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reubs82 09-10-10 02:26 PM

Re: Official Wii thread -Part IX
 
Each night when we go to watch something on Netflix I have to select "try again" three or four times to get the Wii to connect to the Internet to pull up on our instant queue. Our computers are connected fine, so I'm worried our Wii is having connection issues.

Has anyone else experienced something similar to that?

shumway 09-10-10 03:04 PM

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The old standby for Wii Wireless problems was to change the channel your wireless router uses to broadcast to either 1 or 11. By default it will probably be 6.

LosingMyMind 09-12-10 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Decker (Post 10362284)
At Kmart the other day I saw THIS with the Wii accessories. The box describes it as "Essential". I really feel like I'm missing out by not having one.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...CL._AA300_.jpg

Don't forget your boxing gloves and your bowling ball.
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...500_AA300_.jpghttp://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...500_AA300_.jpg

NiCK Crush 09-12-10 02:52 PM

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how is this not being talked about?

http://wii.ign.com/articles/111/1117773p1.html

http://mynintendonews.com/2010/09/02...-nintendo-wii/

Michael Corvin 09-12-10 03:03 PM

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Probable reasons for the lack of discussion:
1. It's Japan only
2. Most of us bought these on the VC in the past few years
3. Most Wiis are clogged with dust? ;)

pinata242 09-12-10 03:21 PM

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It's a kick in the face it isn't on VC directly.

zekeburger1979 09-12-10 09:09 PM

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I own the SNES cartridge so I have no interest in the VC.

Kind of off-topic, but would I be considered crazy for thinking the Super Mario All-Stars is the best game ever?

NiCK Crush 09-13-10 12:21 AM

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I didn't think it was supposed to be VC, but rather a disc.

reubs82 09-13-10 04:14 PM

Re: Official Wii thread -Part IX
 

Originally Posted by shumway (Post 10363752)
The old standby for Wii Wireless problems was to change the channel your wireless router uses to broadcast to either 1 or 11. By default it will probably be 6.

Thanks for that. I should have included my router info, which is Linksys wrt54gv2. I tried changing the channel to 11, and I still had problems with it. It's only with the Netflix disc, and it's only intermittent. It's still annoying, though...

CreatureX 09-14-10 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by NiCK Crush (Post 10366630)

Woo! Happy 25th b-day Super Mario! :clap:

Quack 09-14-10 07:31 PM

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I'm trying to get excited about some games coming out....Goldeneye...DK....NBA Jam....still need to finish NSMB and SMG2 as well.

CreatureX 09-24-10 01:10 PM

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Here's a new 'Donkey Kong Country Returns' trailer showing the return of an old favorite character:

Spoiler:
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Also it appears Nintendo will release the Wii Remote Plus, (Wii Remote with built in Wii MotionPlus), on Nov. 7th bundled with the game 'FlingSmash'.

http://images.nintendolife.com/news/...t/0/medium.jpg

source: Nintendo Life

Just Lurking 09-24-10 01:48 PM

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Looking forward to some DK Country.

Jeremy517 09-24-10 01:53 PM

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Donkey Kong Country should be great, as long as they didn't screw up the controls with pointing, waggling, etc.

bralph 09-24-10 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeremy517 (Post 10390646)
Donkey Kong Country should be great, as long as they didn't screw up the controls with pointing, waggling, etc.

From the video, it looks to me like NSMBW with Donkey Kong instead of Mario and the rhino instead of Yoshi.

NiCK Crush 09-24-10 02:21 PM

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Wii Remote plus!? Damnit... i just bought 2 more remotes.

NiCK Crush 09-24-10 02:22 PM

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Donkey Kong Country looks incredible.

reubs82 09-24-10 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by bralph (Post 10390677)
From the video, it looks to me like NSMBW with Donkey Kong instead of Mario and the rhino instead of Yoshi.

My thoughts exactly.

NiCK Crush 09-24-10 03:57 PM

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and why would that be bad? NSMBW kicked ass.

slop101 09-24-10 04:07 PM

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^ I don't think anyone is suggesting that it's a bad thing; quite the opposite in fact.

Decker 09-24-10 04:21 PM

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Yup, I'll be getting that one as well. Looks pretty awesome.
I just hope that I don't have to hold my wiimote sideways like in NSMB Wii (and Metroid Other M) as that feels uncomfortable and cramped to me.

Does anyone play games with a classic controller? Can you use one in NSMB Wii?

kefrank 09-27-10 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Decker (Post 10390917)
Does anyone play games with a classic controller?

I use it for VC games. I would probably use it for Mario Kart Wii if I really wanted to be competitive, but I find the Wii wheel to just be too much fun.


Can you use one in NSMB Wii?
No, that's not an option.

pinata242 09-27-10 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by kefrank (Post 10396100)
VC games

Oh, right, it's Monday isn't it? Are you sitting down?


Nintendo DSiWare

ZENONIA
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WiiWare

Target Toss Pro: Lawn Darts

Publisher: Incredible Technologies
Players: 1-16
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 700 Wii Points™
Description: Target Toss Pro: Lawn Darts is a new video game based on one of the nation's most infamous backyard games. There are four types of flying-dart action to choose from: Classic Lawn Darts, 501, Cricket and Poker Darts. Each game has a unique scoring method and strategy to keep players entertained for hours. Classic Lawn Darts involves throwing three darts at two circles with an escalating Red Dot Bonus bull's-eye in the center. 501 is similar to the classic pub darts game of the same name; throw three darts at a dartboard during eight rounds of play until all 501 points - and not one point more - are cleared. Cricket is another classic pub darts game of three tosses per round, challenging players to close out the bull's eye and the numbers 15 through 20 before their opponent. Poker Darts involves launching five darts at a deck of 52 playing cards while attempting to get the best poker hand and highest scores over three hands.

Astro Bugz Revenge
Publisher: Sudden Games
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Mild Fantasy Violence
Price: 700 Wii Points
Description: Astro Bugz Revenge is an action-puzzle game with a retro vibe. Protect our solar system from astro bugz and blast them by matching three or more bugz. Pick up valuable power-ups and activate them to annihilate the incoming invaders. Flip to the other side in Revenge mode and play as the bugz. Test your skills against your friends by playing in Co-Op or Versus mode. This action-packed game will surely keep you challenged.

kefrank 09-27-10 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by pinata242 (Post 10396133)
Oh, right, it's Monday isn't it? Are you sitting down?

:lol:

Also, I use it to play backup copies of SNES games on my Droid X. ;)

zekeburger1979 09-30-10 08:45 PM

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Wii Dual Charging Station with 2 Rechargeable Batteries and BONUS HD Component AV Cable all for $11.99

Manufacturer is Black Jack Electronics. I've never heard of them.


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