wii owners...talk to me

BDx13 - 11-13-2008 at 06:40 PM

thinking about trying to pick this up for the family.

what are the pros and cons of the system?
what is the game selection like?
do i have to buy 50 different controllers?
is there an online marketplace for games, movies, etc like PS3 and xbox?
if so, does the wii some with internal disk space?
component video, not hdmi, right?

XHonusWagnerX - 11-13-2008 at 06:45 PM

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JawnDiablo - 11-13-2008 at 06:51 PM

I played Wii once.
It was fun playing the sports games.
I want one.
No moolah though
I never even see them in the stores either.

Siczine.com - 11-13-2008 at 07:14 PM

Wii is good for younger kids. But it has a very small selection of quality games when compared to Xbox360 and PS3. The graphics are nowhere near as good as the other two systems either. If your kids won't be turning 12-14 anytime soon, then the Wii is the way to go.

Also, a lot of people bought Wii because it was much cheaper than its competition, right now the Xbox 360 is $199.

If I had to choice between all three, and as much as I love PS, I'd go with the Xbox 360 because the PS3 is still too expensive.

XHonusWagnerX - 11-13-2008 at 07:42 PM

thats a good point. It does depend on the kids age a lot.

Furly - 11-13-2008 at 08:02 PM

My nephew has one, never gets to play it cause his dads always on it with his friend.

And I kick ass at the bowling game.

upyerbum - 11-13-2008 at 08:16 PM

I like it, but you're looking at about another 100$ on top of the base system to be able to play 2 players.

XnMeX - 11-13-2008 at 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Siczine.com
Wii is good for younger kids. But it has a very small selection of quality games when compared to Xbox360 and PS3. The graphics are nowhere near as good as the other two systems either. If your kids won't be turning 12-14 anytime soon, then the Wii is the way to go.

Also, a lot of people bought Wii because it was much cheaper than its competition, right now the Xbox 360 is $199.

If I had to choice between all three, and as much as I love PS, I'd go with the Xbox 360 because the PS3 is still too expensive.

I agree with ALL of that. As for online stuff of ANY kind... The Wii is shit when it comes to that. They just started to sell original games for download thru their system very recently. No movies, tv shows, etc.

Xbox 360 is getting a full dashboard update on 11/19/08 that will allow you to stream Netflix movies thru the console... The same Netflicks movies you can stream now on your computer. I have heard GREAT things as far as feedback goes with the Netfix streaming so if that is somthing that interests you, Xbox is the way to go.

Wii is fun, it's a toy, I enjoy some of the games on it but not many... Xbox 360 is a gaming console, but also has kids games.

If you do want it and have a Sam's Club in the area, they are having an INSANE black friday sale on a Wii bundle... Wii system, 3 extra Wiimotes, 3 extra Nunchuks, and 3 games for $224.99

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random - 11-13-2008 at 08:20 PM

i quit playing video games probably a decade ago. no more interest. i gotta say, i found the wii addictive as fuck. all of the sports games it comes with are much more interactive given the nature of the controller, so you get really into it. and the system i was on had the old school original double dragon (wii controller can be held just like the old NES controller) and i was dedicated to beating it!

anyway, i think it really depends on what you're looking for. the stuff i've seen on it - though very limited - appeals to everyone EXCEPT serious gamers. Siczine.com is probably right about xbox vs playstation. but BD, you've got really young kids... so if this is for you, them, and the wife, the wii might be a great family purchase. especially since the wii is the most physically interactive/intense video game system there is (even if it might be better to go out to a ballpark and knock out some home runs, but the wii is a nice (and safe) alternative at 11pm after a few beers).

BDx13 - 11-13-2008 at 10:07 PM

i have a ps2, but haven't played it in years.
i like the tony hawk and hitman series.
my wife never really used it.

she's the one that brought up the wii, though.
i played it once - bowling, golf, tennis, etc.
it was simple, but fun.
no having to read online about how to complete levels, no secret codes.
and i think that's the attraction.
something we can play together, even w/ our 4y/o.

i love the idea of having a builtin blueray or streaming netflix, but no one else would use it.

BDx13 - 11-13-2008 at 10:07 PM

and while we're on the topic...
can ps3 play old ps1 and ps2 games?

gavin - 11-13-2008 at 10:24 PM

duane, get the wii
end of story
and furly, i will whoop you in bowling
legit champ here

defstarsteve - 11-13-2008 at 11:27 PM

kids love the wii

I like my xbox360
kids like it as well, as they like the controller.

my wife enjoys the wii and I think they will be working on doing more online stuff.

DaveMoral - 11-13-2008 at 11:45 PM

Yeah, as a family thing the Wii is the way to go.

Furly - 11-13-2008 at 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by gavin

and furly, i will whoop you in bowling
legit champ here

it's soooooo on.

upyerbum - 11-14-2008 at 08:22 PM

You're both wrong, I'm the King of the Pins. :snob:

gavin - 11-14-2008 at 10:21 PM

hahaha
youz are both funny

no, serious, for realz
i am thee most champion wii bowler of forever

upyerbum - 11-14-2008 at 11:25 PM

8 strikes in a row. Its all about no follow through.

gavin - 11-15-2008 at 12:13 AM

i lost count of how many strikes i have had in a row
sumthin like 70 million or so

XHonusWagnerX - 11-15-2008 at 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by gavin
i lost count of how many strikes i have had in a row
sumthin like 70 million or so

post of the day right there :thumbup:

CR83 - 11-15-2008 at 11:11 PM

BD, the Wii would be awesome for your little girl and not to mention how great it will be for the whole family.

I'm not a gamer at all and I love this thing. The Wii fit is not what I thought it was going to be but seriously, it is a great thing for the family. Gets you up and moving as a family. Good times.

DaveMoral - 11-16-2008 at 03:56 PM

My in-laws just got a Wii and WiiFit and it's cool. The damn thing told me my WiiFit age is 44.

ShawnRefuse - 11-17-2008 at 09:44 AM

I have the wii, and because I am not a gamer, it is the most fun to me because of the interactivity. The graphics could use some help, but I have a blast whenever I pull it out to play with. (insert comments here).

CR83 - 11-17-2008 at 11:54 AM

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Originally posted by ShawnRefuse
I have the wii, and because I am not a gamer, it is the most fun to me because of the interactivity. The graphics could use some help, but I have a blast whenever I pull it out to play with. (insert comments here).

I am the exact same. I also bought (for $5) Super Mario Bros and Punch Out! I love those games still.

BDx13 - 11-17-2008 at 12:04 PM

so what's up with getting the oldschool games?
is there one disk with a bunch of games, or do you buy them online via the console?
how much are they?

ShawnRefuse - 11-17-2008 at 12:11 PM

you buy wii credits and download them through the Wii store.

I haven't bought any yet, but it's only cause I keep forgetting they are available.