[Wii] Official Nintendo Wii thread

Ooh, I'm liking most of that box art. Trauma Center is especially sexy with the new art style (although the box has some minor spoilers on it >_>).

By the way, I just picked up this month's Game Informer magazine, which has seven pages of previews for Wii games. It's nothing spectacular, but a very worthy read for subscribers, or if you happen to have some extra cash laying around.

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I'm really like the cover for Warioware: Smooth Moves. Goofy, slick and minimal.

Anyway, get a load of this!

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AMN: Is the game still scheduled to come out on launch day?

SEGA: Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz is on track to be there right on shelves with the launch of the Nintendo Wii.

Um, what? I've been really looking forward for the new Monkey Ball game, so I was kinda down when it was said that it won't be a launch date title. But now it is? OR ISN'T IT? JUST LE ME KNOW FOR SURE AND STOP PLAYING WITH MY HEARTSTRINGS! ;___;

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EB/Gamestop supposedly will pay $50 in store credit for a GC right now, which is tempting.

I'd take them up on that offer, but since I don't plan to buy a Wii until December or January, I don't want to be stuck without a GC when I get the sudden urge to finish Metroid Prime 2 or Paper Mario.

The whole deal with the component cables is indeed bullshit, but I at least felt content that I wouldn't have to partake in that nonsense since I had a component cable for the GC. And since everything else is compatible with the Wii, the cables should be no different, right?

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GameCube component cables are incompatible with Wii. Most Wii titles will run in 480p in 16:9.

.......goddamit, Nintendo. Thanks for forcing us to fork over another $30 just for cables that will likely be sold out during launch.

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I better not hear any fanboys like Grubdog justify this in any way

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Well, the USB dongle for the DS was an online-only purchase as well. Perhaps if the component cables also get enough sales they'll start moving component cables to retail stores too.

Also, it's not just Nintendo that will be selling component cables online this time. Best Buy and other stores will have the component cables for purchase.

It's not that big of a deal as you're making it. True, I'd rather it be retail as well but it doesn't bother me that much.

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I wasn't aware there was a USB cable for the DS, nor what it does. But I doubt it's as essential as a component cable is for higher-end TV users. The PS3 is compatible with PS2 component cables along with any kind of HDMI cable, so it truly sucks that Nintendo didn't bother to follow suit.

This turns that $250 console into a $280 one (a waste of $30 that could've gone towards Zelda or any other game).

I was speaking idiomatically.

Along with 60 dollars your going to be forking over for a second controller so you can play with friend A and then an additional $60 dollars or two so you can play with friend B and C. What's your fucking point? Videogames and their systems are costly no matter how you look at it. Sony isn't including high-end HDMI cables in their system either so you'll be forking over anywhere from 7 bucks if you're smart and SHOP ONLINE or if you go over to retail anywhere from 30 bucks (if you're lucky) to 100 bucks.

The DS dongle is very helpful for people who can't use wireless routers in their living spaces such as myself or just don't want to use wireless routers. It's obviously gotten enough interest to be put from online-only to being a retail store item.

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There's a pretty big difference from spending $7-$10 to $30. Also, I only plan to buy at least one more controller for my sister to use, and that won't be for a while. It isn't as big a priority as getting your system to look its best on day one, which is now much more difficult than it should have been (online availability).

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HDMI cables cost far more than 7 bucks if you just pick them up with your system and don't shop around. HDMI will cost the average user the same 30 bucks that the Wii component cables will.

That said, Acer, this is a big deal. They should have included a cable similar the the 360's one. With both the single yellow composite output, and all three component outputs on the same cable. That way you could use whichever you wanted.



It makes everyone happy. It's actually pointless to NOT include something of this nature with EVERY console that is coming out this gen.

Edit: Better picture found.

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Guh, I'm only defending against the stupid wah wah it's an additional 30 bucks argument. You're going to have to spend that much anyway whether it's the PS3 or the Wii so shut up. Both systems only come with composite cables.

I wish they'd include a cable like that with each system too, Skills, but they didn't. Probably cheaper not to or some bullshit. You know how frugal Nintendo is. Plus they want to make some cash off of you as much as they can. Not having a second controller included in the system that comes packed in with a MULTIPLAYER GAME is proof enough. Nintendo is run by Japanese Jews. Not going to deny this.

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Cheaper not to? Maybe, MAYBE by 5 or 10 cents. If that. What I don't think people realize is that they can make themselves 25 feet of component cabling for 2 bucks if they have a saudering iron and 15 minutes of free time. Including that option on the cable that came with the system would be practically free for Nintendo and whoever the manufacturer for the cables is.

It's not that it costs them any money to make it, it's just that they want more from you, this is correct.

In an offshot though, many people aren't going to give a shit about this. Let's be honest, most people still don't give a shit about switching to component for SD sources. Myself and a few others here do, but going to progressive scan alone isn't enough for many to shell out the extra cash. It's going to be similar to the cube in this regard and the component cables probably won't be owned by many.

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Yeah, Japanese Jews. Those 5 cents mean EVERYTHING in the world, Skills. EVERYTHING.

Anyway, for the most part agreed. However, there are many more this generation with TVs with at least component inputs. I have a feeling that the cables will be in retail stores eventually.

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Right, and how many people with DVD players and newer TVs have them hooked up with component cables just for 480p? Let's be honest here. Really. Not that many people give a shit. HD content is a different matter entirely, but 480p is really ignored for the most part. The difference is so minimal to many people that they just couldn't give half a shit.

I mean, it's obviously different to those in the know, (hell, I demand component cables be used when I'm look at 480i content just for the superior colour seperation and vividity) but to those who aren't (the majority), they wouldn't know progressive from the hole in their ass. I doubt we'll see the things in stores, that's all.

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Originally Posted by GELB-1

Do we know what the box art for BIG DAMN TRUCKS looks like yet? If we do, I must have missed it.

BIG DAMN TRUCKS.


Kinda looks like it's smiling. EVIL smiling.

I was speaking idiomatically.

Well, I'll conceed to that. But you never know. With the whole high definition marketing blitz that is sure to be coming you might find people scrambling for component and HDMI cables. Last week at Best Buy I saw some old lady looking at HDMI cables saying that she needed it for the new tv her son bought her. I think that was the story. Anyway, details aside besides being weirded out at the prospect of an elderly woman looking for cabling it's just one example. Example of what exactly? Not sure how that helps my case but the I guess the uneducated are becoming slightly aware. I really think that once PS3 launches you'll be seeing a big push for high def sets and wiring is bound to come up in that whole tangle of new ideas for the technologically ungifted.

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'Cept that the Wii ain't really HD ready, so when people realize that spending 30 bucks is just going to get them an image that isn't interlaced, they will probably pass. Like I mentioned before, HD content is a whole different bag, but the Wii can't really do that, so it's a different case entirely.

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lol to the layman component cabling if knowing it delivers better picture is component cabling is component cabling. The only thing they'll know from 480p to 720p to 1080p is that numbers is biggaaar. Really though, the big difference that component cabling will allow for the Wii is 16:9 and if consumers see that next to a Wii on 4:3 they'll see the difference immediatly. Widescreen is <3.

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This is, of course, assuming the cables are eventually sold at retail, where they would be able to be shown off as such. Joe Schmoe ain't often going to find such a place that would show these things off now, no? The internet sales only bit is the sole thing holding this back and making the consumer even more oblivious to the advantages component offers.

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True, and I totally forgot about the whole component thing only being offered online right now. So yes assuming they were sold retail you bring up a good point. However, remember that whole high definition marketing blitz. If mister oblivious sees an awesome high definition tv and is told it looks that awesome because of better cables like hdmi and component then he'll probably assume (and be correct) that it makes everything else look better too. In the off chance that he's also buying a Wii then he'll most likely pick up component cables for it if he sees them being offered. Just my thoughts.

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Oh, in that case, yeah. I'm just operating off the assumption that Joe Bumpkin doesn't know Wii component cables exist, since they aren't sold in the same B&M store he's buying that fancy pants new TV in. (And let's be honest. If he's buying a new TV, chances are good he'll spring for the HD-ready PS3 to make his friends jealous, no?) I'm still of the mindset that most of the people getting the Wii won't really give two shits though.

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Yeah, you're probably right. But man you'll have to agree with me that if you see a Wii using composite cables running on someone's TV that has the option of component you'll just shake your head, now won't you? Hell, I don't think they demo the Wii without component cables. It's almost like lying to people when they composite cables in the box. That's of course going on the assumption that they'll be using component cables on the demo units at retail outlets which seems like the smart thing to do, but watch them screw that up.

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Oh, in that case, yeah, I agree.

But I've seen Best Buy ruin setups before. I wouldn't put it past them to just use whatever comes out of the box for their in store display units.

I was speaking idiomatically.

I think Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony all send them displays and cabling and stuff for retailers to use. It differs from place to place. For some they won't give a total setup with clear plastic encasing but just the console and others they'll go all out. I really hope they do a good job.

And yeah, I fucking hate retailers that won't replace their demo equipment be it scratched DS screens or messed up controllers. The PSP at my Best Buy has L and R buttons that don't work so I couldn't try out Loco Roco. ;__;

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

I've seen a DS with a busted ass top screen before. The Prime Hunters demo didn't really WORK THAT WELL ON THAT UNIT, needless to say.

The store that I'm thinking of in my head right now was a Futureshop who obviously rigged up their own Xbox display unit. For years it was pretty much duct taped or something to the side of this shelf and ran on this 13 inch piddle dick TV. So I guess it depends on the store, that's true too. I guess we'll have to see, and ask those who work at such stores what kind of setup they are (going to be) using.

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When regular Joe gets home and gets his Wii up and running, he will wonder why it's not widescreen like the one in the store, and he will want it to. He will return to the store and get "hurr, order something somewhat somewhere on them intarwebs", and he won't.

Point is, if N had them hanging right there in the store, they would sell.
Consumer: What's this do then?
Store: Better pic.
Consumer: $

This seems more like N has to prove some point or something. YOU NOT CARE. THIS NOT NEW ERA!
Though I don't think it's even possible to get a 4:3 TV over here, if you can even get a widescreen without HD anymore...

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Originally Posted by Malmer

When regular Joe gets home and gets his Wii up and running, he will wonder why it's not widescreen like the one in the store, and he will want it to. He will return to the store and get "hurr, order something somewhat somewhere on them intarwebs", and he won't.

Point is, if N had them hanging right there in the store, they would sell.
Consumer: What's this do then?
Store: Better pic.
Consumer: $

This seems more like N has to prove some point or something. YOU NOT CARE. THIS NOT NEW ERA!
Though I don't think it's even possible to get a 4:3 TV over here, if you can even get a widescreen without HD anymore...

That's actually a good point. Some like me don't give a damn about component/composite, but those who do will definitely buy it, even if they can't tell the difference. If they hear that the picture quality gets better, they'll fork over the cash for it.

As for the HD/SDTVs, we still have retailers selling 4:3 Televisions, but I think they're all HD-Capable now. Even the little 13-inch ones. I don't see how, but whatever.

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