Official Wii thread -Part IX
04-15-08, 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Michael Corvin
Coolest Super Mario Theme ever.
04-15-08, 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by SmackDaddy
I don't think anyone is claiming that the Wii is an all-in-one machine. The original assertion was that the Wii has "failed" as an all-in-one machine. While that may be the case, it's runaway success has proven that the public at large doesn't care if they can play DVD's, stream media or power nuclear missiles with their game consoles.
Well, at least that's the point I'm trying to make.
Well, at least that's the point I'm trying to make.
Originally Posted by kelkee
Some will and some wont. If they dont add DVD then they will lose future battles in the console arena.
The future of consoles is more than playing games. Its an all in one entertainment device. Games, internet, TV, DVR, DVD, music, streamed media etc. as well as communications (voice, text, chat, email)
The first company to get this right will dominate the future of entertainment.
In my opinion Wii is the first promising contender.
The future of consoles is more than playing games. Its an all in one entertainment device. Games, internet, TV, DVR, DVD, music, streamed media etc. as well as communications (voice, text, chat, email)
The first company to get this right will dominate the future of entertainment.
In my opinion Wii is the first promising contender.
Again I'm only arguing that the Wii cannot and will not be an all-in-one solution, but hey that's not why people bought them in the first place.
04-16-08, 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Michael Corvin
Just look at a what a simple hard drive affords you compared to the Wii: for games you get trailers, demos, map packs, songs for Rock Band and game updates(see the clusterfuck that is GHIII on Wii, wouldn't a hard drive have been nice there for an update).
Then you can get into the hardcore features like a persistent UI, friend lists, and messaging. Hell the Wii can't even do voice chat let alone video chat. Streaming music? Movies? DVD playback? How about the simple fact that the Wii can't even push HD. How is that all-in-one?
If I had a content driven business I would be knocking on Nintendo's door and getting my devs. on board with some Wii channel driven service. Youd be shortsighted not to do so.
The only experience I get from a 360 or PS3 is the same experience my PC can deliver. yay?
04-16-08, 10:09 AM
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I've always wanted one of those!
04-16-08, 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Chris_D
Has there been any signs of Nintendo allowing to 3rd parties to deliver content via a Wii Channel? They seem to have it pretty tightly under wraps.
04-16-08, 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Groucho
The Internet browser if from Opera. And WiiWare has all kinds of third parties developing for it -- right now it's just games, but it could be other applications in the future (not that I forsee much demand that).
How about this? A food channel where you can order a pizza from your favorite pizza place and have it delivered.
Stock quotes?
Purchase movie tickets?
Concert/sporting event tickets?
You could make the content national, regional, or local.
Channels for your favorite tv shows, movies, hobbies, sports etc.
04-16-08, 01:23 PM
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I still can't get to a neighbors' wireless signal. They're either all blocked or red. Only two show up anyway. Rather than me get internet myself, is there a range extender/finder that I could plug into the wii to get a better signal?
Also, isn't there a website that will show you the different prices on internet for one's area? I'd rather stick to piggy-backing since I don't have/use a computer while at home.
Thanks. Hopefully, Mario kart Wii will play without a needed update.
Also, isn't there a website that will show you the different prices on internet for one's area? I'd rather stick to piggy-backing since I don't have/use a computer while at home.
Thanks. Hopefully, Mario kart Wii will play without a needed update.
04-16-08, 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by dick_grayson
I still can't get to a neighbors' wireless signal. They're either all blocked or red. Only two show up anyway. Rather than me get internet myself, is there a range extender/finder that I could plug into the wii to get a better signal?
04-16-08, 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by PixyJunket
This is probably the wrong place to ask about that since it's highly illegal.
it is? I thought since it was just a loose signal, it was all good. anyway, anyone know a website where you put in your zip code and it shows you what utility options you have? I think I remember there being one.....
04-16-08, 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Groucho
You can do ALL of that through the Internet browser. Why break it out as a seperate app?
It easier if a channel is front and center as opposed to having a customer load up a browser, link to a site or type it in, wait for it to load, login, place an order etc. I can to all that much faster on my PC or just phone it in.
Or I can click on the channel and order. Done.
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04-16-08, 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Kelkee
To take advantage of the 'channel' interface.
It easier if a channel is front and center as opposed to having a customer load up a browser, link to a site or type it in, wait for it to load, login, place an order etc. I can to all that much faster on my PC or just phone it in.
Or I can click on the channel and order. Done.
It easier if a channel is front and center as opposed to having a customer load up a browser, link to a site or type it in, wait for it to load, login, place an order etc. I can to all that much faster on my PC or just phone it in.
Or I can click on the channel and order. Done.
04-16-08, 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by dick_grayson
it is? I thought since it was just a loose signal, it was all good.
04-16-08, 08:59 PM
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04-16-08, 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by SunMonkey
04-16-08, 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by kakihara1
Whatever, if they don't secure their wireless it's your duty to exploit it.
04-17-08, 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Jeremy517
The channel interface is horribly kludgy. What you are suggesting would the problem worse.
The internet channel is great for basic surfing. But for actually doing anything its severly hampered in its speed and interface. Tried typing with the wiimote?
A dedicated channel would deliver only content you need and not have to fuss with trying to use a crippled web interface.
04-17-08, 08:26 AM
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Speaking of channels, is there a way to change their order? I know it's silly, but the Super Mario Bros. 3 channel comes before the original Super Mario Bros. one on my machine and it really annoys to me.
04-17-08, 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by atxbomber
Speaking of channels, is there a way to change their order? I know it's silly, but the Super Mario Bros. 3 channel comes before the original Super Mario Bros. one on my machine and it really annoys to me.
