problems with your wii

[jaydawg]

Word. Everyone knows mr."credible" doesn't like Nintendo. And guess what? No one cares.

 

[Mr. Credible]

i don't have a problem with nintendo, just with the wii.

that doesn't change the point of this thread. and, believe it or not, i didn't make this as a 'flame thread', i just wanted to bring the wii's launch problems to everyone's attention.

 

[StrainedEyes]

Apart from the occasional icon on the screen sticking when the wiimote is moving around, all's good here.

 

[Scarlet spidey]

My problem is, I can't find one, and it's making me very sad.

 

[Spidey-Bat]

i don't have a problem with nintendo, just with the wii.

that doesn't change the point of this thread. and, believe it or not, i didn't make this as a 'flame thread', i just wanted to bring the wii's launch problems to everyone's attention.

Because you hate the Wii


Scarlet Spidey, check Toys R Us. I went last week and they had a couple boxes out and games. Though it may be gone b/c of Black Friday. Your best bet is TRU. They get the most out of any store to my knowledge.

 

[Scarlet spidey]

I'll try there tomorrow.. Thank you

 

[Dr.Doom]

You can just call Nintendo and they will send you one.

 

[Scarlet spidey]

You can just call Nintendo and they will send you one.

Do they actually sell them? Or do I have to scam them into believing I already bought one and it broke?

 

[Brainiac 8]

So far, it has worked splendedly. The Wiimote can act up occasionaly, but nothing that can't be fixed quickly.

 

[Dr.Doom]

Do they actually sell them? Or do I have to scam them into believing I already bought one and it broke?

scam

 

[Scarlet spidey]

Not for me, then.

 

[Dr.Doom]

If you want it badly enough. I don't see the harm. They still get their money.

 

[Mr. Credible]

hm, lawsuits over a game console due to sub-par manufacturing and quality? sounds very possible after reading this.

http://videogames.yahoo.com/ongoingfeature?eid=494785&page=0

Picture this. You're lining up the perfect shot in Wii Bowling, remote in hand. You set up the shot, swing the remote with all the strength you can muster, and... follow through a little more than you intended.

Somehow the remote leaves your sweaty-palmed grip and bang, smash, there goes your TV, window, photo of your granny, anything that happens to be in the path of the newly liberated remote.

Hold on, though. If you're wearing the (supplied) wrist strap, no harm done, right? So you'd think. As you can see, some Wii owners are finding the strap decidedly lacking. (Check out nascent site wiihaveaproblem.com for more strap malfunctions.) The problem isn't with the amply broad strap itself, but the considerably narrower section that connects the strap with the remote, which is prone to fray in some circumstances. The result is smashed remotes, smashed televisions, smashed windows, and unhappy (or, at least, somewhat red-faced) customers.

Teething hardware troubles are hardly new to the world of console launches, especially in the last year or so. The Xbox 360's original overheating issues are well documented, with the first production run of consoles suffering what is generally regarded to be an unusually high failure rate. We're even hearing the start of mutterings about overheating issues with some brand new PS3s. But it's probably the first time a console's design has lead --albeit indirectly -- to quite such a catalogue of destruction. To its credit, Nintendo appears to be happy to replace the wrist strap in some circumstances, but if there really is an underlying design weakness, then it needs to be addressed before an unfortunate (or worse, sue-happy) bystander gets beaned by a stray remote.

Sure, it's easy to laugh at the misfortune of these hapless Wii'ers, especially if you're still combing stores for miles around looking for yours. One broken strap could be regarded as misfortune, but as the volume of fractured straps grows, it starts to look more like carelessness -- or, at least, evidence of a lack of real-world testing.

In the meantime, wise Wii owners will want to consider hunting round the house for something a little stronger -- or waiting for one of the more opportunistic peripheral manufacturers to cash in on the opportunity to flog reinforced replacements at an inflated price. That's business.

 

[Brainiac 8]

I started having an issue last night where my remotes won't synch with the system at all. So it seems I'm going to have to ship it off to get replaced or repaired.

It saddens me, because I want to play it.

 

[guitarsingerguy]

That sucks man. As far as the wiimotes slipping out of your hand, I have gloves for all my wiimotes. I haven't had a single problem with them slipping out of my hand whatsoever.

 

[Brainiac 8]

No, any moron should be able to hold on to his remote.

I talked to Nintendo, and they are shipping me a brand new system to replace my busted one. When it gets here I pack the broken one in the box the new one came in, and shipping is paid for by Nintendo.

They were really nice and helpful. I'm one happy consumer. t:

By the way, they also took my credit card info, so if you try and cheat them out by scamming for a new system from the company, they charge your credit card 200 dollars.

 

[Spidey-Bat]

hm, lawsuits over a game console due to sub-par manufacturing and quality? sounds very possible after reading this.

More likely it is because of stupid people.

 

[Dr.Doom]

 

[Mr. Credible]

More likely it is because of stupid people.

i'm sure that's part of it, too, but if you read the article, it says that a lot of people's wristbands are fraying and coming off of their controllers like, mid swing.

 

[Dr.Doom]

well, you're not supposed to let go of the controller when you swing.

 

[Spidey-Bat]

i'm sure that's part of it, too, but if you read the article, it says that a lot of people's wristbands are fraying and coming off of their controllers like, mid swing.

Then they are swinging too hard.

 

[XSpidercideX]

why would you try to roll the ball with all teh strength you can muster? lol. your supposed to swing it gently with finesse.

 

[Lord Blackbolt]

hm, lawsuits over a game console due to sub-par manufacturing and quality? sounds very possible after reading this.

http://videogames.yahoo.com/ongoingfeature?eid=494785&page=0

Picture this. You're lining up the perfect shot in Wii Bowling, remote in hand. You set up the shot, swing the remote with all the strength you can muster, and... follow through a little more than you intended.

Somehow the remote leaves your sweaty-palmed grip and bang, smash, there goes your TV, window, photo of your granny, anything that happens to be in the path of the newly liberated remote.

Hold on, though. If you're wearing the (supplied) wrist strap, no harm done, right? So you'd think. As you can see, some Wii owners are finding the strap decidedly lacking. (Check out nascent site wiihaveaproblem.com for more strap malfunctions.) The problem isn't with the amply broad strap itself, but the considerably narrower section that connects the strap with the remote, which is prone to fray in some circumstances. The result is smashed remotes, smashed televisions, smashed windows, and unhappy (or, at least, somewhat red-faced) customers.

Teething hardware troubles are hardly new to the world of console launches, especially in the last year or so. The Xbox 360's original overheating issues are well documented, with the first production run of consoles suffering what is generally regarded to be an unusually high failure rate. We're even hearing the start of mutterings about overheating issues with some brand new PS3s. But it's probably the first time a console's design has lead --albeit indirectly -- to quite such a catalogue of destruction. To its credit, Nintendo appears to be happy to replace the wrist strap in some circumstances, but if there really is an underlying design weakness, then it needs to be addressed before an unfortunate (or worse, sue-happy) bystander gets beaned by a stray remote.

Sure, it's easy to laugh at the misfortune of these hapless Wii'ers, especially if you're still combing stores for miles around looking for yours. One broken strap could be regarded as misfortune, but as the volume of fractured straps grows, it starts to look more like carelessness -- or, at least, evidence of a lack of real-world testing.

In the meantime, wise Wii owners will want to consider hunting round the house for something a little stronger -- or waiting for one of the more opportunistic peripheral manufacturers to cash in on the opportunity to flog reinforced replacements at an inflated price. That's business.

My brother broke the strap by playing bowling today...no lie. lol

 

[Mr. Credible]

so i wonder if nintendo's going to do anything about these broken tv's? it is kind of their fault, whether or not you guys want to admit it.

 

[Dr.Doom]

wow, you must lead a very boring life