Anyone here truelly satisfied with the Nintendo Wii?

[GoldenAgeHero]

I have to be honest, i was hyped for the system at first, but I've come to realize that i really feel nintendo is being cheap with us.yeah, you get a new controller, i still find it intriguing, but i don't feel satisfied with the console itself. The wii channals are really corny, forecast?news? like i cant use my regular tv channals for that. and the mii channal is pretty lame. features that i certainly can live without us. I've just really become underwelmed with it.


how about you guys?

[War Party]

I'm still very excited. Just as long as I get my first party Nintendo games, I'm good. November 19 is too far away. (well not really)

[DACrowe]

Um....then don't use them. I doubt I'll use the Wii Channels much myself, other than to store games off of Virtual Console I download.

BUT

I still will PLAY THE GAMES which is what it was made for. I mean who cares if the Wii Channels are lame, just don't use them. You still get great IP first party games and an amazing controller that very well may put Nintendo back near the top. The motion control I think is going to be a runaway hit.

So you are underwhelmed by the lame features added to attract new non-gamers....so, you can still enjoy the great games and new ingenious controller though.

[Cold2daToucH004]

Im not satisfied with Wii cause I don't have it yet (replying to topic title). Hype wise, im more excited for wii, then my wedding.

[GoldenAgeHero]

Im not satisfied with Wii cause I don't have it yet (replying to topic title). Hype wise, im more excited for wii, then my wedding.

thats pretty sad.:csad:

[GoldenAgeHero]

Um....then don't use them. I doubt I'll use the Wii Channels much myself, other than to store games off of Virtual Console I download.

BUT

I still will PLAY THE GAMES which is what it was made for. I mean who cares if the Wii Channels are lame, just don't use them. You still get great IP first party games and an amazing controller that very well may put Nintendo back near the top. The motion control I think is going to be a runaway hit.

So you are underwhelmed by the lame features added to attract new non-gamers....so, you can still enjoy the great games and new ingenious controller though.

thats the thing, we know zelda,mario,brawl, and metroid are coming out. but im concerned, that nintendo won't produce anymore new IP's.

[November Rain]

er...how can you not be satisfied if you don't even have one yet...

I don't get that:confused:

the question itself doesn't make sense...

:down

i'd understand how you could no longer be hyped but to be not satisfied with something you'v never owned is an impossibility

[Kalit]

I don't get how you think Nintendo's being cheap, but the only thing you listed is them adding additional features (that you don't eve have to touch).

[Spidey-Bat]

I wouldn't know. I don't have one yet.

[iambilly81]

hell no. there the only company breaking away from the norm. look at the nintendo ds... at first, sure it had some boring games, then mariokart, nintendogs and metroid hit, along with other big games like brain age.

they got great games for launch and more on the way. so far i am very happy with nintendo and cant wait till november 19

[kainedamo]

I won't be fully satisfied until I see what games they will have for their system down the line.

Here are the games I will be getting:

Twilight Princess (another Zelda game)
Metroid Prime 3 (another MP game)
Call Of Duty 3 (a game that's on the other consoles)
Far Cr (on the other consoles)

For now, that is all. I'm badly hoping that Wii will in the future have NEW games that can match what the other consoles have.

Games like Assassin's Creed and Alan Wake, watching the clips of those has made me realize it's not just about pretty graphics for the 360 and PS3. Their consoles can push games further, make them do so much more. Whereas the Wii, you have an innovative controller. But the 360 and PS3 will have far superior online gaming.

I am worried about the Wii. I'm worried it will fall behind once the hype of it's controller dies down.

[iambilly81]

i really dont think the hype will die. as long as they put out games that stretch your imagination and make the controller fun to play with. alot of people said that same thing about the DS. now look at it. i hate to keep using the nintendo DS reference but this game nintendo the balls to take a shotlike this with a home system. and if it works out like the DS. they have a huge hit on there hands.

[TheGrayGhost]

I have to be honest, i was hyped for the system at first, but I've come to realize that i really feel nintendo is being cheap with us.yeah, you get a new controller, i still find it intriguing, but i don't feel satisfied with the console itself. The wii channals are really corny, forecast?news? like i cant use my regular tv channals for that. and the mii channal is pretty lame. features that i certainly can live without us. I've just really become underwelmed with it.


how about you guys?

Don't have any friends? :csad:

I think the Wii Channels are a brilliant idea with flawless execution. They allow easy access from the comfort of your own living room couch or bedroom. And if the Opera browser is as good as people have been saying, I doubt I'll use my computer for internet again. I'll have the wealth of the internet blown up on my widescreen TV, and what's more, I'll be able to visit the SHH! to exchange friend codes, organize Nintendo DS matches, organize Wii matches, or generally talk about the Wii in general and zip back to my Wii games in a snap. I won't have to wait for my computer to boot up or wait until my mother, father, sister, or brother are done using the internet.

The weather and news channels are an added bonus that will do more to become the centerpiece of your family and help to attract non-gamers to at least handle the Wii-remote. My parents are extremely technologically-handicapped; it took me several months for me to teach them how to use the search bar. But they've progressed modestly, and they have been able to at least check current events on several news sites. If the Wii News Channel is efficient, I have no doubt they will use it. The Wii Weather Channel is a different story; I live in a mediterranean climate under which the weather doesn't change all that much year-round. But I've been watching videos of the Wii Weather Channel in action, and it looks very impressive; we'll probably keep track of the weather in the towns of our distant relatives in other countries. When I wake up in the morning, I'll take a look at the current news, and later see if my relatives are suffering under the hot Mexican sun. I can see my parents doing the same. And maybe, just maybe, they'll make that jump and play some Wii Sports Golf or Boxing with me. But I think that in order for this to happen, the Wii console will have to be in the living room where the parents of the household can see what's going on.

And the Mii Channel, I think, is extremely fun. Making digital caricatures of your friends, family, and Samuel L. Jackson are a hilarious feature that will no doubt become a hit among Wii console owners. I think you can also personalize the Miis even further by jotting down a profile (this will no doubt be handy in trying to store all the friend codes of your rivals*) And I become giddy when I think about waking up in the morning and finding a a new Mii mingling with my other Miis. Maybe it was the person I played online last night! You can also transfer your Miis onto your Wii-remote and take them over to your friend's house and populate his lobby with your Mii. And of course, the Miis can also populate you're games.

The Wii Message Board Channel is the one with the most possibilities in my opinion. But there hasn't been much information on it yet.

These Wii Channels are further testament to Nintendo's philosophy of innovation and "bringing gaming back to the masses." You know, it's really easy for me to ask someone to play some Mario Kart, Mario Party, or Super Smash Brothers with me, even if that person has never played a game before. This is not the case with other consoles. The interface and concept of the game is too intimidating for the casual or non-gamer. I can't ask them to play some Halo with me because it turns them off.

So am I satisified with the Wii? Absolutely.

*It has been recently reported that the Wii online system will utilize friend codes, but players will have a universal friend code that will not change from game to game.

[TheCardPlayer]

The Wii is shaping up to be the best next-gen console.

-Twilight Princess
-Metroid Prime 3
-Resident Evil : Umbrella Chronicles
-Super Smash Bros Brawl
-Mario Galaxy
-Swords Of Legendia
-Red Steel
-Fire Emblem
-Sonic
-Excite Trucks
-Sadness

Combine those with the ultra-innovative controller and low price and you got the next-gen winner.

[kainedamo]

The Wii is shaping up to be the best next-gen console.

-Twilight Princess
-Metroid Prime 3
-Resident Evil : Umbrella Chronicles
-Super Smash Bros Brawl
-Mario Galaxy
-Swords Of Legendia
-Red Steel
-Fire Emblem
-Sonic
-Excite Trucks
-Sadness

Combine those with the ultra-innovative controller and low price and you got the next-gen winner.

Wow!! More of the same! And we haven't even seen anything of Sadness.

[TheGrayGhost]

Wow!! More of the same! And we haven't even seen anything of Sadness.
I don't think you know what you're talking about. If you want an example of more of the same, look no further than the Xbox 360 and PS3. If you're looking for new IP's than maybe you have a point, but Nintendo has reported that new ones are indeed on their way. But the current Nintendo IP's constantly re-invent themselves and create new experiences of gaming.

[jaydawg]

I'll take a sequel of Zelda over a new new IP any day.

[kainedamo]

I'll take a sequel of Zelda over a new new IP any day.


The system will die if it doesn't get good new games.

[Spidey-Bat]

Of course it's getting new games. Do you expect EVERYTHING to be announced months before the console is even released?

[kainedamo]

Of course it's getting new games. Do you expect EVERYTHING to be announced months before the console is even released?


I expect the same usual Nintendo stuff. I hope I'm proved wrong. It has the potential to be a great little system. I just don't expect anything on the level of Assasin's Creed or Alan Wake. Plus, I don't think the Wii can compete as far as online gaming is concerned.

[Spidey-Bat]

There's gonna be a PoP for Wii so already there's something like Assassin's Creed. MS's online service will probably be the best, but Nintendo's will better than Sony.

[DACrowe]

What's POP?

As for Assassin's Creed. The graphics look exhilerating and from a visual stand point it is a new high mark, however the gameplay sounds so forced in trying to be "realistic" it sounds like quite a bore.

What's POP by the way?

[CantThinkOfAName]

Prince of Persia

[CantThinkOfAName]

The system will die if it doesn't get good new games.
Like how the SNES died with Super Mario World, the N64 died with Ocarina of Time, and the Gamecube died with Super Smash Bros? :(

[DACrowe]

Eh? Is that sarcasm, because SNES won its console war and N64 did extremely well, even if Playstation sold more.

And for the record Prince of Persia and Assassins Creed are two very different things and POP is on all consoles. I was never a big fan of them though and Asassins Creed while visually stunning I think is going to be a bore to play, but will sell well because graphics tend to sell better than gameplay sometimes.

[War Party]

Wi-Fi is a great way to play online games. It works great with the DS. I don't expect anything different from the Wii.

[kainedamo]

Like how the SNES died with Super Mario World, the N64 died with Ocarina of Time, and the Gamecube died with Super Smash Bros? :(


Uh... the N64 and Gamecube both did sorta die, yeah. A console needs plenty of games, and good original titles. The consoles may have done well, but as far as their games were concerned, the consoles might as well have died.

[CantThinkOfAName]

Eh? Is that sarcasm, because SNES won its console war and N64 did extremely well, even if Playstation sold more.

And for the record Prince of Persia and Assassins Creed are two very different things and POP is on all consoles. I was never a big fan of them though and Asassins Creed while visually stunning I think is going to be a bore to play, but will sell well because graphics tend to sell better than gameplay sometimes.
Yes it was sarcasm, good catch. :o


And I think this new PoP is gonna be Wii exclusive.

[Kalit]

Uh... the N64 and Gamecube both did sorta die, yeah. A console needs plenty of games, and good original titles. The consoles may have done well, but as far as their games were concerned, the consoles might as well have died.

Uhh.. GC yes, N64 didn't die, that was a successful system.... sure it didn't outsell PS, but it was still a huge hit. N64 and PS console war was the best I think, especially because most (or at least a lot of games) weren't multiplatform. I wish most games would be exclusive....

[Spidey-Bat]

Eh? Is that sarcasm, because SNES won its console war and N64 did extremely well, even if Playstation sold more.

And for the record Prince of Persia and Assassins Creed are two very different things and POP is on all consoles. I was never a big fan of them though and Asassins Creed while visually stunning I think is going to be a bore to play, but will sell well because graphics tend to sell better than gameplay sometimes.

They're both action/adventure games made by the same developer.

[The Riddler]

i'm as a big a nintendo fan as ANYONE here, and let me say the first next gen console i will be getting will likely be the xbox 360.

wii had me really hyped before, but now, i'm starting to really like the 360 and the wii launch is really underwhelming.

when smash brawl and metroid and mario come out, maybe i might change my mind.

[kainedamo]

A couple of weeks ago, I was really hyped. But I'm having doubts.

I'll wait for a couple of things.

1) I'd like to know if third party developers take advantage of the controller. If it turns out that alot of 3rd party games are more fun on the Wii, then great. Call Of Duty 3 could be a really fun game on the Wii.

2) I want to know what must have cames will come further down the line. And I want top class original games. Party games really aren't my thing, and Nintendo has party games galore.

Sadness looks like it might be an interesting original game.

[GyLocke]

And for the record Prince of Persia and Assassins Creed are two very different things and POP is on all consoles.

I think the new POP is only for the wii.

I recall some "Why won't it be on PS3" *****ing. With Ubisoft pimping wii the way it does it would not surprise me.

I'm still hyped for the wii, but I'm going where POP goes anyway. :)

[TheGrayGhost]

Underwhelming launch?

Clearly you have no knowledge of past launches of previous systems. The Wii lanuch is the greatest in gaming history.

[Spidey-Bat]

No Nintendo system has ever launched with a Zelda game. This is the first time it will happen. This is also supposed to be the greatest Zelda game of all time. Twilight Princess alone makes the launch great.

[spideyboy_1111]

Whats the final word on controlers? I've heard aside from the new one (the wand) that we can save our Gamecube ones and use them? and also saw a pic in the past of a new wii controler that looks similar to a gamecube one...

[Topdogg69]

im definetly getting it, nothing can change my mind.

[DACrowe]

No Wii games are only played with the nunchuck (where have you been?) or wii-mote. The wii-mote is the wand and you can connect an analog stick to it form ost gaems to continue fun gameplay. However, the gamecube controllers can be used to play GAMECUBE games and there will be port slots for them and the memory cards (it has backward capability with the Gamecube) and best of all it is all wireless now.

But no new controller for the Wii that is non-motion controlled though.

[DACrowe]

spideyboy here are two links that best demonstrate how the Wii controllers work. While the acting is INCREDIBLY cheesy in both, especially the Zelda one, it gives you a good look at it. I'd also note that since then they've made modifications on the Zelda controls so you use the wii-motre to slash like a sword and both parts to actually simulate you firing your bow.

But here are two major titles at launch, Zelda and a shooter called Red Steel. They demonstrate the controllers quite well:

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8RBVU2SaYM

And go to the top left video on the next link for Red Steel.

http://media.wii.ign.com/media/821/821973/vids_1.html

Hope that helps then.

[Panophobia]

im definetly getting it, nothing can change my mind.

Now, just who are you!? :whatever:

[TheGrayGhost]

spideyboy here are two links that best demonstrate how the Wii controllers work. While the acting is INCREDIBLY cheesy in both...Hope that helps then.

Don't be so shallow! :oldrazz:

[spideyboy_1111]

spideyboy here are two links that best demonstrate how the Wii controllers work. While the acting is INCREDIBLY cheesy in both, especially the Zelda one, it gives you a good look at it. I'd also note that since then they've made modifications on the Zelda controls so you use the wii-motre to slash like a sword and both parts to actually simulate you firing your bow.

But here are two major titles at launch, Zelda and a shooter called Red Steel. They demonstrate the controllers quite well:

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8RBVU2SaYM

And go to the top left video on the next link for Red Steel.

http://media.wii.ign.com/media/821/821973/vids_1.html

Hope that helps then.


then what was with that wierd gamecube like wii controler shown way back when

[DACrowe]

Well you can still play Gamecube games on the Wii but the only game being made for those controllers for just the Wii is Super Smash Bros. Brawl. All other games will use the wii-mote only or most likely the nunchuck demonstrated in those two videos.

[Spidey-Bat]

then what was with that wierd gamecube like wii controler shown way back when

That was a mock up by IGN.

[spideyboy_1111]

ahh ok... well if Brawl will be able to use the GC controller... i'm sure others will eventually... and the IGN mock up, i'm sure would eventually come reality.. i cant imagine the wii-remote would feel comfortable with all games... i figure it will kinda end up like Xbox having to make a smaller control because people didn't like the big ones

[Spidey-Bat]

They're going to design games around the Wii mote. For a game like SSBB, there are too few controls and the tilt sensors would throw you off. Don't expect it to be a common trend.

[spideyboy_1111]

o come on, that'd mean no fight games would be made for the wii.. fight games and hell even some race games call for more buttons then what the wii would offer... this is why they'd need another remote

[Spidey-Bat]

It's stupid to have games use the GC controller. What would the purpose of the wiimote then?

There will be fighting games that use the wiimote in the future, but SSB has such a complex fighting system that it'd be incredibly frustrating to play with the wiimote. Racing games only need an analog stick and 2 buttons for accelerate and brake. The only racing game that would need more is Mario Kart and there are the 1 and 2 buttons for that.

[spideyboy_1111]

It's stupid to have games use the GC controller. What would the purpose of the wiimote then?

There will be fighting games that use the wiimote in the future, but SSB has such a complex fighting system that it'd be incredibly frustrating to play with the wiimote. Racing games only need an analog stick and 2 buttons for accelerate and brake. The only racing game that would need more is Mario Kart and there are the 1 and 2 buttons for that.

mario kart uses more then 4 buttons... accel, break, fire, skid or hop (if they ever bring that back) and if they piggy back you need a button to switch them like in double dash.

what i'm saying is Wii-mote would be for games where people would want to use them... the GC style would be for those who dont. Some people don't learn and evolve easily with a remote.. esp one where it makes you active, i know i'd prefer to hold one remote in both hands rather then a wand in one and a joy stick in the other...
Its not stupid imo to have two different styles of controllers.. if anything nintendo would make more money because people would have to buy them seperatley plus they'd still be weight sensative..

[DACrowe]

But....this is THEIR "revolution." It is what Nintendo is BETTING on. Why would any parties make Wii games using a Gamecube controller? It'd be stupid because that makes ALL ports or exclusives last gen then. A wii has the graphic output of about an Xbox 1.5 and is WAY behind graphically of the Xbox 360 and much more the PS3. The system excells in gameplay controls. You buy the Wii for the awesome controller and motion sensors. Otherwise it is just a poorer rendition of other consoles of this generation.

And you bet Nintendo will NOT make any other games for the GC controller because the Wiimote is their selling point. It is what they are banking on winning them the console war. And for the most part third parties love the wii-mote/nunchuck and think it opens MANY possibilities and companies that have ignored Nintendo essientially for generations (like Square Ennix) or all together (like Rock Star) are so intrigued with the controller they are beginning to make games for Nintendo again.

It is the major point of Wii. Why use an old controller ona new system for new games? In all honesty the only reason SSBB is getting a GC controller is Melee worked so well on the Gamecube and it ieasier to reuse the same system. But most are switching. And if Excite Trucks and Sonic have showed us anything the racing posibilities are far greater with the wii-mote. Using it alone to control the racing is the novel idea.

And they have about 5 buttons on the Wii-mote and another 2 or 3 on the nunchuck so it is not all motion controlled. But THIS is what the Wii is about and in all honesty it is the future. Expect some variation on motion control on ALL next-gen consoles in 5 years when the new systems come out then.

[spideyboy_1111]

heres the thing.. with programing these games its just a matter of what button does what.. the only thing they gotta develop is motion... (wich sony is doing as well but with the classic 2 hands on one controller) wich would still be used on the GC style wii.. so programing for either or wouldnt matter unless of course u needed more buttons. it is a revolution the shape of the controller makes no difference

[spideyboy_1111]

and for the record.. im not saying use the GC controlers... im saying they'd build a wii one similar to the mock up with the motion sensor still inside

[DACrowe]

But then Nintendo is taking a step back. Thbey are trying to step back from controllers and replace them with these. Their goal is to essentially make a push so the industry keeps going further in this direction. The developers (as right now anyway) seem enthusiastic about this control and are going only this way and of course Intendo isn't going to do it.

You may prefer the original controller but Nintendo would be surrendering their edge of "revolution" and that is something I'll doubt they'll do. Sure it could still have motion snesors but then it becomes about just tilt control while pushing buttons (a last minute rip off in PS3 that is only there for most likely flight simulation games and to try and rip off Wii) but to have it be pushed by sword slashes, gun tilting and aiming, motion steering, etc. is what the Wii is pushing for.

You may not like it but seriously don't expect a second controller because Nintendo would never do that and the developers don't seem to be complaining either.

[War Party]

I would just like to say that I think the Wii will be great. That's all I have to say. I can't say I'm satisfied or not because I haven't played it yet.

[TrailerCues]

Gamestop updated their Wii & PS3 pages saying Pre Orders & Bundles are happening soon

[블라스]

I seriously cannot wait for this thing.

[Spidey-Bat]

mario kart uses more then 4 buttons... accel, break, fire, skid or hop (if they ever bring that back) and if they piggy back you need a button to switch them like in double dash.
There are 4 buttons. B on the back, A, 1, and 2 on the front. I'd assume they'd have you hold the remote horizontally like in Excite Truck.

[Axid]

I'm really struggling not buying my 360 camera and games or DS games to save up for this :(

Christ I need another 'yob' :cmad:

[Axid]

There are 4 buttons. B on the back, A, 1, and 2 on the front. I'd assume they'd have you hold the remote horizontally like in Excite Truck.
There's also Z and the two buttons on the nunchuck

[블라스]

I'm really struggling not buying my 360 camera and games or DS games to save up for this :(

Christ I need another 'yob' :cmad:

Shut it, alligator boy :mad:

[Banshee]

I seriously cannot wait for this thing.


Gammy, I've noticed you are one of the most frequent posters on the Marvel UA board, you getting it for the Wii or another console?

[spideyboy_1111]

But then Nintendo is taking a step back. Thbey are trying to step back from controllers and replace them with these. Their goal is to essentially make a push so the industry keeps going further in this direction. The developers (as right now anyway) seem enthusiastic about this control and are going only this way and of course Intendo isn't going to do it.

You may prefer the original controller but Nintendo would be surrendering their edge of "revolution" and that is something I'll doubt they'll do. Sure it could still have motion snesors but then it becomes about just tilt control while pushing buttons (a last minute rip off in PS3 that is only there for most likely flight simulation games and to try and rip off Wii) but to have it be pushed by sword slashes, gun tilting and aiming, motion steering, etc. is what the Wii is pushing for.

You may not like it but seriously don't expect a second controller because Nintendo would never do that and the developers don't seem to be complaining either.


i never said i didnt like it.. id just prefer having 2 hands on something wrather then having arm or wrist cramps after waving my arm around after spending hours on a video game... i plan on getting a wii no matter what. and i dont think making two different controlers is a step back at all.

[블라스]

Gammy, I've noticed you are one of the most frequent posters on the Marvel UA board, you getting it for the Wii or another console?

Hey :O
Well, I'm definitely getting the 360 version, since I want the game as soon as it's released, and also, I feel that I would feel better with the 360 control scheme when I play that game.

Not knocking the Wiimote in any way (I actually love Nintendo and cannot wait to get the Wii), but yeah, I feel I'll enjoy the 360 pad much more with this game.

[DACrowe]

Fair enough but I doubt you'll have hand troubles. You don't have to make the sweeping movements seen in the previews (it seems mostly to add to the fun affect which I plan to do) but a flick of the wrist is as usable as a whole arm movement.

I just doubt Nintendo will do that but keep open-minded about the Wii though.

[블라스]

Hey, you can use the classic controller for GC games, right?

[spideyboy_1111]

I am open minded about the wii.. and i think its great for some people.. but not all people

[Cold2daToucH004]

I'm a Nintendo fan boy. The next gen console's that will own are Wii60. Without a doubt. PS3 will fail.

That being said... Nintendo needs to FORCE every third party game to have online play. There is no reason for games not to be online enabled. To me, thats the deal breaker.

We Sports should be online enabled. Tennis woulda been so fun, same with boxing.

[terry78]

I'm a Nintendo fan boy. The next gen console's that will own are Wii60. Without a doubt. PS3 will fail.

That being said... Nintendo needs to FORCE every third party game to have online play. There is no reason for games not to be online enabled. To me, thats the deal breaker.

We Sports should be online enabled. Tennis woulda been so fun, same with boxing.
Online is fun, but it's not always a deal breaker. Only a select few of the population go online to play games. Granted, it's getting more popular but most of my boys prefer to just play at their own joints, invite guys over, that type of thing. It's still a fad to a lot of people.

[spideyboy_1111]

i'd go online more if it didnt cost money

[giggs11uk]

i think there addin too many things like the tv channels to justify the lack of graphic power, but most people dont want either they just want a database of games that is as simplistic as itunes

[Spidey-Bat]

Hey, you can use the classic controller for GC games, right?

I don't think so b/c the classic controller doesn't have a Z button (I think) and it has to connect to the Wii mote. It can't connect directly to the Wii.

[블라스]

Whoops!
I'll have to get a GC controller then :O

[spideyboy_1111]

game cube controllers have a Z button.. thats what gammy ment by classic right?

[spideyboy_1111]

o wait never mind

[Spidey-Bat]

Whoops!
I'll have to get a GC controller then :O

They're cheap so it's no problem.

[블라스]

Yeah, I know :O :up: