I think there's a setting for that brightness. I'm pretty sure there's at least a High/Low toggle, may even be an off.

There is a high/low setting for sure as I turned it to low. I'd assume, but can't recall that you can turn it completely off as well.

I knew that it saved to the internal memory. I just wasn't sure if it was disc specific -- like the new disc wouldn't recognize the saves from the other disc.

Ha! See, it's an impulse buy, just like the Sony guy said

As for me, partially an impulse purchase. Well, for one, can't find a PS3 (Amazon, no taxes). Two, people talked alot about the Wii. Three, there were CC coupons around, for $200, i can't complain. Four, i went with the hype, so what...

Ah, good to know, thanks...

Every times you want to browse the internet channels, you have to set the connect24 option to ON, else you can't go on-line. Being paranoid, i hate to have anything turned on 24/7 (except for the frige).

So I finally got my Wii problem 'fixed.' As some of you may recall, I had power issues with my Wii just after the new year (I bought a system at launch). They sent me a new AC adapter which didn't fix it, so I shipped my Wii to them and finally got a replacement Wii today. They couldn't salvage any of the saved data from my old Wii (over 70 hours of time put in...thank god I atleast had just beaten Zelda) yet in the paperwork they sent with the console, there was NO apology or any other offer of compensation. I called them today and told them I was unsatisfied with just an apology over the phone as my time/effort that was lost is on Nintendo's hands not mine. I felt that a free game would be reasonable compensation. After the CSR spoke with his supervisor, I was only offered a classic controller and a Zelda strategy guide (note the irony considering I already did everything in the game already) and told that they were unable to offer a regular wii remote, a game, or even virtual console points without giving any real good reason. I asked to speak with a manager but they were busy with other customers at the moment, so I'm currently awaiting a call back. If you guys could re-add me to your address book (my new Wii friend code is in my sig) and I will do like-wise. If any of you could send me celebrity Miis again, I'd appreciate it

I'm going to pick up Excitetruck this weekend and about the mp3 feature, do I just load them onto the SD card or do I have to create a specific folder for them?

Rockstar Games has announced 'Manhunt 2' will be coming to the Wii.

http://www.rockstargames.com/manhunt2/index.html

Interesting.

Is there a site with a reliable release calendar for Wii games?

theres no such thing...

release dates change all the time, especially if the release is projected 2+ months in advance

you can always as a EB/GS worker to print out their list for you

I created a folder called 'Music' but I think it will find them no matter where you put them. I just don't like the idea of .mp3 files cluttering the root drive of my card.

Anyone notice that EB Games and Gamestop don't have WiiPlay listed anymore? Best Buy doesn't have a date at all. Amazon still has next Tuesday listed. I really hope this comes out next week.

I have $30 in RZ certs earmarked for it. I really hope it comes out as well. UGGGH!

I actually threw $5 down on Wii Play a month or so back. One of the rare times I pre-ordered anything. I figured, with the Wiimote being hard to find, it would be a wise move.

You can sort them how you wish, but note, it only recognizes 100 tracks. You can obviously fit way more than that on a 1GB card, but it won't see them.

We met our alloted amount of reserves, so it fell off our list.

Guitar Hero coming to the Wii

I've said this before, but if the guitar is anything more than a shell for the Wiimote, it'll be a waste. Just slip that baby in the fret board or something and let what we've already paid for take over. Already has all the functions it needs like wireless and accelerometers. Just needs a mapping of buttons, strum, and whammy bar. Imagine how much cheaper that would be.

If the could figure out a way to provide downloadable songs, that'd be tops.

"Could be", not necessarily "would be". I'm guessing they'd still charge the same amount.

Yeah, it won't be cheaper at all. The PS2 controller just has a cord that goes to the console, this would just have a plug for the Wiimote. All that saves is the cord, and cords are cheap.

So I don't see it being any cheaper than the $40 PS2 wired controller, nor the game bundle below $70-80.

Now if he means cheaper than the PS2 wireless controller then I agree that "could be" as they wouldn't need to build wireless into the controller nor pack it with a receiver.

I have no experience with the game or the controllers beyond watching other people play.

I do know they had a wireless one that was shit. It was lagging and would often lose connectivity. Piggy-backing the Wii remote would eliminate that.

I do know they have some sort of gyroscope built in so that you can "kick it" or whatever. Again, handled by the Wii remote.

Maybe the loss of the wire and the gyroscope doesn't amount to much cost, but I still think that's how it should be done. I wouldn't put it past Nintendo to require it and take some extra licensing fees, but I hope they're treating 3rd parties better than that.

Even if it cut costs, it's likely the publisher would charge the same as on the other consoles anyway. Just more money in their pockets and most won't feel it's a rip off since it just costs the same as on the other consoles.

As for the wireless ones for the PS2, the 3rd party ones are junk like all third party hardware. The official wireless controller from Red Octane supposedly works 100% fine.

after quite a bit of haggling, Nintendo finally gave me some decent compensation for my data loss....a wii remote.

I'll see your and raise you a

I am so happy that it's coming to the Wii!!!!! I've been wanting the game ever since I tried it.