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ghall
Jan 4, 2007, 02:56 PM
....I need a good game for it (besides Zelda, I already have the GC version). Sure, Wii Sports is fun, but I can imagine that it could get really boring after a while. Any good games that make good use of the Wiimote? Also, are ay of the Virtual Console games any good?


themanfromvlad
Jan 4, 2007, 03:01 PM
I love Rayman, Trauma Centre, and Excite Truck, in that order of preference.
ghall
Jan 4, 2007, 03:03 PM
I love Rayman, Trauma Centre, and Excite Truck, in that order of preference.

Trauma Center looks like an interesting concept, but it didn't look any good to me. Is it really worth the money?
barr08
Jan 4, 2007, 03:05 PM
There are a whole bunch of awesome gamecube titles out there. They may not use the wiimote, but they are still fun.

Some of my favorites are Resident Evil 4, Super Mario Sunshine, Zelda: Wind Waker, and of course, my all time favorite game, Super Smash Bros. Melee. Make sure you buy a wavebird to play these though, as I personally think the classic controller is kind of "wii-k" (weak, get it?).
devilot
Jan 4, 2007, 03:05 PM
Is it really worth the money?Isn't that sort of the inherent problem w/ asking strangers what sorts of games they like? Just because x people like a game, doesn't mean you necessarily will.

You could try renting it, right?

I'm not much of a gamer and I just got the Wii... but I got a huge kick out of Wii Sports' boxing and I just started playing Rayman's RR. :D I found myself giggling aloud to myself at some of the games. Definitely seems to be worth my money thus far.
MattyMac
Jan 4, 2007, 03:07 PM
I really like Excite Truck.
gloss
Jan 4, 2007, 03:09 PM
Trauma Center is good fun. Kind of a wonky J-Drama version of Operation. Raving Rabbids is also a good time, albeit one that's more geared toward multiplayer. I've heard very good things about Elebits.
ghall
Jan 4, 2007, 03:09 PM
There are a whole bunch of awesome gamecube titles out there. They may not use the wiimote, but they are still fun.


I actually have several GameCube games. Love every single one, which is why I'm glad the Wii is backwards compatible with GameCube discs. I just would like some games designed for the Wii. I guess that's the problem with consoles when they first come out. There aren't many good games for them.
ghall
Jan 4, 2007, 03:10 PM
I really like Excite Truck.

Yeah, it looks like a pretty cool game. That's definitaly on my list for future game purchases.
seenew
Jan 4, 2007, 03:20 PM
Excite Truck. I was hesitant, but now that I own it, I LOVE it. The speed, the speed, the speed! As close to F-Zero GX as you can get so far on the Wii, boost, boost, boost!
GOD. So fun.
ghall
Jan 4, 2007, 03:23 PM
Is Call of Duty 3 any good?
steamboat26
Jan 4, 2007, 03:31 PM
I played COD3 on the wii, its decent, the graphics are pretty good, but the lack of any sort of multiplayer really hinders the potential.

On a side note:
Does anyone know when nintendo plans to launch online play?
LethalWolfe
Jan 4, 2007, 03:34 PM
I think Trauma Center: Second Opinion (the Wii version) is a lot of fun. And w/it's three difficult settings it can be less frustrating than the DS version which is pretty hard at times.


Lethal
Mac'Mo
Jan 4, 2007, 03:35 PM
rayman and i hrd SUPER MONKEY BALL is really fun
blueflame
Jan 4, 2007, 03:43 PM
anyone wanna trade wii red steel for wii trauma center?
Andreas
phungy
Jan 4, 2007, 04:00 PM
Just curious, have you tried Mario Kart on the Wii? Do the motion sensor affect the driving?
therevolution
Jan 4, 2007, 04:11 PM
Just curious, have you tried Mario Kart on the Wii? Do the motion sensor affect the driving?

There is no Mario Kart for Wii yet...

GameCube games don't work with the Wii controller, so if you're referring to Mario Kart: Double Dash, the answer is obviously no.
CubeHacker
Jan 4, 2007, 04:16 PM
Just curious, have you tried Mario Kart on the Wii? Do the motion sensor affect the driving?

Mario Kart has not even been announced for the Wii, let alone released. If you're referring to Mario Kart Double Dash for the GC, then it MUST be played with the GC controller. The Wiimote is automatically disabled in GC compatibility mode.
phungy
Jan 4, 2007, 04:16 PM
You can't download Mario Kart 64? :(
aidanpendragon
Jan 4, 2007, 04:20 PM
....I need a good game for it (besides Zelda, I already have the GC version). Sure, Wii Sports is fun, but I can imagine that it could get really boring after a while. Any good games that make good use of the Wiimote? Also, are ay of the Virtual Console games any good?

Yeah, what DO you like? I'm loving the DBZ game right now, just because - early frustrations aside - it's pretty immersive with the special moves. But a prerequisite for that is liking DBZ to some degree. Hope to have an opinion on Elebits soon. And, Wario Ware is out in 2 weeks, which should be a must-have for anyone.
AJ Muni
Jan 4, 2007, 05:05 PM
You can't download Mario Kart 64? :(

Not yet..;)
GFLPraxis
Jan 4, 2007, 05:05 PM
You can't download Mario Kart 64? :(

Not yet. :)
MacRumorUser
Jan 4, 2007, 05:13 PM
Not yet..;)

Not yet. :)

Both at posted at same time and both near enough identical. You freaks ;) :D
ghall
Jan 5, 2007, 12:07 PM
Quick question. Can you use an SD card as extra storage space for save games? How much can the Wii hold by itself?
ClassicFitness
Jan 5, 2007, 10:44 PM
Beside Zelda, go for Call of Duty 3 or Red Steel.
Foxglove9
Jan 5, 2007, 11:02 PM
Quick question. Can you use an SD card as extra storage space for save games? How much can the Wii hold by itself?

I just read an article that the Wii has 512 MB of data for storage, which isn't much. The SD cards can be used for storage but you can't load your games from a card. You have to load them onto the system first then load them.

Not sure how true this all is since I haven't been able to go online with my Wii yet.

Reference Article (http://popculture.wylfwt.com/content/view/866/297/)
zane
Jan 5, 2007, 11:09 PM
i have played most of the wii games that are out and my 4 favorites are call of duty excite truck trauma center and monkey ball.
e˛Studios
Jan 5, 2007, 11:17 PM
I just read an article that the Wii has 512 MB of data for storage, which isn't much. The SD cards can be used for storage but you can't load your games from a card. You have to load them onto the system first then load them.

Not sure how true this all is since I haven't been able to go online with my Wii yet.

Reference Article (http://popculture.wylfwt.com/content/view/866/297/)

For now the Wii will only use game saves and VC games in the main system memory. You can copy the VC games and save games to the SD card for "just in case". Hopefully Nintendo will release a update that will allow you to use the SD storage just like the system memory, but for now you cannot.

The only game that i can't copy the save game file is Elebits.

Madden 07 is a must buy for the Wii if you are in to Football games.

Elebits is awesome and very fun to play as well as visually pretty well done for a Wii game (Cheesy Cut Scenes), Red Steel is better than the reviews say, Rayman is absolutely hilarious but only runs in 480i, Super Monkey Ball was fun and challenging the mini games are awesome, Excite Truck is hours of fun and you can use music from you SD card in exchange for the standard soundtrack. And everyone knows about Zelda & Wii Sports :D

I can't speak on many other games as i just went through my collection.

Enjoy your Wii :)

Ed
ericsthename
Jan 6, 2007, 12:36 AM
not to hijack on this thread or anything but I have a comment with regards to the "wii but...." subject:


I tried one out today - I've been looking for one casually since they came out but have yet to buy one. I played excite truck for a bit and I was wondering if the controls are always that touchy? I didn't find it difficult to pick up on the controls, but I found them a bit disconnected in feel. It was fun though, I went to EB games while my GF was shopping with the ladies, and she came in to give it a go. She says she likes the Wii best of the consoles (the ps3 is too big and ugly, the 360 is only fun if we play zuma or other live arcade games).

Basically I'm wondering if the Wii's system will stand the test of time with a VARIETY of games...
Jakk
Jan 6, 2007, 08:53 AM
Wait for Wario: Smooth Move

It's a great game. (micro game ;) )

Release date: Jan 16 :cool:
Dagless
Jan 6, 2007, 09:24 AM
I'm getting Warioware on the 12th. Can't friggin wait :D
ghall
Jan 6, 2007, 10:43 AM
Hey everyone! Just got back fro GameStop and got Call of Duty 3. Looks like a cool game, I'm still getting used to it though. :D
MacRumorUser
Jan 6, 2007, 01:24 PM
I'm 68% complete on Rayman and bored sensless.

It gets really old fast, and the hub / arena is really repetative and becoming annoying.

I'm trying to complete it so I can trade it in next week, but its becoming a frightful chore.
gloss
Jan 6, 2007, 01:29 PM
I'm 68% complete on Rayman and bored sensless.

It gets really old fast, and the hub / arena is really repetative and becoming annoying.

I'm trying to complete it so I can trade it in next week, but its becoming a frightful chore.

It's best as multiplayer. Watching your friends screwing up because you keep making them laugh is great.
MacRumorUser
Jan 6, 2007, 01:33 PM
It's best as multiplayer. Watching your friends screwing up because you keep making them laugh is great.

Yeah I bought it for multiplayer (along with monkeyball) but...

unfortunetly it doesnt have the draw/charm to non gamers like wii sports does so others in my household wont play it with me, it's a case of -- "cant we play bowling or tennis instead".... so it has to remain a single player experience for me. :o :(