Official Wii thread -Part IX - Page 5

steebo777 · 04-25-08, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by dvdhook

I just read about this on another site... Capcom is offering replacement cover art for Okami in order to make up for the mistake with the IGN watermark. Just fill out the form at the following link. You can select from 3 designs - they all look pretty nice, but I went with the first one.

http://www.capcom.com/artredemption/

They all looks cool. I didn't even notice the IGN logo on the front of my Okami Wii cover.

Ravenous · 04-25-08, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by pinata242

Quite simple, really. You admitted to doing something you didn't want to do and you used alcohol and peer pressure as the excuse. You were just "curious" and "it was an experimental time" and that's ok

Nahh youre reading too much into man. Im just saying it was a party so I said fuck it, lets play.

Great art for Okami... Makes me want to try and like the game.

pinata242 · 04-25-08, 04:51 PM

I think you're reading too much into men

I'm just playin', baby. You know I love you.

lordwow · 04-25-08, 09:43 PM

My Mom's BB got over 100 Wiis for Sunday, and she's not in a big store. They're expecting a lot of sales of MKWii too.

Goldberg74 · 04-26-08, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by lordwow

My Mom's BB got over 100 Wiis for Sunday, and she's not in a big store. They're expecting a lot of sales of MKWii too.

I was at BB yesterday and they had about a dozen Wiis on the shelf. That's the most I've seen in one place in a long while.

Groucho · 04-27-08, 03:06 PM

GTAIV should be on the Wii. That would rock!

JasonF · 04-27-08, 05:13 PM

I am now a part of the Wii generation!

I went to Best Buy around noon today. They were keeping the Wiis behind the counter, but they seemed to have plenty of them.

So, next question ... what are the must have games? I picked up Zelda and Super Mario Galaxy. What else should I be buying?

Also, my wife is looking to incorporate the Wii into her exercise routine. So we obviously have Wii Sports, and I know Wii Fit is coming out in a few weeks. What are the other games that could be considered something close to exercise?

slop101 · 04-27-08, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonF

So, next question ... what are the must have games? I picked up Zelda and Super Mario Galaxy. What else should I be buying?

Okami!
That is, unless you already have it for the PS2.
And another game you need to get (again, if you didn't play it on the PS2) is Resident Evil 4, which is way better on the Wii.

And you should also get Metroid Prime 3.

JasonF · 04-27-08, 05:35 PM

Okami looks cool, I'll definitely put that on my shopping list. And a Metroid game is a no-brainer for me -- I haven't had a Nintendo platform since the original NES, but I've always look longingly at the Metroid and Zelda games as they are released.

Resident Evil is a maybe for me. I have plenty of shooters for the 360 -- Gears of War, Halo 3, Orange Box, Bioshock. What makes this one worth getting?

Speaking of the 360 -- I set my Wii up in its jaunty little vertical stand, but then I remembered the absolute horrors that stem from standing a 360 vertical. Does the Wii have the same problem, or am I OK to stand it vertically?

juanmgonzalez · 04-27-08, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonF

Speaking of the 360 -- I set my Wii up in its jaunty little vertical stand, but then I remembered the absolute horrors that stem from standing a 360 vertical. Does the Wii have the same problem, or am I OK to stand it vertically?

I have my Wii system vertically without any problems.

My son and I are enjoying both House of the Dead 2/3 and Ghost Squad this weekend.

slop101 · 04-27-08, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonF

Resident Evil is a maybe for me. I have plenty of shooters for the 360 -- Gears of War, Halo 3, Orange Box, Bioshock. What makes this one worth getting?

Graphics aside (which are actually really good), I'd say RE4 is as good (if not better) than all those games - the closest comparison would be Gears of War (since the others are first-person-shooters, and not much like RE4 really), but GoW's developer has said that he was actually inspired by RE4, and I'd say RE4 is still the better game.

Giantrobo · 04-28-08, 04:05 AM

Resident Evil for Wii dumps the traditionally shitty tank like RE series controls. That's the main reason to buy it for the Wii. Up until RE4 Wii, I had never finished an RE game. But this version was fantastic. RE4 is the main reason I like the Wii.

Michael Corvin · 04-28-08, 07:22 AM

I'll forever express my undying love for Excite Truck which can be found fairly cheap nowadays.

C-Mart · 04-28-08, 09:03 AM

Mario Kart Wii comes instantly to mind! I'm loving it! Geometry Wars Galaxies is really good too... if you don't already have it that is.

bretski · 04-28-08, 10:59 AM

Another new Wii owner. I read some of the game suggestions, thanks for that. What should I look to purchase accessory-wise? I have plenty of rechargeable AA batteries, so am covered there. Assume that monoprice is the best place to get a component cable...

What else?

Also, am I just stuck paying retail for extra controllers, or are there deals to be had out there?

TIA!

steebo777 · 04-28-08, 11:14 AM

You don't need any other accessories, most are gimmicky and not useful IMO. One that you may want is the Classic Controller if you want to play a few games like that instead of with the WiiMote (such as Super Smash Bros. Brawl or Mario Kart). As long as you have some rechargeable batteries and the Wii Component cable (the Monoprice one works great), you're good to go.

As for the WiiMote, you're stuck paying retail prices. Sometimes you come across a coupon here or there for a B&M store video game accessories.

Also, don't forget to update the Wii as the first thing you do.

bretski · 04-28-08, 11:39 AM

Thanks, steebo. I haven't taken it out of the box yet, but will update it as soon as I do.

What about the Zapper? Is that worth the $18.99 it's showing up in my Amazon GoldBox for?

*Stupid Question Alert* - Obviously I can/must use GCN controllers for my old games. Can the GCN controller be used for any current Wii games (SSBB comes to mind)?

Michael Corvin · 04-28-08, 11:48 AM

BoomBlox is getting raving reviews. I think I'm actually going to hold off on Mario Kart and try that instead.

PerryD · 04-28-08, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by bretski

Also, am I just stuck paying retail for extra controllers, or are there deals to be had out there?

Wii Play is the top selling Wii game since it comes with an extra controller.

C-Mart · 04-28-08, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by PerryD

Wii Play is the top selling Wii game since it comes with an extra controller.

Definately the way to go to get an extra controller. the games on Wii Play aren't half bad either.

slop101 · 04-28-08, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by C-Mart

the games on Wii Play aren't half bad either.

You're right, they're all bad.

C-Mart · 04-28-08, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by slop101

You're right, they're all bad.

Too each his own... but I like the pool, shooting, and tank games. Ping pong isn't bad with 2 players either.

bretski · 04-28-08, 02:04 PM

Well, WiiPlay was on my list since you get the controller with it. Surfing around a bit, I answered my own question about the GCN controllers. Seems you can play many of the first-party games with it. That helps.

What's the best golf game to get? My son really likes Tiger Woods on GCN. Is that the one to get, or is there a better version on the Wii?

darkside · 04-28-08, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by C-Mart

Too each his own... but I like the pool, shooting, and tank games. Ping pong isn't bad with 2 players either.

I agree. Played a ton of air hockey and tanks. Well worth the extra $10.

C-Mart · 04-28-08, 02:55 PM

I forgot about the air hockey. that one is fun too.

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04-25-08, 09:43 PM	#104
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04-27-08, 05:13 PM	#107
JasonF DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 24,023	I am now a part of the Wii generation! I went to Best Buy around noon today. They were keeping the Wiis behind the counter, but they seemed to have plenty of them. So, next question ... what are the must have games? I picked up Zelda and Super Mario Galaxy. What else should I be buying? Also, my wife is looking to incorporate the Wii into her exercise routine. So we obviously have Wii Sports, and I know Wii Fit is coming out in a few weeks. What are the other games that could be considered something close to exercise? __________________ These are my DVDs ۞ GamerTag: William T Bunny Things fall apart; the center cannot hold; mere anarchy is loosed upon the world, The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere the ceremony of innocence is drowned; The best lack all conviction, while the worst are full of passionate intensity.

04-27-08, 05:35 PM	#109
JasonF DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 24,023	Okami looks cool, I'll definitely put that on my shopping list. And a Metroid game is a no-brainer for me -- I haven't had a Nintendo platform since the original NES, but I've always look longingly at the Metroid and Zelda games as they are released. Resident Evil is a maybe for me. I have plenty of shooters for the 360 -- Gears of War, Halo 3, Orange Box, Bioshock. What makes this one worth getting? Speaking of the 360 -- I set my Wii up in its jaunty little vertical stand, but then I remembered the absolute horrors that stem from standing a 360 vertical. Does the Wii have the same problem, or am I OK to stand it vertically? __________________ These are my DVDs ۞ GamerTag: William T Bunny Things fall apart; the center cannot hold; mere anarchy is loosed upon the world, The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere the ceremony of innocence is drowned; The best lack all conviction, while the worst are full of passionate intensity.

04-28-08, 04:05 AM	#112
Giantrobo DVD Talk Hero Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: TORRANCE, CA Posts: 41,417	Resident Evil for Wii dumps the traditionally shitty tank like RE series controls. That's the main reason to buy it for the Wii. Up until RE4 Wii, I had never finished an RE game. But this version was fantastic. RE4 is the main reason I like the Wii. __________________ XBOX Gamertag: Giantrobo On my 3rd 360 as of 9/27/2007

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Groucho DVD Talk Hero Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 46,697	GTAIV should be on the Wii. That would rock!

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bretski Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Fort Fun, Colorado Posts: 645	Another new Wii owner. I read some of the game suggestions, thanks for that. What should I look to purchase accessory-wise? I have plenty of rechargeable AA batteries, so am covered there. Assume that monoprice is the best place to get a component cable... What else? Also, am I just stuck paying retail for extra controllers, or are there deals to be had out there? TIA!

04-28-08, 11:14 AM	#116
steebo777 DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Berkley, MI Posts: 5,171	You don't need any other accessories, most are gimmicky and not useful IMO. One that you may want is the Classic Controller if you want to play a few games like that instead of with the WiiMote (such as Super Smash Bros. Brawl or Mario Kart). As long as you have some rechargeable batteries and the Wii Component cable (the Monoprice one works great), you're good to go. As for the WiiMote, you're stuck paying retail prices. Sometimes you come across a coupon here or there for a B&M store video game accessories. Also, don't forget to update the Wii as the first thing you do. __________________ Welcome to the Gazeebo Googleplex Home Theater \| A Fistfull of Discs \| MINItron Owns All Wii code: 3706-0375-3522-3738 PSN tag: steebo777

04-28-08, 11:39 AM	#117
bretski Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Fort Fun, Colorado Posts: 645	Thanks, steebo. I haven't taken it out of the box yet, but will update it as soon as I do. What about the Zapper? Is that worth the $18.99 it's showing up in my Amazon GoldBox for? Stupid Question Alert - Obviously I can/must use GCN controllers for my old games. Can the GCN controller be used for any current Wii games (SSBB comes to mind)?

04-28-08, 11:48 AM	#118
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04-28-08, 02:04 PM	#123
bretski Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Fort Fun, Colorado Posts: 645	Well, WiiPlay was on my list since you get the controller with it. Surfing around a bit, I answered my own question about the GCN controllers. Seems you can play many of the first-party games with it. That helps. What's the best golf game to get? My son really likes Tiger Woods on GCN. Is that the one to get, or is there a better version on the Wii?

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