The Official Nintendo Wii Thread

Disneyfan#1 · 07-01-2007, 11:07 AM

WHo here has a nintendo Wii

ACCORDING TO WIKIPEDIA
The Wii (pronounced as the pronoun we, IPA: [wiː]) is the fifth home video game console released by Nintendo. The console is the direct successor to the Nintendo GameCube. Nintendo states that its console targets a broader demographic than that of Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Sony's PlayStation 3,[3] but it competes with both as part of the seventh generation of gaming systems.
A distinguishing feature of the console is its wireless controller, the Wii Remote, which can be used as a handheld pointing device and can detect motion and rotation in three dimensions. Another is WiiConnect24, which enables it to receive messages and updates over the Internet while in standby mode.[4]
Nintendo first mentioned the console at the 2004 E3 press conference and later unveiled the system at the 2005 E3. Satoru Iwata revealed a prototype of the controller at the September 2005 Tokyo Game Show.[5] In the 2006 E3, the console won the first of several awards.[6] By December 8, 2006, it completed its launch in four key markets.
Standard Features Of The Wii
WII REMOTE
The Wii Remote is a controller that uses a combination of accelerometers and infrared detection (from an array of LEDs inside the Sensor Bar) to sense its position in 3D space. This design allows users to control the game using physical gestures as well as traditional button presses. The controller connects to the console using Bluetooth, and features rumble and an internal speaker. The Wii Remote can connect to other devices through a proprietary port at the base of the controller. The device bundled with the Wii retail package is the Nunchuk unit, which features an accelerometer and a traditional analog stick with two trigger buttons. In addition, an attachable wrist strap can be used to prevent the player from unintentionally dropping or throwing the Wii Remote. In response to incidences of strap failures, Nintendo is offering a free stronger replacement for all straps.[42]

WII MENU
The Wii Menu operating system interface is designed around the concept of television channels. Separate channels are graphically displayed in a grid and are navigated using the pointer capability of the Wii Remote. It is possible to change the arrangement of the channels by holding down the A and B buttons. There are six primary channels: the Disc Channel, Mii Channel, Photo Channel, Wii Shop Channel, Forecast Channel, and News Channel. The Forecast Channel was released on December 19, 2006.[59] The News Channel was released on January 26, 2007.[60] Additional channels are available for download from the Wii Shop Channel and also appear with each Virtual Console title. The Everybody Votes Channel was released on February 13, 2007.[61] The full version of the Internet Channel was released on April 11, 2007 and will be free if downloaded before the end of June. After June, a fee of 500 Wii Points will be required for purchase.[62] In June 2007 Nintendo announced a new service called WiiWare. The service will allow small and large developers to create their own games that can be bought through the Wii Shop Channel with Wii Points.[63]

BACKWARDS CAPABILTIY
The Wii console is backward compatible with all official Nintendo GameCube software, as well as Nintendo GameCube Memory Cards and controllers. Compatibility with software is achieved with the slot-loading drive's ability to accept Nintendo GameCube Game Discs. The console supports progressive-scan output in 480p-enabled Nintendo GameCube titles. The Wii is also compatible with the GameCube Action Replay, which will work with GameCube games. Peripherals can be connected via a set of four GameCube controller ports and two Memory Card slots concealed by removable flip-open panels.[1] A GameCube controller is required to play GameCube titles, as neither the Wii Remote nor the Classic Controller functions in this capacity. A Nintendo GameCube Memory Card is also necessary to save, as the Wii internal flash memory will not save GameCube games.
Backward compatibility is limited in some areas. Online and LAN-enabled features for Nintendo GameCube titles are unavailable on the Wii, as the console lacks serial ports for the Broadband Adapter and Modem Adapter. The Wii uses a proprietary port for video output and is therefore incompatible with Nintendo GameCube composite video, S-Video, and component video cables. The console also lacks Game Boy Player support

UNITS SOLD
North America3,121,280+ as of June 2, 2007 [25][26][27]November 19,

2006 Japan2,800,585 as of June 24, 2007 [28]December 2,

2006 Europe2,000,000+ as of April 13, 2007 [29]December 8,

2006 Australia / New Zealand100,000 / 6,000 as of June 21, 2007 [30][31]

December 7, 2006Total8.02 million+

I HOPE YOU ENJOYED THIS INFORMATIVE THREAD ABOUT THE WII

Kileli · 07-01-2007, 11:15 AM

Ich habe einen Wii!!!!

woah...8 million wii's sold!? cool!

TopCat8 · 07-01-2007, 07:46 PM

I have one too. I just played it today as a matter of fact. I don't really play it that much though, and unfortunately, Manhunt 2 will be posponed due to the graphic nature of the game, but that's a story for another day. So what games does everyone have?

Kileli · 07-01-2007, 08:12 PM

hehe...not many. Zelda (which I never play) Wii Sports (duh) Excite Truck, and Wario Ware. I want to try Call Of Duty 3, but my friend who seems to know everything about anything, says it is not that great. Still wanna try it though.

TopCat8 · 07-01-2007, 08:43 PM

I never play Zelda either. I'm stuck at this one part, but that happens with every Zelda I play. Excite Truck is sooo much fun. It's the only game I've been playing lately. I also have three other games that I am stuck in. Trauma Center: Second Opinion, Super Paper Mario, and Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz. I also have Madden '07 which I absolutely can't stand. Then there's WiiSports and WiiPlay. Oh yeah, and Super Swing Golf and Wario Ware: Smooth Moves. I like both of those. The games that i really want are: Resident Evil 4, Mario Party 8, and Manhunt 2. I also can't wait for the new Super Smash Bros. game!

GPDOT · 07-01-2007, 10:12 PM

I have one. I like the sports pack

Imjustpeachy · 07-02-2007, 12:53 AM

I can't wait until the Harry Potter game comes out! What's better than using your Wiimote as a WAND!!! How cool is that! I have Pirates 3 and it's a bit tiresome, but who said fighting off villian pirates was easy?!

Kileli · 07-02-2007, 10:32 AM

My brother plays Zelda, so it's not like we wasted any money

I too, can not wait for Super Smash Brothers Brawl! We have the two previous ones, both are still fun to play.

sidenote: will they ever release Rush 2 or Demolition Derby 64 for the virtual console? both are N64 games, and they were so much fun. I would really like to play them again.

Disneyfan#1 · 07-02-2007, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kileli

My brother plays Zelda, so it's not like we wasted any money

I too, can not wait for Super Smash Brothers Brawl! We have the two previous ones, both are still fun to play.

sidenote: will they ever release Rush 2 or Demolition Derby 64 for the virtual console? both are N64 games, and they were so much fun. I would really like to play them again.

One game I hope to see on the virtual console is Duck Hunt!!! I also want to see if they'll come out a light gun just for it

Disney_Guy · 07-02-2007, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Disneyfan#1

One game I hope to see on the virtual console is Duck Hunt!!! I also want to see if they'll come out a light gun just for it

Nintendo unveiled a "Zapper" type light gun specially for the Wii last E3. It was on display.

Kileli · 07-02-2007, 09:02 PM

haha, I have the original one. to bad if smoneone steps to hard the NES freezes

DL Girl 384 · 07-03-2007, 12:27 AM

I have one! there's a game similar to duckhunt in wiiplay. actually it might be the exact same thing. i don't recall the original perfectly... i like mario party 8 the most, but i have very few games. i also bought ratatouille, but i haven't been able to play it yet since my nunchuck isn't in the same location as my wii...

PumpkinKing8788 · 07-03-2007, 07:56 AM

Got one myself, bought one of the first ones by getting it the first day it came out. And I've been enjoying it ever since.

rockinroller91 · 07-03-2007, 07:35 PM

I got one.... I jsut got resident evil 4 2day. BEST GAME EVER!!! Mario Party 8 and the BIGS are also fun. other games i got r. call of duty 3, wii play, wii sports, rayman, and prince of persia.

Kileli · 07-05-2007, 08:36 AM

There was an article in our newspaper today about how the Wii is STILL sold out everywhere. I am really happy for this. When the NES came out, it was a really cool thing. By the time the N64 was released, it seemed to be as popular as the first PS. No one I talked to like the GC, they all played their PS2's and Xbox's. Now, the Wii is WAY ahead of everyone, and they needed it. Yay for the rebirth of good videogaming from Nintendo!

07-01-2007, 11:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
Disneyfan#1 Otaku People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Queen Creek, Az Posts: 440 Images: 20 Posts Liked: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The Official Nintendo Wii Thread WHo here has a nintendo Wii ACCORDING TO WIKIPEDIA The Wii (pronounced as the pronoun we, IPA: [wiː]) is the fifth home video game console released by Nintendo. The console is the direct successor to the Nintendo GameCube. Nintendo states that its console targets a broader demographic than that of Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Sony's PlayStation 3,[3] but it competes with both as part of the seventh generation of gaming systems. A distinguishing feature of the console is its wireless controller, the Wii Remote, which can be used as a handheld pointing device and can detect motion and rotation in three dimensions. Another is WiiConnect24, which enables it to receive messages and updates over the Internet while in standby mode.[4] Nintendo first mentioned the console at the 2004 E3 press conference and later unveiled the system at the 2005 E3. Satoru Iwata revealed a prototype of the controller at the September 2005 Tokyo Game Show.[5] In the 2006 E3, the console won the first of several awards.[6] By December 8, 2006, it completed its launch in four key markets. Standard Features Of The Wii WII REMOTE The Wii Remote is a controller that uses a combination of accelerometers and infrared detection (from an array of LEDs inside the Sensor Bar) to sense its position in 3D space. This design allows users to control the game using physical gestures as well as traditional button presses. The controller connects to the console using Bluetooth, and features rumble and an internal speaker. The Wii Remote can connect to other devices through a proprietary port at the base of the controller. The device bundled with the Wii retail package is the Nunchuk unit, which features an accelerometer and a traditional analog stick with two trigger buttons. In addition, an attachable wrist strap can be used to prevent the player from unintentionally dropping or throwing the Wii Remote. In response to incidences of strap failures, Nintendo is offering a free stronger replacement for all straps.[42] WII MENU The Wii Menu operating system interface is designed around the concept of television channels. Separate channels are graphically displayed in a grid and are navigated using the pointer capability of the Wii Remote. It is possible to change the arrangement of the channels by holding down the A and B buttons. There are six primary channels: the Disc Channel, Mii Channel, Photo Channel, Wii Shop Channel, Forecast Channel, and News Channel. The Forecast Channel was released on December 19, 2006.[59] The News Channel was released on January 26, 2007.[60] Additional channels are available for download from the Wii Shop Channel and also appear with each Virtual Console title. The Everybody Votes Channel was released on February 13, 2007.[61] The full version of the Internet Channel was released on April 11, 2007 and will be free if downloaded before the end of June. After June, a fee of 500 Wii Points will be required for purchase.[62] In June 2007 Nintendo announced a new service called WiiWare. The service will allow small and large developers to create their own games that can be bought through the Wii Shop Channel with Wii Points.[63] BACKWARDS CAPABILTIY The Wii console is backward compatible with all official Nintendo GameCube software, as well as Nintendo GameCube Memory Cards and controllers. Compatibility with software is achieved with the slot-loading drive's ability to accept Nintendo GameCube Game Discs. The console supports progressive-scan output in 480p-enabled Nintendo GameCube titles. The Wii is also compatible with the GameCube Action Replay, which will work with GameCube games. Peripherals can be connected via a set of four GameCube controller ports and two Memory Card slots concealed by removable flip-open panels.[1] A GameCube controller is required to play GameCube titles, as neither the Wii Remote nor the Classic Controller functions in this capacity. A Nintendo GameCube Memory Card is also necessary to save, as the Wii internal flash memory will not save GameCube games. Backward compatibility is limited in some areas. Online and LAN-enabled features for Nintendo GameCube titles are unavailable on the Wii, as the console lacks serial ports for the Broadband Adapter and Modem Adapter. The Wii uses a proprietary port for video output and is therefore incompatible with Nintendo GameCube composite video, S-Video, and component video cables. The console also lacks Game Boy Player support UNITS SOLD North America3,121,280+ as of June 2, 2007 [25][26][27]November 19, 2006 Japan2,800,585 as of June 24, 2007 [28]December 2, 2006 Europe2,000,000+ as of April 13, 2007 [29]December 8, 2006 Australia / New Zealand100,000 / 6,000 as of June 21, 2007 [30][31] December 7, 2006Total8.02 million+ I HOPE YOU ENJOYED THIS INFORMATIVE THREAD ABOUT THE WII __________________

07-01-2007, 11:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
Kileli People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 4,426 Images: 5 Posts Liked: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ich habe einen Wii!!!! woah...8 million wii's sold!? cool! __________________ My Countdown Counting down to: Next DL trip At Disneyland, Be back later

07-01-2007, 07:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
TopCat8 People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 806 Images: 17 Posts Liked: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have one too. I just played it today as a matter of fact. I don't really play it that much though, and unfortunately, Manhunt 2 will be posponed due to the graphic nature of the game, but that's a story for another day. So what games does everyone have? __________________ Disneyland has incredibly delicious churros. Yum yum yum.

07-01-2007, 08:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
Kileli People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 4,426 Images: 5 Posts Liked: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	hehe...not many. Zelda (which I never play) Wii Sports (duh) Excite Truck, and Wario Ware. I want to try Call Of Duty 3, but my friend who seems to know everything about anything, says it is not that great. Still wanna try it though. __________________ My Countdown Counting down to: Next DL trip At Disneyland, Be back later

07-01-2007, 08:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
TopCat8 People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 806 Images: 17 Posts Liked: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I never play Zelda either. I'm stuck at this one part, but that happens with every Zelda I play. Excite Truck is sooo much fun. It's the only game I've been playing lately. I also have three other games that I am stuck in. Trauma Center: Second Opinion, Super Paper Mario, and Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz. I also have Madden '07 which I absolutely can't stand. Then there's WiiSports and WiiPlay. Oh yeah, and Super Swing Golf and Wario Ware: Smooth Moves. I like both of those. The games that i really want are: Resident Evil 4, Mario Party 8, and Manhunt 2. I also can't wait for the new Super Smash Bros. game! __________________ Disneyland has incredibly delicious churros. Yum yum yum.

07-01-2007, 10:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
GPDOT People who found this post helpful: Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 0 Posts Liked: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have one. I like the sports pack

07-02-2007, 12:53 AM	#7 (permalink)
Imjustpeachy People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 296 Posts Liked: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I can't wait until the Harry Potter game comes out! What's better than using your Wiimote as a WAND!!! How cool is that! I have Pirates 3 and it's a bit tiresome, but who said fighting off villian pirates was easy?! __________________ Come join us! (You must be 18 years of age or older)

07-02-2007, 10:32 AM	#8 (permalink)
Kileli People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 4,426 Images: 5 Posts Liked: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My brother plays Zelda, so it's not like we wasted any money I too, can not wait for Super Smash Brothers Brawl! We have the two previous ones, both are still fun to play. sidenote: will they ever release Rush 2 or Demolition Derby 64 for the virtual console? both are N64 games, and they were so much fun. I would really like to play them again. __________________ My Countdown Counting down to: Next DL trip At Disneyland, Be back later

07-02-2007, 09:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
Kileli People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 4,426 Images: 5 Posts Liked: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	haha, I have the original one. to bad if smoneone steps to hard the NES freezes __________________ My Countdown Counting down to: Next DL trip At Disneyland, Be back later

07-03-2007, 12:27 AM	#12 (permalink)
DL Girl 384 People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: around 40 minutes from Home Posts: 16 Posts Liked: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have one! there's a game similar to duckhunt in wiiplay. actually it might be the exact same thing. i don't recall the original perfectly... i like mario party 8 the most, but i have very few games. i also bought ratatouille, but i haven't been able to play it yet since my nunchuck isn't in the same location as my wii... __________________ i live too far from Home...

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PumpkinKing8788 VF's Official PumpkinKing People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Adelanto, CA an hour away from D-land Posts: 445 Images: 20 Posts Liked: 4 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Got one myself, bought one of the first ones by getting it the first day it came out. And I've been enjoying it ever since. __________________ *I'm not an expert, dont point the finger on an opinion! My dearest friend...if you don't mind...I'd like to join you by your side...where we can gaze into the stars...and sit together...now and forever. http://www.facebook.com/settings/?ta...e&id=599849096 http://www.myspace.com/mattsnightmare88

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rockinroller91 People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tracy California Posts: 79 Images: 1 Posts Liked: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I got one.... I jsut got resident evil 4 2day. BEST GAME EVER!!! Mario Party 8 and the BIGS are also fun. other games i got r. call of duty 3, wii play, wii sports, rayman, and prince of persia.

07-05-2007, 08:36 AM	#15 (permalink)
Kileli People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 4,426 Images: 5 Posts Liked: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	There was an article in our newspaper today about how the Wii is STILL sold out everywhere. I am really happy for this. When the NES came out, it was a really cool thing. By the time the N64 was released, it seemed to be as popular as the first PS. No one I talked to like the GC, they all played their PS2's and Xbox's. Now, the Wii is WAY ahead of everyone, and they needed it. Yay for the rebirth of good videogaming from Nintendo! __________________ My Countdown Counting down to: Next DL trip At Disneyland, Be back later

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