Are Wii still having fun?

Big EBig E
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So Wii users, now that you've had a month or so to play with the unit are you still enjoying it? I'm thinking of getting the kids one if they can keep their grades up, they have both moved from b's and c's to a's and b's and I'm proud. I'm thinking the Wii would be a sweet graduation present.

So, let's hear the likes, dislikes, and general thoughts on the Wii now that you've owned it for a while.

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  • moosemoose
    For the wiibii's out there:

    http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/strapreplace.jsp
  • DrTyoreDrTyore
    I've beaten two of my games so far, and downloaded the classic "Ice Hockey"

    Although I could check and tell you exactly how much I play (it tracks it), I easily have it on at least once a day! 100% worth every penny...

    AND

    They've just released the "forecast channel" so you can (via wireless internet) check the weather, and apparantly the Opera browser is being released later this week for web-surfing! Fun fun!

    Mark
  • WaterLooserWaterLooser
    http://www.wiihaveaproblem.com

    (strap break horror stories and great pictures of smashed tvs and black eyes from flying remotes)
  • DrTyoreDrTyore
    Sigh

    So being very vocal about the Wii, I've been referred to that site, and the strap replacement site numerous times - even though two of the people sent me the link after I TOLD THEM ABOUT IT

    Bottom line, yea, people are breaking shit and getting hurt. Solution is simple:

    DON'T BE A TOOL!

    Hang on to your remote, there's no need to go all crazy swinging. I've used mine for many hours, and seen it put to use by many many people for a long stretch of time at Zithal's, and shockingly, no broken tv / window / noses.

    People are stupid

    Bring back lawn darts.

    Mark
  • moosemoose
    Mmmm....lawn darts. SO much fun. I miss my lawn darts. Also, all my mercury maze games. So much fun to smash them so you could hold the mercury in your hand.
  • RivaflushRivaflush
    i dont own a wii...but the short time i've played it (Game at my place next thursday mark!!) it was AWESOME. a huge amount of fun, and worth every penny mark payed for it. :)
  • Big EBig E
    DrTyore wrote: »
    People are stupid

    Bring back lawn darts.

    here, here, truer words have never been spoken, lawn darts was the bomb!
  • Big EBig E
    moose wrote: »
    Also, all my mercury maze games. So much fun to smash them so you could hold the mercury in your hand.


    too funny, funny 'cause we all did it :)
  • JohnnieHJohnnieH
    Big E,
    I love my Wii. Wraych loves my Wii. The dog hates it. It's to much like playing fetch!

    If I had to complain about one thing, it would be the battery life (or lack of) for the Wii-mote. I've already gone through 6 AA (lol...not pocket Aces!) batteries. So I've swithed three times. Maybe Nintendo will introduce a non battery using,rechargable Wii-mote. Say like the Xbox 360 has. But that's it. Everything else is cool. The games play great and look sweet. And for less than $400, you'll have the system, and game, and an extra Wii-mote. Thats more than enough to start, at a reasonable price, I think.

    JohnnieH...aka Wii-tard #4
  • Big EBig E
    Cool, glad to hear it! Johnnie, have you tried those new Energizer Lithium made for high tech devices? What about rechargeables? I bought two sets and a charger for my digital camera 2 years ago, still going strong, always have 1 set in the camera and 1 ready to go...didn't cost too much either?

    I think Energizer also has a new 15 minute charger out, that would be pretty cool.....I hate going through batteries!!!!

    Glad to hear it's holding it's appeal!
  • specialKspecialK
    anyone seen smashmyps3.com?
  • DrTyoreDrTyore
    The rechargeablees are a good way to go.. just get the "high capacity" chargeables... they still take your 8 hours, but if you get two sets, you're set, keep one on standby and one to use..

    I got Energizer ones, they probably last me a week of daily use (or one day I bring them to Bristol), and then pop them into a charger while I"m at work / asleep and they're good to go again!

    Mark
  • Big EBig E
    I'm sold...and so is the wife, the kids have seen the commercials and are dying for one....so as long as they keep up with the A's and B's at school, Wii will be playing with them at the end of the school year!!!!
  • DrTyoreDrTyore
    Just to add to the cool factor of the Wii, this post was made on my new Wii opera browser!!!

    Internet surfing on a Nintendo??? Mmmmm... Nintendo and porn without leaving my couch.

    Mark

    p.s. The predictive text actually came up with “porn”... ha!
  • moosemoose
    DrTyore wrote: »
    Just to add to the cool factor of the Wii, this post was made on my new Wii opera browser!!!

    Internet surfing on a Nintendo??? Mmmmm... Nintendo and porn without leaving my couch.

    Mark

    p.s. The predictive text actually came up with “porn”... ha!

    1. It was only predicting that you would use the word porn.
    2. In the case, having a wireless joystick isn't nearly as much fun.
  • Flint BonesFlint Bones
    I still can't find one of these. No one will take waiting lists or be of any help.

    I want one!!!
  • JohnnieHJohnnieH
    Flint Bones wrote: »
    I still can't find one of these. No one will take waiting lists or be of any help.

    I want one!!!

    Welcome to the Christmas rush!
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