Official Post-Launch Wii Thread 1.0 - Wii want details!
11-27-06 | 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Josh Hinkle
I got around 18 out of my rechargeable batteries the first time.
11-27-06 | 06:56 PM
#527
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Originally Posted by slop101
What's weird is that my Wii picks up my wireless router and works with it just fine, but while my DS picks it up, it keeps giving me an error messages whenever I try to actually use it.
11-27-06 | 06:57 PM
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From: Muncie, IN [Member formerly known as abrg923]
Originally Posted by abrg923
Also, another question...I have an insert that came with my Wii that states if I register my console, I get a free 90 day extension on my Wii console warranty. How long is the system initially under warranty for?
11-27-06 | 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by abrg923
I put the disc back in, and after a second, my wife kept playing, like nothing had happened. I've never seen that happen with a system before...was very cool.
11-27-06 | 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by The Bus
Same thing here. Someone was playing Tony Hawk, I took the disc out, and they kept playing. Someone told me one of the games on their PS1 or PS2, you can take out the game, put in a CD, and it will play the music from the CD (I guess until the end of the level).
11-27-06 | 08:11 PM
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Man The Wii looks horrible on my HDTV with those crappy composite cables. I had to move the Wii to my 4x3 Tv because I was getting a headache from looking at the murky screen. I can't wait to get my hands on some component cables.
11-27-06 | 08:31 PM
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From: Muncie, IN [Member formerly known as abrg923]
Originally Posted by Mok
Man The Wii looks horrible on my HDTV with those crappy composite cables. I had to move the Wii to my 4x3 Tv because I was getting a headache from looking at the murky screen. I can't wait to get my hands on some component cables.
11-27-06 | 08:35 PM
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YMMV, but if you're looking for a remote/nunchuk/classic call or go to your local Wal-Mart. Just came back from mine and they had all 3. Cag.com has some users posting similar results that their local Wal-Mart received Wii accessories today.
11-27-06 | 09:33 PM
#537
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Originally Posted by abrg923
Just researched it, and to answer my own question in case others were wondering...Nintendo systems come with a free 12 month warranty! Pretty awesome. So with the three month free extension for registering your console, you get a 15 month warranty. Nintendo's website has a place where you can enter your serial number in and check the status of the warranty - mine expires 2.23.2008.
11-27-06 | 10:43 PM
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Anyone else tried switching wireless networks? When I first set up my Wii, I connected without problem to my wireless router at home (Linksys WRT54G). I got both updates fine, no other problems. Over Thanksgiving, I took it with me to my parents, and connected to their wireless network (I set up a second connection for this) again, no problems.
Now that I am home, my Wii claims it can't seem to re-connect to my original wireless at home. I tried deleting the connection and re-creating it. I don't have encryption turned on, my wirless is mixed B/G mode on channel 1, and it is set to not broadcast the SSID. (None of these settings have changed anytime in the last couple weeks)
What's wierd is, I do see a DHCP client connection that I don't recognize, with a host name of 35700015012927B Not sure if that is my console, or something else I don't recognize...
Now that I am home, my Wii claims it can't seem to re-connect to my original wireless at home. I tried deleting the connection and re-creating it. I don't have encryption turned on, my wirless is mixed B/G mode on channel 1, and it is set to not broadcast the SSID. (None of these settings have changed anytime in the last couple weeks)
What's wierd is, I do see a DHCP client connection that I don't recognize, with a host name of 35700015012927B Not sure if that is my console, or something else I don't recognize...
11-28-06 | 02:28 AM
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Mine crashed on me too. Playing basball with the loud buzzing. strange.
Another problem I've been having is that sometimes the remotes will just lose their connection. It is usually solved when I hit a button and reconnect but sometimes It doesn't and I have to restart. Anyone else have this problem?
Another problem I've been having is that sometimes the remotes will just lose their connection. It is usually solved when I hit a button and reconnect but sometimes It doesn't and I have to restart. Anyone else have this problem?
11-28-06 | 07:29 AM
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FINALLY, my component cables should arrive today!!!
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11-28-06 | 07:35 AM
#545
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Originally Posted by Mok
Man The Wii looks horrible on my HDTV with those crappy composite cables. I had to move the Wii to my 4x3 Tv because I was getting a headache from looking at the murky screen. I can't wait to get my hands on some component cables.
11-28-06 | 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by tanman
Another problem I've been having is that sometimes the remotes will just lose their connection. It is usually solved when I hit a button and reconnect but sometimes It doesn't and I have to restart. Anyone else have this problem?
11-28-06 | 08:42 AM
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I was thinking about getting a router for when I pick up my Wii (hopefully very soon)
i should be find with a linksys WRT54G, correct?
if so, theres also a compact version of that same router that I've been looking at getting. I need one to work with a DS, Wii, PSP, and a 360 wireless adapter
http://cgi.ebay.com/Linksys-WRT54G-w...QQcmdZViewItem
thanks in advance
i should be find with a linksys WRT54G, correct?
if so, theres also a compact version of that same router that I've been looking at getting. I need one to work with a DS, Wii, PSP, and a 360 wireless adapter
http://cgi.ebay.com/Linksys-WRT54G-w...QQcmdZViewItem
thanks in advance
Last edited by KurrptSenate; 11-28-06 at 08:45 AM.
11-28-06 | 09:05 AM
#548
My component cables are preparing for shipment from the Nintendo store. I've been assigned a tracking number. I ordered on 11/16. I now have this and the classic controller. Now I just need to see if I get a Wii and Zelda by Christmas.
11-28-06 | 09:28 AM
#549
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Originally Posted by KurrptSenate
i should be find with a linksys WRT54G, correct?
Keep in mind that the DS only supports WEP security when setting it up.
