Nintendo Wii Information, hardware, games discussion

[aukevin]

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Man I was hoping the component cables I had for the Cube would work on the Wii, since the composite cable hookups were the same between the N64 and the Cube.

[Fresh Tendrils]

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For those of you that weren't able to pre-order a system from EB/Gamestop, how are you planning on getting a system on launch?

Try to land a pre-order from Amazon or Walmart.com

[CaptainZombie]

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Man I was hoping the component cables I had for the Cube would work on the Wii, since the composite cable hookups were the same between the N64 and the Cube.

Aukev, if your getting a Wii, I would sell the Components for the Cube on ebay if your getting rid of the Cube that's another Wii game. . I got $100 for a pair back in the Spring, their going for $50.

[Misfit]

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For those of you that weren't able to pre-order a system from EB/Gamestop, how are you planning on getting a system on launch?

It comes out on Nov 19th which is a Sunday, correct? If that is the case, I'll just go to the 24 hour Wal-Mart at some point Saturday and get in line. If there are going to be as many as 1 million available then it shouldn't be too hard to get one if you really want one.

[Tywon]

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Heres a noobish question. With the ability to purchase old SNES, NES, and N64 games, does that refer to ALL games for that system? I'd love to snatch up some WWF No Mercy.

[Misfit]

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I think only Nintendo produced titles are confirmed, as well as most, if not all, of Sega's stuff (there are others, but I can't recall them). If the service is a big hit then I'd expect to see a lot of the third party titles become available. As of now, I don't think No Mercy has been confirmed as being available.

[Fresh Tendrils]

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When you guys bring the Wii home, how many games are you going to buy? I'm thinking two at the most, but I can't really decide which ones other than The Legend of Zelda. I can't pick between Madden 07, Splinter Cell, and Red Steel and I know I'm going to pick up Rogue Squadron since the Wii is BC.

[pk500]

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When you guys bring the Wii home, how many games are you going to buy? I'm thinking two at the most, but I can't really decide which ones other than The Legend of Zelda. I can't pick between Madden 07, Splinter Cell, and Red Steel and I know I'm going to pick up Rogue Squadron since the Wii is BC.

I would get Red Steel. It offers an experience that you haven't encountered on another console since it's a Wii exclusive and a new game developed just for the Wii.

Take care,
PK

[Flawless]

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IGN Matt's Wii launch picks

http://blogs.ign.com/matt-ign

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[Fresh Tendrils]

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I would get Red Steel. It offers an experience that you haven't encountered on another console since it's a Wii exclusive and a new game developed just for the Wii.

Take care,
PK

As does Madden. The only thing about Red Steel holding me back is how the final version will be. It seems like the game is still a little bit buggy, but I hope they work out the kinks before launch.

[TheMatrix31]

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I'll probably get at least Red Steel....and was planning on Metroid as well until that got pushed back.

[Vince]

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IGN Matt's Wii launch picks

http://blogs.ign.com/matt-ign

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Seeing that makes me want to buy this machine.

I probably will when I move out.

[pk500]

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As does Madden. The only thing about Red Steel holding me back is how the final version will be. It seems like the game is still a little bit buggy, but I hope they work out the kinks before launch.

I guess I should have been more clear. I'm assuming you've played Madden and Splinter Cell on other consoles before. They will be different because of the new control scheme, but the games themselves are familiar.

Red Steel is new to the gaming world. But yes, reports of a shoddy control scheme are a bit troubling.

Take care,
PK

[Tywon]

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Don't know if anyone will be able to answer this, but with this Madden Wii, is it going to contain the same features as the maddens for the other next-gens (360, PS3) or is it going to look similar to the current gen maddens. For example, I played Madden on the 360 and saw a whole slew of cutscenes that I'd never seen before in the current gen versions (Entrances, stadium shots, etc). Can I expect that same thing in Wii (although I'm pretty sure the graphics wont be anywhere near as pretty).

[Fresh Tendrils]

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Well, that's true PK, but Madden sounds like its more immersive than anyother football previous to it because of the Wii controller. But if Red Steel continues to be buggy, I won't have to worry about deciding. Splinter Cell is definitely on the back-burner.