging, very similar to the DS Lite box.

I also noticed that the "Wii Sports Included" label weren't on the boxes. I'm assuming those are stickers that are pasted on, and this pretty much confirms my theory that Nintendo will eventually offer a "core" system without any pack-in game.

I don't have any idea when such a move will be made, but it's a safe bet that Christmas 2006 is out of the question. Nintendo is likely holding this card for the inevitable Microsoft or Sony price drops in 2007. There's too much pressure for both of them to sell units and get the prices down. Sony especially.

This leaves Nintendo in a perfect position to either drop the price of the Wii hardware, or sell the core system at a lower price. Remember that the DS dropped from $150 to $120 within its first year. We'll see a $200 Wii before too long.

As always, it's probably wiser to wait a little while, until new consoles have established themselves a bit. Early adotpers get the bragging rights, but they always have to pay for it.

[jajaja]

Turns out that Wii got the most expencive standard controller in the history (atleast what i know). Here it costs $98 for a Wiimote + nunchuk. The Wii itself is about $350.

[Oobgarm]

Interesting tidbits on DVD Playback (Japan only) and how the retail price was determined...

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=20729

[Kejoriv]

Interesting tidbits on DVD Playback (Japan only) and how the retail price was determined...

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=20729

Interesting. Sounds like it will be like another Panasonic GameCube.

[atomicthumbs]

Interesting tidbits on DVD Playback (Japan only) and how the retail price was determined...

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=20729

Interesting. Sounds like it will be like another Panasonic GameCube.

God I hope not! I barely escaped my girlfriend's wrath after I purchased the Q.

[Jasoco]

I already have a half dozen DVD players and the only one that looks good on my TV is STILL my regular DVD recorder through Component. So I don't give a care if the Wii does it or not. Take it out and lower the price. I don't care. I don't need it. DVD players are a dime a dozen now. And almost as small as one.

[Lothars]

I already have a half dozen DVD players and the only one that looks good on my TV is STILL my regular DVD recorder through Component. So I don't give a care if the Wii does it or not. Take it out and lower the price. I don't care. I don't need it. DVD players are a dime a dozen now. And almost as small as one.

that's true, but for the current price I would rather have it be able to play dvd's than not

I don't know I don't like the price at the moment, it's what's stopping me from getting a Wii at launch

[Pente]

That is fucking horrible, nice move Nintendo.

Jesus Christ. I thought it was fucking joke.

It's not?

Are you kidding?

Oh come fucking on.

Hai guys guess what? Our new dog does Nintendo's new system on the floor when we leave him crated for more than 5 hours.

I'd like to meet the marketing genius who came up with this one, and punch him in the eye.

Yes, let's not try and alienate our old userbase.

'Hey, let's make a name that is uncomfortable to say!'
'Ok, how about Fawhoop?'
'Now, that's too weird.'
'How about NESr, so we can hark back to the days where everyone fondly remembers Nintendo?'
'No, THAT MAKES TOO MUCH SENSE.'
'Hey guys, I'll be right back, I gotta take a wee'
'THAT'S PERFECT! PRINT THAT MOTHERFUCKER!'

I would honestly take 'Snakes on a Gamesystem' over this monstrosity of a name.

Now if you don't mind, I'm going to go drop the sequel to the Wii in my toilet in my bathroom.

"Snakes on a Gamesystem" LOL Yeah I dont know what they were thinking.. I'm sorry but when I hear "Wii" I think you're talking about pee. Nice move Nintendo. Who were the marketing geniuses who thought of that one @_@

[atomicthumbs]

At first, I was a bit wary of the name "Wii"...

Shortly thereafter and still - I think it's perfect! I just have to admit that a unique name like that is perfect for what a unique system (wii will find out soon enough).

Wii... It just looks and sounds like A LOT of fun!!!

http://www.music-motorcycles.com/mario/wii-cowbell.gif