Who's still playing their Wii?

[TR0N]

O my Wii will be getting lots of play soon, THE LAST STORY comes out in Aug ......

If xseed get's it out by augest for the u.s it was supose to come out here months ago,then the game keeps getting pushed back shesh !!!

Yea I know its been driving me buts. But its preordered and I'm ready for part 2. My fear is Pandoras Tower gonna come out for WiiU.

Pandora's Tower came out in europe months ago but it sold poorly,so i doubt it will have a u.s release.I'm just concern with the last story and i hope it makes it this month.

[Robknoxious1]

In response to the thread title - I'm still playing on the Wii. I came LTTP to this generation. I've been a gamer since the days of the Atari 2600 but mainly stopped playing (except on rare occasions) from about 2001 to 2009 while my kids were young. I have a Wii and an Xbox 360 now but the Wii gets a lot more use by me and the rest of the family.

Right now I'm waiting on my pre-order of The Last Story and I just recently picked up Xenoblade which I'm loving. My youngest daughter loves it too but her attention span on games is kinda short. A few weeks ago she was crazy about Metroid Prime 3 but only got maybe 10% complete before moving on to some kids online game.

When I can't get to the TV I'm playing through my old copy of Dragon Slayer on my laptop.

[meka]

What's a Wii? Nintendo have been going downhill as a company since the SNES.

[wilykat]

I think it's later than SNES. ;)  N64 with OoT and MM were pretty good.

[Robknoxious1]

What's a Wii? Nintendo have been going downhill as a company since the SNES.

Well it was the sales leader this gen by a pretty large margin. And as far as the company goes they probably made more profit on just the balance board for Wii Fit than MS made off of Xbox, Xbox 360 and Kinect combined. Before I here "fanboy" screamed I own a 360 and a PS2.

Really if you're a fan of Nintendo's games there was probably more to love off Wii this gen than any other previous console (don't forget the Virtual Console and GameCube compatibility).

[meka]

Wii is the most profitable console of this gen is because there are a lot more "casual" gamers than "hardcore". The 3DS is a gimmick that was first tried in the 80s with the NES and SMS. Wii Fit is not a game and the virtual console is not the real thing, the original xbox can play all those games if you like emulators.

[Robknoxious1]

It's well known that the "casual" gamer was the key to Wii's success and profitability. I mentioned the balance board to simply illustrate how much $$$ Nintendo made compared to the other consoles this gen. A comment was made about Nintendo going downhill as a company. While the reference probably was aimed at the content more than the profitability, you can't deliver any content if you are out of business. A Turbografx site should know this better than most.

As far as content, there were plenty of quality Nintendo titles on the Wii (if you like Mario, Kirby, Zelda and Donkey Kong. Not everyone does.) Still does my Xbox 360 have more hardcore titles than my Wii. Yup. I still end up playing the Wii more though. Heck recently I've been playing my TG-16 more than 360. Go figure.

As far as the 3DS it may be a gimmick but Vita is not doing well whatever reason.

[meka]

I'm only interested in the games, and when I compare the games that came out after the SNES to before I much prefer the latter, but your right that it you can not make the consumer happy then your stuffed.

[motdelbourt]

I never bought a PS3/360, but I have a ton of Wii games, and I'm only a few hours into Xenoblade Chronicles.

I'd have to admit there are some good PS3/360 games, but not the popular ones. It's all generic sepia toned FPS. Or they throw in a few fantasy elements and call it an RPG.

[esteban]

I still haven't delved into the Wii library much, but jlued created a thread in the last year or two detailing TONS of promising games on the Wii.

Where's that link?

The crap:quality ratio is bad on ALL CONSOLES, as far as I'm concerned. This doesn't mean the Wii doesn't offer a bunch of compelling games. Of course, if you are primarily interested in specific genres/trends (FPS), then I can see why the Xbox360/PS3 libraries are more compelling.

[jlued686]

I still haven't delved into the Wii library much, but jlued created a thread in the last year or two detailing TONS of promising games on the Wii.

Where's that link?

It's on the first page of this thread.

[esteban]

I still haven't delved into the Wii library much, but jlued created a thread in the last year or two detailing TONS of promising games on the Wii.

Where's that link?

It's on the first page of this thread.

Ha! Awesome

[TR0N]

I still haven't delved into the Wii library much, but jlued created a thread in the last year or two detailing TONS of promising games on the Wii.

Where's that link?

It's on the first page of this thread.

Ha! Awesome

Far as promising wii games go the last story is due this month  

It also feature a online multiplayer mode but only for the boss battles.

[reno5]

Wii are not playing the Wii anymore...

too many old school games to play on the real hardware and too little time. So I stick on my TG16 - PC Engine games for now

[blueraven]

I gave it back to a friend and told him that it never left the box.

[CGQuarterly]

My Wii is just used for Netflix and Hulu at this point.  I never did download any VC games for it.

Chris

[8bitForLife]

i just beat xenoblade and i got most of the turbografx library on it but i just dont use it that much anymore and i think i have most of the decent none shovelware on it.

[Robknoxious1]

I gave it back to a friend and told him that it never left the box.

You know it's a little known fact that a person could get a lot more enjoyment out of a console once it's removed from the box and connected to a TV. There are plenty of truly great games for the Wii that could be enjoyed after this is accomplished.

Was there also a lot of junk? Yeah. Tell me one system that had a large software library that didn't. Was the Wii trash to treasure ratio worse than other systems. Probably yes because of larger than average amount of "casual" gamers. Still there's this thing called the internet. Use it and just grab the great stuff.

[blueraven]

You know it's a little known fact that a person could get a lot more enjoyment out of a console once it's removed from the box and connected to a TV.

I can't detect any sarcasm in that sentence.

There are plenty of truly great games for the Wii that could be enjoyed after this is accomplished.

I'd rather just play my Duo, the games for the Wii itself were mostly trash. It really pissed me off that I needed a disc to access Netflix, and the "virtual store" where you can download old games is a complete scam to charge extra money to the people who don't frequent forums like these.

Was there also a lot of junk? Yeah. Tell me one system that had a large software library that didn't.

The Neo-Geo imo. Although I'm not going to sell my car to buy one.

Was the Wii trash to treasure ratio worse than other systems. Probably yes because of larger than average amount of "casual" gamers.

The Turbo/Pc Engine has the least ratio of shit to good games. That's why we're on this forum.

Still there's this thing called the internet. Use it and just grab the great stuff. 

I have heard of and used this internet. To talk shit about the Wii.

[esteban]

You know it's a little known fact that a person could get a lot more enjoyment out of a console once it's removed from the box and connected to a TV.

I can't detect any sarcasm in that sentence.

There are plenty of truly great games for the Wii that could be enjoyed after this is accomplished.

I'd rather just play my Duo, the games for the Wii itself were mostly trash. It really pissed me off that I needed a disc to access Netflix, and the "virtual store" where you can download old games is a complete scam to charge extra money to the people who don't frequent forums like these.

Was there also a lot of junk? Yeah. Tell me one system that had a large software library that didn't.

The Neo-Geo imo. Although I'm not going to sell my car to buy one.

Was the Wii trash to treasure ratio worse than other systems. Probably yes because of larger than average amount of "casual" gamers.

The Turbo/Pc Engine has the least ratio of shit to good games. That's why we're on this forum.

Still there's this thing called the internet. Use it and just grab the great stuff. 

I have heard of and used this internet. To talk shit about the Wii.

In the effort to achieve peace, love and harmony:

Wii's "Netflix on a disc" was a work-around due to contractual issues. It was less-than-ideal, but the alternative would have been to WAIT EVEN LONGER before Netflix was available on Wii.

[blueraven]

We might have evolved into a new species before that would have happened. 

[Robknoxious1]

You know it's a little known fact that a person could get a lot more enjoyment out of a console once it's removed from the box and connected to a TV.

I can't detect any sarcasm in that sentence.

Well maybe just a little.

There are plenty of truly great games for the Wii that could be enjoyed after this is accomplished.

I'd rather just play my Duo

That's cool. I'm playing Dragon Slayer today and have been for a couple weeks when I have time. I also play Xenoblade when I can get to the TV.

the games for the Wii itself were mostly trash. It really pissed me off that I needed a disc to access Netflix, and the "virtual store" where you can download old games is a complete scam to charge extra money to the people who don't frequent forums like these.

Answering in order: Yeah. A lotta shovelware on Wii but that in no way makes the great games that was available less great. I use my Blu Ray player for Netflix but would rather use a disc on my Wii than have to pay for a gold account like my fellow Xbox 360 owners (just an example). As for the VC being a scam I would just say that while I'm not against emulators (I use one to play my old TG-16 CD's on my lap top) I don't think you can label the VC a scam for letting the legal copyright holder sell their games to those that would rather buy them for reasons of their own.

Was there also a lot of junk? Yeah. Tell me one system that had a large software library that didn't.

The Neo-Geo imo. Although I'm not going to sell my car to buy one.

Fair enough though like you point out it was an expensive and comparatively niche console.

Look in the end people are gonna love and hate what they choose. They like something because they want to and the hate something because they want to. Most won't change their minds no matter what. They'd rather miss out on the stuff they might like than quit hating on it. Human Nature.

[blueraven]

Look in the end people are gonna love and hate what they choose. They like something because they want to and the hate something because they want to. Most won't change their minds no matter what. They'd rather miss out on the stuff they might like than quit hating on it. Human Nature.

True that.

[bob]

I have 2 PC Engine Games

Dracula X
Street Fighter 2 Champion Edition

I have played Street Fighter 2 Champion Edition

I picked up Cursed Mountain the other day, so yeah, I still play my Wii from time to time.  I bought Zelda Skyward Sword....and ehhhh.....just cant get into it... I wish they had included the ability to choose normal controls instead of being forced to look like a jack-ass playing it.  Not everyone wants to be forced to use motion controls.  Its nice and all, but it is a shame that Nintendo did not think about all the players when they made a Zelda game...

How is cursed mountain?

[JoshTurboTrollX]

Played a little Mario Bros Wii with my youngins' this past weekend.  It still has some life left in it.  Pretty great time.

BTW- For those with Netflix and a Wii, the newest Netflix update doesn't need the disc anymore.  And it's pretty excellent with some nice features.... Still doesn't beat out having it built into the TV, but it's pretty nice to have in a kids room. 

[blueraven]

BTW- For those with Netflix and a Wii, the newest Netflix update doesn't need the disc anymore. 

Sweet.

[Robknoxious1]

Well I can start Xenoblade in earnest now that I've finished Dragon Slayer (again). Also still waiting for The Last Story to arrive from Amazon. Would've had it already from GS but I had some credit at Amazon so I pre-ordered there.

[munchiaz]

I will be starting The last story tomorrow. I also played Rayman origin with my g/f tonight. That game is awesome

[SignOfZeta]

BTW- For those with Netflix and a Wii, the newest Netflix update doesn't need the disc anymore. 

Sweet.

None of the updates need the CD. You can't update CDs. The first update was "you no longer need the CD". The most recent updated added a kids version of Netflix.

As for Netflix built into TVs, in all seriousness its probably better that you have it for a console or an Apple TV or something. All hardware eventually gets abandoned. Which do you think is going to get left out of the next Netflix update, the PS3 with its 63 million users or some random model of TV that only 10,000 people ever owned?

As for all the bullshit with people showing us their hardcore gamer badge by saying they hate the Wii so much they never turn it on...just give it a rest, seriously. That's one very worn out cliche at this point. There are H@rd3C0R3 mofos on every forum of the internet giving the same tired shit. We get it, now please shut up.

Last month my girlfriend and I beat New Super Mario Bros co-op for the second time, so I guess I'm still playing it.

[CPTRAVE]

I use the Wii mainly for Netflix.

[munchiaz]

Played the The Last Story for 5 hours straight today. So far i really like it. The battle system is a lil chaotic. But not to crazy, and if u turn off auto attack its even better

[JoshTurboTrollX]

BTW- For those with Netflix and a Wii, the newest Netflix update doesn't need the disc anymore. 

Sweet.

None of the updates need the CD. You can't update CDs. The first update was "you no longer need the CD". The most recent updated added a kids version of Netflix.

I guess that's what I meant.  It was a Wii-update a while back that said you no longer need a disc to play netflix.  Woo.

[Robknoxious1]

Operation Rainfall nails the Trifecta with the announcement that Pandora's Tower, the third of the three titles that OR was trying to get released in North America is going to released this Spring by XSEED.

Good for them and good for Wii owners. The other two games were brilliant.

[TheClash603]

Operation Rainfall nails the Trifecta with the announcement that Pandora's Tower, the third of the three titles that OR was trying to get released in North America is going to released this Spring by XSEED.

Good for them and good for Wii owners. The other two games were brilliant.

I decided the other day I would pick up Xenosaga, only to find out that a game less than a year old is already sold out in stores and nearly $100 on ebay.  Lame.

[munchiaz]

Operation Rainfall nails the Trifecta with the announcement that Pandora's Tower, the third of the three titles that OR was trying to get released in North America is going to released this Spring by XSEED.

Good for them and good for Wii owners. The other two games were brilliant.

I decided the other day I would pick up Xenosaga, only to find out that a game less than a year old is already sold out in stores and nearly $100 on ebay.  Lame.

Yup, Xenoblade is already a hard to find game. I actually saw a copy of it today at a gamestop. Might want to check your local ones. Also I just finished playing Muramasa a week ago. The game was so awesome. I did both Kisuke and Momohime's story. I prefer Momo's story to Kisuke. The game is also beautiful. If you have a week def pick up this hidden gem

[Bernie]

Im actually playing the Sega CD version of Lunar: Eternal Blue on my Wii right now.    Gotta love the homebrew side of the Wii.

[DragonmasterDan]

Yup, Xenoblade is already a hard to find game. I actually saw a copy of it today at a gamestop. Might want to check your local ones.

It actually sold over 350,000 copies in the US. For a game that had to be prodded to be published it sold very well and there's a lot of copies in circulation. http://www.vgchartz.com/game/42966/xenoblade-chronicles/USA/

[munchiaz]

Yup, Xenoblade is already a hard to find game. I actually saw a copy of it today at a gamestop. Might want to check your local ones.

It actually sold over 350,000 copies in the US. For a game that had to be prodded to be published it sold very well and there's a lot of copies in circulation. http://www.vgchartz.com/game/42966/xenoblade-chronicles/USA/

Thats good to hear. So it seems like there may just be a good amount of ppl holding on to their copies

[Burnt Lasagna]

Operation Rainfall nails the Trifecta with the announcement that Pandora's Tower, the third of the three titles that OR was trying to get released in North America is going to released this Spring by XSEED.

Love the premise to this game. Looking forward to its release!
Now the only things still stuck in Europe are Project Zero 2: Wii Edition and Another Code R.

[bob]

Played buck hunter on the wii today

[TR0N]

Played buck hunter on the wii today

Talk about shovelware 

[bob]

Come on now!  The actual buck hunter is pretty good with a group. I got it set up on a 100" screen with projector. It's fun.

[futureman2000]

I played Dr. Mario online, need to work on my chops.

[TR0N]

Come on now!  The actual buck hunter is pretty good with a group. I got it set up on a 100" screen with projector. It's fun.

Well i don't find shooting deer for a lightgun game to be fun at all.Give me hotd or some thing else instead.Right now,i'm waiting for (pandoras tower) to come out it was set for march but now it's april 
http://www.amazon.com/Pandoras-Tower-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B00B2QL2Y4

[bob]

House of dead overkill is another good one.

[munchiaz]

Come on now!  The actual buck hunter is pretty good with a group. I got it set up on a 100" screen with projector. It's fun.

Well i don't find shooting deer for a lightgun game to be fun at all.Give me hotd or some thing else instead.Right now,i'm waiting for (pandoras tower) to come out it was set for march but now it's april 
http://www.amazon.com/Pandoras-Tower-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B00B2QL2Y4

Aww yeah Pandora's tower. it sucks it was delayed, but im not to upset, with monster hunter and lego city undercover coming out next week

[TR0N]

Come on now!  The actual buck hunter is pretty good with a group. I got it set up on a 100" screen with projector. It's fun.

Well i don't find shooting deer for a lightgun game to be fun at all.Give me hotd or some thing else instead.Right now,i'm waiting for (pandoras tower) to come out it was set for march but now it's april 
http://www.amazon.com/Pandoras-Tower-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B00B2QL2Y4

Aww yeah Pandora's tower. it sucks it was delayed, but im not to upset, with monster hunter and lego city undercover coming out next week

I just hope it doesn't get delayed again still i was able to buy other games because of it.

[KnightWarrior]

I got WiiMednafen for my Turbo Games

WiiEngine sucks

[yoyo]

I bought a wii not long after its launch... I wore that thing out the first year or so, but nowadays... its been probably 6 months since I fired it up and that was to play a gamecube game...

I'm right there with ya, I haven't even touched mine in ages. I do have a few TG games on it, Bomberman '93, Neutopia, Dragon Spirit and a couple of others, but I just don't really bother with the actual Wii anymore.

[RoyVegas]

I'm right there with ya, I haven't even touched mine in ages.

I surprised my kids with one right after launch.  I took the day off just to scour the town and find one for them.  Managed to stop at a Best Buy right as the truck pulled in with some.  Hooked it up and left it running for the kids to see when they walked in the door from school.  They loved it for about a few months then never turned it on again.  It sat until my mom (shes in her 60s) saw it and wanted to try Wii Fit, so I gave it to her.  Took it over her house, showed her how to work it and it's never been turned on again since then. It's been YEARS since it's been turned on.  Maybe I'll give her a call and see if she's still using it... lol