Official Wii thread -Part IX
#527
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So a third-party developer has apparently come out with a new accessory known as the Wiibrator, which uses the Wii's vibrating function to do exactly what you think:
http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2008/0...tor-motio.html
http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2008/0...tor-motio.html
#528
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Originally Posted by darkside
I don't know. The 360 one was frustrating as hell with the time limit and save system. I know the Wii version is dropping the time limit and if they also give you multiple saves this could be a fun game. It won't be the same experience as the 360 one, but it could still be good. They will have to find a way though to make the zombie battles fun when you are only fighting a tenth the number of them.
#529
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Wii Photo Service
- print photos online
- order business cards with your Mii
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080723/..._fujifilm_dc_1
I wonder if they will charge a premium for printing through the Wii.
- print photos online
- order business cards with your Mii
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080723/..._fujifilm_dc_1
I wonder if they will charge a premium for printing through the Wii.
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#530
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Interesting, although nothing too useful for me.
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Would be a neat upgrade to the Photo Channel.
They need to be working on an upgrade to the Mii Channel tho. There needs to be more styles and choices and such. Have stuff you can purchase even to dress up your Mii. It would be such a simple upgrade and people will eat it up.
They need to be working on an upgrade to the Mii Channel tho. There needs to be more styles and choices and such. Have stuff you can purchase even to dress up your Mii. It would be such a simple upgrade and people will eat it up.
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Originally Posted by Kelkee
They need to be working on an upgrade to the Mii Channel tho. There needs to be more styles and choices and such. Have stuff you can purchase even to dress up your Mii. It would be such a simple upgrade and people will eat it up.
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Not sure why they arent working on updating the Wii menu and Channels. If they dont have any hardcore games to announce at least they can refresh the system itself.
I did hear that they are working on a way to make adding friends and codes easier so maybe they are working on something there.
I did hear that they are working on a way to make adding friends and codes easier so maybe they are working on something there.
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Here is a trailer for the new Digital Photo Channel:
http://gonintendo.com/?p=50190
Looks really cool. I wouldn't mind printing out some Mii business cards.
http://gonintendo.com/?p=50190
Looks really cool. I wouldn't mind printing out some Mii business cards.
#536
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Originally Posted by Reggie
We have said publicly that we're looking hard at the storage situation, that we're working on a range of solutions. We have nothing to announce now. But certainly it's an issue we are aware of and we're working to find a solution and we will. We have a consumer base who loves virtual console. We have a user base who really is enjoying WiiWare content.
So for us really our challenge really is how do we satisfy all these consumers who are loving all of the product we make available on a download basis? As we continue to have things, as you point out, like 'Mario Kart' that has its own channel when you're playing from an Internet perspective, we're just making this challenge tougher and tougher. So in our view this is becoming much more of a mainstream problem, which is why we have a sense of urgency to solve it.
So for us really our challenge really is how do we satisfy all these consumers who are loving all of the product we make available on a download basis? As we continue to have things, as you point out, like 'Mario Kart' that has its own channel when you're playing from an Internet perspective, we're just making this challenge tougher and tougher. So in our view this is becoming much more of a mainstream problem, which is why we have a sense of urgency to solve it.
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Has anyone been able to find Mario Kart in stores? I have been all over the place and haven't had any luck. What really pissed me off was the gamestop had the boxes on the shelf, and when my son took the box to the counter the bitch behind it only said "no no no no no". Why the hell would you put the box out if you have none to sell?
#539
Want a Wii for the holidays? No promises, Nintendo says
After nearly two years on the market, you'd think it'd be getting easier to score a Nintendo Wii. But the red-hot console is still tough to find, and Nintendo execs say they can't promise a healthy supply for the coming holiday season.
Nintendo's CEO says that demand for the Wii in the U.S. is "unusually high" compared to Europe and Asia, according to Forbes.com. And while Nintendo is on track to crank out 2.4 million Wii consoles this year, that may not be enough to satisfy stateside gamers, Forbes reports.
Here's the quote from Nintento CEO Satoru Iwata: "We are really intending to increase the shipments to the U.S., especially compared to last year ... However, I can't give you a 100% commitment [that you'll be able to find a Wii this holiday season]." Ugh.
Based on the latest numbers, Iwata's probably right to hedge his bets. Nintendo sold a whopping 666,700 Wiis in the U.S. last month, and the console just passed the Xbox 360 in terms of total sales.
Meanwhile, this online Wii stock tracker doesn't paint a pretty picture. On Wednesday morning, the Wii was sold out at Amazon, Best Buy, Circuit City, Costco, eToys, Kmart, Sears, Target, and Wal-Mart, while Buy.com and Newegg had only Wii bundles in stock.
http://tech.yahoo.com/blogs/patterson/25198
-Why cant nintendo have another factory to make more wiis? They know theres a huge demand for the system. Or are they intentionally making the inventory small so more people will want a wii? Its like that southpark episode when Cartman buys an amusement park, kicks everyone out and then slowly allows more people in everyday.
After nearly two years on the market, you'd think it'd be getting easier to score a Nintendo Wii. But the red-hot console is still tough to find, and Nintendo execs say they can't promise a healthy supply for the coming holiday season.
Nintendo's CEO says that demand for the Wii in the U.S. is "unusually high" compared to Europe and Asia, according to Forbes.com. And while Nintendo is on track to crank out 2.4 million Wii consoles this year, that may not be enough to satisfy stateside gamers, Forbes reports.
Here's the quote from Nintento CEO Satoru Iwata: "We are really intending to increase the shipments to the U.S., especially compared to last year ... However, I can't give you a 100% commitment [that you'll be able to find a Wii this holiday season]." Ugh.
Based on the latest numbers, Iwata's probably right to hedge his bets. Nintendo sold a whopping 666,700 Wiis in the U.S. last month, and the console just passed the Xbox 360 in terms of total sales.
Meanwhile, this online Wii stock tracker doesn't paint a pretty picture. On Wednesday morning, the Wii was sold out at Amazon, Best Buy, Circuit City, Costco, eToys, Kmart, Sears, Target, and Wal-Mart, while Buy.com and Newegg had only Wii bundles in stock.
http://tech.yahoo.com/blogs/patterson/25198
-Why cant nintendo have another factory to make more wiis? They know theres a huge demand for the system. Or are they intentionally making the inventory small so more people will want a wii? Its like that southpark episode when Cartman buys an amusement park, kicks everyone out and then slowly allows more people in everyday.
#540
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Originally Posted by mhg83
-Why cant nintendo have another factory to make more wiis? They know theres a huge demand for the system.
#541
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Originally Posted by mhg83
-Why cant nintendo have another factory to make more wiis? They know theres a huge demand for the system. Or are they intentionally making the inventory small so more people will want a wii? Its like that southpark episode when Cartman buys an amusement park, kicks everyone out and then slowly allows more people in everyday.
When the Wii was first launched, nobody thought it would be a seller. Many here thought that you could stroll into any store on launch day and pick one off the self.
After the first 6 months, people were saying that it was a fad and it would die out. But these same people claimed that Nintendo should open another factory to keep up with demand. That makes no sense for a "fad" item.
Then Christmas 07 rolls around and it is still THE item to get for the 2nd year in a row (has that ever happened before?). No one thought it would remain this much in demand a year later. Should Nintendo open another factory when demand might be on the verge of peaking?
Demand for the Wii is still white-hot. But Nintendo doesn't know how long it will last. It doesn't make sense to open up factories now when the demand could subside after this holiday season.
At this point Nintendo can't do anything other than ride it out and re-allocate inventory to better reflect demand.
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I feel guilty now. My Wii is collecting dust for the 4th or 5th month in a row and there are people still desperate to buy one.
I've still got my original box and packing materials, I wonder if nice price gouging is in order for Christmans '08?
I've still got my original box and packing materials, I wonder if nice price gouging is in order for Christmans '08?
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#543
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Originally Posted by mhg83
Or are they intentionally making the inventory small so more people will want a wii? .
Are people still hanging onto this theory? People are only buying Wiis because want one, because no one else can get one. You do realize that the Wii is usually outselling the PS360 combined right?
People can find Wiis, you just have to work a little at it.
#544
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Originally Posted by mhg83
And while Nintendo is on track to crank out 2.4 million Wii consoles this year, that may not be enough to satisfy stateside gamers
#545
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Originally Posted by superdeluxe
Are people still hanging onto this theory? People are only buying Wiis because want one, because no one else can get one. You do realize that the Wii is usually outselling the PS360 combined right?
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I wish they would make more Mario Kart Wiis. Shit - I'm striking out all over the place, and I refuse to be gouged and pay $20+ over retail prices. Guess I need to watch when TRU or other places get Wii consoles in and hope they get some MK in as well.
#547
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Mario Karts are hard to find? I found one a few days before it's release date, and never looked back. I don't see why this game would be hard to find - unless they can't crank out those wheels fast enough. And just like my Wii, I never play Mario Kart either, and yet I have one. Actually I do play with my Wii, but it's mostly VC stuff - which is pretty pathetic.
#548
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I had no idea MK was scarce. I picked it up release week as well. Played it for a few weeks and now it sits.
Unlike slop however, my Wii is getting some action this week thanks to a RROD on Microsoft's part. I jumped back into Okami. Brilliant fucking game. I had some early control issues, but with the learning curve over I couldn't recommend this game enough. It's the best console Zelda game in years.
I hadn't played it since mid-May so I was lost jumping back into it. I wandered around for about an hour before giving in and glancing at a walkthough to figure out where the hell I left off. I'm back on track now and according to the guide I'm roughly halfway through the game at around 16 hours. Still a long way to go.
Unlike slop however, my Wii is getting some action this week thanks to a RROD on Microsoft's part. I jumped back into Okami. Brilliant fucking game. I had some early control issues, but with the learning curve over I couldn't recommend this game enough. It's the best console Zelda game in years.
I hadn't played it since mid-May so I was lost jumping back into it. I wandered around for about an hour before giving in and glancing at a walkthough to figure out where the hell I left off. I'm back on track now and according to the guide I'm roughly halfway through the game at around 16 hours. Still a long way to go.
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yes, Mario Kart has been sold out everywhere for quite awhile now.