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I was starting to get a handful of gold medals, and now I hear there are platinum medals if you really knock it out? I haven't touched any of those yet. 10 homers was a lot of fun. I can't remember if I hit all 30 in batting practice or not but that's a fun game too. More recently I've been playing all VC games that don't require me to get up, but I think Wii Sports might be calling me again. I'm starting to get curious about Excite Truck. It sounds fun if not very deep, and I really like the idea of making my own soundtrack, but I also think Sonic might be really good so I'll have a choice to make.
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Erbody Votes Channel - if you've got internet on your Wii, hit up WiiWare and take a look. Yet another one that nobody ever thought of or expected, happy valentine's day. I'm curious to see what they do with this.
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By the way, since everyone with a system has Wii Sports, is anyone really owning that game? I'm a pro bowler (230-something best game), tennis (2015 pro points, I wanted to see if they stop at 2000 or not), and baseball player, and within a hundred points or so in boxing. I don't really like golf but if I can get the others I might give it a shot. For me, baseball became something of a pain to play with the same Mii once I got up so high, mostly because of pitching. Also I'm like the right-handed Jenks with splitters in the dirt. Partly I'm hoping if I keep playing these games I'll unlock a new sixth game of basketball or something like 5000 Wii bucks. Mostly it's just the game that keeps me coming back the most, I play Wii Fitness some days and with 5 options once the disc's in, there's no telling how long it could stay there.
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Good point mothership, Madden was the only game I bought with the system and I think for a first-generation sports game they did a great job with it. I'd put it a little notch below Wii Sports and WarioWare, and also a little above Trauma Center. I had pretty much sworn off Madden because of 12-button controls, and the idea of swinging my arm to throw a pass was another one of the big ideas that sold me.
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I've never gotten into Zelda but it sounded pretty epic, like nothing's matched it yet. I guess four years in development and a huge budget can do that for you. Wii Sports is probably still my favorite, or tied with WarioWare (which is a lot of fun but probably not a system seller for many). I think if Zelda and Wii Sports don't grab you, you might want to wait until things like Sonic (by the end of March), Space Mario (spring to early summer hopefully, but I have a feeling it might be longer), Resident Evil (holiday season) start to get out, I think there's a new Metroid planned somewhere in there too. Godfather and SSX are both scheduled for this spring, among others (Wii Play in a couple weeks) but I'm not too excited yet about much beside those first three. If you think you might get into the Virtual Console, though(downloading and playing old NES, SNES, Genesis, TurboGrafx and N64 games), all that goes out the window and it might be worth it to pick one up. Mario Kart 64 out Monday, I was never too big on it but know a lot of people love it. I know it's stupid to say a bunch of 10- to 20-year-old games can sell a system, though, so if you're not into the controls, Zelda or Wii Sports, you probably won't feel like you're missing too much for a while. For me, I didn't expect to shell out for a new system but the controls got me interested and the price point and free game got it done, and I've been really pleased with it.
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Nintendo didn't seem to send a message to the message board like they did with the Forecast Channel, but if you update, the News Channel's up and running now too. It's pretty cool for what it is, better than I expected and a lot faster than the Internet Channel. Now maybe they can catch up on the Forecast Channel so the temps aren't always 10 hours behind.
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Does anyone know how you can register the Virtual Console games on nintendo.com? I linked my Nintendo account after registering the system for the warranty extension, and it automatically registers any games bought after that. Thanks for posting about the tech support email, I'd been thinking about trying to register the games I got before linking to the account. But I got a Wii. That's what counts. I know I never thought I'd wait out for anything like this. I hope it's been fun, did you get a chance to impress your parents with the bowling?
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Did anyone get a system today who wanted one? It sounds like there're supposed to be enough available now for people to get one off the shelves from this point forward. Hey Josh, did you get a chance to make your own soundtrack for Excite Truck with an SD card, and was it easy if you did? I like Wario's Woods too, haven't tried SimCity though. WarioWare's still going strong with everything unlocked.
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It was kind of slow through the whole process, but mine just found the wireless network and connected. I had to enter the security key for the WEP but it's found the connection since. Don't know if the USB would work without the adapter though.
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I wonder if Fight Night will come over for boxing, I wouldn't be surprised. Probably not too long before they've got some lightsaber either.
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What game or games (outside the Virtual Console) is everyone most looking forward to right about now? I guess it looks like Sonic, Mario and Resident Evil will be staggered and delayed enough that I won't have to decide. For unannounced stuff, I'm hoping for a new Burnout, but not very optimistic after they didn't bring Burnout 3 to Gamecube. I'd like to see how Viewtiful Joe would work on Wii, too.
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For anyone still looking for a system, this is from http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2007/01/17/best-buy-holding-units-for-sunday/ "...Still, we feel as though we owe you guys a bit of assistance. And here it is: apparently, a (reputable) tipster has given word that Best Buy is stockpiling units for a January 21st (Sunday) release. Each store should have at least fifteen units, and possibly around forty, but Best Buy will be announcing this lovely treasure trove in a weekly store ad quite soon. A word to the wise: the Wii is still hotter than Alpha Centauri, so don't think you won't need to work for it. Wake up early. You won't regret it." How long would anyone guess before Nintendo makes a wireless nunckuk? Hope they don't leave it up to Mad Catz and Pelican.
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Yeah, I'd also like to see quicker support, nothing like having to wait to pay too much for twenty-year-old games but I'm glad they have the set Monday schedule at least. Conker's Bad Fur Day, Super Mario World, some Dr Mario and another version of Bomberman would probably be at the top of the list for me. I wonder how their shot on playing online will go. For example I think through the Xbox Live Arcade you can buy Contra and play online with someone, and that sounds like a cool addition to an old game. I like Madden a lot for a sports "launch game" too. I've only really played single games and the minigames but the controls were what sold me. It's one of the things I'd been hoping for years for, realistic sports without 15 buttons to master. It's too bad NBA Live's the only show around for basketball and there's no 2k series, because I'm really curious to see how the controllers work for that. I have a tough time getting the jukes right even though the stiff-arm usually works for me. Also really like how different styles work better for different running backs now. The 360 seems cool in its way, but if I'd gone that route it would've been a PS3 instead, and a long wait for games and the price to come down.
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Did the new Zelda burn everyone out or maybe there's not as much time to play after the holidays? If nobody minds, I'll keep bumping this, either until I can go a day without playing or everyone gets sick of waving their arms and sells theirs toward PS3s. I've never played more than 10 minutes of any Zelda game but the new Wario Ware's my new favorite game and I haven't even played with anyone else yet. If I can unlock almost everything in a few hours you know it's not deep, but there's still enough variety to keep it heavy in the rotation indefinitely. Don't know if anything on Wii Play will beat the 301 dart game on here. I could go on if anyone's curious. I hadn't played the series before and had a hard time getting an idea from the reviews.
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Yeah, Excite Truck sounds like one to wait on, but I hope a lot more games continue with the custom soundtrack. I thought about getting Rayman a couple weeks ago but got Trauma Center instead, and now the new Warioware looks like the games might be better anyway. Brian, your description makes sense because it sounded fun from what I heard but then I was wondering what's left after you get tired of throwing furniture and houses around. Red Steel sounds fun too but I hear there are a lot of things in the game and controls to fix if they make a sequel. Ha yeah Rampage, I bought three of those just in case the first one gets scratched or something while I need a fix, because that way I'll still have a backup copy left even then. My lady just found a $20 Gamespot card and that might bring Smooth Moves into my price range tomorrow, but I want to look at some more reviews and video first. Edit: thanks for the heads up by the way, mothership, Rayman might be worth a look too.
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Has anyone played much of Elebits, Excite Truck, or Rayman yet, or planning to get Warioware right away this week? I want to wait a while before buying more games but it'll be a while before anything gets to $30 or below I guess. I said I wasn't going to play Mario 64 again after spending so much time with it the first time around, but I got it and have been hitting it up since Trauma Center got all weird with tiny disease dragons and birds in internal organs. That was kind of a let-down after cleaning up broken glass wounds, and replacing a heart valve. Also all the written dialogue was annoying until I realized the ( - ) button would skip it. I really liked the controls and most of the ideas, though, and hope they make another one that sticks more to real doctor work somehow. I don't think Cooking Mama will measure up.
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When I found mine a few weeks ago I looked at ps3seeker.com/wii The best thing it helped with was it seemed pretty accurate with the dates when they'd be available in the stores. Dec 17th for example, a lot of stores in my area made some available to go along with their Sunday newspaper ads that day. I think a Sunday morning would still be the best shot for that reason, and it looks like the wiiseeker site says some are scheduled for next Sunday. Good luck, I think you'll have a lot of fun with it.
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At first I really thought the Virtual Console was too expensive but the convenience of having everything in one place has been great. Bomberman's definitely been worth it.
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10+ suggested at some Toys R Us stores for the 22nd: http://www.ps3seeker.com/wii/
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That's an outstanding point, Fatter than Joey. Beside overestimating the quivering of the unfulfilled teenage demographic, I also failed to consider other elementary factors like 1) peer social behavior and the stigmas that may be associated with the trailer, 2) overhead costs including the increased cost of energy, 3) the possibility of losing your place in line. After further review, I have to agree that the owner-operators would have a better chance at getting radical liberals to join them for a Columbus Day celebration at Walmart. Or, in more practical terms, at lining up to get their own little white box of game future to resell. (To keep from getting too far off topic, I'm sorry to see the Wii Seeker site shows all shipments anywhere are "unkown." Best of luck to everyone in the search, and if it helps at all remember there's plenty of time to find yours before Mario Galaxy, Godfather, and the baseball games hit.)
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(Edit: Noticed just about everyone's found a way to connect to the internet) Al probably thinks hookers should be able to set up trailers next to the Wii lines, and why not? It's fair trade between a willing buyer and a willing seller at an agreed price, I don't see the need for any restrictions just because one party might benefit more than the other. They could sell drugs, beer, weapons and smokes too. Not that there's anything wrong with that. Things were pretty slow between 2 and about 4, and they could've made a killing.
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Don't really care either way, and if someone has the resources and wants one bad enough they'll be able to get it, or more likely have one already. Could argue it's a better value to pay an extra $150 or so than to wait in line, for me that wasn't the case. Best Buy also brought it on themselves with their "minimum of 15" bull. People drove by my line after all 6 were spoken for, and they were able to save themselves some frustration. The blue polo shirts had something to say about people scalping new merchandise directly outside their front door, most likely without any kind of vendor license, permit, warranty, and they had that right to drive them away. That's what eBay and Buy It Now are for. I wasn't bashing them very hard to begin with, definitely not enough for anyone to have to justify swooping in for their defense. But I am glad we all know what you think.
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Anyone tearing through the Virtual Console? After you see your Mii slugging, those old games seem somewhat pathetic. And it'd be really convenient to have them saved on your system, but the prices are still a little high for me for the games I'd want, think I'll hang on for a while. They want $8 for Sonic 1, but we recently got the GC Mega Collection with Sonic 2, 3, & Knuckles and others for $20. I don't know if I would've gone for the wireless adapter if I needed it, but lucky it picked up my signal all right.
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Places gave out tickets early because people waited all night, and once you had a ticket, you could at least go get breakfast or something instead of holding down til the store opened. First in line at a Circuit City here in Indiana with 6 of them and all hooked up, this is crazy! It was tough at first for me to get used to the controls in Madden, but baseball blew my mind even with how simple it is. Haven't tried golf or boxing yet. Had to go over to Best Buy to try to secure a second Wiimote that Circuit City didn't have, and caught the end of a scene where about twice as many people waited there as should have waited. It's so stupid that they'd say, "15+" while Circuit City said "6". One kid was just about screaming because he was one of the first people without the system, while "kind souls" were out in the parking lot offering to sell theirs for a profit. Nice Xmas spirit. I can see it'd be tempting to try to flip it and make some money for a night outside, but once we got it home and played it we knew we made the right call. I can only imagine where they'll take it as they improve on the launch games and connectivity, and they're getting Wii Forecast up on Wednesday! My out-of-shape arm hurts already.
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Brewers talking with Jeff Suppan
laserbomb replied to AJAY's topic in Transaction Rumors & Proposals
But if Prince is traded in a couple of years, we'd still have a couple years of Suppan left to try to make up for it.