Wii officially $250 on Nov. 19

WillHunting · Post by **WillHunting** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 2:53 pm

Thanks for the minireview, I have been thinking about getting Super Swing Golf... I might do it if I get a giftcert for xmas from someone... anyone.

webdanzer · Post by **webdanzer** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 4:00 pm

Wii Madden uses Wii Weather to get game time conditions?

Cool little touch!!

pigpen81 · Post by **pigpen81** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 5:02 pm

Please remember that SSW is totally aracde as far as the courses and presentation are concerned. I can't stand the manga. It is to the point of embarassing as far as the characters and presentation with it....UGGGH!!!! again!

I love the gameplay and its challenge and that is where the game shines. Plus it would take hours and hours to unlock everything the game has to offer. I have only seen 4 of the 11 courses after 6 hours or so.

I haven't even seen all 18 holes on most of the 4 courses as the pangya mode only has me play 3, 6 or 9 holes.

There is a lot of strategy on shot placement, even on drives as you want a good position for the approach shot.

I have had many Tiger fist pumping moments so far.

I really can't wait for EA's TWG coming in March, if Headgate gets the Wii-swing done right we are in for a treat. Then there is a game in the pipeline for next summer called "Leaderboard Golf" Hopefully that will be good as well.

Anyone remember Leaderboard Golf way back on the C64? Grounbreaking golf game at the time.

WillHunting · Post by **WillHunting** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 10:01 pm

Let's not forget that Mario Golf will come out at some point!! I am thinking that it wll be similar to Wii Golf with more meat to it.

laurenskye · Post by **laurenskye** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 9:51 pm

I picked up a wii for my daughter and need some advice on what game to get her. She's really into the whole anime japanese thing with Naratu or whatever his name is. Any hints?

EZSnappin · Post by **EZSnappin** » Fri Dec 22, 2006 11:45 am

Hey guys! Thought I'd try posting here via the Wii Opera browser. Not very efficient time-wise, but works admirably.

sportdan30 · Post by **sportdan30** » Fri Dec 22, 2006 12:09 pm

EZSnappin wrote:Hey guys! Thought I'd try posting here via the Wii Opera browser. Not very efficient time-wise, but works admirably.

How quickly do websites load? Sounds like a keyboard is needed.

EZSnappin · Post by **EZSnappin** » Fri Dec 22, 2006 1:25 pm

Websites load fast - but since it is a striped down browser I'm not surprised. Keyboard support would be great, as would a larger text entry field (you will not be writing any epics).

It is in beta, so I expect better flash support and other functionality to be increased. It isn't a system seller by any means, but it is nice for a quick look-up if you don't feel like firing up the computer (or if it is in other use).

sportdan30 · Post by **sportdan30** » Sat Dec 23, 2006 2:02 pm

Also posting from the Wii. I need a keyboard for this. With one, this would be pretty sweet

sportdan30 · Post by **sportdan30** » Sat Dec 23, 2006 2:34 pm

For a beta, the Opera browser is nice. It'd be so much better if you didn't have to zoom everytime you changed to a different screen. Plus, it zooms in way too close for my liking. What would be nice is if you didn't have to zoom and the resolution was much crisper looking. Not too shabby though.

sportdan30 · Post by **sportdan30** » Sun Dec 24, 2006 8:14 pm

As posted on OS:

On Christmas morning, Wii owners will be treated to a surprise visit from Mario himself in the form of Super Mario Bros. for the NES, which can be downloaded for a mere 500 Wii Points. If Mario is not your thing -- although that would make owning a Wii pretty strange -- then there are plenty of other ways to sate your thirst for classic gaming on the Wii. Street Fighter II from the SNES is also slapping its way onto Nintendo's download service for 800 Wii Points. Players looking to vent their Christmas morning frustrations on the legions of the undead can do so with Super Castlevania IV, going for 800 Wii Points. Satisfying the desires of every child of the 90s, SEGA has saw fit to offer up the much-beloved Genesis title, ToeJam & Earl for 800 Wii Points. Finally, R-Type for the TurboGrafx-16 makes its return for 800 Wii Points.

Spooky · Post by **Spooky** » Mon Dec 25, 2006 11:45 am

Toe Jam & F*CKING Earl people!!!! I am all over that! Merry Christmas to me.

Sudz · Post by **Sudz** » Mon Dec 25, 2006 11:49 am

Spooky wrote:Toe Jam & F*CKING Earl people!!!! I am all over that! Merry Christmas to me.

f***! now i have to get a wii.

2 player...this game f***in rules like a mother f***er!

Wilk5280 · Post by **Wilk5280** » Mon Dec 25, 2006 1:13 pm

My son is now the proud owner of a Wii along with Zelda, Madden and Tony Hawk's downhill jam.

Yeah, he's fired up.

Leebo33 · Post by **Leebo33** » Mon Dec 25, 2006 1:55 pm

My wife surprised me with a Wii that will arrive by Thursday according to Fed-Ex tracking. The only problem is it is the Wal-Mart holiday *bend over* bundle that comes with 6 games and the only one I want is Trauma Center. I'm hoping hoping that Wall-Mart's liberal exchange policy also applies to purchases actually made at Wal-Mart so I can trade a couple in for Zelda and Madden.

If anyone is interested in the following (or can talk me out of selling) let me know. I'd also possibly be interested in a trade:

Cars, Monkey Ball, SpongeBob, Elebits, and Grim Adventures of Mindy and Mandy.

Zeppo · Post by **Zeppo** » Mon Dec 25, 2006 2:05 pm

PRBoom wrote:My son is now the proud owner of a Wii along with Zelda, Madden and Tony Hawk's downhill jam.

Yeah, he's fired up.

Merry Christmas brother!

MizzouRah · Post by **MizzouRah** » Mon Dec 25, 2006 2:11 pm

Ok my Dad played a Wii at the mall and he called to tell me, "It's Cool!". Never thought I would hear that from him.... ever!

Sport73 · Post by **Sport73** » Mon Dec 25, 2006 2:17 pm

Leebo33 wrote:My wife surprised me with a Wii that will arrive by Thursday according to Fed-Ex tracking. The only problem is it is the Wal-Mart holiday *bend over* bundle that comes with 6 games and the only one I want is Trauma Center. I'm hoping hoping that Wall-Mart's liberal exchange policy also applies to purchases actually made at Wal-Mart so I can trade a couple in for Zelda and Madden.

If anyone is interested in the following (or can talk me out of selling) let me know. I'd also possibly be interested in a trade:

Cars, Monkey Ball, SpongeBob, Elebits, and Grim Adventures of Mindy and Mandy.

Reviews of Elebits are quite positive. I just got Monkeyball but haven't had time to play it yet; I'll let you know.

James_E · Post by **James_E** » Mon Dec 25, 2006 2:22 pm

We got the Wii opened up this morning. My kids had no clue what it was LOL. I rented Zelda, I've been playing it alot today.. they have been either building Lego or playing a $9.99 PC bargain bin Star Wars RTS game (Battlegrounds) on the PC. I have DragonBall Z and am debating if I open it or take it back and get Elebits.

My 4 year old stopped opening stuff once he found the chocolate balls in his stocking. All he wanted to do was eat.

Have not connected this thing to the net yet. Probably will do later.

Wilk5280 · Post by **Wilk5280** » Mon Dec 25, 2006 3:29 pm

Zeppo wrote:
PRBoom wrote:My son is now the proud owner of a Wii along with Zelda, Madden and Tony Hawk's downhill jam.

Yeah, he's fired up.

Merry Christmas brother!

Back at ya!!!!

We've played a little bit of Madden and I gotta tell you I think I"m really going to dig this. The controls are a bit more intuitive on the offensive side of the ball, but once I get the D down this could be a lot of fun for sure.

Very early impressions of course as I've only played a few tutorials and about a half of a game, but so far so good.

My son just dl'd the web browser and is playing around at the nintendo forums. One thing this is good for is that it will surely open up my computer time at home.

Sport73 · Post by **Sport73** » Mon Dec 25, 2006 3:56 pm

If anyone has thoughts on Tony Hawk, please post. I got it as a Christmas gift but I am favoring exchanging it at this point; unless I here it's good.

Wilk5280 · Post by **Wilk5280** » Mon Dec 25, 2006 4:04 pm

Do you like SSX games? Tony Hawk on the Wii is much different from anything else within the THPS franchise. It's basically ssx on skateboards.

sportdan30 · Post by **sportdan30** » Mon Dec 25, 2006 5:49 pm

Check out wiicade.com using the Opera browser.

There are games on there that allow the use of the Wiimote. "Curveball" for instance is a pretty fun game. You can also play these games on the computer of course with your mouse. But, it's better with the Wiimote.

Post by **ScoopBrady** » Mon Dec 25, 2006 5:51 pm

Congrats to all that were able to get one for Christmas. I'm still on the hunt and will be joining the ranks as soon as I can find one. I'm hoping the end of Christmas will make things a little easier but at this point I'm thinking I won't find one until February/March.

sportdan30 · Post by **sportdan30** » Mon Dec 25, 2006 6:00 pm

Anyone else experiencing problems connecting to the internet with your Wii?