so how fun is the wii?

cbizz · 11-27-2006, 09:20 AM

I hope to pick one up in the next couple of days... Is it as fun as it looks????

**CameronJr9** · 11-27-2006, 09:40 AM

I haven't played it (or even seen one), but from all the real world accounts I've heard and read, it's very entertaining. From what I understand, the graphics are the same as the GameCube, but the interaction is completely different.

***Mikey6p*** · 11-27-2006, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by cbizz

I hope to pick one up in the next couple of days... Is it as fun as it looks????

yes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CameronJr9

I haven't played it (or even seen one), but from all the real world accounts I've heard and read, it's very entertaining. From what I understand, the graphics are the same as the GameCube, but the interaction is completely different.

The graphics on the wii are being closely compared to the original xbox. If you don't have a great tv, then the graphics look fine.

DNieves · 11-27-2006, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikey6p

yes.

The graphics on the wii are being closely compared to the original xbox. If you don't have a great tv, then the graphics look fine.

How bad are the graphics on a hi def tv? Is this to say the Wii is better suited for games that are more cartoonish rather than trying to reach photo realistic quality (like the PS3 & XB360)?

BTW: Here's a link ( http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/200...shoulder-pain/) to prevent throwing out your shoulder while playing on the Wii.

accord2si · 11-27-2006, 10:42 AM

I got one yesterday, too much fun! Really, I love this thing and i've only played wii sports, (and watched my wife take over and play trauma center for 4 hours). Fun for the whole family!!

CNUco2007 · 11-27-2006, 11:18 AM

My roomate got one and it is awesome. I too have only played Wii sports, and i'm hooked. As soon as i can get my hands on one, i'll have one. I don't really care about graphics anymore, cuz the gameplay is where it's at lol.

NightKidsGTR · 11-27-2006, 11:21 AM

I've had my Wii since launch and love it! As Mikey6p said, the graphics are closer to the original XBox, however, with the new gameplay mechanics, graphics can take a backseat for now. If you have a hi-def TV, I recommend the component cables (backordered until mid-December), even though the Wii will only output to 480p.

Also, like Accord2si said, it's fun for the whole family; I brought it over to my grandma's house for the old "Thanksgiving test" and everyone loved it; logged in a few hours of Wii Sports Bowling and Trauma Center with my cousins. The Mii channel is great and the Wii Message Board is also cool, allowing you to leave memos or keep track of your playing time for the day. It also helps me send messages and Mii's to all the people here on 8th that have one.

If you're still skeptical, try to find a friend that has one and test it out to see if it's for you.

j'sFG2 · 11-27-2006, 12:05 PM

they're pretty nice...i'm looking in getting one pretty soon, maybe x-mas...the controllers are the best thing about it

***Mikey6p*** · 11-27-2006, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DNieves

How bad are the graphics on a hi def tv? Is this to say the Wii is better suited for games that are more cartoonish rather than trying to reach photo realistic quality (like the PS3 & XB360)?

BTW: Here's a link ( http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/200...shoulder-pain/) to prevent throwing out your shoulder while playing on the Wii.

I have a 27 inch "regular" tv in my room... The wii looks great on it. I was not able to justify buying a new tv just so i could get the most out of a 360 or ps3, so I went with the wii. It suits my needs perfectly.

Anybody know when they are releasing the web browser?

Avenger · 11-27-2006, 02:06 PM

I have a 32" HD-LCD TV I'm running the Wii on.........looks great actually. Surpassed my expectations for image quality coming out of the composite yellow cable.

Anyways, LOTS of fun........Wii Sports is a great pack in game, play it all the time. Everyone loves playing bowling even if they don't like video games. I also have Zelda.......first couple hours were slow (introduction), but at about 2 hours, the game starts getting interesting and some cool stuff starts to happen.

Graphics are on par with original XBox (I own one), the graphic power of the Wii is about double the Gamecube. The Mii channel has surpassed my expectations as I wasn't excited about it, but now I'm in there every day editing, and creating characters.

I've owned the system for 4 days, and put in 25+ hours of play time so far. So I'd say I'm having fun :) (I don't even play many games anymore.......cept for Gears of War at my buddie's house).

The best thing about Wii IMO is that online play is FREE, and the Wii has built in wireless connectivity. You don't need to subscribe to Xbox Live or anything. I was considering getting a 360 instead.........but I didn't wanna pay for the live service (or the wifi card for the 360).

hoanger · 11-28-2006, 08:10 PM

it is wiilly fun

LOL
anyways yeah its an awesome machine for the value
300 for the wii compared to 700 for the ps3

although, there will be different views and many people are expecting gaming consoles to jump to the next level with graphics. like a previous poster said, graphics can take a backseat this run cause the gameplay and interaction with the games are unbelievable.

one of the wii producers said that the wii is totally different because gaming systems are getting too complicated.
i agree, and with the wii... complication is now simple.

zelda is one of the most amazing games i've ever played and the story and puzzles are unbelievable.
im about 16 hours in and barely got knee deep into the game and already the story is having many conflicts.

the wii is wiilly awesome. go for it.

BLAZETIGER · 11-28-2006, 09:19 PM

Looks like you guys convinced me to open up one of my systems. I ended up with 10 of them (8 at launch) then added 2 more a few days ago. I've sold 9 of them and I was gonna sell this one off, but I figured it's already paid for itself so might as well enjoy it.

hoanger · 11-28-2006, 09:26 PM

you've done the right thing.
whats your wii number so we can all be buddies LOL

***SiViC81*** · 11-28-2006, 09:30 PM

I tried to get one at best buy this past sunday and they had 63 units...i was the 69th person on the line

I just gotta get there a little earlier to get one...can't wait to play zelda...supposed to be the best zelda game to date i've heard

BLAZETIGER · 11-28-2006, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hoanger

you've done the right thing.
whats your wii number so we can all be buddies LOL

I'll have to look more into this Wii buddies thing. Haven't opened it yet. Told my son he has to finish his homework then I'll let him open the package.

**2fast4u2** · 11-28-2006, 09:36 PM

From what I've read, I hope to get one. :)

edciv · 11-28-2006, 10:27 PM

i thought the wii was bogus before i played it.. now i'm in love with it.. its so much fun!

NightKidsGTR · 11-28-2006, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SiViC81

I tried to get one at best buy this past sunday and they had 63 units...i was the 69th person on the line

I just gotta get there a little earlier to get one...can't wait to play zelda...supposed to be the best zelda game to date i've heard

With 2,000 units shipping every week until Christmas, I'm pretty sure you'll get one. I hear a rumor that Walmart is stocking up for Dec. 3. Head down this Sunday!

rytnxt2me · 11-29-2006, 12:08 AM

Dec 6 for walmart. saw it in the paper today.

Avenger · 11-29-2006, 12:13 PM

I'm 12 hours into Zelda, and it's a pretty amazing game..........lots of fun and really amazing parts, and I'm not even a huge Zelda fan. I heard this was the best Zelda ever though, so I HAD to buy it :)

11-27-2006, 09:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
cbizz Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Halifax N.S Canada Age: 28 Posts: 315 Chuck Mitchell iTrader: 1 / 100%	so how fun is the wii? I hope to pick one up in the next couple of days... Is it as fun as it looks????

11-27-2006, 09:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
CameronJr9 Crazy Yellow Puppet Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Louisville, KY Age: 28 Posts: 25,327 Back and Forth Forever iTrader: 6 / 100%	I haven't played it (or even seen one), but from all the real world accounts I've heard and read, it's very entertaining. From what I understand, the graphics are the same as the GameCube, but the interaction is completely different. __________________

11-27-2006, 02:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
Avenger Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kitchener, ON Age: 28 Posts: 903 Rob iTrader: 0 / 0%	I have a 32" HD-LCD TV I'm running the Wii on.........looks great actually. Surpassed my expectations for image quality coming out of the composite yellow cable. Anyways, LOTS of fun........Wii Sports is a great pack in game, play it all the time. Everyone loves playing bowling even if they don't like video games. I also have Zelda.......first couple hours were slow (introduction), but at about 2 hours, the game starts getting interesting and some cool stuff starts to happen. Graphics are on par with original XBox (I own one), the graphic power of the Wii is about double the Gamecube. The Mii channel has surpassed my expectations as I wasn't excited about it, but now I'm in there every day editing, and creating characters. I've owned the system for 4 days, and put in 25+ hours of play time so far. So I'd say I'm having fun :) (I don't even play many games anymore.......cept for Gears of War at my buddie's house). The best thing about Wii IMO is that online play is FREE, and the Wii has built in wireless connectivity. You don't need to subscribe to Xbox Live or anything. I was considering getting a 360 instead.........but I didn't wanna pay for the live service (or the wifi card for the 360). Last edited by Avenger; 11-27-2006 at 02:23 PM.

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accord2si Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Age: 27 Posts: 53 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I got one yesterday, too much fun! Really, I love this thing and i've only played wii sports, (and watched my wife take over and play trauma center for 4 hours). Fun for the whole family!!

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j'sFG2 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baton Rouge Age: 20 Posts: 660 Jay iTrader: 0 / 0%	they're pretty nice...i'm looking in getting one pretty soon, maybe x-mas...the controllers are the best thing about it

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hoanger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 4,723 Jason iTrader: 1 / 100%	it is wiilly fun LOL anyways yeah its an awesome machine for the value 300 for the wii compared to 700 for the ps3 although, there will be different views and many people are expecting gaming consoles to jump to the next level with graphics. like a previous poster said, graphics can take a backseat this run cause the gameplay and interaction with the games are unbelievable. one of the wii producers said that the wii is totally different because gaming systems are getting too complicated. i agree, and with the wii... complication is now simple. zelda is one of the most amazing games i've ever played and the story and puzzles are unbelievable. im about 16 hours in and barely got knee deep into the game and already the story is having many conflicts. the wii is wiilly awesome. go for it.

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hoanger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 4,723 Jason iTrader: 1 / 100%	you've done the right thing. whats your wii number so we can all be buddies LOL

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2fast4u2 Acorn! Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 13,979 8thcivic.com member #15 iTrader: 11 / 100%	From what I've read, I hope to get one. :)

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edciv Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Jersey Age: 22 Posts: 612 iTrader: 0 / 0%	i thought the wii was bogus before i played it.. now i'm in love with it.. its so much fun!

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rytnxt2me Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vallejo, CA / Avondale, AZ Age: 22 Posts: 365 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Dec 6 for walmart. saw it in the paper today.

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Avenger Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kitchener, ON Age: 28 Posts: 903 Rob iTrader: 0 / 0%	I'm 12 hours into Zelda, and it's a pretty amazing game..........lots of fun and really amazing parts, and I'm not even a huge Zelda fan. I heard this was the best Zelda ever though, so I HAD to buy it :)