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cbrain
Dec 31, 2006, 07:36 AM
Hi there.

I am thinking of buying a wii and I would like to know how much there cost in the UK.

Thanks.


psychofreak
Dec 31, 2006, 07:42 AM
£180 from HMV. Google is easier than postin!
Dagless
Dec 31, 2006, 07:57 AM
Good luck in finding one too :p
cbrain
Dec 31, 2006, 09:09 AM
Thanks!

Yes, it will probably be difficult...
combatcolin
Dec 31, 2006, 11:38 AM
20p in some of the places in London.

:p
cbrain
Dec 31, 2006, 04:12 PM
What comes with the wii?
zap2
Dec 31, 2006, 04:17 PM
1 Wii Remote
1 Nunchuck
Wii
Composite Cables
Power Cord
Sensor Bar
Stand for Sensor Bar
Stand for Wii
and assuming your outside of Japan then Wii Sports


Also google/wikipedia can answer all these questions fast then the forums(if you know now to search)
cbrain
Dec 31, 2006, 04:47 PM
Reading wikipedia I understand that the "Sensor Bar" is what picks up the signal from the "Wiimote". Can the wii on it's own be used to pick up sgnals from the 'Wiimote" or do you have to use the sensor bar all the time?
unsanity
Dec 31, 2006, 04:58 PM
The sensor bar has two IR transmitters that help the Wiimote know where it is. Then the Wiimote gives the Wii that information, along with all the motion stuff and normal button presses. So, yes, you do need it (or any other IR transmitters) for all the pointing/aiming stuff.
cbrain
Dec 31, 2006, 05:02 PM
Is the sensor bar annoyng to setup and keep in place?

Thanks.
unsanity
Dec 31, 2006, 05:25 PM
It comes with a stand, and some adhesive stuff, or you can set it on something. Personally I just stuck it on top of my TV between it and my DVD player and it works perfectly.

It depends on your setup but as long as you don't have a front projection it should be easy.
Mac'Mo
Dec 31, 2006, 05:34 PM
it costs 250USD but in pounds its not the equivalent because its a known fact that video game companies screw europe and offer it for like 250pounds/euro
cbrain
Dec 31, 2006, 05:39 PM
It comes with a stand, and some adhesive stuff, or you can set it on something. Personally I just stuck it on top of my TV between it and my DVD player and it works perfectly.

It depends on your setup but as long as you don't have a front projection it should be easy.

So it should work fine if I stand it on the top of a CRT television then?
GFLPraxis
Dec 31, 2006, 05:50 PM
It's really easy. Sit the sensor bar on top of your TV, or underneath it, or stick it to something, or put it on the stand.

EDIT:

So it should work fine if I stand it on the top of a CRT television then?

Yup.
Dagless
Dec 31, 2006, 07:14 PM
it costs 250USD but in pounds its not the equivalent because its a known fact that video game companies screw europe and offer it for like 250pounds/euro

Everyone does. Inflation, VAT, whatever the reason. plus things like HDTV's seem to be ridiculously expensive compared to same resolution monitors etc, simply because of the HDTV moniker.

Everything costs more, but wages are higher on the whole.
MacRumorUser
Jan 1, 2007, 04:03 AM
What comes with the wii?

Is this a quiz ? my answers then

a number 2 ? :eek:
A strong smell ?

Are we getting close..... :)
cbrain
Jan 1, 2007, 04:20 AM
Is this a quiz ? my answers then

a number 2 ? :eek:
A strong smell ?

Are we getting close..... :)

No it's not a quiz. ;)