How much do you actually play, and when did you buy it?
My fiancée is coming to visit me, and she offered to bring me something from the land of the rising sun. She said she could bring me anything as long as it wasn't gigantic. She asked me whether I wanted an external hard disk, which I think is quite tempting, though I'm sure it would far exceed my needs (I hardly, if ever, download films/music). So I'm thinking of getting a Nintendo Wii. It costs 250 dollars in Japan, whereas it costs at least 1000 dollars here in Brazil. I've played it quite a few times, and I think it's very entertaining.
The thing is, I don't really play video games that much, and I don't even own a TV for that matter. But, I think it would be a nice opportunity to have some friends over and play during my free time, not to mention the fact that it would also be a good reason to buy a television. However, I'm wondering: how long does it take to get bored of a Wii? Did you use to play video games before getting it? And, no, I'm not interested in any other console, unless it's cheaper than the Wii.
astroboy
Had one where I used to live.. used to always play it when friends came over... You can just pick it up and use it without having played any games before. It's a good non-gamers' console. I've even had it running at house parties before and people have jumped on.
PS - Try to get your hands on a Japanese game called "Cooking Mama".. it looks really but it's hilarious when you get into it..
Rodrico
I wouldnt bother, its going to be very short lived. Unless you have friends who enjoy coming over to play it all the time. I bought mine when it first came out, and now when I have it at my house, it collects dust. I lent it to a friend to play some games, and until Monster Hunter 3 comes out, I prolly dont care when he brings it back. Smash Bros. was awesome when a bunch of us TA's would try and play.
Abercrombie
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Originally posted by astroboy
PS - Try to get your hands on a Japanese game called "Cooking Mama".. it looks really but it's hilarious when you get into it..
I have it... love the engrish in it... "It's okay momma wirr herp you", lol
I have my wii modded with a Wiikey. They can be softmodded now, so you no longer need a chip added like mine did. You have all the games available as torrents at your disposal.
The graphics are the same as my old classic xbox, so it's behind the 360 and ps3. But it's all around good fun, and the controllers make a game more interactive. It's a fun for everybody console, not just for gamers, so it's always good for entertaining.
AnomalyConcept
It's good for casual gaming, but having a group of people is almost a must. It's pretty much a party console.
I picked one up last December, but haven't played it much recently (hardly play any games). All I have for it are Smash Bros, Mario Kart, and Wii Sports. I also have mine modded, but only so it can play DVDs. I also occasionally use the browser.
You might also consider the availability of games, especially if it is a Japanese Wii.
Lira
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Originally posted by astroboy
Had one where I used to live.. used to always play it when friends came over...
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Originally posted by AnomalyConcept
It's good for casual gaming, but having a group of people is almost a must. It's pretty much a party console.
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Originally posted by Rodrico
I wouldnt bother, its going to be very short lived. Unless you have friends who enjoy coming over to play it all the timee.
That's why I'm thinking about it long and hard: I've got just one friend that owns a Wii, and he tells me that he does like to play by himself, but it's infinitely better to play with others. I've taken lots of friends to his house, as he's always up for a "Wii Party", as he calls it.
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Originally posted by Abercrombie
The graphics are the same as my old classic xbox, so it's behind the 360 and ps3. But it's all around good fun, and the controllers make a game more interactive. It's a fun for everybody console, not just for gamers, so it's always good for entertaining.
I don't really care that much about the graphics, so it's all good. As a matter of fact, this is the first time I considered buying a video game after I got my SNES in Nineteen-Ninety-something :p
By the way, if I can get the Wii soft-modded, it doesn't really matter if it is a Japanese Wii, does it?
pkcRAISTLIN
the wiimote sucks the big one. still had a bunch of fun with it though. but yeah, id take a tiny, big-busted teen crammed into your fiancee's luggage over a wii.
Palladium
i play more with the virtual console nowadays
the last good game i played for the wii was zelda: twilight princess
i would recommended it for virtual console only
Lira
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Originally posted by Palladium
i would recommended it for virtual console only
What's that? :conf:
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Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN
id take a tiny, big-busted teen crammed into your fiancee's luggage over a wii.
:stongue:
Even though I'm sure one can fit a Japanese teen pretty much anywhere, I'm afraid that's not among the available choices :p
Palladium
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Originally posted by Lira
What's that? :conf:
you can play NES, SNES, N64 and SEGA games with your wii, previous purchase and download; and most of them need the classic controller
Lira
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Originally posted by Palladium
you can play NES, SNES, N64 and SEGA games with your wii, previous purchase and download; and most of them need the classic controller
Oooohhh.... now that's interesting :D
trancechan
the wii is a pretty good investment. as mentioned earlier, it's a video game system for people who don't necessarily have to be into video games.
i enjoy a good match with super smash bros. brawl or mario kart & a room full of friends. if you drink, that'll spice it up! the way my friends play is that the winner has to drink.
over the course of the night, if a particular person always wins the booze will inhibit their playing, allowing others to win & eventually get good & drunk. then the trash-talking (friendly of course) & gaming really gets hilarious.
