[Wii] Official Nintendo Wii thread

I read this on Slashdot, where it was said that it has been widely rumored to have a Linux OS, and this comment from Iwata basically confirms it.

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I will re-quote it and bold the important words. I could be wrong in all this, but it sounds convincing.

Quote:

Wii is the first system from Nintendo that we can continue to be involved in (via operating system updates) after the customer buys it. This means that Wii will greatly expand and diversify the ways in which people will enjoy games in the future. I hope you are looking forward to it as much as I am.

Supposedly, from what I've read, the Wii is running a proprietary Linux-based kernal, but I can't find any sources right now. Again, I could be wrong, I just found it interesting.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

Orchestra = Opera, just so you know

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I got an email from GameStop this morning confirming it. You know I'll be there

Double Post:
The question now is what games, if any, do I preorder. It's down to two of these four-

1. Excite Truck
2. Zelda
3. Super Monkey Ball
4. WarioWare (if it's a launch title)

The decision making begins!

I was speaking idiomatically.

I'll be there armed with my DS and Megaman ZX at 9AM tomorrow, an hour before the store opens. I think I should have a decent shot at getting it.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

My question is, why would they be so damned short stocked if Nintendo is going to have three times as many units than the PS3?

FELIPE NO

Good luck fellas. I'm outta here in about a half hour myself. Gonna reserve Zelda, Excite Truck, a controller/nunchuck combo, and then ask about the classic controller and pick up one of those if I can.

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

Success!

There were only 13 units available at my store, and I was 6th in line. I got there an hour early, while the guys before me get there at 6:00 (lol). It was a cool time though, we just shot the shit for an hour, bashing Sony and having some awesome geek conversations.

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I just noticed that the guy screwed up my preorder and reserved me 2 ExciteTrucks and no classic controller... I need to head back to get that shit sqauared away now.

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Originally Posted by Solis

Err, why? I doubt they're going to run out of preorders on classic controllers before you get back there, in fact I'm not sure why anyone would need to preorder accessories or games since they always have craploads of extras at launch (sometimes they make more games than there are systems available, oddly enough).

Allow me to bold the important words for my rebuttle-

Originally Posted by sprouticus

I just noticed that the guy screwed up my preorder and reserved me 2 ExciteTrucks and no classic controller...

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

They didn't have trouble, because I went in there and did it no problem. I just wanted to get it done, that's all.

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Hmm... I've been considering switching my pre-order from Excite Truck to something else, and I might consider it further after reading your impressions. Was it atleast fun once you got into it?

I was speaking idiomatically.

You guys really think this-


Is better than this??



I dunno, I like the Japanese one, but the American box wins points for being simple and brilliant at the same time. I've always loved that piece of artwork and was thrilled when they made it the box art. I think it's absolutely beautiful.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

I got everything I wanted minus the classic controller. My store didn't get them in, apparently. Oh well. Small amount of impressions before i continue playing-

Wii Sports is a fucking BLAST. It's extremely easy to get into, and it's fun fun FUN!

Monkey Ball is hard but also fun. I have yet to get into the later levels, because I've been having lots of fun with...

ZELDA! Fucking awesome so far. Doesn't have the same spirit of Ocarina... yet... But I still haven't even gotten my sword and shield yet, so, we'll see!


I'm very impressed with this system. It's easy to use, easy to get into, but most importantly it's a blast to play. I wish there were more VC games available, but oh well.

FELIPE NO

My store had enough shit to go around with the exception of Classic controllers.

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

Mine works just fine, although I'm now being overly cautious about system updates until I hear the problem is resolved.

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Originally Posted by JazzFlight

Wow, you guys are really waiting?

I play on an HDTV with the composite cables and Zelda still looks freaking amazing. My component cables are coming next week and I don't mind playing Zelda before then. Have you tried seeing what it looks like, at least?

I agree, the game looks absolutely beautiful despite not having component video yet. All i have to say is, just wait till you get to the Faron Woods before you pass judgement.

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God damn it, I ordered my cables on Wednesday morning and had them get shipped to my school. Now when they ship I won't even BE at school until late January!! GRR!

When are the game stores getting their component cables in??

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

Nintendo is shipping some component cables ordered on the cutoff date earlier than expected. I got an email saying that mine got shipped today! Kick ass!

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Got my component cables today. Came in a nice box that's different from all the other Wii accessories. The cable is also much thicker than I thought it was going to be. Can't wait to try them out!

I was speaking idiomatically.

I ordered my cables ON the cut-off date. I think I just got lucky!

The difference is nice, but the only places I truly notice it are on the HUD for Zelda. The icons are EXTREMELY crisp and I can make out even the most minute detail. Other than that, it's still an incredibly beautiful game, it's just a bit more crisp now. I don't get these people who say "omg it looks liek a blob lol" because it never looked THAT bad to me with the composite cables.

Either way, happy with my purchase, because now it can also be hooked into the 5.1 system

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

Infernal - I often have jittery pointer problems on the menu but not in games. Does it happen regardless of your distance to the TV? There's no sweet spot or anything?

FELIPE NO

Originally Posted by Rock

Infernal, have you tried placing the sensor bar above your TV? I've heard this works wonders for some people having problems with jittery controls.

A fabulous idea, and also, check the Sensor Bar settings to make sure the position is not set for above when it's below, and vice versa!

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Originally Posted by IGN article that Amayirot Akago linked

January 9, 2007 - Third party manufacturer Nyko at CES 2007 unveiled its Wii charge station. The device accepts two Wii controllers and simultaneously powers them. When the remotes are recharged, an LED charge indicator lights up. The charge station includes two NiMH rechargeable battery packs and a six-foot power cable. On top of everything else, the charge station comes packed with two rubberized battery covers that Nyko says can be used "for superior grip and gaming performance." We've got first photos below.

There ya go, Kilroy.

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Awesome, two great announcements right there. Manhunt was always a title I wanted to see get Wii-ized. Imagine the stealth kills, how brutal they could be to replicate with the wiimote. Awesome!

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