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Other Topics => Completely Off-Topic => Topic started by: Will on April 27, 2006, 04:38:43 pm
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WTF? (http://news.com.com/Nintendo+Revolution+renamed+Wii/2100-1043_3-6065801.html)
Discuss.
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weeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
yeh, I wont be getting it.
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8O Wii ? Okay, at this point Nintendo is just trying way too hard to be unique. I was okay with the controller, but the name is just plain retarded.
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The controller looks like it will turn out to be downright amazing. The name, however, sucks. Hey... let's go to my room and play games on my Wii. ARRRG!!!!
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play games on what? Wii? what? play games on your Wii Wii?!?
It sounds so awkward...oh well, as long as the games are cool I'm down with it. And like you said the controller is amazing. I can't wait to play nintendo's wii wii.
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i posted this on the thread for the system:
http://forum.nessaholics.com/viewtopic.php?t=8183
anywho im sure the posts can be merged.
i like the name. :D
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weeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
yeh, I wont be getting it.
LOL. Seconded.
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I think the name is fun. They probably did it on purpose.
We're talking about Nintendo! ;)
I'm still getting it, no matter what.
(btw, Playstation has always been a stupid name and what about Xbox?!)
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(btw, Playstation has always been a stupid name and what about Xbox?!)
Microsoft and Sony aren't the one marketing a console named "wee" that includes a phallus shaped controller.
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Microsoft and Sony aren't the one marketing a console named "wee" that includes a phallus shaped controller.
No but Sony PS3's controller looks like a boomerang so far, I'm not sure that's better! lol
The Wii controller looks like a remote to me. If you want it to be a phallus, hey, it's up to you! ;)
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Anyone who refuses to buy this because of the name is a flaming retard.
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Anyone who refuses to buy this because of the name is a flaming retard.
Agreed. However, that's still no excuse for Nintendo to pick a shitty name like Wii.
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Anyone who refuses to buy this because of the name is a flaming retard.
Agreed. However, that's still no excuse for Nintendo to pick a shitty name like Wii.
LOL, both very true points.
I'm a PlayStation guy anyway, but I just kind of thought it was funny they named it Wii, lol.
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Anyone who refuses to buy this because of the name is a flaming retard.
Finally Andrew is telling the truth! Listen people! ;)
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After saying it a couple of times, the name sounds less retarded now.
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please dont prejudge the controller untill you fully understand what it can do, and you actually have the opportunity to experience its greatness.
also, yes, if you refuse to buy it simply because of its name, then you're just going to be missing out. the system is amazing in so many ways, and wont cost you $500 (coughps3cough) :wink:
Wii is a short and simple name that is easy to advertise, and easy to get familiar with.
a very smart decision for Nintendo.
getting loads of publicity with a not-so-normal name is a great way to advertise, and spread information about all of Nintendo Wii's features, which will hopefully expand the variety of people who play video games, which is what Nintendo is aiming for with the Wii... a controller thats easy to use, and looks easy on the eye, something that can easily become a normal household appliance... Backward compatibility and a HUGE Virtual Console concept including many, many games from NES, SNES, N64, Sega Genesis, and even Turbo Grafx 16 (yes, this is true :!: )... Bringing in more hardcore gamers with more online play(thus the 2 i's in Wii, for 2 people, togetherness, online play, bringing everyone to gaming instead of just the gamers), and a controller that controls better than PC games, and any other console ever before(you people gotta read more about the controller to understand it, dont just say its dumb because of the way it looks)
Nintendo is trying something outragous, and I LOVE them for it!
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Wii is a short and simple name that is easy to advertise, and easy to get familiar with.
a very smart decision for Nintendo.
Except for the fact that the name sucks so much, it has received a nearly uniform negative from gamers and non-gamers alike. Some choice quotes from some people I've asked about it...
A 19 year old non-gamer female from the SF Bay Area...
that's dumb...
well i guess random is a better word
i dont even like the name though
its not appealing at all
whomever came up with the name should get fired haha
A 19 year old female non-gamer originally from the Santa Barbara area...
Nintendo Penis would be better. At least they'd be upfront with us and spare us all the double entendre.
An 18 year old male casual gamer originally from the LA area...
What the fuck?! That name is gay. I think that's the most gay name I've ever heard. HA HA! I love this line. "Wii will put people more in touch with their games... and each other." In touch with each other's penises is more like it!
NOBODY... and I mean NOBODY I've talked to likes the name, gamer or not.
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NOBODY... and I mean NOBODY I've talked to likes the name, gamer or not.
They'll get used to it.
Were Playstation and XBox good names? NO, they don't mean anything! But we got used to them.
Same goes with the iPod.
It's all about marketing! I have faith in Big N! ;)
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Got you talking though didn't it!? EH!?
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Were Playstation and XBox good names? NO, they don't mean anything! But we got used to them.
Same goes with the iPod.
I never thought those names were terrible. Playstation and iPod are good. Xbox is meh, but not terrible. In any case, Revolution was a FAR better name than Wii.
Got you talking though didn't it!? EH!?
The internet has been abuzz about how much this name SUCKS and how out of touch Nintendo is to attempt to push their name. The old mantra "any publicity is good publicity" only holds true for entertainers. A company? I think not.
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Hmm, bad name, cool concept... What's in a name?
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Anyone who refuses to buy this because of the name is a flaming retard.
Agreed. However, that's still no excuse for Nintendo to pick a shitty name like Wii.
Yes. It's a terrible name..... but frankly, if you were gonna spend 300 dollars on a video game machine, you shouldn't let a stupid name disuade you.
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Haha Andrew! I hate the name too but really it is all in the titles. Nintendo will always be Nintendo in their strategy. I mean look at the DS. A system with much lower specs but still doing better than the PSP.
The staple titles like Mario and Zelda will always keep people coming back. I am dissapointed that Nintendo is not supporting HD, but we will see where that goes. Anyways I am planning to get this system along with the PS3 when it comes out as well. I mean look at the PS3 they had to scale that down too......no one knows what these systems can do until they put them out.
Danny
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Anyways I am planning to get this system along with the PS3 when it comes out as well.
Dude, did you see the PS3 is gonna be $600?!!! 8O
I'm so buying a Wii!!
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That controller is a bag of ass. Even I know that, and I don't understand much about it and have never even seen so much as a picture of it.
The name--which is pronounced "we"--is meant to invoke the feeling of cooperation that comes when people play games together.
Pfft. Cooperation. Everyone knows that two player gaming is about who can win the friendly fire fight and get to the selfish power-up first. If that means hacking your opponent to death to get the *only* fireball launching purple dragon in the game (Golden Axe), then so be it. That's the true spirit of multi-player gaming. They should call it the Mii.
Further, Nintendo said, the written name is meant to visually conjure up the image of two people standing together.
What?! Is this thing a games console or a hippy love in? It all started with sweat instead of blood on the SNES version of Mortal Kombat, now it has come to this *shakes head*
In summary. Bring back Sega.
I believe I am winning this conversation.
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I believe I am winning this conversation.
It's somewhat, one sided.
I think I may need to buy a PS3 when those hit stores though.
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That controller is a bag of ass. Even I know that, and I don't understand much about it and have never even seen so much as a picture of it.
The name--which is pronounced "we"--is meant to invoke the feeling of cooperation that comes when people play games together.
Pfft. Cooperation. Everyone knows that two player gaming is about who can win the friendly fire fight and get to the selfish power-up first. If that means hacking your opponent to death to get the *only* fireball launching purple dragon in the game (Golden Axe), then so be it. That's the true spirit of multi-player gaming. They should call it the Mii.
Further, Nintendo said, the written name is meant to visually conjure up the image of two people standing together.
What?! Is this thing a games console or a hippy love in? It all started with sweat instead of blood on the SNES version of Mortal Kombat, now it has come to this *shakes head*
In summary. Bring back Sega.
I believe I am winning this conversation.
Sounds like somebody needs to watch Nintendo's E3 Press Conference :D
Stream... http://www.gamespot.com/e3/e3story.html?sid=6149663&autoplay=6149697
the virtual console on the Wii lets you download Genesis games, hows that for bringing back sega.
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Sounds like somebody needs to watch Nintendo's E3 Press Conference :D
Stream... http://www.gamespot.com/e3/e3story.html?sid=6149663&autoplay=6149697
the virtual console on the Wii lets you download Genesis games, hows that for bringing back sega.
While that is indeed sweet. We'll have to wait and see if they have replaced the baseball bats in Streets Of Rage III with bunches of flowers.
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I think I may need to buy a PS3 when those hit stores though.
Me too. Although generally new games suck, there are bound to be a few gems. And if not it will make a nice doorstop.
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I think I may need to buy a PS3 when those hit stores though.
Me too. Although generally new games suck, there are bound to be a few gems. And if not it will make a nice doorstop.
Well, the way I figure it, I will want Blu Ray ASAP. The PS3 just makes sense for me because it's blu ray + video games for only a little bit more than I would pay for a Blu ray player alone.
So even if there aren't any games at release that excite me, it's still a blu ray player.
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Well, the way I figure it, I will want Blu Ray ASAP. The PS3 just makes sense for me because it's blu ray + video games for only a little bit more than I would pay for a Blu ray player alone.
That's the reason why most people will buy it.
I understand but it's sad to buy a game system for its technology and not for the games... :(
Nintendo still floats my boat!! ;)
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I think I may need to buy a PS3 when those hit stores though.
Me too. Although generally new games suck, there are bound to be a few gems. And if not it will make a nice doorstop.
Well, the way I figure it, I will want Blu Ray ASAP. The PS3 just makes sense for me because it's blu ray + video games for only a little bit more than I would pay for a Blu ray player alone.
So even if there aren't any games at release that excite me, it's still a blu ray player.
Ditto. That's why I got the original xbox.
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When Scientists look back from 1000 years in the future Chrono Trigger will be recognized as the highest achievement of our primitive culture.
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Yeah well we will see what the software is like. Is it just me or I haven't seen anything (games) that makes me want to buy any of these damn systems. Look at the XBOX 360.........there hasn't been one title that makes me want to buy yet. Along with the rest of the folks I must say I am a little dissapointed with Nintendo's specs on the Wii. It seems they are always a little behind when it comes to the power of their machines and I think it is a mistake not to support anything over 480p on a "next gen" system. The controller seems innovative in some ways but I have to agree with Kev on this one..........it looks like a gimmick to hype the system. I guess we will all wait and see.
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After reading this thread, this cartoon became HILARIOUS ..
The similarities .. omg it's funny :-)
(http://www.explosm.net/db/files/Comics/Rob/vgbwc.jpg)
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Haha. I have to show this comic to some of my more hard core gammer friends!
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While that is indeed sweet. We'll have to wait and see if they have replaced the baseball bats in Streets Of Rage III with bunches of flowers.
Right, because I seem to recall REmake, Resident Evil 0, Resident Evil 4, Metal Gear Solid: Twin Snakes, Killer 7, and Metroid Prime among others being pretty non-kiddy. :D
I like, many others bought Mortal Kombat on the Genesis because of the blood/sweat fiasco (Ahh, Kano's fatality! :twisted:), but Nintendo has obvoiusly changed it's policy towards violent videogames since the SNES era. Even on the N64, we got games like Duke Nukem and Quake 64.
And you know you like the "kiddy" games, too. Animal Crossing and Mario Kart are the shit. :wink:
Yeah, the name was stupid at first, I mean, the Revolution was an awesome name.. but the Wii grew on me.
It's all about the Wii and the 360 this gen. I have no desire to get Blu-Ray at the moment, especiallly in a Playstation. DRE FTL.
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When Scientists look back from 1000 years in the future Chrono Trigger will be recognized as the highest achievement of our primitive culture.
You're cooler than I thought. ah, my SNES cart, how I <3 you.
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i saw a commercial for some new nintendo thing the other day.. its a white portable thing and on the commercial they were playing mario.. but it was like old school mario, none of that n64 shit
it looked cool
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but it was like old school mario, none of that n64 shit
*applause*
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its a white portable thing and on the commercial they were playing mariol
Let me enlighten you: it was the Nintendo DS Lite, it just came out in the US and Europe.
The game was probably New Super Mario Bros. which kinda looks like the old NES Mario (gameplay-wise) but with kick-ass new graphics!
none of that n64 shit
8O
Mario 64 is probably the best 3D platformer ever!!!
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i saw a commercial for some new nintendo thing the other day.. its a white portable thing and on the commercial they were playing mario.. but it was like old school mario, none of that n64 shit
it looked cool
The first time I played Mario Brothers, you weren't born yet. 8O
Oh lord, the first time I played SUPER mario brothers, you weren't born yet 8O 8O 8O
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Speaking of the DS...
Wii will be compatible with DS.
You'll be able to download demos from Wii to DS (much like the already-existing DS Download Stations), among other things.
and btw, you all should pick up a DS Lite! they're amazing!
Nintendo is doing great things to get people of all ages to play video games. you really need to check out these games, they're great. :razz:
and New Super Mario Bros. is amazing, its the first original Mario side scroller in a long time! (think like the old NES games), its really fun! :D
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Mario 64 is probably the best 3D platformer ever!!!
Worst. Genre. Ever.
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Mario 64 is probably the best 3D platformer ever!!!
Worst. Genre. Ever.
Tssk tssk Kev, I'm disappointed in you! ;)
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Mario 64 is probably the best 3D platformer ever!!!
Worst. Genre. Ever.
Psht. The first N64 Zelda game was awesome.
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Mario 64 is probably the best 3D platformer ever!!!
Worst. Genre. Ever.
Psht. The first N64 Zelda game was awesome.
Granted, but one good game doesn't make a good genre.
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Mario 64 is probably the best 3D platformer ever!!!
Worst. Genre. Ever.
Psht. The first N64 Zelda game was awesome.
Granted, but one good game doesn't make a good genre.
Uhmmmmmm..... the first Alone in the Dark was fun. So was the first Tomb Raider for like the first few hours. Ninja Gaiden was fun.
Aaaaaaaand, I'm spent.
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Mario 64 is probably the best 3D platformer ever!!!
Worst. Genre. Ever.
Psht. The first N64 Zelda game was awesome.
Granted, but one good game doesn't make a good genre.
Uhmmmmmm..... the first Alone in the Dark was fun. So was the first Tomb Raider for like the first few hours. Ninja Gaiden was fun.
Aaaaaaaand, I'm spent.
I'd call Alone in the dark and Tomb raider Action-Adventure games, not 3D platformers. 3D platformers are things like Crash bandicoot (sp?), Spyra the dragon, Mario 3D, Sonic 3D, etc.
I'll also add that the first Alone In The Dark is arguably the greatest game ever made.
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I'll also add that the first Alone In The Dark is arguably the greatest game ever made.
Top 15, without a doubt. But it will never leap Starcontrol 2, Starcraft, Wing Commander 2, or FFVII.
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I'll also add that the first Alone In The Dark is arguably the greatest game ever made.
Top 15, without a doubt. But it will never leap Starcontrol 2, Starcraft, Wing Commander 2, or FFVII.
I can live with top 15. I preferred Warcraft II, but starcraft is awesome. FFVII is the best game of its generation. Never played the other two.
We're agreeing on stuff. I'm scared.
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I'll also add that the first Alone In The Dark is arguably the greatest game ever made.
Top 15, without a doubt. But it will never leap Starcontrol 2, Starcraft, Wing Commander 2, or FFVII.
I can live with top 15. I preferred Warcraft II, but starcraft is awesome. FFVII is the best game of its generation. Never played the other two.
We're agreeing on stuff. I'm scared.
Both StarControl II and Wing Commander 2 are available in "updated" fan version that run on Windows and some even on Linux and Mac. Check wikipedia and google and you should be able to find them.
SC2 is a RPG with an action based combat system. It's overheard, and you're in space ships, and each ship has a few specific attacks. It's wild and has a great storyline.
Wing Commander invented the cockpit view space fighter sim. So if you liked Tie Fighter or X-Wing, they are essentially Wing Commander clones.
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and New Super Mario Bros. is amazing, its the first original Mario side scroller in a long time! (think like the old NES games), its really fun! :D
New Super Mario Bros. is made of win. It's like Super Mario Land 2. <3
And holy crap, I can't wait for Final Fantasy III. Hoping Mother 3 makes it here, too.
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A NEW Super Mario Bros? no way...no more of that Mario Party crap or Mario soccer or luigi's mansion... 8O
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I think you'd like NSMB; it's straight up old school platforming Mario. I keep missing jumps just like old times. XD
And damnit, FFVII was not the best game of its generation. Suikoden II was. ¬___¬;;
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they shoulda just named it
nintendo sucks
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they shoulda just named it
nintendo sucks
:roll: :spank:
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i saw a commercial for some new nintendo thing the other day.. its a white portable thing and on the commercial they were playing mario.. but it was like old school mario, none of that n64 shit
it looked cool
The first time I played Mario Brothers, you weren't born yet. 8O
Oh lord, the first time I played SUPER mario brothers, you weren't born yet 8O 8O 8O
supermario came out before 1986?
the first time we got an NES it was 1989 i think..... the same year we got an IBM, hahah
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its a white portable thing and on the commercial they were playing mariol
Let me enlighten you: it was the Nintendo DS Lite, it just came out in the US and Europe.
The game was probably New Super Mario Bros. which kinda looks like the old NES Mario (gameplay-wise) but with kick-ass new graphics!
none of that n64 shit
8O
Mario 64 is probably the best 3D platformer ever!!!
what?! i hated that piece o crap. i never bought any other games for it or anything cos i never used it again.. it sits in some dark corner in my house collecting dust. oh how i wish i still had my NES or supermario even. n64 made me dizzy and nauseous.
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i saw a commercial for some new nintendo thing the other day.. its a white portable thing and on the commercial they were playing mario.. but it was like old school mario, none of that n64 shit
it looked cool
The first time I played Mario Brothers, you weren't born yet. 8O
Oh lord, the first time I played SUPER mario brothers, you weren't born yet 8O 8O 8O
chillout, supermario came out in what... 85? it's not like there's some huge generation gap between us, lol. it was a year later.
the first time we got an NES it was 1989 i think..... the same year we got an IBM, hahah
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supermario came out before 1986?
Actually, yes.
It came out in the fall of 1985.
the first time we got an NES it was 1989 i think.....
Me too, I got the NES in 1989! But I think it only came out in 1987 in Europe or something like that.
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Eeeeeeeee! The Wii comes out in 2 days!!
I NEED to get one, please please please!
(yeah, I'm a bit obsessed with it! lol)
I already have this fun accessory: :P
(http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/2227/wiimotejy1.jpg)
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Finally the second part of the Wii60 is out. Playstation 3, pepare to be owned hardcore. 8)
Can't wait to get my hands on Twilight Princess...
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I work at best buy and we sold out right away. the games look like crap.
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But the gameplay
Or we could get the Playstation 3 and suffer from DRE and slowass Bluray playback. :)/shit eating grin
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the games look like crap.
You obviously don't know much about video games, do you?
Remember the old "don't judge a book by its cover" ;)
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haha I knew Cartmen was desperate for the wii. Didn't know it was a real life thing!
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haha I knew Cartmen was desperate for the wii. Didn't know it was a real life thing!
(http://img114.imageshack.us/img114/2986/pictureue9.jpg)
C'mon, c'mon!!
:lol:
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WTF? (http://news.com.com/Nintendo+Revolution+renamed+Wii/2100-1043_3-6065801.html)
Discuss.
It's a great success. I like the name Wii. I can't wait to get one.
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My friends Matt and Sierra have a Wii...
I've played it two different times. I can't help but thinks its totally awesome. I mean, this a completely new way of gaming. And you're not sitting on your butt for hours when you play, which, yo, like for reaaal, thats cool to me.
The Wii Sports it comes with, no its not the greatest graphics ever, but I saw the Zelda and THAT was awesome. O.O It makes me want a Wii.
Of course, its even more fun to poke fun at the name...
Ben's always joking around that we gotta go over and play with Matt's Wii. I told him to get his own Wii and play with his. xD C'mon, how is that not funny!?!
When they start making Wii 2 and 3 and whatever next after this one, I can't wait to see what other things they come up with...
I'm very impressed.
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Ben's always joking around that we gotta go over and play with Matt's Wii. I told him to get his own Wii and play with his. xD C'mon, how is that not funny!?!
When they start making Wii 2 and 3 and whatever next after this one, I can't wait to see what other things they come up with...
I'm very impressed.
That is so true. Just the way the two "i"s in "Wii" bow down in all their glory in the commercial makes me crack up. Definitely beats those psychotic PS3 commericals (wtf??) Nintendo has always been where it's at. I love how the Wii just came out from nowhere and is totally taking over, or so it seems.
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I am now a proud Nintendo Wii owner!! :D
That thing freaking rocks my socks!
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Ah! You are so lucky. Do you have Zelda for it? I want to play that on Wii sooo bad.
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I'm not much of a video game person myself, but I am thrilled at the idea that, while for so long we've been tilting and waving our game controllers around in futility trying to make something happen, it's actually the way now.
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Ah! You are so lucky. Do you have Zelda for it? I want to play that on Wii sooo bad.
Yup, I do have Zelda and, not to rub it in, but it's awesome too :)
I also got Wii Sports (it comes bundled with the system though), Red Steel and DBZ Budokai Tenkaichi 2 (which I have yet to try on the Wii).
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^ You know, I really just don't think that Wii is going to be a very good investment for you. I mean it might look fun now, but with all those wonderfully addicting games... I'm just not sure you'll have the time to stop having fun and actually take a break for showers and food and for posting on these grand 'ol boards, I mean time for the stuff that really matters. I urge you, before it gets to the point where you just can't say 'no more wii for me,' to hand over that beautiful console and the zelda game. Be above the wii man, above. How could any game playing give such a rewarding feeling?
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I am waiting for someone here to crack their TV with their Wiimote, lol.
The Wii seems pretty cool, but I don't really play video games enough anymore to invest in a whole new system.
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is that really what it's called? The Wiimote? hahaha! This is going to be such a classic. oh man.
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is that really what it's called? The Wiimote? hahaha! This is going to be such a classic. oh man.
Well, I think the official Nintendo name for it is the "Wii Remote" but everyone calls it a Wiimote, it's faster and cooler :)
Been playing Zelda for 8 hours and I love it so far, it's really THE Zelda everyone's been waiting for. 8)
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I am waiting for someone here to crack their TV with their Wiimote, lol.
The Wii seems pretty cool, but I don't really play video games enough anymore to invest in a whole new system.
I've already seen pics of that happen from the IGN message boards.
some people are just pure idiots and swing the controller as hard and fast as they can, and are surprised when it slips out of their hand, breaks the safety strap thingy and smashes the TV... and the Wiimote still works ;)
but just so you guys know, Nintendo already addressed this problem by making thicker safety strap thingys, so they wont snap as easily.
but for real, people need to learn to not overstress themselves while playing... :lol:
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One basic principle of engineering is that things should be overbuilt to the maximum extent that is practical. It's Nintendo's fault for not making the straps sturdy enough to begin with.
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Well it's really no surprise people are getting so out of control... I mean how many of us have sat with a supernintendo controller, jerking it around left and right when we're racing Mario Kart... and it doesn't even DO anything!
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I am waiting for someone here to crack their TV with their Wiimote, lol.
The Wii seems pretty cool, but I don't really play video games enough anymore to invest in a whole new system.
I've already seen pics of that happen from the IGN message boards.
Yeah, there is an entire website dedicated to it and other Wii misfortunes. It made me lol.
www.wiihaveaproblem.com
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nah, theres no excuse for that...
have you seen videos of it happening? I have...
it's just so dumb how hard the guy was swinging it.
his own stupidity.
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Give people a hammer and they'll say it's the company's fault that they hit their fingers with it. :lol:
If you use the Wiimote the right way, nothing bad will happen. Period.
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Wii Internet channel update today!!
You can download for free the final version of Opera until June. (there's just a small system firmware update to run before that)
Nintendo servers must be busy as hell because my Opera update has been downloading for the past 40 minutes and it usually takes 2 0r 3 min. :?
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Wii Internet channel update today!!
You can download for free the final version of Opera until June. (there's just a small system firmware update to run before that)
Nintendo servers must be busy as hell because my Opera update has been downloading for the past 40 minutes and it usually takes 2 0r 3 min. :?
yeah you should probably just turn your system off and try again then.
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yeah you should probably just turn your system off and try again then.
Ya know what? it actually worked but took a whopping hour and 15 minutes! 8O
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Did anyone create a Vanessa Mii?
I tried but I'm not sure it looks a lot like her. :?