Got my Wiiiiiiiiii

ferret2004 · Nov 19, 2006, 07:15 AM

Well I picked up my Wii at a midnight launch in my town along with Trauma Center and Red Steel (Zelda was sold out). Gamestop was checking ID's at the door, only allowing people with reservations. They even had bouncers and the police were on hand because a GS elsewhere in the state was robbed at gunpoint the night before. I'll get it all hooked up and start playing soon

Kein · Nov 19, 2006, 08:27 AM

Congrats!

BTW, if not a bother, come back late and give us some impressions.

Ev!L-aLphA · Nov 19, 2006, 10:08 AM

It’s pretty awesome!!!!
I had some friends at EB at the mall, and they let me come in at 11 and wait to get a wii. I didn’t preorder the wii or any games and I was still able to get it, a controller and Zelda easily

I waited at the mall from 10 30 till around 12 15.. It was fun a lot of ppl were talking about a bunch of different topics, and almost everyone had a DS so we played an 8 player match of Mario kart

Anyways the wii is pretty sweet, the controls are way nice and they are configurable too... I just got done updating it and connecting and everything...
So far so good..
If any one has questions, I’m going to be up for a couple of hours

Late

Sandok · Nov 19, 2006, 11:03 AM

If ever, I merged these two threads since there is no need to have a billion different wii threads

Randomletters · Nov 19, 2006, 12:48 PM

I woke up a few mins ago gonna stand in line with a friend. We both had plans to get one but unfortunatly i dont have the money. Running on about 4 hours sleep both yesterday and today... Coffee time.

Randomletters · Nov 19, 2006, 01:00 PM

Bah its raining... I brought my laptop so i could kill some time but looks like i wont be using it once i get out of the car. BAH!

Randomletters · Nov 19, 2006, 01:12 PM

bout 25 in line ! mmmm coffee soo cold

Randomletters · Nov 19, 2006, 02:04 PM

Still here, Got my ticket for a wii even though im probibly not getting one. Maybe ill sell my place in line if the oppurtunity comes haha

Randomletters · Nov 19, 2006, 03:59 PM

Got it, On ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=180053043922

I know im a terrible person

>GSXR<mrbusa · Nov 19, 2006, 04:12 PM

Five replies to yourself. WOW I believe that is a record....

Randomletters · Nov 19, 2006, 04:19 PM

probibly not i think cds holds that

ferret2004 · Nov 19, 2006, 07:42 PM

So far, so good! The Wii, remote, and nun-chuk themselves feel solid and of very good quality. I spent 3 hours this morning playing Wii Sports and Red Steel. Wii Sports is easy to pick up and play and alot of fun, plus a great way to get familiar with the Remote. Red Steel took some time to get used to how it controls, in fact I can't wait to play it later. I'll play Trauma Center when I get home tonight. I also can't wait to get my component cables from Nintendo.
The Mrs. was skeptical of the Remote until she actually tried it out by creating her Mii and a few games of tennis, so it's growing on her

OmegaRED · Nov 19, 2006, 07:53 PM

Red Steel only got 5.5 on Gamespot. "Mediocre" according to them.

pr0digal jenius · Nov 19, 2006, 07:56 PM

the wii seems to be, without fail, the easiest video game purchase to ever justify to the mrs.

It's inexpensive....and she'll like it, whether she knwos it yet or not

Kein · Nov 19, 2006, 08:12 PM

I don't think U$250 is inexpensive but i agree it's much more accessible than the others next gen consoles.

riles9262 · Nov 19, 2006, 11:07 PM

ah, I can't wait to get mine. It's sold out in town here so far; I'll wait till after xmas for the first price drop. For people that have one, how are the games so far?

YAYitsAndrew · Nov 20, 2006, 12:41 AM

I got mine from the Nintendo World Store. Got in line around midnight, took a detour to watch the festivities at the Times Square Toys R Us. Reggie was there! It was crazy like new years. That store had 5,000 consoles to give away and they did em all. I was about a block away from the World Store when I got in line and I got my system, a controller, rayman, zelda, and red steel around 8 AM.

Having a blast!

The wireless setup was SO easy. I clicked setup wireless, I clicked use my usb wifi adapter, then I went to my computer to grant access to the wii, and BAM internet on my wii. Who can beat that?

ZzzombieBunny · Nov 20, 2006, 10:52 AM

gah lucky bastard, euro release isnt until 8th december... and all pre-orders are sold out already. Im not getting mine untill January!

BlueMak · Dec 6, 2006, 01:50 AM

So...how is the Wii after days of play?

Also, I found this funny. http://www.pvponline.com/article/3012/mon-dec-04

niceguyrichy · Dec 6, 2006, 08:09 AM

we get ours on the 19th with red steel and tony hawks, and not sure what else yet cos we haven't decided what to buy

soooo, how is it??
as good as I'm expecting?
what games should I be buying for it?

SFOSOK · Dec 6, 2006, 11:05 AM

Cancel Red Steel, one of the most horrible games ever.

I'm getting mine later today or tomorrow.

niceguyrichy · Dec 6, 2006, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SFOSOK

Cancel Red Steel, one of the most horrible games ever.

well I've read that it's buggy and unsatisfying, but most horrible ever might be strong.
i'm buying it for our eldest, sounds like exactly the kind of game he'll absolutely love (he hasn't quite got to that age where bugs and stuff annoy him, he just ignores them and enjoys the fact that he can shoot people with cool big guns etc..)

still looking for opinions on games I should buy for the Wii (not sports unfortunately)

SFOSOK · Dec 6, 2006, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by niceguyrichy

well I've read that it's buggy and unsatisfying, but most horrible ever might be strong.
i'm buying it for our eldest, sounds like exactly the kind of game he'll absolutely love (he hasn't quite got to that age where bugs and stuff annoy him, he just ignores them and enjoys the fact that he can shoot people with cool big guns etc..)

still looking for opinions on games I should buy for the Wii (not sports unfortunately)

Pretty much what I've heard is Rayman and Twilight Princess

riles9262 · Dec 6, 2006, 08:55 PM

Monkey ball and trauma centre look pretty cool too.

Geminiwave · Dec 6, 2006, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by riles9262

ah, I can't wait to get mine.

you cant wait to get your wii?

sounds like a personal problem to me. maybe you shouldn't be sharing this with the forum but hey if you feel comfortable with it, more power to ya.

Zardon · Dec 6, 2006, 11:24 PM

im still really looking forward to your nintendo reviews gemini

Geminiwave · Dec 6, 2006, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zardon

im still really looking forward to your nintendo reviews gemini

I know I know. Dude I am TOTALLY all over them. I haven't forgotten. its just finals are getting in the way and I'm trying to get my findings for this research project published. Never fear, winter break is almost here. You'll have your DS reviews.

Sandok · Dec 6, 2006, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YAYitsAndrew

Who can beat that?

I dunno, but the Xbox was pretty simple too... Search for a wifi signal, tell to connect (enter wep or wpa if you must) and voilà...

Geminiwave · Dec 6, 2006, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YAYitsAndrew

Who can beat that?

...

Zardon · Dec 6, 2006, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sandok

I dunno, but the Xbox was pretty simple too... Search for a wifi signal, tell to connect (enter wep or wpa if you must) and voilà...

Yes and you can even connect a PC USB keyboard to the 360 to key in your WEP key if you dont like using a pad.

Who can beat that? **can't touch this...... dum dum de dum de dum de dum**

Nov 19, 2006, 07:15 AM	#1
ferret2004 HardwareHeaven Addict Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ohio, USA Posts: 285 Rep Power: 45	Wii Wii! Well I picked up my Wii at a midnight launch in my town along with Trauma Center and Red Steel (Zelda was sold out). Gamestop was checking ID's at the door, only allowing people with reservations. They even had bouncers and the police were on hand because a GS elsewhere in the state was robbed at gunpoint the night before. I'll get it all hooked up and start playing soon

Nov 19, 2006, 10:08 AM	#3
Ev!L-aLphA \| n f e c t e D Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: California Posts: 4,111 Rep Power: 60	Got my Wiiiiiiiiii It’s pretty awesome!!!! I had some friends at EB at the mall, and they let me come in at 11 and wait to get a wii. I didn’t preorder the wii or any games and I was still able to get it, a controller and Zelda easily I waited at the mall from 10 30 till around 12 15.. It was fun a lot of ppl were talking about a bunch of different topics, and almost everyone had a DS so we played an 8 player match of Mario kart Anyways the wii is pretty sweet, the controls are way nice and they are configurable too... I just got done updating it and connecting and everything... So far so good.. If any one has questions, I’m going to be up for a couple of hours Late __________________ R.I.P 8/8/04 4/21/08

Nov 19, 2006, 12:48 PM	#5
Randomletters ))<>(( Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,418 Rep Power: 52	I woke up a few mins ago gonna stand in line with a friend. We both had plans to get one but unfortunatly i dont have the money. Running on about 4 hours sleep both yesterday and today... Coffee time. __________________ <----------- Sexy Budget Rig stats to the left.

Nov 19, 2006, 01:00 PM	#6
Randomletters ))<>(( Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,418 Rep Power: 52	Bah its raining... I brought my laptop so i could kill some time but looks like i wont be using it once i get out of the car. BAH! __________________ <----------- Sexy Budget Rig stats to the left.

Nov 19, 2006, 01:12 PM	#7
Randomletters ))<>(( Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,418 Rep Power: 52	bout 25 in line ! mmmm coffee soo cold __________________ <----------- Sexy Budget Rig stats to the left.

Nov 19, 2006, 08:27 AM	#2
Kein HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 103 Rep Power: 38	Congrats! BTW, if not a bother, come back late and give us some impressions.

Nov 19, 2006, 11:03 AM	#4
Sandok DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 9,472 Rep Power: 66	If ever, I merged these two threads since there is no need to have a billion different wii threads

Nov 19, 2006, 02:04 PM	#8
Randomletters ))<>(( Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,418 Rep Power: 52	Still here, Got my ticket for a wii even though im probibly not getting one. Maybe ill sell my place in line if the oppurtunity comes haha __________________ <----------- Sexy Budget Rig stats to the left.

Nov 19, 2006, 03:59 PM	#9
Randomletters ))<>(( Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,418 Rep Power: 52	Got it, On ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=180053043922 I know im a terrible person __________________ <----------- Sexy Budget Rig stats to the left.

Nov 19, 2006, 04:12 PM	#10
>GSXR<mrbusa im a FREAK Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,107 Rep Power: 55 System Specs	Five replies to yourself. WOW I believe that is a record....

Nov 19, 2006, 04:19 PM	#11
Randomletters ))<>(( Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,418 Rep Power: 52	probibly not i think cds holds that __________________ <----------- Sexy Budget Rig stats to the left.

Nov 19, 2006, 07:42 PM	Thread Starter #12
ferret2004 HardwareHeaven Addict Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ohio, USA Posts: 285 Rep Power: 45	So far, so good! The Wii, remote, and nun-chuk themselves feel solid and of very good quality. I spent 3 hours this morning playing Wii Sports and Red Steel. Wii Sports is easy to pick up and play and alot of fun, plus a great way to get familiar with the Remote. Red Steel took some time to get used to how it controls, in fact I can't wait to play it later. I'll play Trauma Center when I get home tonight. I also can't wait to get my component cables from Nintendo. The Mrs. was skeptical of the Remote until she actually tried it out by creating her Mii and a few games of tennis, so it's growing on her

Nov 19, 2006, 07:53 PM	#13
OmegaRED Relapsed Gamer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ottawa , Canada Posts: 5,623 Rep Power: 171 System Specs	Red Steel only got 5.5 on Gamespot. "Mediocre" according to them. __________________ E Penis Specs: <------------- See System Specs

Nov 19, 2006, 07:56 PM	#14
pr0digal jenius Delete Me Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 14,648 Rep Power: 0	the wii seems to be, without fail, the easiest video game purchase to ever justify to the mrs. It's inexpensive....and she'll like it, whether she knwos it yet or not

Nov 19, 2006, 08:12 PM	#15
Kein HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 103 Rep Power: 38	I don't think U$250 is inexpensive but i agree it's much more accessible than the others next gen consoles.

Dec 6, 2006, 01:50 AM	#19
BlueMak HH's Asteroids' Dominator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hellas->Macedonia->Thessaloniki Posts: 13,240 Rep Power: 326 System Specs	So...how is the Wii after days of play? Also, I found this funny. http://www.pvponline.com/article/3012/mon-dec-04 __________________ The people who are regarded as moral luminaries are those who forego ordinary pleasures themselves and find compensation in interfering with the pleasures of others(Bertrand Russell)"You go into Afghanistan, you got guys who slap women around for five years because they didn't wear a veil,You know, guys like that ain't got no manhood left anyway. So it's a hell of a lot of fun to shoot them." - Lt. Gen. James N. Mattis This is slavery, not to speak one's thought. [Euripides-The Phoenician Women (c.411-409 B.C.)] http://www.macedonia.info/FALLACIESANDFACTS.htm *Sic semper tyrannis.*

Nov 19, 2006, 11:07 PM	#16
riles9262 Driverheaven brewmaster Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 4,842 Rep Power: 70 System Specs	ah, I can't wait to get mine. It's sold out in town here so far; I'll wait till after xmas for the first price drop. For people that have one, how are the games so far? __________________ A beer a day keeps the doctor away.

Nov 20, 2006, 12:41 AM	#17
YAYitsAndrew Anti-Piracy Poster Boy Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 2,605 Rep Power: 77 System Specs	I got mine from the Nintendo World Store. Got in line around midnight, took a detour to watch the festivities at the Times Square Toys R Us. Reggie was there! It was crazy like new years. That store had 5,000 consoles to give away and they did em all. I was about a block away from the World Store when I got in line and I got my system, a controller, rayman, zelda, and red steel around 8 AM. Having a blast! The wireless setup was SO easy. I clicked setup wireless, I clicked use my usb wifi adapter, then I went to my computer to grant access to the wii, and BAM internet on my wii. Who can beat that? __________________ "It is because the resistance to paying for copyrighted material, although often characterized as arising from a supposed technical burden or principled concern for the public interest, arises rather from exactly the same segment of the brain that is dominant in shoplifters." - Mark Helprin, Digital Barbarism In other words, it's never okay to steal even if you think you have a good reason! www.yayitsandrew.com

Nov 20, 2006, 10:52 AM	#18
ZzzombieBunny Cake or Death? Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 258 Rep Power: 0	gah lucky bastard, euro release isnt until 8th december... and all pre-orders are sold out already. Im not getting mine untill January!

Dec 6, 2006, 11:05 AM	#21
SFOSOK 939 Goin Strong Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ontario Posts: 7,033 Rep Power: 89 System Specs	Cancel Red Steel, one of the most horrible games ever. I'm getting mine later today or tomorrow. __________________ Warning - Explicit Content Preceeding METAL!!

Dec 6, 2006, 08:55 PM	#24
riles9262 Driverheaven brewmaster Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 4,842 Rep Power: 70 System Specs	Monkey ball and trauma centre look pretty cool too. __________________ A beer a day keeps the doctor away.

Dec 6, 2006, 11:24 PM	#26
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 177	im still really looking forward to your nintendo reviews gemini