Wii, WiiWare & Virtual Console

Topic: Is everyone happy with their Wii?

Chungii_V · 2009-08-29T03:08:21+00:00

I am new here and thought I'd start with a question..... (okay statement then question) I have used this place lots in the last couple of years since I have bought my Wii, it's been good for game info and so on. Now I'd like to know just how happy everyone is with their wii? I am beginning to doubt that it's going to remain the main console in my home much longer as the wait for good games proves ever fruitless (NOT GOOD MINIGAME GAMES there are plenty of those). I have enjoyed a lot of the new games and especially the new controls adding life to gaming. My first console was a SEGA Master System, then NES, a bit of a lull as I realised there was a real world out there, then Ps1, n64, xbox and now wii as I realise the real world isnt always that great ;} I remember when I was real young and my old man bringing home his mates Atari for the weekend and spending hours on games like H.E.R.O. and of course Space Invaders, Pitfall and so on. I am finding now that the novelty of controls wears off, that there's not a lot of substance in the games that are being made for wii. And to add to that there is a shift towards "re-newing" old games. An example is the upcoming Metroid series - looks good except they are the main games I've been playing since buying my wii. I am not going out to buy games for a new control system. A lot of anti-wii has been stirred by the decision a little while back to stop Fatal Frame 4 coming out of Japan. If Nintendo want to keep games aimed at the 5-10 year old bracket and the casual gamer then they are going to squeeze their own way out of our place. With two teenage boys, one not far off and myself being the main gamers at home the wii has lost it's shine and the xbox is currently muscling it's way back in. Until I can afford a new console the Wii remains shadowed by a big black box. That's another thing; talking of affording things. The Wii was cheap to buy, BUT THEN another remote, two nunchuks, classic controller (Which is hardly used in favour of GC controller), 2 gamecube controllers, SD card, Gamecube memory card, usb wi-fi connector (lasted 6 mths before frying) wireless internet router (wasn't buying another usb connector) second sensor bar (first one died), new dvd drive after 14 mths (According to Nintendo it had something in the drive "not manufactured" but they wouldn't say what, yet my xbox is now 10 years old and still chugging along - not to mention the 3 working ps1 consoles I still have), Third remote, Charging stations for remotes (In case you haven't noticed these remotes chew some power) 2 gun zappers, 3 steering wheels (one did come with Mario Kart), NOW Extra sensor needed to play the likes of Wiii Sports Resort and (of course) future titles, so that's 3 of those I'll need. So that's nearly a PS3 I'd reckon.....an Xbox 360 well set up. DAMN these sneaky guys at Nintendo by the time I realised what was going on I'm left with a pretty empty and disappointed feeling. I'd love to hear what others think, and if your experience has been a happy one or a bit of a bummer.

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TKOWL
Sat 29th Aug 2009

Aviator wrote:

Machu wrote:

That looks awsome.

I WANT THAT!

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Machu
Sat 29th Aug 2009

@Aviator: The poor thing is on the floor at the moment.

Get yourself one of those decals, they are REALLY cheap, REALLY cool lookin', and REALLY easy to apply (that's a lie). Very tough though for a sticker, you wouldn't think it was. I want a new one. That SNES Revolution one is just plain sexual. But yeah, I'm heading off topic now.

Rawr!

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Blue_Protoman
Sat 29th Aug 2009

I'm perfectly satisfied with my Wii.

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Knux
Sat 29th Aug 2009

I'm happy with my Wii. I have an awesome game collection, friends on WiiSpeak, and Wii Motion Plus.

[Edited Sat 29th Aug 2009 by Knux]

Knux

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OldBoy
Sat 29th Aug 2009

@Machu Nice Wii man,really cool .I was considering getting an all black decal seeing as I can't afford to import a Japanese real one at the moment but you say they are hard to apply.How hard exactly? I suck at doin stuff like that usually.

What's this bit for again?

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Machu
Sat 29th Aug 2009

@Luigi78: It's not that bad, you just need a steady hand and some patience. They have special scientific sticky stuff on, so if you mess it up (like I did 1st time), just peel it off and go again. The only really tricky bit was the front panel, what with the disc-slot and SD bit. I recommend it though, as they fit like a glove. And for $15 who can argue.

[Edited Sat 29th Aug 2009 by Machu]

Rawr!

47
ASDFGHJKL
Sat 29th Aug 2009

Perfectly happy. Great games, with great controls (MPT and WSR) for the most part, and really fun.

ASDFGHJKL

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Firkraag
Sun 30th Aug 2009

Sure I'm happy with my 'Wii' I play with it every day........................

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Outrunner
Sun 30th Aug 2009

I can't see machu's picture

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Machu
Sun 30th Aug 2009

Outrunner wrote:

I can't see machu's picture

Imageshack suck!! aagh, brb.

EDIT: FIXED! That's the 2nd time this week Imageshack has decided to delete one of my pics, grrr!

[Edited Sun 30th Aug 2009 by Machu]

Rawr!

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minial100
Sun 30th Aug 2009

I love my Wii, and it's gonna hike up my awesomeness scale after my internet works.

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Kid_A
Sun 30th Aug 2009

Totally happy. I don't understand all the unhappiness, really. You just have to be willing to try new kinds of games and genres and stuff, but once you do you realize that the Wii actually does have a LOT of great games, especially if you count all the virtual console and WiiWare releases.

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gameaddict247
Sun 30th Aug 2009

Between the great titles availble on Disc, VC and Wiiware in totally happy

[Edited Sun 30th Aug 2009 by gameaddict247]

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jayo
Mon 31st Aug 2009

I'm very happy with mine! I only have a PC and Nintendo systems! Nintendo is just my thing! Sure the other systems got some cool games, but for me, they just aren't worth investing in! Love the VC, and the Mii channel! I love to make Miis of all my friends! But most importantly, it's the smallest! My style is the systems that have very low profiles and I can carry them with ease! That's the main reason I don't want a PS3 or 360! When they come out with slim and lite versions of them, I may be interested... maybe...!

jayo

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retired_account
Mon 31st Aug 2009

lz2009 wrote:

@mrmicawber: Not that many New Play Control games were released

Three, in fact. A mere fraction (around 5% or less) out of the Nintendo-published games for Wii.

I'm extremely happy with my Wii.

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Odnetnin
Mon 31st Aug 2009

I'm happy with both of them.

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57
OldBoy
Mon 31st Aug 2009

Well I wish it were a little bigger but other than that I'm fairly happy with it.

What's this bit for again?

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jayo
Mon 31st Aug 2009

pixelman wrote:

lz2009 wrote:
@mrmicawber: Not that many New Play Control games were released
Three, in fact. A mere fraction (around 5% or less) out of the Nintendo-published games for Wii.
I'm extremely happy with my Wii.

Well, I'm sure more will be coming soon! I think Luigi's Mansion would be a great addition to the NPC series!

jayo

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sandpiper
Mon 31st Aug 2009

I'm happy with my Wii when it works the way it should (no freezing).

sandpiper

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driversold
Mon 31st Aug 2009

I just wish they'd start rolling out the virtual console games.

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