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by **MonkeyM666** on Wed Nov 29, 2006 10:33 am

Don't be hard on yourself Atomic. I've only ever gone to one..... sure I was in another country before that, but a true Zoner has no excuse. :wink:

by **ThisIsTheGirl** on Wed Nov 29, 2006 10:41 am

Plus Atomic I think that going to NIN concerts and the like excuses you to some extent!

Monkey, I haven't been able to find any pics - but I did find this rather nice modded NES:

by **MonkeyM666** on Wed Nov 29, 2006 10:48 am

oooooo.... it's like pimp my ride for old tech. Nice.

by **ONeillSG1** on Wed Nov 29, 2006 10:57 am

That's awesome.

by **MonkeyM666** on Wed Nov 29, 2006 11:15 am

Thanks, I'm a big fan of the Steve Erwin sig you've got. Why wasn't that nominated????

Hey American Zoners who went out and made that fathful purchase, what are your opinions on the Wii???? I want to know it all, the game quality, the system quality, controller usability. Bring it...

by **godzillasushi** on Thu Nov 30, 2006 4:38 pm

Still no Wii....sadness is filling my tummy. :cry:

by **rhaps0dy** on Thu Nov 30, 2006 5:04 pm

AtomicHyperbole wrote:It's not actually a PC in a consoles clothing, but let's not OT that here.

yes ... it is!!

by **Bob Samonkey** on Thu Nov 30, 2006 5:04 pm

The only problem I have had is the short battery life of the controller and the inability to turn the sound off on the controller

by **rhaps0dy** on Thu Nov 30, 2006 5:06 pm

The best thing about the wii will be when i get to play metroid prime:corruption and the controls feeling as quick and slick as the keyboard and mouse...cus how i bloody hate dual analog for fps games!!

by **rhaps0dy** on Thu Nov 30, 2006 5:06 pm

how short is this battery life?

by **Bob Samonkey** on Thu Nov 30, 2006 5:24 pm

I have had it a week and already changed them out. Granted I used the ones provided so they mighta just sucked...

by **MasterWhedon** on Thu Nov 30, 2006 5:30 pm

Rechargable batteries! Wave of the future!

So, Bob--overall, how satisfied are you with your purchase? Are the games out right now pretty good, or are they only scratching the surafce of what the system can do?

I definitely plan to get one at some point, mainly for the party games. Just wondering what your initial impressions are.

by **rhaps0dy** on Thu Nov 30, 2006 5:39 pm

Bob Poopflingius Maximus wrote:I have had it a week and already changed them out. Granted I used the ones provided so they mighta just sucked...

Ok cool, thats good with me. MasterWhedon, rechargeable batteries!?! No way!! Not in my lifetime sonny haha!

by **ThisIsTheGirl** on Thu Nov 30, 2006 5:43 pm

What kind of batteries does the wiimote take? AA?

How is the online connection? Have you tried to download any games yet?

C'mon Bob, help me out here! It comes out here a week tomorrow and I am pissing my panties

by **MasterWhedon** on Thu Nov 30, 2006 5:50 pm

ThisIsTheGirl wrote:What kind of batteries does the wiimote take? AA?

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!

The wiimote!!

HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!

by **DinoDeLaurentiis** on Thu Nov 30, 2006 5:52 pm

ThisIsTheGirl wrote:It comes out here a week tomorrow and I am pissing my panties

That sentiment anna your current AV are a like... totally incongruous or a something.

by **ThisIsTheGirl** on Thu Nov 30, 2006 6:02 pm

IPAMPILASH

Prop Joe can wear panties if he damn well pleases!

by **Bob Samonkey** on Thu Nov 30, 2006 6:35 pm

ThisIsTheGirl wrote:What kind of batteries does the wiimote take? AA?

How is the online connection? Have you tried to download any games yet?

C'mon Bob, help me out here! It comes out here a week tomorrow and I am pissing my panties

MasterWhedon wrote:Rechargable batteries! Wave of the future!

So, Bob--overall, how satisfied are you with your purchase? Are the games out right now pretty good, or are they only scratching the surafce of what the system can do?

I definitely plan to get one at some point, mainly for the party games. Just wondering what your initial impressions are.

The controller does require 2 AA batteries.

Overall my family and I are very satisfied. The games are basic (at least the ones I have found and played) but fun. I have downloaded the original Zelda and Donkey Kong and had lots of fun with those. The news and weather channels are not up yet here so I cannot comment on those. When you do download something it is really quick. Not much to do online except download, as I do not have any other friends with the Wii. I am playing the new Zelda right now and it is lots of fun. The system makes it loads easier to aim and fire arrows and the boomerang.

Still cannot wait for some of the more fleshed out games though.

by **MasterWhedon** on Thu Nov 30, 2006 6:37 pm

And the controllers are working well? No major glitches or anything? They've been implemented nicely?

by **Vegeta** on Thu Nov 30, 2006 6:50 pm

MasterWhedon wrote:And the controllers are working well? No major glitches or anything? They've been implemented nicely?

I saw an article today about overzealous wii players breaking tv's and windows with there wiimotes. I tried to find it to no avail... still is kinda funny/tragic.

by **godzillasushi** on Thu Nov 30, 2006 6:55 pm

Vegeta wrote:
MasterWhedon wrote:And the controllers are working well? No major glitches or anything? They've been implemented nicely?

I saw an article today about overzealous wii players breaking tv's and windows with there wiimotes. I tried to find it to no avail... still is kinda funny/tragic.

Well when a bunch of kids get their hands on something to swing around and throw....its just asking for trouble. Good thing its wireless.

On a side note, my 360 is better :twisted:

by **Bob Samonkey** on Thu Nov 30, 2006 6:57 pm

MasterWhedon wrote:And the controllers are working well? No major glitches or anything? They've been implemented nicely?

Perfect no problems at all. Only problem I had was if direct sunlight hits the remote it gets kinda hinky. We just closed the blinds and eveything was ok.

by **Bob Samonkey** on Thu Nov 30, 2006 6:58 pm

godzillasushi wrote:
Vegeta wrote:
MasterWhedon wrote:And the controllers are working well? No major glitches or anything? They've been implemented nicely?

I saw an article today about overzealous wii players breaking tv's and windows with there wiimotes. I tried to find it to no avail... still is kinda funny/tragic.

Well when a bunch of kids get their hands on something to swing around and throw....its just asking for trouble. Good thing its wireless.

On a side note, my 360 is better

Yeah. It is funny. Every game reminds you to wear the wriststrap...

by **Lord Voldemoo** on Thu Nov 30, 2006 6:59 pm

Bob Poopflingius Maximus wrote:
MasterWhedon wrote:And the controllers are working well? No major glitches or anything? They've been implemented nicely?

Perfect no problems at all. Only problem I had was if direct sunlight hits the remote it gets kinda hinky. We just closed the blinds and eveything was ok.

VAMPIRE!!! :shock:

sorry, random non-sequitur, I missed lunch today and am getting a little punchy.

by **MonkeyM666** on Fri Dec 01, 2006 5:48 am

Vegeta wrote:
MasterWhedon wrote:And the controllers are working well? No major glitches or anything? They've been implemented nicely?

I saw an article today about overzealous wii players breaking tv's and windows with there wiimotes. I tried to find it to no avail... still is kinda funny/tragic.

That is so funny... wasn't half obvious that it was gonna happen. I know that the wire on my cube controller acted like a restraint for those 'precious' moments. Ahhh.... the angry youth of today. We need a good war to get rid of all of those hot streaks.

by **colonel_lugz** on Fri Dec 01, 2006 5:53 am

Ok.. I went to HMV OXFORD ST last night to get some details about next Thursday nights launch.

They said that even if you pre-order there is no garauntee you will get one. it all depends on your position in the queue. I asked the guy what time he expects people to start linig up and he said probably in the morning.

Im at work all day so i'm gonna head down there for about 5.30pm and see what kind of state the queue is in.

by **wonkabar** on Fri Dec 01, 2006 6:00 am

Vegeta wrote:
I saw an article today about overzealous wii players breaking tv's and windows with there wiimotes. I tried to find it to no avail... still is kinda funny/tragic.

Here's some

http://www.engadget.com/tag/wiimote

by **MonkeyM666** on Fri Dec 01, 2006 6:50 am

What a great bunch of articles. Thanks Wonka. I particularly like this image of a Wii casualty.

by **Keepcoolbutcare** on Sun Dec 03, 2006 2:32 pm

by **Vicarious** on Sun Dec 03, 2006 4:04 pm

I got one this morning... my first attempt. Haven't played one yet, so it should be... interesting. I'll check back after some time with it.

by **Vegeta** on Sun Dec 03, 2006 6:41 pm

Vicarious hasn't checked back in yet...

either addicted or a victem of a wiimote tragedy

by **AtomicHyperbole** on Sun Dec 03, 2006 7:45 pm

The chances of that happening are pretty wiimote, though.

by **Keepcoolbutcare** on Sun Dec 03, 2006 8:00 pm

AtomicHyperbole wrote:wiimote

great, now I've got the taste of regurgitated veggie ribs in my mouth...

have you no shame?

by **AtomicHyperbole** on Sun Dec 03, 2006 8:04 pm

I have no ability to stop myself from telling lame jokes...

...

... soooo...

No, I have no shame.

by **Vicarious** on Sun Dec 03, 2006 11:19 pm

Lol... I haven't even set it up yet. Shame on me, I know, but I have way too much shit to do. On another note, I got to Target at 6:15 this morning and when we finally got vouchers at 7:30, I sat in my car and laughed at the sheer number of people walking up to the store 15-20 minutes before opening thinking that they could get a Wii. Oh, and it was really, really fucking cold for that hour. Hope it was worth it.

by **MonkeyM666** on Mon Dec 04, 2006 5:32 am

It will if you ever set it up.... shame!

by **colonel_lugz** on Wed Dec 06, 2006 6:21 am

So, who (if anyone) is coming down to the Wii launch with me tomorrow?

I'll be at Oxford Street HMV from about 5.30pm, mind you, if the queue is ridiculously long I might reconsider

by **sleepflower** on Wed Dec 06, 2006 6:23 am

what time is the release? Are you going overnight?

by **colonel_lugz** on Wed Dec 06, 2006 6:28 am

It goes on sale at midnight, the launch event begins at 11pm......but obviously if you intend to buy one you need to be there as early as possibly, Bloody Work!!!

You coming or you still in Leicester?

by **AtomicHyperbole** on Wed Dec 06, 2006 6:30 am

Pull a sicky and stand in line from tonight.

by **sleepflower** on Wed Dec 06, 2006 6:31 am

Im in leicester or I would keep you company with a bottle of whisky.

Can you arrange to get out of work an hour early?

Just say you will go in an hour eay one day or stay late?

by **colonel_lugz** on Wed Dec 06, 2006 6:32 am

AtomicHyperbole wrote:Pull a sicky and stand in line from tonight.

I am seriously considering it, though i might pull one one Friday so I can stay home and play

by **colonel_lugz** on Wed Dec 06, 2006 6:33 am

sleepflower wrote:Im in leicester or I would keep you company with a bottle of whisky.

You know what makes me tick

I'll see what i can get away with at work

by **AtomicHyperbole** on Wed Dec 06, 2006 6:37 am

colonel_lugz wrote:
AtomicHyperbole wrote:Pull a sicky and stand in line from tonight.

I am seriously considering it, though i might pull one one Friday so I can stay home and play

If you don't get one, you CAN'T play.

See the logic? Eh? Eh?

by **sleepflower** on Wed Dec 06, 2006 6:40 am

The weekend Lugzy the weekend....How often have you thought you need a Wii while drinking JD at the weekend?

by **Logan5** on Wed Dec 06, 2006 6:51 am

MonkeyM666 wrote:
Vegeta wrote:
MasterWhedon wrote:And the controllers are working well? No major glitches or anything? They've been implemented nicely?

I saw an article today about overzealous wii players breaking tv's and windows with there wiimotes. I tried to find it to no avail... still is kinda funny/tragic.

That is so funny... wasn't half obvious that it was gonna happen. I know that the wire on my cube controller acted like a restraint for those 'precious' moments. Ahhh.... the angry youth of today. We need a good war to get rid of all of those hot streaks.

Lubricado

by **MonkeyM666** on Wed Dec 06, 2006 7:01 am

Nice...

I always try to reserve sick days for just such an occasion. Lugz, can you really say no to three days of playing wii??

by **ThisIsTheGirl** on Wed Dec 06, 2006 10:04 am

I booked Monday off too, and my local GAME is opening at 7am on Friday, so my weekend will be mostly Wii, Wii, Zonies, Wii, Wii etc...

GAME aren't doing any proper discount bundles though :sad:

- they claim this is because Nintendo have flooded the market to ensure that everybody gets one. With this in mind, you probably don't strictly need to get one on Launch night Lugz (I'm now convinced that your Woolworth's plan would work). But I can appreciate the need to queue up with a crowd of enthusiastic Wii-ers.

I'm gonna call you when I get out of work (usually around 7 or 8) - and if you're still there, I shall probably come and say hi for a bit...

by **colonel_lugz** on Wed Dec 06, 2006 10:09 am

ThisIsTheGirl wrote:
I'm gonna call you when I get out of work (usually around 7 or 8) - and if you're still there, I shall probably come and say hi for a bit...

Good stuff dude!

by **Fried Gold** on Wed Dec 06, 2006 10:12 am

I backed out of pre-ordering. And I doubt I'll buy one for a couple of months. I did the same with the Gamecube.

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