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punky 04-01-2007 21:31

Re: Where can I get a Wii before Jan 4th
 
I played Red Steel on the Wii and was very disappointed. The wiimote was way too sensitive and made shooting people in the extremely difficult. I found it almost impossible to do just the bloody fish-tank calibration bit at the beginning.The graphics were dire (it was a big screen TV, but even so...)

Was going to get one, but probably won't unless things dramatically improve.

skyblueheroes 04-01-2007 21:38

Re: Where can I get a Wii before Jan 4th
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by ikthius (Post 34191336)
what was the link?

ik

Also here.....

http://www.wiifind.co.uk/buywii.html...FR4JEAodTR4sNQ

Tezcatlipoca 04-01-2007 22:15

Re: Where can I get a Wii before Jan 4th
 
I almost bought one yesterday...


My local GAME had one in stock.


Bundle only though.


I really don't want to be forced to pay extra for Monkey Ball & Red Steel.

Nugget 04-01-2007 22:25

Re: Where can I get a Wii before Jan 4th
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Gavin (Post 34191474)
I played Red Steel on the Wii and was very disappointed. The wiimote was way too sensitive and made shooting people in the extremely difficult. I found it almost impossible to do just the bloody fish-tank calibration bit at the beginning.The graphics were dire (it was a big screen TV, but even so...)

Was going to get one, but probably won't unless things dramatically improve.

I'm with you Gav - not that impressed with what little I've seen tbh. Mind you, when you bear in mind the PS2, XBoc and 360 in my little games corner, do I really need another console anyway :disturbd:

NEONKNIGHT 09-01-2007 18:35

Re: Where can I get a Wii before Jan 4th
 
Got a Wii today, well not me exactly, but my eldest lad. There was a cancellation of a pre-order at the local game shop and he was next in line for one. Had a few goes of Wii sports and its not bad. It would obviously make a good party game when friends are around.:beer: Not had a chance yet of playing Zelda but looking forward to giving this game a go. ;)

skyblueheroes 09-01-2007 19:25

Re: Where can I get a Wii before Jan 4th
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by NEONKNIGHT (Post 34194400)
Got a Wii today, well not me exactly, but my eldest lad. There was a cancellation of a pre-order at the local game shop and he was next in line for one. Had a few goes of Wii sports and its not bad. It would obviously make a good party game when friends are around.:beer: Not had a chance yet of playing Zelda but looking forward to giving this game a go. ;)

Agree. Wii Sports is more of a social thing. Good fun though.

The more serious games will hopefully have more staying power.

Gareth 09-01-2007 19:40

Re: Where can I get a Wii before Jan 4th
 
Yeah, one of the magazines (ONM I think) said that if you had friends round and you wanted to show them how the Wii works as quickly as possible then this would be the game you'd choose.

It's not gonna be something you play for months on end, but it's still good fun whilst we're waiting for the next batch to be released.

Slyder 10-01-2007 19:29

Re: Where can I get a Wii before Jan 4th
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Gavin (Post 34191474)
Was going to get one, but probably won't unless things dramatically improve.

That wont change anytime soon. It's a beefy gfx chip on board, but not anywhere near 360 or PS3's gpu power. Its more a party console with the odd 1 or 2 serious title, but if your looking for a serious gamers console then the other 2 are the way to go.

Damien 10-01-2007 19:51

Re: Where can I get a Wii before Jan 4th
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Gavin (Post 34191474)
I played Red Steel on the Wii and was very disappointed. The wiimote was way too sensitive and made shooting people in the extremely difficult. I found it almost impossible to do just the bloody fish-tank calibration bit at the beginning.The graphics were dire (it was a big screen TV, but even so...)

Was going to get one, but probably won't unless things dramatically improve.


I agree with what the people said above although 'Serious games' makes it sound like the Wii games are 'My first games console' type thing. Zelda is a very good game but the wii is more aimed at socials or at blasts of fun.

Nintendo still make some of the best games around. I would say you should try Zelda to show the wiis more in=depth games and Wii Sports to try the 'fun' and social games.

I too am looking to get a 360 now though, just because they have a wider range of games.

ikthius 10-01-2007 22:38

Re: Where can I get a Wii before Jan 4th
 
i still cant wait, although my local game took my name today and said I am next in line for one, they think they getting more tomorrow.

fingers crossed

ik

skyblueheroes 11-01-2007 06:54

Re: Where can I get a Wii before Jan 4th
 
Check Comet now - looks like they are in stock from this...........

http://wii.stocknetwork.co.uk/

Gareth 11-01-2007 09:59

Re: Where can I get a Wii before Jan 4th
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Slyder (Post 34195085)
That wont change anytime soon. It's a beefy gfx chip on board, but not anywhere near 360 or PS3's gpu power. Its more a party console with the odd 1 or 2 serious title, but if your looking for a serious gamers console then the other 2 are the way to go.

Completely agree, the Wii complements the 360 and PS3 but it doesn't compete with them. This is what Nintendo intended all along, judging by the price they're selling them at. If anything, it really complements the 360, as you can get one of those and a Wii for less than the price of a PS3!

Also, if you're into playing online then you'll be disappointed in the Wii's online capabilities compared to XBox Live, as it's strengths lie in getting people up off the sofa and moving around... playing against people in the same room is different to playing against people online, especially playing against the non-traditional gamers. It'll be interesting to see how the online experience with the Wii does play out in the coming months.

zing_deleted 11-01-2007 10:03

Re: Where can I get a Wii before Jan 4th
 
im not interested in playing online anymore myself. Ive lost a lot of the buzz I got from gaming online. I need a new buzz and when I finally get hold of a Wii I hopefully will get it. As ive said before the controllers of the xbox and xbox 360 and playstation 2 just puts me off from the start I find them fiddly and inaccurate specially in first person shooters which is my game type of choice. The other point of the Wii is the console is fairly priced :). I still say you cant beat a good pc for first person shooters

ikthius 11-01-2007 12:02

Re: Where can I get a Wii before Jan 4th
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by skyblueheroes (Post 34195388)
Check Comet now - looks like they are in stock from this...........

http://wii.stocknetwork.co.uk/

everytime i get an email from them, i check their site..... and nothing.

so I check the retailers and nothing, then i check the stocks forums, and they say nothing.

I find this a farce, I had to give u on their email reminders.

ik

skyblueheroes 11-01-2007 12:55

Re: Where can I get a Wii before Jan 4th
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by ikthius (Post 34195498)
everytime i get an email from them, i check their site..... and nothing.

so I check the retailers and nothing, then i check the stocks forums, and they say nothing.

I find this a farce, I had to give u on their email reminders.

ik

You're right it is. But if you want one you need to play the game. I did and I got one.


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