To Wii or not to Wii?

I've been hesitant to venture into the Nintendo console pool post the GameCube era, even to this day nothing has REALLY made me want stray to far from my PS3 and 360 and since I already own the Nintendo handheld system I can say I'm not exactly anti-Nintendo, but the Wii never really was my thing. However after E3 and getting a look at the Wii-U i can say I want to get the Wii now, if for any reason, so I can have something I can play current Nintendo gen console games on before the Wii-U becomes implemented (I'm not trying to start a console war, I'm just saying I'd like a Wii before it turns into the Wii-U).

In all honestly I'm more interested in the virtual market then the actual Wii games but that's just my opinion.

I've rambled long enough so I'll just get to the point. Sell me on the idea of buying a Wii.

I like the price and virtual consoles as far as game exclusive content goes, I'm a bit mixed, I only like non-traditional mario games (E.G. Paper Mario), not to mention since the Wii-U may be coming out soon I don't want to buy this and just be dropped in a year, market wise (E.G. There's no point in buying a Wii if it's just going to be outdated and abandoned in a year).

Of course I could be over thinking this since there's barely any details on the Wii-U.

Well, do you have a lot of parties?

Nintendo stated that theres going to be a new console released this November/December.

Well, do you have a lot of parties?

I'm in college for computer design so all my friends except for like two are PC gamers, and we have plenty of 360 and PS3 "party" games.

As a "preemptive strike" let me say I don't like Mario kart or Smash Bros (well I don't dislike smash bros it's just not my first choice)

Well, what about Super Mario Bros Wii?

Tatsunoko vs. Capcom is pretty dam good in my opinion.

Well, what about Super Mario Bros Wii?

Not a real fan of traditional Mario games. I'm not anti-Mario, I love the Paper Mario series and the Mario and Luigi RPG series. That and I own the DS version of that game anyway.

If you hack a wii, it's the best thing ever especially if you're only interested in the virtual store since you can install all those games for free. If you don't want to hack it...it's ok i guess. There are some limits to the system though. If you travel with it a lot like i do and you forget the sensor bar or the wiimote, the whole console is unuseable. If you hack it this isn't a problem for the most part though.

Nintendo stated that theres going to be a new console released this November/December.

No, WiiU is slated for 2012.

If you hack a wii, it's the best thing ever especially if you're only interested in the virtual store since you can install all those games for free. If you don't want to hack it...it's ok i guess. There are some limits to the system though. If you travel with it a lot like i do and you forget the sensor bar or the wiimote, the whole console is unuseable. If you hack it this isn't a problem for the most part though.



No, WiiU is slated for 2012.

I honestly don't mind paying...

I saw some details on it(Wii-U). But not enough to sell me on it. Biggest problem is to see how long they'll put the console before the games. And the fact they haven't released any details on it's online capabilities or how long it's going to take to get it to use the virtual console.

I own a hacked wii and the best games so far in my honest opinion are: Zelda Twilight princess, Super smash bros brawl is pretty cool for parties (the tournament option is very funny), Monster hunter Tri is a awesome game just like the PSP ones (Big fan of monster hunter in genereal, playing MH 3G for PSP), Mario kart is good for parties too, Super paper Mario is ok, Tatsunoko vs Capcom, Metroid other M and some virtual console/wiiware games.

In a general opinion the wii is for parties, it has good games for parties like mario party, mario kart, Brawl, Wii sport, Tatsunoko vs Capcom and others. But for solo it is ok nor bad nor good just ok.

In a general opinion the wii is for parties, it has good games for parties like mario party, mario kart, Brawl, Wii sport, Tatsunoko vs Capcom and others. But for solo it is ok nor bad nor good just ok.

This is my biggest problem right here...

It's gimmicky that's really all there is to it.

It sucks. Made the same thread in November and got really pumped but have only bought 4 games for it (including Symphonia 2 today) and have really rarely touched it or even wanted to. Not to mention Nintendo's current stance on Operation Rainfall.

Well, I'm an RPG fan (kinda)... don't play too much else, so I can only really give insight into RPGs.


Final Fantasy crystal chronicles: the crystal bearers
Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn
Super Paper Mario
Little King's Story
Arc Rise Fantasia
Final Fantasy 4: The after years
Shiren the Wandered (Think of it like Pokemon Mystery Dungeon.... except not pokemon)
Monster Hunter Tri (haven't personally played this, though my best friend recommends it)

On the virtual console:
FF2/3
Chrono Trigger
Secret of Mana

Pro tip: Wii Sensor Bar can be replaced by 2 candles.

Fan of Nintendo games? If yes, buy. If not, don't.

Wii Games to play :

The Legend of Zelda : Twilight Princess
The Legend of Zelda : Skyward Sword (To be released Quater 4, 2011)
Red Steel 2
Metroid Prime 3 : Corruption (Or alternatively, Metroid Prime Trilogy, which contains Wii-ports of the first two Metroid Prime games from Game Cube.)
Super Mario Galaxy
Super Mario Galaxy 2
Donkey Kong Country Returns
Kirby's Epic Yarn
Disney's Epic Mickey
Monster Hunter Tri
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
007 : Golden Eye (N64 Remake)
Mario Kart Wii
Fire Emblem : Radiant Dawn
Dragon Ball : Return of King Piccolo
Dragon Ball Z : Budoukai Tenkaichi 2
Dragon Ball Z : Budoukai Tenkaichi 3
Ookami
Metroid : Other M (Note : This game isn't for everyone. The action and gameplay are much like the classic Metroid games, but the rest of it can be a turn-off for a lot of people. I would suggest borrowing it or renting it and trying it out before buying it.)
The Conduit
Conduit 2
Resident Evil 4
No More Heroes



Or, if you're interested, all of your favorite NES/SNES/N64 games through the virtual console.


Note : I may have missed some games, so excuse me if I did. Keep in mind that not all games are for everyone. I would suggest looking into these games, reading about them, and watching videos about them to see if they're games for you.

I honestly don't mind paying...

I saw some details on it(Wii-U). But not enough to sell me on it. Biggest problem is to see how long they'll put the console before the games. And the fact they haven't released any details on it's online capabilities or how long it's going to take to get it to use the virtual console.

I wouldn't mind either if it wasn't such a pain in the ass or if the games weren't available for free on the internet for emulators and stuff.

Fan of Nintendo games? If yes, buy. If not, don't.

I thought you were just joking but then I googled/youtube'd it and wtp???
nvm read why

It sucks. Made the same thread in November and got really pumped but have only bought 4 games for it (including Symphonia 2 today) and have really rarely touched it or even wanted to. Not to mention Nintendo's current stance on Operation Rainfall.

prepare to kill a beautiful memory.