The book is all but formally closed for new Wii releases, I felt it was an appropriate time to start this thread. This thread exists for the purpose of,
-Encouraging discussion about collecting for the Wii
and
-For people to exchange tips and advice about collecting for the Wii.
ie:
How rare is "game A"?
Where can I find cheap/good/rare Wii games?
Informing people about unusual/interesting games
What are the merits of/issues with collecting for the Wii?
This thread is NOT for,
-Trolling the Wii. Make your own thread if you insist on doing this. The Wii is a part of history now, it's time has come and gone and we can only analyze it, not change it.
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To start the discussion, here are some questions/talking points,
1.How do you believe collecting for the Wii will be viewed once the dust has settled? The Wii sold 100 million units, I believe there's a whole generation, new and old, that were influenced by the Wii and a percentage of them who are not currently collectors or hardcore gamers will become interested in Wii collecting in the future.
2.There are for instance millions of adults that wouldn't buy any other console, but they bought a Wii. Might a small percentage of them start collecting for Wii eventually?
3.The Wii is a unique console, a unique experiment, and the appreciation for it could very well grow if its features aren't repeated. If motion control largely dries up, the Wii will have a distinct lasting appeal.
4.The Wii has some cool exclusive games, and some games demand have already surpassed their supply (ie: Xenoblade). What are some games that could increase in demand in the future?
5.What is appealing to you about Wii collecting?
6.What is a rare game that people underestimate its rarity?
7.What is it like to collect for Wii outside the US?
ie:
Japan?
Canada?
UK?
Australia?
etc.
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WII GAMES
This list is far from exhaustive, it's just meant as a baseline for the Wii's games and hopefully as a basic informative tool.
Some games can easily fit within different categories, but nonetheless I've listed each game only once.
Every game listed is an exclusive unless otherwise marked.
This list excludes overt shovelware.
(Currently) Expensive: (prices are for complete copies)
$110- Zelda: Skyward Sword Gold Wiimote bundle
$100- Metroid Prime Trilogy
$95- Xenoblade Chronicles
$70- One Piece Unlimited Adventure
$65- Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn
Uncommon:
Shiren the Wanderer
Pandora's Tower
Fragile Dreams: Farewell Ruins of The Moon
The Sky Crawlers: Innocent Aces
Cheap but good: (around $5)
Zack and Wiki: Quest for Barbaros Treasure
Excite Truck
Excitebots: Trick Racing
Metroid Prime 3
Metroid: Other M (cheap, but "good" is debatable)
Battalion Wars 2
Red Steel 2
Sid Meier's Pirates!
Dragon Quest Swords (very, very underrated)
Elebits
Mid-Value First Party (so $15-$50):
Super Mario Galaxy
Super Mario Galaxy 2
New Super Mario Bros Wii
Mario Kart Wii
Super Paper Mario
Super Mario All Stars (compilation, not exclusive)
Donkey Kong Country Returns
Super Smash Bros Brawl
The Legend of Zelda:Twilight Princess
The Legend of Zelda:Skyward Sword
Kirby's Epic Yarn
Kirby's Return to Dreamland
Kirby's Dream Collection
Animal Crossing: City Folk
Imports:
Another Code R (PAL release. Sequel to the DS game Trace Memory)
Captain Rainbow
Earthseeker
Tatsunoko vs. Capcom (has differences from US version, ie: characters and music)
Monster Hunter G (was on PS2 in Japan, not exclusive)
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest 25th Anniversary (compilation, not exclusive)
Zangeki no Reginleiv
Fatal Frame IV
Tales of Graces (released in US on PS3)
Kiki Trick
Takt of Magic
Ikenie no Yoru
Imabikisou: Kaimei Hen
Uniques (weird new IP):
Little King's Story
Madworld
Opoona
Mushroom Men:The Spore Wars
Deadly Creatures
No More Heroes (ported to PS3 afterwards)
No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle
Endless Ocean
Endless Ocean:Blue World
Spyborgs
Notable Miscellaneous Games:
Sin & Punishment:Star Successor
Punch-Out!!
Donkey Kong Barrel Blast
Mario Sports Mix
Arc Rise Fantasia
Tatsunoko vs Capcom
Monster Hunter Tri
The Last Story
Wario Ware Smooth Moves
Wario Land: Shake It!
Sonic and the Secret Rings
Sonic Colors
Rhythm Heaven Fever
Muramasa: The Demon Blade
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Crystal Bearers
Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World
Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles (ported to PS3 but no retail release there)
Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles (ported to PS3 but no retail release there)
Rune Factory Frontier
Pokemon Battle Revolution
Mario Party 8
Mario Party 9
Disney Epic Mickey
A Boy and His Blob
Trauma Center: Second Opinion
Trauma Center: New Blood
Trauma Team
Castlevania Judgment
Klonoa
Totally Miscellaneous Games:
NiGHTS:Journey of Dreams
Lost in Shadow
Batman: The Brave and the Bold
Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo
The Conduit
The Conduit 2
Link's Crossbow Training
Sonic and the Black Knight
Boom Blox
Boom Blox Bash Party
Kororinpa: Marble Mania
Marble Saga: Kororinpa
Dewy's Adventure
Ivy the Kiwi? (also on DS)
de Blob
Castle of Shikigami III
Ultimate Shooting Collection (compilation, not exclusive)
Blast Works
Flingsmash
The Muchables