protostar8 Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 (edited) Has anybody installed a wiikey on their wii yet. I know a site selling them for $25 and am really tempted to get one to play imports and backups. I'm all for being able to mod a system if you want to b/c I like playing import games (have been doing so since PS1 days w/ Macross Digital Mission VFX being my first import), but I wouldn't mod a Wii right now. Their latest update bricked Wii's that had certain mod chips, some chips do still work though. If you're like me and just want to play imports, then wait until either the Freeloader or the Action Replay come out on the Wii. I still don't know if Nintendo has fixed their latest update that also stopped people from using Gamecube action replays and freeloaders on the Wii console to play gamecube games. I had heard they were gonna fix that "glitch" in their latest update, but I'm not sure if it's happened yet (I had also read that if Nintendo stopped people from using those, it somehow violated a US law about "owning" electronic equipment or something like that, so I'm sure Nintendo wouldn't want to welcome any lawsuits). To be honest, the latest update that stopped Freeloader and Action Replay users was plain stupid anyway since those devices let you either cheat or play imports, which can be fun (cheating) or earn Nintendo more money (importers that play games that never come to the US and there are a ton of those). Edited August 19, 2007 by protostar8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowlightman Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 (edited) If you're like me and just want to play imports, then wait until either the Freeloader or the Action Replay come out on the Wii. Or even better, buy a Japanese release console. Edited August 19, 2007 by yellowlightman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 I'm all for being able to mod a system if you want to b/c I like playing import games (have been doing so since PS1 days w/ Macross Digital Mission VFX being my first import), but I wouldn't mod a Wii right now. Their latest update bricked Wii's that had certain mod chips, some chips do still work though. If you're like me and just want to play imports, then wait until either the Freeloader or the Action Replay come out on the Wii. I still don't know if Nintendo has fixed their latest update that also stopped people from using Gamecube action replays and freeloaders on the Wii console to play gamecube games. I had heard they were gonna fix that "glitch" in their latest update, but I'm not sure if it's happened yet (I had also read that if Nintendo stopped people from using those, it somehow violated a US law about "owning" electronic equipment or something like that, so I'm sure Nintendo wouldn't want to welcome any lawsuits). To be honest, the latest update that stopped Freeloader and Action Replay users was plain stupid anyway since those devices let you either cheat or play imports, which can be fun (cheating) or earn Nintendo more money (importers that play games that never come to the US and there are a ton of those). Don't even go there. We could argue for months about the rational behind regioning stuff, just google it. But I would like to know if anyone has heard of a way to hack into Japan's Wii Shopping Channel like they have for Jap-XBox live? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwinges Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 I'm all for being able to mod a system if you want to b/c I like playing import games (have been doing so since PS1 days w/ Macross Digital Mission VFX being my first import), but I wouldn't mod a Wii right now. Their latest update bricked Wii's that had certain mod chips, some chips do still work though. If you're like me and just want to play imports, then wait until either the Freeloader or the Action Replay come out on the Wii. I still don't know if Nintendo has fixed their latest update that also stopped people from using Gamecube action replays and freeloaders on the Wii console to play gamecube games. I had heard they were gonna fix that "glitch" in their latest update, but I'm not sure if it's happened yet (I had also read that if Nintendo stopped people from using those, it somehow violated a US law about "owning" electronic equipment or something like that, so I'm sure Nintendo wouldn't want to welcome any lawsuits). To be honest, the latest update that stopped Freeloader and Action Replay users was plain stupid anyway since those devices let you either cheat or play imports, which can be fun (cheating) or earn Nintendo more money (importers that play games that never come to the US and there are a ton of those). Are you saying that its confirmed that freeloader and action replay no longer work because of the latest update? Anyword if nintendo is going to re-enable them with a subsequent update? That really ticks me off...I was going to order freeloader next week to play a gundam game for gamecube. Maybe I'll just get a japanese system...but Overall I'm getting a little tired of the lack of hard core games and nintendo's attitude abouth the wii. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeszekely Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Question: Has Nintendo released any kind of firmware upgrade that will let you use the classic controller to play gamecube games? Or do you still have to have a specific gamecube controller? I only ask because I picked up a copy of Twin Snakes a while ago, never really wanted to pick up a gamecube, but do plan on eventually getting a wii. Just wondering if I should also track down a gamecube controller. You still need a Cube controller. On the flip side, though, if you hold down one of the shoulder buttons on the Cube controller when loading a Virtual Console game, you can use the Cube controller instead of the Classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 You still need a Cube controller. On the flip side, though, if you hold down one of the shoulder buttons on the Cube controller when loading a Virtual Console game, you can use the Cube controller instead of the Classic. Cool, thanks. I may end up picking one up soon, though I don't plan on snagging a wii for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apollo Leader Posted August 23, 2007 Author Share Posted August 23, 2007 Midway's Cruis'n on the Wii. I am going to have to agree with some of the observations that this barely looks better then N64 games, let alone DS games. I know the Wii is basically "two Gamecubes duct-taped together", but a game from a publisher as big as Midway looking this bad is just like, wow. This would have barely passed as a Dreamcast launch game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeszekely Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Did anyone read the news that the Wii is now (barely) leading the next-gen console war? The Xbox 360's sold in America is still outselling the Wii in America, or any other territory, but the Wii has taken the worldwide lead because almost nobody bought a 360 in Japan. Both consoles are enjoying total sales that have outpaced the PS3 by slightly more than 2:1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radd Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Midway's Cruis'n on the Wii. I am going to have to agree with some of the observations that this barely looks better then N64 games, let alone DS games. I know the Wii is basically "two Gamecubes duct-taped together", but a game from a publisher as big as Midway looking this bad is just like, wow. This would have barely passed as a Dreamcast launch game! I suspect that developers are rushing to get games on the Wii. Most people took a hesitant "wait and see" attitude with the Wii, and now that it's so crazy popular, devs want a piece of that market. Unfortunately, crap rush-job games like this will only reinforce the idea that the Wii can only do Gamecube quality graphics, and worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal_Massacre_79 Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Yea but they weren't bragging about the Wii's graphical capabilities. It was all about game play with this system. The funky innovative control system is what really sells the Wii. And the fact that their coming out with WiiFit is an out of shape gamer's dream come true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radd Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 That's not the point, though. Just because graphics aren't the Wii's selling point doesn't mean developers should toss together something that would be considered poor looking two generations ago just to have a game out on the popular console. Chances are, the controls in this game are nothing unique or exciting either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Did anyone read the news that the Wii is now (barely) leading the next-gen console war? The Xbox 360's sold in America is still outselling the Wii in America, or any other territory, but the Wii has taken the worldwide lead because almost nobody bought a 360 in Japan. Both consoles are enjoying total sales that have outpaced the PS3 by slightly more than 2:1. Yeah and it's a good thing to bring up when some people want to system-fight. Nintendo's laughing all the way to the bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeszekely Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Yea but they weren't bragging about the Wii's graphical capabilities. It was all about game play with this system. The funky innovative control system is what really sells the Wii. That's no excuse to make a game look like @$$. Yeah, we get it, the Wii isn't capable of the same slick HD visuals that the PS360s are cranking out. But when I first saw screens for Cruis'n, I thought it was a game for cell phones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishimaru Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Good god those are awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 All things considered, the Gamecube was still technically more powerful than the PS2, the Wii being somewhat more powerful than that, there's absolutely no reason a game as ugly as this should exist on it. This isn't the freakin' jaguar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fort Max Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 That's no excuse to make a game look like @$$. Yeah, we get it, the Wii isn't capable of the same slick HD visuals that the PS360s are cranking out. But when I first saw screens for Cruis'n, I thought it was a game for cell phones. Have you guys not been paying attention to all the Mario Galaxy videos going around lately? One look at that will quickly dispel any dispel any pre-conceptions about the Wii's grahpics capabilities, this Cruisn game doesn't look like it could even be on the same system by comparison. Yes, the Wii is going to be hit by wave after wave of Shovel Ware as every single developer out there relaizes thet can knock out ahalf arsed game, put it on the shelves and wait for this new casual (and uninformed) gamer market to blindly buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radd Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Metroid Prime 3 is also looking fantastic. The most recent screenshots I've seen really show how it shines over the previous games in the visuals department. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UN Spacy Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Manhunt 2 FINALLY gets a release date. OCTOBER 31st, 2007. http://www.gamesarefun.com/news.php?newsid=8266 After much controversy regarding the release of its graphically violent horror title, Manhunt 2, Rockstar today announced that the game has been cleared for an October release in the US. After working with the ESRB on this issue, Rockstar was apparently able to tone things down enough so that the game will now be given an "M" (Mature) rating, rather than the "AO" (Adults Only) that the ESRB had previously handed out. "Manhunt 2 is important to us, and we're glad it can finally be appreciated as a gaming experience," said Sam Houser, founder and executive producer of Rockstar Games. "We love the horror genre. Manhunt 2 is a powerful piece of interactive story telling that is a unique video game experience. We think horror fans will love it." Manhunt 2 will be released for the Wii, PS2, and PSP on October 31st. There's no word yet on a release for regions outside the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeszekely Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 Manhunt 2 FINALLY gets a release date. OCTOBER 31st, 2007. Which is awesome news for the three people in the world actually looking forward to it. Good on you, fellas, I'm going to be playing Ace Combat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UN Spacy Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Are there NO Metroid fans on MW? Metroid Prime 3: Corruption was released today! IGN = 9.5 http://wii.ign.com/articles/815/815424p1.html Gamespot = 9.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeszekely Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Are there NO Metroid fans on MW? Metroid Prime 3: Corruption was released today! IGN = 9.5 http://wii.ign.com/articles/815/815424p1.html Gamespot = 9.0 I'm a fan... but I'm a bigger Tiger Woods fan. And a bigger Gundam fan. So I have to get Dynasty Warriors Gundam and Tiger Woods 08 first. *sigh* Bored all summer, broke come winter... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radd Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Are there NO Metroid fans on MW? Metroid Prime 3: Corruption was released today! IGN = 9.5 http://wii.ign.com/articles/815/815424p1.html Gamespot = 9.0 Heh, I'm actually avoiding Metroid right now. At least until I finish the big project I started when I saw the videos on the Preview channel. I seriously hope a new 2D Metroid for the DS isn't too far behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishimaru Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Are there NO Metroid fans on MW? Metroid Prime 3: Corruption was released today! IGN = 9.5 http://wii.ign.com/articles/815/815424p1.html Gamespot = 9.0 You got one right here my man. I'll be purchasing it at the start of next month as one of the few Wii titles I'll own. Hopefully I'll be getting all these before the end of the year. Super Mario Galaxy Super Smash Bros. Brawl WiiFit? Additional Wiimotes and Nunchucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunbuster Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Besides all the 1st party nintendo game this holidays, is anyone picking up some retro gaming? http://www.bizarrecreations.com/games/geom..._wars_galaxies/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowlightman Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Geometry Wars is only a few years old. Hardly retro gaming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunbuster Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 (edited) Let me rephase that..."old school" shooters (of the Asteroids, Space Invaders, and Robotron). I played it at comicon and the controls were great with the Wii-remote and nunchuk :-) Edited August 28, 2007 by Gunbuster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eriku Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Has there been any difinitive news on wether or not Katamari is coming to the Wii? I see a listing for it on Amazon but that's hardly a solid confirmation. My gut instinct is 'no', but I really hope it does. I'll never buy a 360 or PS3 so it would suck (for me) if Katamari is only released on those systems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwinges Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 So who can give me the low down on Metroid...is it worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radd Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 One of the best games I've played on the Wii. Definitely hits that "traditional gamer" appeal, too. Much better control scheme than any FPS games I've seen on the Wii. Loive the immerseive touches, like reachforward with the remote to interact with door controls, thrusting forward with the nunchuck to toss the grappling hook, then pulling back to tear a shield away from an enemy or rip a door out of its hinges. Gorgeous game, too. I haven't played much further than the opening levels. I just hope it doesn't go "all action, all the time FPS madness", and sticks to the moody ambiance and exploration of previous games. The opening levels are pretty hectic. You always feel like you need to rush to the next area, both on the ship and when the leviathan appears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeta Otaku Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 (edited) One of the best games I've played on the Wii. Definitely hits that "traditional gamer" appeal, too. Much better control scheme than any FPS games I've seen on the Wii. Loive the immerseive touches, like reachforward with the remote to interact with door controls, thrusting forward with the nunchuck to toss the grappling hook, then pulling back to tear a shield away from an enemy or rip a door out of its hinges. Gorgeous game, too. I haven't played much further than the opening levels. I just hope it doesn't go "all action, all the time FPS madness", and sticks to the moody ambiance and exploration of previous games. The opening levels are pretty hectic. You always feel like you need to rush to the next area, both on the ship and when the leviathan appears. The first part of the game is VERY action oriented and almost has a Halo feel to it, but once you get past the first planet, it's good ole Metroid goodness... a lot more exploring and puzzle solving with standard critter fights thrown in. Hyper mode is SWEET, but I know there's more to it than just temporary One Woman Army mode. There's just gotta be a bigger downside than losing a full health tank. I REALLY hope that future FPS games rip off MP3's control scheme. This is how it should be done! One thing I REALLY like about this is that you start off with some of the more advanced moves you had to find in previous games like the Morph ball, ball bombs, Varia Suit and double jump. SO nice to have those right away... OH! Gone is the old bomb jump method. now you just flick the remote up and you jump... but you can still use the old method if you'd like Edited August 30, 2007 by Zeta Otaku Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radd Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Heh, ja. I was just about to post an update as I've been playing around on the second planet. Definitely oldschool Metroid goodness. Also, got the grapple beam, and figured out how to implement that into my SL metroid build, faking it using teleports. Sweet! Now if only I didn't have to work tonight... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Valkyrie Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 List of Wii Virtual Console games in Japan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UN Spacy Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 OH HELLS YEAH. Online CONFIRMED for Super Smash Brothers Brawl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apollo Leader Posted September 18, 2007 Author Share Posted September 18, 2007 "U R MR GAY" message found in Super Mario Galaxy box art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiriK Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 haha.... nice gay message! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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