The Official Wii Launch Thread

I'm glad someone brought this thread up.

I got Tiger Woods yesterday and it rocks. A friend who had never played on the Wii before played with me and he's looking for one today.

Those things sell themselves

I did the same thing a week or two ago. Turn it on with 2 players then play the duck hunt game by your self using both controllers. Its a blast and I think eventually some games will incorporate using both wii motes as opposed to the nunchuck.

 

I've been waiting to hear a report on this game -- the Wii sports (golf) looks fun but it seemed like it would get old pretty quick. I like the idea of a serious golf game for the Wii -- tell us more as you get into it.

 

Tiger's fun.

Btw, Wii Golf was fun for me and my friends up until now that I have Tiger. It didn't hurt that we had bets on the line for each game.

 

So my parents got a Wii to play when their niece comes over. I was in town so I set it up for them. They seemed to be having a blast, even my mom was jumping up and down getting into boxing.

So when they all go off to sleep I pop in Wii sports and go to town... Boy was I disappointed! Are yall guys kidding me? The games have no depth. Wii golf? Tiger Woods on the PS3 destroys this. I never got into any of the games, they seemed so thin. It all felt like a gimmick to me. A cheesy looking gimmick.

I got online to look at the gaming and library. Another disappointment. Everyone was bashing PS3's lineup so I assumed the Wii had some show stoppers out. Ya right...

The ability to download old SNES, NES, N64 games is really cool. I could see myself utilizing that, especially if they are redone in 480p. But they have emulators for that. And its free.

But ya. Huge disappointment. For me anyways.

 

Tiger Woods on the Wii destroys both. I'm addicted to it like no game since Civilization I.

 

The graphics on next gen are breathtaking though! But Civilization 1-3 was like a religion to me so I may have to take you're word.

 

Wii Sports is really there to demonstrate the potential of the system...considering it basically came free with the console, can't complain too much. Taken for what it is, it's a lot of fun and brings in hardcore and casual gamers alike. In terms of depth though yeah it falls drastically short...but it's not supposed to be deep.

And of course it's a new console so the amount of decent games is limited...but there are soom good ones out...Super Monkey Ball, Smooth Moves, Excite Truck, etc....and then some great ones like Zelda and Tiger Woods.

Course if you're into more mature gaming, then the Wii might not be for you.

 

Plus it seems like the major developers initially stayed away from the system as there was some doubt on the long term power of the Wii. As we all know now, the Wii has been selling strong since it came out, so the major developers are now hurrying to make the big name games for the Wii.

 

Why would you compare a free game that isn't meant to be a "golfing" game to Tiger Woods on PS3 when there's a Tiger Woods for Wii? Shouldn't you compare apples to apples?

 

can i walk up to a store and buy a wii now?


ive seen ds lites, and ps3s available, but what about wii?

 

You can get a Wii on Ebay or Craigs list fairly easily these days.

DD

 

Reading some reviews from real golfers trying out TW on the Wii, the motions aren't mapped one-to-one, so it really isn't what it could be - your swing speed has no relation to your real golf swing. For the same reason, chipping and putting sucks. I don't know if the technology is at fault or what, but I'm waiting until I hear something better.

I want a Wii game that pulls me in so much I get in better shape playing it.

 

no

We got lucky a couple weeks back adn my wife noticed the Frys ad for the 399 bundle (Wii +3 games), and she hotfotted it down to Frys adn picked one up....there were only three left after her and as she as walking out she overheard three people asking about the deal on their way in.

btw....who is still playing on theirs? I was thinking about adding my number to this thread but hadnt yet.

adn also, one of my remotes just quit tracking 3D movement, but the buttons still work, what is the deal with the warranty?

send to Nintendo? or the seller? anyone know for sure?

 

I am stunned.

I think you're missing the point there, zig. I'll give you a hint: it's in the third sentence of your post.

I haven't thought much of anything I'd seen on TW for the Wii...but, like you, I keep hearing how much fun people are having with it. I may have to give it a shot.

You mention Wii Sports though; and it's probably about the same thing. Not much depth there, but just fun to play. Tiger probably has that...but then throw in the better controls (than Wii Golf) and full features of a Tiger Woods game, and that's probably why it is so enjoyable.

 

I remember hearing someone say once that they called Nintendo about a similar problem. The helpdesk at Nintendo actually told them to slam the thing against their hand at a certain angle and it would unjar the gyros inside.

 

Wii Sports is a collection of mini games to introduce the remote and it's uses.

There will be more comprehensive versions of the sports at a later date....

I think the Wii is brilliant.

DD

 

From a technical standpoint, it's not that great. The graphics are good, but certainly not next-gen. But it was already a good game, and add the fact that controls work so well, and it makes a really fun game. My tendency to slice from the last time I played a round 3 years ago showed up immediately. It's a great group game. I get this call at least two times a week now: "Can I come over and play Tiger Woods? I'll bring beer."

After playing Tiger Woods on the Wii, playing it on any other system is like playing Guitar Hero with a regular controller.

 

is mario party out yet?