Official Wii thread -Part IX
#1752
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Re: Official Wii thread -Part IX
It think it is out and its a Walmart exclusive bundle I believe. It looks really cool, but thanks to Nintendo's policy with WiiWare and DSiware I can't even consider getting a new Wii or the DSi XL that I actually want to buy.
#1753
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Re: Official Wii thread -Part IX
Thinking about getting a Wii soon for my kids but my oldest just turned 4 (my others are 2 and 4 months). Is 4 years too young for a Wii? Will she be able to grasp the controls? I've let her try my XB360 controller on some XBLA games (e.g., Feeding Frenzy 2) however she has a hard time with it. We're getting her the Leapster for Xmas and she's getting better controlling the mouse on some web based kid's games. Would the Nintendo DS be a better option over the Wii or a good compliment especially for road trips?
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#1754
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Re: Official Wii thread -Part IX
My two girls (3 & 5 1/2) have Leapsters and the oldest has expressed interest in a DS since her cousin(8) just got one. I'm hesitant though since she actually learns with the Leapster and imagine she won't want to go back once she has a DS.
In general she loves Peggle, Pac-Man, Feeding Frenzy, Wii Sports/Resort, & Carnival Games and has recently been loving New Super Mario Bros. Wii. She can get through most of World 1 by herself. When she was 4 though, we got her Go, Diego, Go for the Wii and that helped ease her into Mario.
Not sure if that helps, but there you go.
In general she loves Peggle, Pac-Man, Feeding Frenzy, Wii Sports/Resort, & Carnival Games and has recently been loving New Super Mario Bros. Wii. She can get through most of World 1 by herself. When she was 4 though, we got her Go, Diego, Go for the Wii and that helped ease her into Mario.
Not sure if that helps, but there you go.
#1755
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Re: Official Wii thread -Part IX
Thinking about getting a Wii soon for my kids but my oldest just turned 4 (my others are 2 and 4 months). Is 4 years too young for a Wii? Will she be able to grasp the controls? I've let her try my XB360 controller on some XBLA games (e.g., Feeding Frenzy 2) however she has a hard time with it. We're getting her the Leapster for Xmas and she's getting better controlling the mouse on some web based kid's games. Would the Nintendo DS be a better option over the Wii or a good compliment especially for road trips?
Thanks
Thanks
I'd recommend stick with the Jumpstart/Reader Rabbit Kindergarten/First Grade PC games, and sit with them on the computer and teach them the alphabet, math, shapes, colors, reading, etc. That's a much more efficient way to entertain a small child and will provide the foundation for the rest of their life. Wait until they ask for a system (probably around age 8 to 10) to get something.
#1756
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Re: Official Wii thread -Part IX
I still can't find a Wii Fit Plus wih Balance Board anywhere. I understand if demand outpaces supply, but it's like nobody is making these any more. How on earth can such a big selling item be in such short supply? Did they run out of plastic in Japan?
Also, I'm disappointed to find Metroid Prime Trilogy out of print. That's a game that you'd think they'd want to continue to sell as a "Platinum Hits" catalog-type game, even if they dropped the metal case. Anyone still see it in stores?
Also, I'm disappointed to find Metroid Prime Trilogy out of print. That's a game that you'd think they'd want to continue to sell as a "Platinum Hits" catalog-type game, even if they dropped the metal case. Anyone still see it in stores?
#1757
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I just want to say Wii racing games suck. I played Excite Truck and was just playing Nitro Bike, this motion control gimmick to stear is bullshit.
#1758
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Hogwash. Excite Truck & Excite Bots are two of the most fun racers this generation. It took a bit to get used to the motion, but I enjoy both of those over Burnout Paradise.
#1759
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Even though I bought mine when they had a big sale before christmas...I still see copies here and there, like at Wally or Best Buy. It's sparse, like one or two copies so I would try to find it now; especially if you want it in the steelbook. I could see it coming back but not as the nice limited edition.
#1760
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And I would add Mario Kart as well, though maybe I'm stating the obvious. For arcade-style racing, the Wii is king. Racing simulators are best on other consoles though.
#1761
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I've heard that Sonic Kart Racer game isn't bad either. However, I would probably have to get the 360 version rather than Wii though.
#1763
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I have! My wife and I just streamed Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog. It looked and sounded great! There came one moment near the end where it appeared that the stream was interrupted, but given that our router is a step below Flintstones-quality technology, I can't blame Netflix/Wii for it. (Seriously, I would rather have a Jurassic-era critter fly between my computer and the computer whose server I am accessing than rely on this router.)
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My Netflix Wii disc still hasnt shipped
So how does the disc work? Does it come as a game on the console menu? Does it show your instant que to select a movie from?
So how does the disc work? Does it come as a game on the console menu? Does it show your instant que to select a movie from?
#1765
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I haven't received mine either, but it seems to work kind of like the PS3 one from videos of it I have watched. You launch the disc just like a normal Wii game and it will give you a code to enter to register your Wii. Then it loads your instant que and you scroll through and select your movie.
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My thought process was basically..."Hell yeah! Wait. What?"
Burnout Paradise is the best arcade racing game ever. Period. Where to start?: Cool open world, tricks, easter egg hunts, road rules, custom sountrack, awesome crashes, crazy online freeburn challenges...literally hundreds of hours of content.
I thought Excite Truck was underrated, and I had a ton of fun with it, but it was ultimately supplanted by Pure and then Motorstorm Pacific Rift for my off-road arcade racing fix.
#1767
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Just reading through the thread casually, and you had me up until the last two words.
My thought process was basically..."Hell yeah! Wait. What?"
Burnout Paradise is the best arcade racing game ever. Period. Where to start?: Cool open world, tricks, easter egg hunts, road rules, custom sountrack, awesome crashes, crazy online freeburn challenges...literally hundreds of hours of content.
My thought process was basically..."Hell yeah! Wait. What?"
Burnout Paradise is the best arcade racing game ever. Period. Where to start?: Cool open world, tricks, easter egg hunts, road rules, custom sountrack, awesome crashes, crazy online freeburn challenges...literally hundreds of hours of content.
#1768
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Basically it just boils down to: Paradise = Great Racing Game but terrible Burnout game. And yeah, I didn't wait around a year for them to improve it.
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I admit that I didn't jump in until they added restarts, as I was very turned off by the demo, so I probably had a much different initial impression than Corvin.
Anyway, didn't mean to derail...was just taken aback a bit. Excite Truck was very very fun and is highly recommended...though I would say that Pure (very similar concept) is better.
Anyway, didn't mean to derail...was just taken aback a bit. Excite Truck was very very fun and is highly recommended...though I would say that Pure (very similar concept) is better.
#1771
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One of my favorite games of the decade.
#1772
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Pure is awesome, but it comes down to racing vs. tricks. If you want speed, you can't beat the Excite series. If you prefer SSX style tricks then go for Pure.
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Got my Netflix Wii disc last night. So far color me impressed. The interface was quick and intuitive. The video quality was superior to prior experience on Wii using PlayOn, very watchable even the Starz Play stuff (although clearly less resolution).
#1774
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Just got an email this morning from Amazon saying that the Wii Fit Plus w/ Balance Board is in stock.....$99. I know people have been having a hard time finding these lately.
#1775
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Google and Nintendo seem intent of creating the most boring game for Wii yet.
http://mynintendonews.com/2010/04/07...game-together/
http://mynintendonews.com/2010/04/07...game-together/