Wii durability

So....how much can you really abuse the controllers? Does the Wii hardware stand up to mega-use well?

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  • Depends what you mean?

    Banging/ dropping / slamming it is not a good idea... Myself? I've had controllers work fine after being banged on a roof, knocking over a glass, and having whiskey spilled on it (all Mario).... it still works fine

    Battery wise? Buy rechargeables.

    Mark
  • DrTyore wrote: »
    knocking over a glass, and having whiskey spilled on it (all Mario)

    It took me an hour to get the booze off my TV and carpet! But it was a fun night.

    E as long as the Wii-motes aren't around when you are in a hand with Lee, you'll be fine.
  • JohnnieH wrote: »
    E as long as the Wii-motes aren't around when you are in a hand with Lee, you'll be fine.



    LOL, good one...I've matured since then tho :) and I've come to respect K4o
  • The biggest concern has been overheating....

    If you have the thing on too long (without a cooling fan) the heat can permantly damage the graphics card inside it. When this happens, small green pixels can randomaly appear in games which are graphically demanding.

    I know about this because it happened to me. Fortunately, I am capable of putting up with it.... most folks are asked to send them in for repairs.

    That said, if you are planning on having multi-hour sessions..... I would shell out the 30 bucks for a cooling fan.
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