Worth buying a wii?????

[sammy657]

Hi there guys is it worth buying a wii console these days? I see lately in game the console is plastered everywhere with the new tennis games and tiger woods coming out so im wondering if now is the time to finally buy one. Would it be worth it? I would be looking to buy it to see what it offers and what games there are for it. Like the idea of downloading the old 64 games but any good ones out there like Zelda/goemon any of them? Also is it a console you would play constantly or something you would pick up for 10 mins and never use again? Thanks guys

[Cerberus30000]

The Conduit is out today, that alone is worth a Wii

stay away from mini games and multiformate games(unless its something thats been tweeked to perfection control wise and that versions been build from the ground up to work with the Wii and not just a PS2 multiformat port like most) and you'll have a great console with some fun games, thats where so many people go wrong with it and leave it to gather dust,

I'd recommend

Zelda Twilight Princess
Metroid Prime 3 (the Trilogy is being remade and all on 1 disc coming soon)
Super Mario Galaxy
Mario Kart Wii (addictive online with friends)
Super Paper Mario
No More Heroes
MadWorld
Resident Evil 4 Wii Edition (must buy!)

and many more

apart from Metroid Prime Trilogy and The Conduit stay away from all other First Person Shooters on the Wii especially Red Steel lol

plenty of virtual console games to download for, Nes, Snes, N64, Master System, Mega Drive, C64, Turbografx, NeoGeo, VC Arcade and WiiWare, plus 100% backwards compatibility with Gamecube games, just need a GC controller and memory card and away you go lol

[BoilingPoint]

Originally Posted by sammy657

Hi there guys is it worth buying a wii console these days? I see lately in game the console is plastered everywhere with the new tennis games and tiger woods coming out so im wondering if now is the time to finally buy one. Would it be worth it? I would be looking to buy it to see what it offers and what games there are for it. Like the idea of downloading the old 64 games but any good ones out there like Zelda/goemon any of them? Also is it a console you would play constantly or something you would pick up for 10 mins and never use again? Thanks guys

We got one free with a mobile phone contract...

The misses plays on it from time to time, but she has bought a lot of truly dreadful games. There seem to be an awful lot of rubbish available for it. Sure there are a few gems, but would I buy one personally? To be honest I doubt it. The whole waving your arm around thing wears thin rather too soon and the controller is very hit and miss and goes through batteries at an alarming rate. Don't like sounding negative, but it's just my opinion.

[AnthonyG]

My advice, buy a PS3 or 360.

My Wii has been sitting collecting dust untouched for a year now.

Prob played it for 2hours maybe 3 total at most since buying in 2007.

[Rich G]

Originally Posted by Anthony1uk

My advice, buy a PS3 or 360.

My Wii has been sitting collecting dust untouched for a year now.

Prob played it for 2hours maybe 3 total at most since buying in 2007.

I was the same, I even sold my Wii but then brought one again when Wii Fit was released but at the moment its my PS3 that gathering dust, I've been playing HOTD Overkill, Grandslam Tennis, Mario Kart & I'm looking forward to Wii Sports Resort.

Rich.

[emcor99]

Originally Posted by Anthony1uk

My advice, buy a PS3 or 360.

My Wii has been sitting collecting dust untouched for a year now.

Prob played it for 2hours maybe 3 total at most since buying in 2007.

+1 The only games ive enjoyed have been Resi 4 & House of dead overkill.

Even the Mrs & kid dont play it anymore Its always who can get on the PS3 first.

[sammy657]

Well guys already have a ps3 and 360 and all im playing on the 360 atm is madden 09. Like the idea of the new madden on the wii tho like waving to throw with your arm etc sounds really kool. So do the pro evo games and fifa 09. Sounds a good console thing is would i really play on it often or not or would it collect dust? I mean there are some quite good looking games on it if you look round. Is there any good releases coming up within the next year or 2 either to warrent a purchase or is it a dying console? Thanks guys

[AnthonyG]

Originally Posted by sammy657

Is there any good releases coming up within the next year or 2 either to warrent a purchase or is it a dying console? Thanks guys

There is strong rumor that in this time a new updated Wii-HD console is coming.

Much sooner than this (and possibly even before Christmas) is the rumor of a entirely 45nm Wii model Console that is entirely passively cooled (and also a possible price drop with it).

Maybe if you can wait you can get either one of these.

[Moogle]

Originally Posted by Anthony1uk

There is strong rumor that in this time a new updated Wii-HD console is coming.

Much sooner than this (and possibly even before Christmas) is the rumor of a entirely 45nm Wii model Console that is entirely passively cooled (and also a possible price drop with it).

Maybe if you can wait you can get either one of these.

I don't know where you heard this rumour and maybe you should list some links. I haven't heard anything and I very much doubt that is going to happen anytime soon. The Wii has been selling incredibly well and continues to sell well so there is no reason for Nintendo to release an updated model this soon. It may well happen but it's most likely going to be longer then that.

Regards not buying the Wii you may think it was a waste of time buying one and hardly use it but at the same time there are also a lot of other people who do appreciate it for it's positive aspects and quality games of which there are quite a few with many being exclusive to the Wii.

I have all three consoles and at the moment the Wii is the one I spend the majority of time on. I even have more games on the Wii then I do on the 360 and I've had it for a year less. Infact I'm not at home but I would say I have about 25 games on the Wii of which I have bought 5 in the last 2 months.

The Wii has a lot going for it unfortunately a lot of people think that a console has to have the level of graphics and sound quality that the PS3 and 360 has in order to be good. When it comes to game play and pure fun and entertainment the Wii has it's fair share of great games.

Games like Tiger Woods and Grand Slam Tennis are far better then any golf or tennis games on the PS3 or 350 not because of graphics or sound but because of the added gameplay provided by the MotionPlus attachment. Games like Boom Blox or Boom Blox:Bash Party could never be done on the other consoles. Games like House Of The Dead, Ghost Squad etc. have no competition on the PS3 or 360. I could go on but I won't.

[Shanksy7]

Well said Moogle, I would have to totally agree. The Wii is a great console as long as you avoid the rubbish and be select with your games. As mentioned Mario Galaxy and Mario Kart are definites and i would recommend Wii Fit even if just for the balance board, it's a great bit of kit. I haven't got the motion plus yet but apparently the Tiger Woods version on the Wii is the best version by a mile and thats a shot in the eye to all the people who prefer the graphics of the 360 and PS3. Also with the Conduit, we all seeing 3rd party developers starting to push the Wii so hopefully more follow suit and with EA now building games from the ground up for the Wii, others will also follow. So the wii's future is looking healthly IMO

[Cerberus30000]

I thought my post was good too lol

well I got The Conduit today and can say that graphically it doesn't let the Wii down, i think High Voltage will be to the Wii what Valve are to PC gaming, they already have 2 more even more impressive games planed for it

[AnthonyG]

Originally Posted by Moogle

I don't know where you heard this rumour and maybe you should list some links. I haven't heard anything and I very much doubt that is going to happen anytime soon.

The rumor has been going about for some time, and on reading articles I have as RSS feeds I have read more stories about it.

From a quick google I have come across these as the top hits.

WiiHD Revealed: The rumored WiiHD turns out to be true!

News: WiiHD by 2010, PS3 Number Two by 2015, Says Pachter - Kombo.com

You can easy find more from Google if these aren't reliable enough.

[sammy657]

Soooooo if i got a wii what games should/would i get with it. To be honest the conduit looks quite good and i would enjoy the online play on it. Also madden would be a must but would wait til the 2010 version as well as pro evo 09 and fifa 09. I will be playing the games alone so trying to avoid party games is mario kart 1 of these????

Any good games you suggest that are not party games??? Thanks guys

[AnthonyG]

Resident Evil 4
Scarface
Godfather
Bully
Tenchu
Mad World
Punchout
Manhunt 2
No More Heroes
Mario Galaxy/Kart

[sammy657]

Just hope that if i decide to buy one its not 1 of them things i use for 10 mins and never play again. I mean im not a hardcore gamer like i used to be i mostly just play on my psp now, but i would still buy games for the 360 and ps3. Just wondering what are the best deals around as well. Not online, but in shops like gamestation/game/hmv/ anywhere else lol. Still need alot of convincing so still help please guys many thanks