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Old 10-05-07, 03:02 AM
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For those interested, today's Amazon DOTD is the Nyko wireless sensor bar for $8.99. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000LFJNG6

The reviews look pretty good, but I probably still have no use for a wireless bar.
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Originally Posted by bee_01
People preorder from Amazon instead of directly from Red Octane with free double gig bag/key chain/strap and release date delivery?
Curious buyer here, but where does it mention on Red Octane's store site about the release date delivery?
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Originally Posted by bee_01
People preorder from Amazon instead of directly from Red Octane with free double gig bag/key chain/strap and release date delivery?
Maybe this is a recent change, but from what I can see on Red Octane's site, the bundles with the extra items are $10 more than the regular version, and it looks like they can't be ordered anymore.

Edit: Oh wait, maybe it's just a confusing website. They have a link to an "elite" bundle underneath the regular version. The elite bundle, which can no longer be ordered, says it contains everything the regular version does, plus the gig bag, keychain and a guitar faceplate. There is some text underneath the regular version which mentions the extra bonus items. So, I guess: Nevermind.

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Old 10-05-07, 09:56 AM
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those have been off the site for a few weeks.
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Originally Posted by Jeremy517
For those interested, today's Amazon DOTD is the Nyko wireless sensor bar for $8.99. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000LFJNG6

The reviews look pretty good, but I probably still have no use for a wireless bar.
Most of the reviews thought the wireless bar worked better than the one Nintendo gives you.
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Most of the reviews thought the wireless bar worked better than the one Nintendo gives you.
Link? I can't imagine how that even makes sense. There's just 2 lights in there.
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Old 10-05-07, 10:09 AM
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Link? I can't imagine how that even makes sense. There's just 2 lights in there.
I thought it was strange as well, but I can get some extra distance out of the Nyko bar and the cursor isn't as shaky anymore. I'm not sure why it works better - I just assumed that the lights are a little further apart, allowing the remote to triangulate its position from futher away.
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I did find an IGN review that said basically the same thing. That's cool.
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Old 10-05-07, 10:15 AM
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Wait so the pre-order package with the strap/bag etc from red octane is no more? Damnit.
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Old 10-05-07, 11:22 AM
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I just wonder how long the battery lasts in that thing. I don't want to have to keep replacing them. Does it turn off automatically or does it have a sleep mode?
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I just wonder how long the battery lasts in that thing. I don't want to have to keep replacing them. Does it turn off automatically or does it have a sleep mode?
Review I read said 30 hours. So expect 18. There would be no sleep mode or automatic shutoff because it does nothing but shine light. It would have no idea if you're using it or not.
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Originally Posted by GoVegan
Maybe this is a recent change, but from what I can see on Red Octane's site, the bundles with the extra items are $10 more than the regular version, and it looks like they can't be ordered anymore.
All preorders get the gig bag, keychain, and 2" strap. From their site:

Pre-Order Promotional Items Include:
(1) Guitar Hero Dual Gig Bag
(1) Guitar Hero Key Chain
(1) Guitar Hero Designer 2" Wide Guitar Strap**

The $10 more expensive elite bundles included that, plus a t-shirt and an extra "custom" guitar faceplate. The elite bundles are sold out.
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Hrmm Good.

Does anyone think that this is going to be the best pre-order out there?
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Hrmm Good.

Does anyone think that this is going to be the best pre-order out there?
I'd like to know as well.
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I went a different direction, and ordered from FamilyVideo. Instead of goodies, it's $10 cheaper.
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Originally Posted by steebo777
I'd like to know as well.

Well I went ahead and ordered it. I see that it is 10$ cheaper at another site. But I really wanted that bag.
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Old 10-08-07, 12:21 PM
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Found a Wii at Target on Saturday. They had two left. I nearly jumped out of my shoes looking for someone to open the glass doors.

Now here's the bad part. It's sitting in the closet as a "Christmas gift" from Santa for the kids.

This will be the longest 2 1/2 months ever.

Wonder if i should tell my wife I need to crack open the box to setup the wireless connection
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Old 10-08-07, 12:28 PM
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The wait will be easier once you realize there isn't anything great to play on it. Of coarse when brawl comes out that will probably change. That game looks hot like paris hilton would say.
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^ Just be honest and tell her the internal flux capacitor needs a 60-day warm-up period of low to moderate use so that it won't short out when it does receive high loads.
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Endless Ocean was just bumped to next year. It was due out this month, the latest IGN Wii podcast mentioned it.
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Originally Posted by Baron Of Hell
The wait will be easier once you realize there isn't anything great to play on it.
I'm calling bullshit. I'm so tired of hearing this elitist crap.

Off the top of my head:

Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition
Super Paper Mario
Mario Stikers: Charged
WarioWare Smooth Moves

And coming very soon:

Smash Bros. Brawl
Super Mario Galaxy

I'd put this list up against any console's first year...ANY console...EVER.
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Old 10-08-07, 03:19 PM
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Don't forget the #1 pre-ordered game out right now..Guitar Hero III
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Don't forget the #1 pre-ordered game out right now..Guitar Hero III
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Don't forget the #1 pre-ordered game...on Amazon... out right now..Guitar Hero III
fixed.
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fixed.

Okay? DOes that not make it any less of a accomplishment? for a system that is supposedly a fad? When its outselling other games for other systems?
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