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Nintendo's Wii is Released

bangbang023   on 19 November 2006 - 17:03 · 101 comments & 51012 views

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Nintendo released their own next generation system, the Wii, earlier this morning. While the system wasn't as hotly anticipated as Sony's Playstation 3 (meaning there were no armed robberies and riots involved), there are many gaming fans excited to get their hands on the Nunchuk controller and, for a comparably measly $250, who can blame them?

The launch event took place at the Toys 'R Us in Times Square in New York City. While the line of eager gamers was long enough to completely circle the block, there were no issues in terms of crowd control. In fact, Engadget even has shots of people calmly enjoying some wireless MarioKart DS fun while waiting in line. To keep everyone entertained, Nintendo retrofitted a Segway with a fully functioning Wii kiosk and moved it along the line in order to let people get a few minutes of play time in. Along with that, there were small giveaways including free t-shirts and the like.

As for the console itself, Nintendo took a very different approach to their next generation system when compared to the PS3 and Xbox 360. Besides the fact that they actually make a profit on each unit sold (the horror), Nintendo decided to focus more on game play instead of graphics and early reports show that it may have been a risk worth taking. The previously mentioned Nunchuk controller is definitely different and will take some time to get used to, but Nintendo has you covered. Besides including a tutorial in the Wii packaging, Nintendo also threw in a free game. "Wii Sports" isn't going to blow your mind with over the top graphics, but what better way to get used to the Nunchuk than by playing a free full version game? Crazy Nintendo.

In preparation for the release, Nintendo also set the Wii store to live. Through the store, you can purchase credits to use towards the download of games,from earlier Nintendo systems, to play on the Wii. Each credit is valued at $0.01 US, so a full thousand credits will set you back $10. Those 1,000 credits, though, can garner you one N64 game, one SNES game, or two NES or Sega Genesis games.

Link: Neowin's Nintendo Forum

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#1 Netrack on 19 Nov 2006 - 17:12
woot, first comment....


GO Wii...cant wait to see how this plays out
#2 Deathray on 19 Nov 2006 - 17:17
I want to see how this plays out as well... I'm more tempted to buy the Wii than the PS3 or Xbox360... temptation.
#3 ambiance on 19 Nov 2006 - 17:30
If I had enough money I'd buy all 3 consoles to mess around with, but I am tempted to buy this even though I never was before just for Zelda.
#4 rbet on 19 Nov 2006 - 17:31
I'll buy all three, once I get the money (and the prices go down from the current stratospheric levels).
(2 replies) #5 mikey on 19 Nov 2006 - 17:32
I'm going to get one when the prices go down
#5.1 nickels on 19 Nov 2006 - 18:00
Quote - mikey said @ #5
I'm going to get one when the prices go down


omg, they are only like £179.99... how cheap you want it
#5.2 snappyfool on 19 Nov 2006 - 20:54
Quote - nickels said @ #5.1
Quote - mikey said @ #5
I'm going to get one when the prices go down


omg, they are only like £179.99... how cheap you want it


is your mum going to buy it for you?
#6 icloud on 19 Nov 2006 - 17:33
Go the passive-assertive Nintendo fans...who rather then bludgeon their brethren, choose instead to sport and discuss with them...
#7 PsykX on 19 Nov 2006 - 17:35
I can't wait to test it... Because I'll test the PS3 and the Wii before buying one of them They both look good IMO.
#8 EduardValencia on 19 Nov 2006 - 17:38
Ok the console war has completely lifted up,let the game begin!
#9 SonicX on 19 Nov 2006 - 17:38
i'm getting the Wii when it comes out here in the UK and i'm getting Zelda, but beyond that there is nothing that really interests me Wii wise and god knows why i'm actually getting one.
#10 Ji@nBing on 19 Nov 2006 - 17:40
I want one so bad . But I'm going to China in January so I have to save my cash. Oh well. I'll get one as soon as I'm back . But it's killing me not having one now
#11 Mystical112 on 19 Nov 2006 - 17:45
i got one... its amazing...
#12 Live-tr on 19 Nov 2006 - 17:57
Beautifully, but I cannot buy it. because I have not so much money
#13 lukeangel on 19 Nov 2006 - 17:59
Where I work we had someone trying to buy a place in the line for $500.00. The dude was kinda crazy though. The funny thing was with the line that was there they could buy 3 wii's each and still not run out LoL!
(6 replies) #14 Xavien on 19 Nov 2006 - 18:01
From what i've heard so far, the Wii is effectively sold out on the first day. There was a lot of consoles (more than Sony) available at launch... pretty incredible.
#14.1 +Elliott on 19 Nov 2006 - 18:30
Wow, that's insane! And here I was thinking I could get a Wii for the holidays.
#14.2 RootWind on 19 Nov 2006 - 18:32
Quote - Elliott said @ #14.1
Wow, that's insane! And here I was thinking I could get a Wii for the holidays.

Well I do believe they promised another million before the end of the year.
#14.3 nvme on 19 Nov 2006 - 21:09
actually.. all of the walmarts in my state were only selling small portions of their stock last night. another guy in line suggested they were waiting till this friday when everything goes on sale for christmas. dont give up if you really want one. keep checking back there. the walmart in my town said they had well over 50 units but were only selling 30 last night. another walmart that i was at last night were only selling 20units, but when i picked mine up off the stack, they had a ton of them still in the boxes. all 2million units did not sell last night.
#14.4 Xavien on 20 Nov 2006 - 00:39
There were never 2 million units at launch, 1 million was the correct amount for US launch, maybe a little lower and the Wii did sell out its first shipment.

Proof: http://www.dailytech.com/Article.aspx?news...amp;red=y#81096
#14.5 Rodrigo on 20 Nov 2006 - 04:59
Quote - Xavien said @ #14.4
There were never 2 million units at launch, 1 million was the correct amount for US launch, maybe a little lower and the Wii did sell out its first shipment.

Proof: http://www.dailytech.com/Article.aspx?news...amp;red=y#81096


If that's true then you are wrong in just one thing: North America equals US, Canada and Mexico. Thank you.
#14.6 Xavien on 20 Nov 2006 - 23:42
Quote - Rodrigo said @ #14.5

If that's true then you are wrong in just one thing: North America equals US, Canada and Mexico. Thank you.


Do you really think Canada and Mexico are gonna take up a large number of those wii's? Canada probably took 150,000 and mexico 50,000.
#15 mattm591 on 19 Nov 2006 - 18:08
I'm so jealous I have 3 weeks till Game deliver mine.
#16 eilegz on 19 Nov 2006 - 18:20
i guess the best launch of this new generation of video games console. Well today its the start of revolution
(4 replies) #17 bucko on 19 Nov 2006 - 18:23
I wonder what the profit is they make on it then. MS X360 will be profitable in fall 07 so I read a report a while ago. I forgot the link.

But dam me, I thought this was already released in the USA, I've seen people with them a few days ago, were they test kits?

Is it Dec 17th it's released here in the UK.

My old college teacher is gonna get a Wii I heard (that sounded wrong).
#17.1 jessterw on 19 Nov 2006 - 18:51
Nintendo makes around $70 or so on the consoles. Which isn't surprising given the hardware. Then again, Sony losing over $200 on each PS3 isn't surprising either for the same reason.
#17.2 Syphonic on 19 Nov 2006 - 18:52
It's out on the 8th in the UK. It's already out in the US.
#17.3 elONEam on 19 Nov 2006 - 23:14
MS is already turning a profit on the 360:

http://www.joystiq.com/2006/11/16/analysis...0-on-every-ps3/
#17.4 Xavien on 20 Nov 2006 - 00:43
nm.
#18 Hankyone on 19 Nov 2006 - 18:41
lol i suck at wii sports boxing
#19 ShawnDude on 19 Nov 2006 - 18:43
I was surprised. I went to the Walmart at Stigler, Oklahoma at 11pm on the 18th. I got there and went to the electronics department and asked about the Wii, the guy there (David) said they have some and asked if I wanted one. I said yes, where is the line and is there enough? He pulled out a list and said they got 20 units in and so far (this at 1hr before sale) that only 9 people were in "line" (actually a ticket system, get a ticket and be back by 12:30am on the 19th. I got in 10th position, and around 12:15am I paid for my Wii and there were still 10 units left without any takers. Amazing! All other Walmarts in the area had more people standing in line for over a day than units that were in stock. I like the controller, very unique. My 6 year old daughter loves it too.
#20 Biren on 19 Nov 2006 - 18:47
Two of my friends got them, and I can say from personal experience (and 9 hours of very late night/early morning gaming) that the wii freaking pwns. Wii sports alone (with two controllers mind you) is fun, when played with friends. There's nothing better than being able to physically but not directly interact with your friend, giving him a royal arse kicking in Wii Sports Boxing. Baseball is fun enough to be played alone, as well as golf.

This console is going to be an instant hit with non gamers, due to simple controls & generally appealing games.
#21 Epimetheus on 19 Nov 2006 - 19:32
And so ends Nintendo.

Sileo in Pacis.
(1 reply) #22 +.Vamp on 19 Nov 2006 - 19:33
Just pre-ordered mine now from game.co.uk
Released on 8th December, do you guys think I'll be able to get one from that first batch, or will i have to wait for the next load? and if so, any idea when that next load is :/ ?
#22.1 mattm591 on 20 Nov 2006 - 12:30
Game sent me an e-mail saying I had been secured one as I'd been one of the first to preorder. They also said they had a large shipment expected although extra controllers, Wii Play and Zelda will be in short supply. You should get an email from Game letting you know if you can expect one from their first delivery or not.
#23 faraaz on 19 Nov 2006 - 19:47
bought one
im boxing with it right now
great success!!!
(3 replies) #24 Chanser on 19 Nov 2006 - 19:49
Would like to see videos and photos of the Japanese launch.
#24.1 paokun on 19 Nov 2006 - 20:44
funny thing is, in japan it's not out yet
#24.2 Xavien on 20 Nov 2006 - 00:45
Yep Japanese Wii launch is around the beginning of December. Then Europe gets it a few days later.
#24.3 Chanser on 20 Nov 2006 - 05:05
I know that, was meant to say whenever it's launched.
(4 replies) #25 zixyon on 19 Nov 2006 - 19:53
hmm intersting... am waiting for the ps3 to drop price... but untell it does ill get a Wii to wast time on .. i mean comon 250$ for a 3rd generation console ? thats freaken cheap and it cant get any better
#25.1 snappyfool on 19 Nov 2006 - 21:03
3rd generation? where are you counting from?
#25.2 skinnyJM on 19 Nov 2006 - 23:58
The Wii is considered a Seventh Generation video game console. But is the 5th console released by Nintendo (NES, SNES, N64 and Game Cube before it).
#25.3 zixyon on 20 Nov 2006 - 03:33
hhh? i mean us when i said the 3rd generation but nevermind
#25.4 ThaCrip on 20 Nov 2006 - 06:37
@ snappyfool ... he's (zixyon) right it is the 3rd generation of console if your counting from the 3D era which i would.... from Nintendo64 to now it is the 3rd generation console.
#26 SHADOW-XIII on 19 Nov 2006 - 20:28
Go Wi!i!i!i!i
#27 FreeWaRrior on 19 Nov 2006 - 20:35
People actually tried to scalp the purchasing ticket for wii. There was 87 Wii's at a local walmart and about 90 so people who wanted one. but then again, the people who came after the 87th person was about an hour early before the actual release.

6:00am for a console ain't bad. pretty friendly people in line, learned a couple of things from the old school gamers (like what NES games to buy for the virtual console, LOL). Good times guys good times. enjoy your wii if you have one.
#28 Nightburn on 19 Nov 2006 - 20:37
I wasn't going to wait in line or do any crazy camping to get one. This morning I called around and everyone was sold out. oh well... I guess I wait for the next shipment..
(3 replies) #29 vetLOC on 19 Nov 2006 - 20:56
Thank you Chris (bangbang of course) for posting this for me. I had some family issues yesterday and its still ongoing (I was at a hospital until about 3 am this morning) and wasn't able to do the Wii story. So I'd like to thank him again for posting this.
#29.1 +sLm4ever on 19 Nov 2006 - 21:33
hope every thing goes fine with you people ....
#29.2 LTD on 20 Nov 2006 - 00:23
Hang in there, LOC . . .
#29.3 Laser_iCE on 20 Nov 2006 - 08:24
Quote - LOC said @ #29
Thank you Chris (bangbang of course) for posting this for me. I had some family issues yesterday and its still ongoing (I was at a hospital until about 3 am this morning) and wasn't able to do the Wii story. So I'd like to thank him again for posting this.


I dont want to sound like a heartless ******, and I'll probably get a warning for this, but was that really neccesary? I'm not exactly sure what you want from the neowin community... do you want us to ask you what is wrong? do you want us to wish you luck? I just don't see why mentioning the whole "family issues" thing is appropriate. all you had to say was thanks for posting this as i didn't have time, and it would have been as simple as that, yet you had to go out of your way to tell us that you're having family issues and that you were at the hospital blah blah, sorry, but keep your personal life out of your business (which for you, is posting on a news site).
#30 snappyfool on 19 Nov 2006 - 20:59
the nunchuk controller you keep mentioning is just the joystick attachment. you probably mean the wii remote.
#31 lylesback2 on 19 Nov 2006 - 21:29
i went to my local EB to get call of duty 3 for the 360, and someone asked for the Wii, and they sold out. they even sold out at wal-mart accross the street where i was looking for gears of war, but ended up going to EB for COD3.
#32 +Dale on 19 Nov 2006 - 21:33
my wii was defective
#33 Steffan on 19 Nov 2006 - 21:34
I went to toys r us this morning around 9:20am and there were some people already lined up outside of the store. 10 mins later, they handed out tickets (20 of them) to people in line. I got number 17 of 20. I was in line for 30 mins for check out. By the time I got to the section where the controllers were at, there was none left. I was able to get TP. Wii Sports is fun. So is TP. Madden was sold out before I got to the counter. I have Madden in my queue on GameFly. I highly recommend this console.
(5 replies) #34 Imnotrichey on 19 Nov 2006 - 21:49
I hope Nintendo gets the largest portion of the market just so the manufacturers (Sony, MS or whoever else decides to join) learn not to release 500-600 dollar systems
#34.1 jessterw on 19 Nov 2006 - 23:21
They're not the first and they won't be the last. When it comes down to it, Nintendo aims at an entirely different segment of the gaming market (with some obvious crossover of course). There's plenty of room and reason for different consoles being released with different capabilities, features, and price points.

Given what you get with a PS3, it's really not a bad deal, just a bit much for the average gamer.
#34.2 Xavien on 20 Nov 2006 - 00:47
But for someone who is a gamer $500-$600 to way too much for a games console. Around £475 is way way too much for a game console for me, you can get a decent PC for that much
#34.3 jessterw on 20 Nov 2006 - 02:10
As I said, for an average gamer it's a bit too much. Sure you can get a decent PC for that price range, but save for the inherent lock-in, the PS3 is more than a decent PC based on its specs. For that matter, you have to realize that the 360 and PS3 are not intended to just be game consoles, whereas the Wii is. That's something that is readily apparent even at a cursory glance. Taking it a bit further, the PS3 is more than just a product, it's a marketing push for Sony in general, but especially for Blu-Ray and their HD displays.

The price of the consoles are all based on the cost of their components. Nintendo and MS were able to tack on a little bit of profit, while Sony is taking some major losses to get the PS3 in at a price range that people still think is too high. Saying that they should learn not to release consoles at whatever price point is just insanely silly. If you can't afford it, well that's tough. Wait a year or so and they'll surely be cheaper wither a greater catalog of games to choose from.
#34.4 Imnotrichey on 20 Nov 2006 - 07:26
its not the first...but im trying to think of the ones who were ahead of it...and basically they failed ...im sucking at remembering the names, i know 3DO is one (saw it on cnbc today) neo geo is another


not sure what else, how much was that philips thingy? feel free to add whatever im missing
#34.5 Xavien on 20 Nov 2006 - 23:39
Quote - jessterw said @ #34.3
As I said, for an average gamer it's a bit too much. Sure you can get a decent PC for that price range, but save for the inherent lock-in, the PS3 is more than a decent PC based on its specs. For that matter, you have to realize that the 360 and PS3 are not intended to just be game consoles, whereas the Wii is. That's something that is readily apparent even at a cursory glance. Taking it a bit further, the PS3 is more than just a product, it's a marketing push for Sony in general, but especially for Blu-Ray and their HD displays.


But PC's can do so much more inherently then the PS3 can, the only thing that outshines a PC on the PS3 is the graphics... that's it. Sony tried to market the PS3 as a PC, but it falls severely short on the versatility that PC's provide. Get a decent HTPC for £475 and you'll find its much more multi-purpose then the PS3. So it fails at being marketed as a PC and its too expensive as a games console; and Blu-ray is far from popular right now. So where does that leave it? in the barren wastelands of the niche market, which is not good for Sony as a whole, since they need the PS3 to pull them back into the black.

So Sony is losing on average $240 per console (that's a lot of games to be sold per console just to make up the loss, let alone 'company saving' profits that are needed), Current sales indicate that less games were sold then systems at launch, which means quite harsh losses. They are in a niche market, not being a PC and too expensive for a games console, their PR has been incredibly arrogant since the success of the PS2, their games are horribly expensive, their system is an amalgamation of unproven technology (which means greater defective units than usual, thus more loss).

All i'm saying is, they should have settled for cutting edge technology, instead of bleeding edge. Launched at a $350-$400 price range, taken out blu-ray and had some humility and they would have been set for dominate round three. However because of these gigantic mistakes on Sony's part, their domination looks more shaky then ever before, sorta parallel to the beginning of the fall of Nintendo as #1.

It would be ironic if Sony becomes N64 era Nintendo this generation.
(1 reply) #35 Croquant on 19 Nov 2006 - 22:23
Wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!

Sorry, just had to. I'm so happy.
#35.1 whYeNQue on 19 Nov 2006 - 22:54
Quote - Croquant said @ #35
Wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!

Sorry, just had to. I'm so happy.


i was gonna comment the exact same thing... oh who cares...

Wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!

cant wait to do all my wii'ing when it comes out in the UK then i can stop holding my bladder... i mean excitement
#36 MrCobra on 19 Nov 2006 - 22:40
I love my Wii.
#37 rajputwarrior on 19 Nov 2006 - 22:54
i love my wiiii (haven't played it yet, effin work)
(1 reply) #38 guylaroche on 19 Nov 2006 - 22:56
Can't to try it
#38.1 +.Vamp on 19 Nov 2006 - 23:17
Aww bless, he's so excited he forgot the word 'wait'
#39 Master Shake on 19 Nov 2006 - 22:59
I hope that they get the third party support and exclusives they deserve.

I hope that they will also teach big companies some humility. Go Nintendo.
#40 ThePitt on 19 Nov 2006 - 23:57
(1 reply) #41 xSuRgEx on 20 Nov 2006 - 00:11
YAWWWN!! boring!
#41.1 MrCobra on 20 Nov 2006 - 01:52
More news worthy than the Piece-o-Sh*t 3.
(6 replies) #42 LTD on 20 Nov 2006 - 00:27
WTF happened to Nintendo ???

I certainly hope this "gameplay" angle will pan out. By the looks of alot of game offerings out there, gameplay is sorely lacking, but it just seems to me that Nintendo once again put themselves in the # 3 position for the next few years.

#42.1 mrk on 20 Nov 2006 - 00:39
crack you smoking are?

Pretty much EVERY single person who has played the Wii and owns one now absolutely loves the new angle at which games are played. Wii sports especially.
#42.2 Ji@nBing on 20 Nov 2006 - 02:15
More like they are putting themselves potentially at #1 or #2. Look at the PS3 launch. Almost all of them went to people Ebaying them, not to people who were actually excited about it and wanted it. Then look at the Wii. Almost everyone who bought it got it for themselves. I work at a big retail store and I have to say there has been a lot more buzz about the Wii than the PS3. Everyone wanted to buy a PS3 to sell, whereas everyone wanted a Wii to take home and play.
#42.3 jessterw on 20 Nov 2006 - 02:18
It's rather amusing that people always seem to point out Nintendo's "#3 position" in the game console market, yet they never stop to consider that it's quite likely Nintendo doesn't mind having held that and higher positions since the release of the NES/Famicom.

Nothing has happened to Nintendo, they are the exact same company as they were before. Their primary goal is to provide a quality game console based on solid technology as well as games that are just downright fun to play. Sure they hit a snag or two here and there, and 3rd party games aren't always up to the same quality as Nintendo's flagship titles, but they have consistently proven themselves in markets across the globe.
#42.4 MaJoR on 20 Nov 2006 - 03:58
"It's rather amusing that people always seem to point out Nintendo's "#3 position" in the game console market, yet they never stop to consider that it's quite likely Nintendo doesn't mind having held that and higher positions since the release of the NES/Famicom."

Incorrect. During the last year Nintendo has had some financial troubles. They had to sell stocks and other business related tricks to avoid bankruptcy. Yes, I said that word. Nintendo was in trouble as number three. This is why they took such a unique design for this gen.

I still hate the name, and the graphics suck (and will REALLY hurt the Wii five years from now), and I'm not the biggest fan of the Wiimote, but, Nintendo is doing the right things while Sony does the right stupidities. However, the consoles JUST came out, so anyone could win. We shall see.
#42.5 chris_kabuki on 20 Nov 2006 - 09:43
Quote -
Incorrect. During the last year Nintendo has had some financial troubles. They had to sell stocks and other business related tricks to avoid bankruptcy.


So which is it... are you a Sony fan boy or a Microsoft fan boy? Or perhaps you have trouble reading and understanding financial reports?

Here is the link to their annual report: http://www.nintendo.com/corp/report/06AnnualReport.pdf
Please go ahead and show us all some proof of the FUD you've been spreading! With the DS selling like hotcakes (unlike the PSP - the joke that it is) Nintendo have been doing just fine and unlike Sony and Microsoft, they don't have to lose money on the console just to try and build up some market share.
#42.6 Xavien on 20 Nov 2006 - 23:21
Quote - MaJoR said @ #42.4
"It's rather amusing that people always seem to point out Nintendo's "#3 position" in the game console market, yet they never stop to consider that it's quite likely Nintendo doesn't mind having held that and higher positions since the release of the NES/Famicom."

Incorrect. During the last year Nintendo has had some financial troubles. They had to sell stocks and other business related tricks to avoid bankruptcy. Yes, I said that word. Nintendo was in trouble as number three. This is why they took such a unique design for this gen.

I still hate the name, and the graphics suck (and will REALLY hurt the Wii five years from now), and I'm not the biggest fan of the Wiimote, but, Nintendo is doing the right things while Sony does the right stupidities. However, the consoles JUST came out, so anyone could win. We shall see.


Incorrect, currently Nintendo has earnt more profits on N64, DS and GCN then PS1, PS2, Xbox and Xbox 360 combined (about 4-5 fold infact). Nintendo is far far from bankruptcy and infact Sony as a company on the whole is the company in the worst financial state. Nintendo as a company has also earned far more profit then Sony over the past 5 years, even with the successful PS2 and PSX.

Geez, its like fox news
(4 replies) #43 coolvi on 20 Nov 2006 - 00:42
I expect to see a few lawsuits launched by players who injure themselves during gameplay. I mean, if you aren't equipped with some degree of athleticism (i.e. body balancing and hand-eye co-ordination), don't engage yourselves in some of the games which require extreme movements or you should at least make sure there's enough open space. And, don't trust your kids alone to these units, if you have any. Otherwise, good job!
#43.1 mrk on 20 Nov 2006 - 01:41
what? heh. That's like saying DO NOT LET YOUR KIDS RIDE A BIKE IN OUTSIDE FOLKS. It's silly.
#43.2 MaJoR on 20 Nov 2006 - 04:01
"what? heh. That's like saying DO NOT LET YOUR KIDS RIDE A BIKE IN OUTSIDE FOLKS. It's silly."

Some idiot somewhere will do it. I assure you. Unless Nintendo was smart enough to put a warning label.
#43.3 +XP-RTM on 20 Nov 2006 - 04:19
Quote - MaJoR said @ #43.2
"what? heh. That's like saying DO NOT LET YOUR KIDS RIDE A BIKE IN OUTSIDE FOLKS. It's silly."

Some idiot somewhere will do it. I assure you. Unless Nintendo was smart enough to put a warning label.


actually when you play the sports game it tells you to be sure theres nothing on the way
#43.4 ThaCrip on 20 Nov 2006 - 07:09
@ coolvi ... i have a feeling your probably right ... but if i was a judge i would go tell the person who sued nintendo to fo f*** themselfs cause this falls under "common sence" , so if u get hurt it's your own damn fault! NO ONE elses

i cant belive the stuff people sue for nowadays... and the funny thing is sometimes they actually win on stupid cases like this... the judges gotta be insane to allow cases in court like this... ill bet alot of this crap started from lawyers just trying to line there pockets not caring whats common sence or not.
#44 Primetime2006 on 20 Nov 2006 - 01:12
Awesome console and glad to play the good ol' favorites of the past as well.

Can't get bored of this thing very fast.


#45 Grieves on 20 Nov 2006 - 03:16
I want a black one.
#46 +Lexcyn on 20 Nov 2006 - 03:37
Got one after waiting in line for 12 hours. It's really awesome. Still stuck on the first level of Zelda though.
(1 reply) #47 chulomixed on 20 Nov 2006 - 04:20
Did they ever think that the reason there was no riots, robberies, muggins, deaths, because unlike Sony, Nintendo actually knows how to release a system with plenty to go around so everyone can get one.
#47.1 wicker_man on 20 Nov 2006 - 08:45
Quote - chulomixed said @ #47
Did they ever think that the reason there was no riots, robberies, muggins, deaths, because unlike Sony, Nintendo actually knows how to release a system with plenty to go around so everyone can get one.

Amen to that.

When would black be available? Any news on that?
#48 CheeseCow on 20 Nov 2006 - 08:16
Woohoo!
(2 replies) #49 ShiZZa on 20 Nov 2006 - 08:35
Quote - ThaCrip said @ #25.4
@ snappyfool ... he's (zixyon) right it is the 3rd generation of console if your counting from the 3D era which i would.... from Nintendo64 to now it is the 3rd generation console.


Actualy not to beat a dead dog but it would be there 4th Gen if your counting consoles. SNES had the optional cart chip called FX. It was one of the cool thing you could do with a cart. And if you want to count virtual boy advanced its there 5th gen system. That system was a flop but i feel it was a test engine / resolve some lost R&D for the N64. Lets play games in Wireframe mode woot.
#49.1 ThaCrip on 20 Nov 2006 - 13:51
bottom line though is SNES is a "2D" console so i dont count that.... and virtual boy is more or less handheld stuff if u ask me, as it aint a "real" console as it never pluged into the tv , right? ... so thats why i consider wii a 3rd generation console (n64 - gamecube - and now the WII)
#49.2 Treefrog on 22 Nov 2006 - 05:43
Geeze people, don't make it so hard. A console is a gaming machine that plugs into your tv. Each new one that is released is another generation of console. Start with N's first one and count from there to get the N generation.. not counting because it's "not 3d" is lame, pure and simple.

In the greater scheme of things, all current consoles are actually 7th generation, regardless of make.
Read more about it.

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(1 reply) #50 pixels on 20 Nov 2006 - 09:35
I love my Wii.
#50.1 nvme on 20 Nov 2006 - 11:23
i do too

edit: err.. my wii that is
#51 badblood on 20 Nov 2006 - 11:44
My wife has it preordered from Game as my Christmas present. I'll have to wait till December 25th to play it, but it'll give me a chance to buy an extra wiimote and numbchuck thingee, as well as a couple of extra games (Zelda, yeeeeoo).

I have spoke to a lot of the staff in Game stores (mostly cos I know them, drink with them) and they are all saying the buzz is centering around the Wii simply for the different way to play the games.

One thing that strikes me as annoying though, has anyone heard the retail value of the PS3 games?! I have heard through Game that they are going to to be £60-£70. I remember the days games were that price, it was the days of the NES and the best of the best games on release were £50-£60 (Megaman II being one that stands out). I may not be 10 anymore, subsequently earning an okay wage. But I'll be f*cked if £60 of my wage was to go on 1 game for the PS3. I am interested in the PS3, but the way Sony has made themselves look to me is disgusting (I shall remind the Neowin massive of Lik-Sang). They may be losing money with the PS3, that's their problem, but don't sugar coat it by charging too much for a new console and telling people, "but we're losing money too" even though you have a record company, film studios and countless other gadgets to fall back on profitability wise. Sony you are worth more that the average Joe Blogs/John Doe, don't treat us as an equal to you from your financial standing.

#52 Galley on 20 Nov 2006 - 13:14
I arrived at Circuit City in Greenville, SC at 6:20 a.m. and
was surprised to see only four people in line. At 8:15 they handed
out vouchers for their 19 Wiis. At that time there were only 25
people there. WTF?
#53 +Dakkaroth on 20 Nov 2006 - 16:11
lol, eBay tards got screwed. You can find the Wii for an average of $350 with a game. So lets do the math:

Console: $250
Game: $50
Tax & eBay fee as well as free shipping: $??

I don't think people who planned to sell their Wii got very much for their money. PS3 has gone down from $2,500 average to about $1,500 right now. Still pretty decent profit if you plan on reselling it. I just think it's funny how the people who thought they'd make money selling their Wii's. Maybe $20-150 profit is not worth it if you ask me.
#54 ictus-letalis on 20 Nov 2006 - 21:17
Here in Monterrey Mexico some retailers sold the Wii before than the U.S. I saw it in November 18 at 3:00 pm. I dunno why.
#55 thornz0 on 21 Nov 2006 - 01:34
4x time as many released as the ps3 on launch day and I still couldnt find one anywhere
#56 RAID 0 on 21 Nov 2006 - 04:35
It's been YEARS since I've owned a console system.. but Nintendo has my respect. If I was to buy one.. it would be the Wii. The titles aren't as good or popular as the 360 or PS2 or PS3... but the hardware has always had a "quality" feel to it. I'd really like to try it out. I'll wait till the price drops a bit, seeing as I'm more of a PC gamer now.

I really doubt the Wii will have the hardware trouble that Sony has had in the past, and with a MUCH lower price tag.. I can see how this is a attractive buy for many console gamers. ROCK ON NINTENDO!

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