Wii thread - part V
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Originally Posted by PixyJunket
When I had my HDTV I still had to do the B button boot sequence and it was defaulting to "No" as usual, this was with the Wii itself set to 480p. I had tested it with Prime 1 & 2, Super Smash Bros., F-Zero Extreme, Mario Golf, Price of Persia.. and probably others.
that's strange. so far it goes to progressive for me for Paper Mario and Mario Kart Double Dash. I have Metroid Prime, which I haven't played, but I think it went to progressive for that one too. maybe it's something in the wii setup menu?
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Originally Posted by PixyJunket
When I had my HDTV I still had to do the B button boot sequence and it was defaulting to "No" as usual, this was with the Wii itself set to 480p. I had tested it with Prime 1 & 2, Super Smash Bros., F-Zero Extreme, Mario Golf, Price of Persia.. and probably others.
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By all accounts the Wii sucks batteries dry fairly quickly, so Im curious how many people have chargers and if so do you have a Wii specific third party charger or just use a regular AA charger ?
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Originally Posted by Dazed
By all accounts the Wii sucks batteries dry fairly quickly, so Im curious how many people have chargers and if so do you have a Wii specific third party charger or just use a regular AA charger ?
#105
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I get more like 10-15 hours out of my NiMH rechargeables and never have them die when not in use as long as I'm careful that the wiimotes are sitting with a button pressed when I put them in the a/v cabinet.
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Thanks for feedback, Ill just stick to recharging AA's for now and if it becomes too much effort then i'll look at getting one of the third party charging/docking stations.
Thanks
Thanks
#108
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Originally Posted by Michael Corvin
You might need some new batteries. I get 15-20, but I keep the speaker turned off.
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Hit the "Home" button on Wii Remote/Classic Controller and go to the controller settings on the bottom of the screen/menu. I keep my volume at the bare minimum personally.
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As far as battery life goes, I remove the batteries from the remote if I'm not using my Wii. One time after leaving the batteries in and I hadn't used the Wii for almost two weeks, the next time I tried playing, the batteries were dead. Taking them out seems to help make them last a little longer, but maybe it's just me.
#112
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Originally Posted by ltrain
As far as battery life goes, I remove the batteries from the remote if I'm not using my Wii. One time after leaving the batteries in and I hadn't used the Wii for almost two weeks, the next time I tried playing, the batteries were dead. Taking them out seems to help make them last a little longer, but maybe it's just me.
They will go dead if the remote is up against something so one of the buttons is pressed down.
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Originally Posted by ltrain
As far as battery life goes, I remove the batteries from the remote if I'm not using my Wii. One time after leaving the batteries in and I hadn't used the Wii for almost two weeks, the next time I tried playing, the batteries were dead. Taking them out seems to help make them last a little longer, but maybe it's just me.
#114
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Just saw the Nyko recharge kit (for 2 wiimotes) + spare component cable for $33 at Sam's. I think the Nyko runs $30 alone so if you ever transport your wii, an extra set of component cable would be one less thing to unhook everytime. Pretty decent deal.
I was tempted, but I use rechargable AAs right now and have no issues with them.
I was tempted, but I use rechargable AAs right now and have no issues with them.
#115
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Originally Posted by darkside
If you are talking about NiMH batteries they will lose their charge even if not being used.
#116
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Originally Posted by PerryD
Take a look at the Sanyo Eneloop Batteries , I just ordered some from Amazon, they are on sale there 50% off right now. They claim very low discharge. Should be perfect for the Wii remotes.
#117
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I use some regular rechargeable AAs I've got....I have a couple sets, some Panasonic, some Monsters I got real cheap. Rechargeables are definitely worth the money for pretty much anyone who's got any tech (between Wiimotes, Harmony remote [both of which suck the batteries], and kid toys, buying disposable batteries is a losing proposition.)
If you keep an eye on a site called www.thingfling.com, they have cheap batteries, both regular and rechargeable, reasonably often. (I got a Monster charger and 4 AA batteries for 4.99 shipped from them).
If you keep an eye on a site called www.thingfling.com, they have cheap batteries, both regular and rechargeable, reasonably often. (I got a Monster charger and 4 AA batteries for 4.99 shipped from them).
#118
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Help.
I was able to set up a wireless connection (says I have execellent signal strength), I even downloaded updates for the wii. But when I try to connect to the Wiiconnect24, it says unable to connect, and error 202660 or something like that.
I wonder why I can connect for some things, but not connect for Wiiconnect, any help?
thanks
I was able to set up a wireless connection (says I have execellent signal strength), I even downloaded updates for the wii. But when I try to connect to the Wiiconnect24, it says unable to connect, and error 202660 or something like that.
I wonder why I can connect for some things, but not connect for Wiiconnect, any help?
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#121
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Originally Posted by Demontooth
Who got one this morning?
Pokemon Battle Revolution is coming June 25th so I guess that is my next Wii game purchase.
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Originally Posted by Demontooth
Who got one this morning?
Added my Wii code to my sig.
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Originally Posted by Demontooth
Who got one this morning?
I got to the Best Buy in Rochester at noon (1 hour after opening) and the employee told me that when they opened at 11am there was an estimated 70 people outside lined up. They passed out vouchers at one point before opening....they only had 20 units
I am still wii-less and I have been checking out ebay VERY OFTEN and those darn things are still going for about 100.00 over the price. I want one soooo bad, but I just cannot bring myself to pay THAT much over.